Kelly W.
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TravelerTishomingo State Park Campground
Nice quiet campground. We stayed at site 59. Level concrete pad, full hookup. We walked a couple trails. It’s been very dry no waterfalls and small creeks were dry.
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Tombigbee State Park Campground accepts dogs at both tent and RV sites throughout its quiet, wooded loop. Sites include full hookups with water, electric, and sewer connections, along with a picnic table and fire ring for campers with pets. Campground at Barnes Crossing permits pets at all campsites with specific designated areas for dog walking. Moon Lake Farm provides a peaceful setting for pets with water access and walking trails around the property. The sites are well-kept with adequate spacing between neighboring campers. Many dog-friendly campgrounds near Tupelo enforce standard leash requirements, though specific pet policies vary by location. Most RV parks and state campgrounds maintain clean, well-stocked bathroom facilities that remain accessible to pet owners throughout their stay.
Trails surrounding Tombigbee State Park give dogs plenty of exercise opportunities while following the disc golf course through wooded areas. The small lake offers fishing access where pets can accompany their owners. Park roads provide flat, paved surfaces ideal for walking dogs in the mornings and evenings. Temperature considerations during summer months require extra attention to pets' water needs and potential hot surface exposure. The camping area at Barnes Crossing, though close to highway noise, maintains a surprisingly natural feeling inside the park while providing quick access to veterinary services in Tupelo just minutes away. Lakelife RV Park features a central fire ring with swings and a small camp store where basic pet supplies can be purchased if needed during longer stays. Wildlife encounters remain minimal at most established campgrounds, making them suitable for pets that may be startled by forest creatures.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Tupelo (39)
1. Tombigbee State Park Campground
"Tombigbee SP Elvis was born in Tupelo, Mississippi and Tombigbee SP is a good spot to base your exploration out of.
I overnighted here enroute to Alabama."
"There is a small lake and close to Tupelo. Has hiking and biking trails. Highly recommend !!!"
from $2 - $342 / night
Check Availability2. Trace State Park Campground
"Roads are drivable of course but need to be funded, come on Mississippi and step up.. 15-20 minutes from a supercenter on West Main Street in Tupelo. Tupelo is lovely and where we actually live."
"Trace State Park near Tupelo, MS. Once you get into Tupelo the signage directing you to the park is easy to find and follow."
from $17 - $342 / night
Check Availability3. Whitten Park Campground
"The CG was not very full this time of year and middle of the week though several rigs came in around dusk. The water pressure as is the norm at most COEs, was over 60 psi, so we used a reducer."
"Whitten Historical Center is easy to find close to the highway. Staff at the entrance was very friendly and helpful."
from $34 - $36 / night
Check Availability4. Campground at Barnes Crossing
"Close to town but didn’t visit. Reasonable at $40. Some sites have Wi Fi I think. Short nice walk and area for dogs. Not far from freeway."
"From inside the park it’s hard to believe you’re so close to the city. 2 mins from restaurants and shopping. Sites are pull through and on gravel. Relatively close to one another but not bothersome."
from $40 / night
Check Availability5. Moon Lake Farm - Kitchen, Fishing, Showers
"Beautiful property with great host they have a short trail that goes around the property and a beautiful lake to enjoy"
"The land and lake are beautiful."
from $35 - $45 / night
Check Availability6. Davis Lake Campground
"Swim area in the lake has a sandy bottom, and plenty of fishing. All sites have a good view of the lake and they are spaced out so you are not too close to each other."
"In the middle off Mississippi just a few miles off Natchez Trace parkway is this lovely little campground on a lake. And super affordable."
from $20 - $40 / night
Check Availability7. Lakelife RV Park
"This is a new campground located near tupelo, Mississippi. They have a central fire ring with swings, a small camp store, laundry room, and bathhouse."
from $50 / night
Check Availability8. Serenity RV Park
"Water and electric hookups are centrally located on the pad, though the electric connection sits low to the ground, requiring us to bend the surge protector to plug in."
"Stayed here while I was driving through on a long trip. Easy in & our, clean facilities, and currently upgrading sites from gravel to concrete. I will be back on future trips."
from $55 - $65 / night
Check Availability9. Howard Stafford Park Campground
"With less than 20 sites this is a small comfortable campground with full hookups. 30 minutes to Tupelo or Oxford, this place splits them down the middle."
"Has a splash pad, a basketball court, and several piers on the lake for fishing. You can hear cows in the distance from across the lake. Can’t beat the price at $22/night."
from $25 / night
Check Availability10. Tishomingo State Park Campground
"We were fortunate enough to get a spot right on the lake. It is such a perfect place to get away from it all.
We were there for 5days . We got on the Natchez Trace parkway. Also we went to Tupelo."
"Tishomingo State park is one of the beautiful places Mississippi has to offer. So many hiking trails, cliffs and sites to see."
from $2 - $267 / night
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Tupelo, MS
278 Reviews of 39 Tupelo Campgrounds
MickandKarla W.
