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    Starkville KOA accommodates pets at tent sites, RV spots, cabins, and glamping units throughout the campground. Campers with dogs can utilize the clean, well-maintained grounds while following standard leash requirements. Indian Mound Campground and Belaire RV Park also permit pets within their established camping areas, providing additional options around Starkville. Town Creek Campground in nearby West Point offers pet-friendly cabins and camping spots situated along the waterway where pets can enjoy the natural surroundings. The campground features paved roads throughout that provide convenient walking paths for daily pet exercise. Campsites remain quiet except for natural sounds, making evening walks peaceful.

    Trails around Choctaw Lake provide excellent pet exercise opportunities with minimal restrictions beyond standard leash requirements. Many waterfront campsites at Dewayne Hayes Campground allow pets direct access to the shoreline for swimming and play. The walking path extends approximately three miles round trip from the day-use boat ramp to the campground end, creating an ideal route for daily dog walks. Jeff Busby Campground offers more primitive camping with pets in a dispersed setting about 30 minutes south of Starkville. Campers frequently encounter wildlife including armadillos, so keeping pets leashed and supervised is essential for their safety. Most campgrounds provide basic pet waste disposal facilities, though bringing additional waste bags is recommended as supplies can be limited.

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    Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Starkville (28)

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      1. Starkville KOA

      4.6(5)7mi from StarkvilleRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Unfortunately the lake has mostly dried up and no longer hits the shoreline of the campground (apparently been this way for 6 years)."

      "They gave us a break on the 2nd night stay due to our situation. Changing this to a 5!!"

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      2. Indian Mound Campground

      5.0(2)6mi from StarkvilleRVs, Tents

      "While visiting a beloved retired faculty member of Mississippi State, we were grateful to find this campground with The Dyrt for one night."

      "This campground is tucked away off a side road from highway! It’s a pretty low key campground with more permanent homes."

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      3. Dewayne Hayes Campground

      4.9(11)23mi from Starkville110 sitesRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "The walking path is about 3 miles round trip from the the day-use boat ramp and playground to the campground end. Camp hosts are friendly and campsites are well maintained."

      "Showed us a nice spot next to the bath house. There is water and electricity no dump. So that's nice to have."

      from $26 - $36 / night

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      4. Choctaw Lake

      4.0(8)22mi from Starkville22 sitesRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "The sign claims you can pay in the park, the dump is outside the park, at the entrance or exit. Afterwards we continued to “in the park” to pay with our 53’ rig with car in tow."

      "**Nice cozy campground on the lake. The campsites are almost all right next to the water, but there isn’t too much tree cover despite very large campsites."

      from $20 - $40 / night

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      5. The Oaks RV Park

      5.0(1)17mi from StarkvilleRVs, Cabins
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      6. Town Creek Campground - West Point - MS

      4.7(3)22mi from Starkville110 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "If you enjoy hiking make sure to grab a map and walk around Kennedy Lake (more like a pond) and the primitive sites."

      from $26 - $34 / night

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      7. Belaire RV Park

      Be the first to review7mi from StarkvilleRVs, Tents
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      8. Country Dogs RV Park

      Be the first to review9mi from StarkvilleRVs
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      9. Jeff Busby Campground

      4.4(5)25mi from StarkvilleRVs, Tents

      "Nice nature walk to a view, 1 mile each way."

      10. Town Creek

      4.0(2)22mi from StarkvilleRVs, Tents

      "Well, next to it. Paved roads X throughout, with was huge for me on a motorcycle. But, the grassy area for my site was all red ants and bull ants."

      "Town creek location in West Point Ms not far from the Columbus air Force base is a large COE park clean bathroom level sites"

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    • WThe Dyrt PRO User
      Mar. 7, 2026

      Indian Mound Campground

      Sparkling in Starkville

      While visiting a beloved retired faculty member of Mississippi State, we were grateful to find this campground with The Dyrt for one night. A tremendous value due to the sparkling clean condition, kindness of staff, and abundant amenities for an active retired couple. We parked #9 (level drive-thru) closest to the entrance and adjacent Highway 82. The Highway was not too distracting after 10 PM. Had a very restful night and up early the next day ready to enjoy the next leg of our sojourn throughout the south. The video is of the super Bulldog fan restroom.

    • elisha P.
      Aug. 24, 2025

      R & R Vineyard

      Wonderful host

      Small quaint winery and art house , wonderful host so sweet, pleasant conversation did wine tasting, was quite enjoyable, quiet camping Spot off the beat and path, nice hook up for water and electric, so private and quiet , great property for walking dogs, price was very reasonable and the wine was nice, bought a bottle😊

    • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
      Oct. 17, 2018

      Natchez Trace RV Park

      Nice little park on the Trace

      Stopped here for a night traveling through Mississippi. It is a little out of the way, but quiet. You drive down the Natches trace to get here. The sites were large enough to relax, and the neighbors were not right on top of us. Bathroom was ok, but the shower was not working when we were there. Close to Tupelo if you like Elvis.

    • Ruth R.
      Jan. 7, 2024

      R & R Vineyard

      Russel M

      Off the beaten path. Power and water available for reasonable price. Walking the property was fantastic for us and our dogs. We were fortunate to be there on the last Saturday of the month, when they host a dinner and live music. With just 7 of us, including the 2 hosts and the musician, it was a very neat experience. Even had a “sing along “!!!! This is why we love Harvest Hosts. You would never get an experience like this anywhere else.

    • Hannah C.The Dyrt PRO User
      Mar. 18, 2022

      Jeff Busby Campground, Milepost 193.1 — Natchez Trace Parkway

      It was ok

      This campground was just ok in my opinion. I went through it while traveling the Natchez Trace. It is one of only three campgrounds that can be found on the Trace. I did not end up staying here, but wanted to check it out to see if it was worth staying in the future. The bathrooms were very old and could have used an upgrade. There is a very nice nature trail here for walking and it is the highest point in Mississippi with wonderful views!

    • Tiffany B.
      Oct. 14, 2018

      Lake Lowndes State Park Campground

      Great campground!

      The park manager and workers are so nice and accommodating! I’ve stayed in the cabins and the primitive sites and both had wonderful views of the lake. The hiking trail that loops around the water is beautiful. My dog loves it too! It’s such a great place to go relax, have fun, grill out, and make memories.

    • Brandi W.
      Jul. 29, 2020

      Davis Lake Campground

      Beautiful location

      Wow! In the middle off Mississippi just a few miles off Natchez Trace parkway is this lovely little campground on a lake. And super affordable. We planned on only staying 1 night but we like it so much we will make it two nights.

    • N
      Jul. 15, 2020

      Davis Lake Campground

      Easy rv camping

      We took our 23 foot forest river TT on its maiden voyage here in mid June. It was easy to navigate even though it was dark. Nice level site. There is 30 and 50 amp electric and good water pressure.

      We stayed in site 18 by the water, most lakeside sites are about 20 feet from shore, and are mostly grass besides the driveway and tent pad. While we loved the campground we probably wouldn’t go back to this site. There were 2 knockdown trees in front of the site, which made fishing hard. There was also a beehive in the tree close to the fire pit.

      The sites away from the water looked to be uneven and on a slope so beware if you take an rv.

      There is a swimming beach, a pier, and plenty of place to tie up a boat. We plan to return and explore some more!

    • RThe Dyrt PRO User
      Nov. 29, 2023

      Choctaw Lake

      Dump Station!

      This is a great place to dump your tanks. Only one problem and we expect it to be resolved soon. The charge is $5.00 but there is no one to pay! The sign claims you can pay in the park, the dump is outside the park, at the entrance or exit. Afterwards we continued to “in the park” to pay with our 53’ rig with car in tow. We looked for a place to pay we gave up and had to try to turn around running over the curb with Motorhome and car we thought we should just mail the fee. A BOX AT THE DUMP STATION SEAM TO BE A SIMPLE FIX.

    Guide to Starkville

    Starkville KOA and Indian Mound Campground accommodate pets with full-hookup sites and clean facilities. These established campgrounds provide water, electricity, and sewer connections for RV campers, while Starkville KOA also offers cabin options for those traveling with animals. Sites at Indian Mound Campground are positioned close together with limited privacy, making it suitable for overnight stays when passing through the area. The campground's proximity to Mississippi State University provides convenient access to town amenities. Starkville KOA's facilities include clean showers and laundry services beneficial for longer stays with pets.

    Town Creek Campground in West Point, approximately 25 minutes from Starkville, allows pets at both its RV and primitive tent camping areas. The campground features paved roads throughout, which proves advantageous for pet walks regardless of weather conditions. Nearby hiking trails provide exercise opportunities for dogs, though tent campers should note that setup is restricted to gravel pads rather than grassy areas. For those seeking more primitive pet-friendly options, Jeff Busby Campground offers dispersed camping with basic amenities including drinking water, picnic tables, and toilets. This location permits pets at both tent and RV sites, making it suitable for campers seeking a more natural setting with their animals. Water access points along these campgrounds allow for dog swimming opportunities during warmer months.

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