LegendWhitten Park Campground
Still One of Our Favs
GPS took us right to Whitten Park Campground (CG). The check-in gate opens early most days and was already open when we arrived at 2:15 PM. Check-in was friendly and quick, even though the official check-in time was 4:00 PM. We had pull-through site 9 with water and electric(50/30/20 AMP). Sites 8 and 9 had been combined to create a very long pull-through with two sets of utilities. We were able to position our rig on the pad to compensate for the slight slope, using one leveling block under each wheel on the door side. With temperatures reaching 100 degrees, we were glad the 50 AMP service supported all three of our air conditioners. As with most COE CGs, water pressure was very good, so we used our pressure regulator. Our site had a nice step-down patio with a large picnic table, stand-up BBQ grill, and fire pit. We stayed in the same site a couple of years ago, but the picnic table and other amenities from the former site 8 had since been removed. We also enjoyed a partial water view through the trees. We had 3 bars on Verizon and 2 bars on T-Mobile, with the T-Mobile signal strong enough to run our T-Mobile Home Internet and stream. With the amount of large trees in this CG, satellite could be iffy depending on the site. There was no CG WiFi. We stayed in Loop 1, which had trails leading to the boating and fishing docks, along with connecting trails to the other CG loops. Loops 1 and 3 are the most popular and tend to attract more campers. If you prefer fewer crowds and a quieter camping experience, consider Loop 2, which generally has fewer occupied sites, especially during the week. Whitten Park remains one of our favorite campgrounds.
- KKik K.
ScoutLakelife RV Park
My friend was cussed at when arrived.
They was cussed at us and told me my camper was ugly and accused of me being on drugs. And was told I was a lier. Was very blunt and said my camper looks like shit.
Brett D.LegendTurkey Hill RV Park
Cute and quiet campground minutes from the interstate
Cute, quiet campground tucked away in the woods, yet only 5 minutes from the interstate! The sites are spacious, shaded, and very level. The showers and bathrooms are clean, and the laundry facilities are great. Highly recommend, especially for the price. Excellent value!
- jjeanne A.
GuideCampground at Barnes Crossing
Good for the night
Cash or checks only, $60. Lots of trees and big spaces if you're staying more than one night. One nightnighters get put in the back with close sites. A birders paradise here.
- Kim K.Guide
Tishomingo State Park Campground
tishomingo State Park
Very nice campground has concrete pads for RVs water and electric no sewer but does have a dump station has lots of beautiful hiking trails. Dog friendly and historic sites
Amanda F.LegendDavis Lake Campground
Nice campground
Great campground with a friendly and knowledgeable campground host.
Erin L.GuideTombigbee State Park Campground
FHU- Not big rig friendly
Small park, 20 sites of various sizes, 18 full hook ups(even sewer). Tent& group camping available. Cabins also available. A/C Bathhouse centralized with a vending machine for canned soda, men's side, women's side, and coin laundry(2 washer/2 dryer)$2.50 per use for light wash load- price increases with load size and function.$2.50 per dryer in commercial dryer. Sides each consisted of 3 flush toilets and 2 shower stalls. Lots of playground equipment for kids, along with a small baseball diamond, volleyball nets, BBQ grills, picnic tables and pavilions. Lots of trails around, but seems that they link to the disc golf course. Trolling motor or kayak lake only, NO SWIMMING. You can rent kayaks from the office. Fishing available with permit available at office& limits. Not far from Tupelo, MS, 15 minute drive to explore and shop. Our site#6 was just big enough for our camper(35 ft). We parked our truck(25ft) sideways-ish in front of the camper. We tried to stay out of the road for passing vehicles. There were parking spaces just up from our site, but our truck would have stuck out into traffic. Glad that we didn't because a storm came through and the wind caused a tree to come down over the road in front of our camper where those parking spots were. When I made the reservation via the phone number, I spoke with a representative who was in Maryland, so she had no idea, but said that on her screen the pad size should be long enough and it was not. There is no one at the gatehouse, you have to check in at the office across from the campground or envelopes are provided with a fee list for the honor system. It was quiet at night. There was only 1 other RV hooked up there the whole 7 days that we were. There were people that came through the week for 1 night only, but most people coming into the campground loop were stopping to use the shower facilities, the laundry facilities, or just driving through. We camped at Tombigbee State Park in a Travel Trailer.
- MMaggie C.Legend
Whitten Park Campground
Nice and quiet
Stayed here for 4 nights in sites 27 and 28. Right across from the bathrooms which were more than adequate. Was able to put our paddle board in from site 27 - just had to walk thru a little brush to access the river. Very quiet campground. No other campers in our loop at all. Sites are shady and perfectly level.
Guide to Tupelo
Trace State Park offers several lakeside camping options near Tupelo, Mississippi. This northeastern Mississippi area features gently rolling hills ranging from 300-500 feet in elevation with mild winters and humid summers averaging 90°F in July. Many campgrounds maintain water access with fishing opportunities and shaded sites that provide relief during the warmer months.
What to do
Disc golf courses: Trace State Park Campground provides a well-designed course through wooded areas. "Tishomingo has disc golf, large pavilions, and historic sites to visit," notes Thomas H. about Tishomingo State Park Campground.
Fishing access: Multiple piers at Davis Lake Campground allow easy water access. "We had a Great Blue Heron 'friend' during our entire stay," shares Stephen & Theresa B. about Davis Lake Campground, where many sites are positioned right at the water's edge.
Walking trails: Howard Stafford Park features paths along the lake edge. "Nice walking paths along the lakes edge provides a great place for a view of the sunset," according to Stacey at Howard Stafford Park Campground.
What campers like
Lake views: Many campsites at Trace State Park offer direct water access. "Our site backed up to the lake and was beautiful! Lots of activities and has a marina. Fishing was great," says maureen L. about Trace State Park Campground.
Clean facilities: Whitten Park maintains well-kept bathroom and shower areas. "Bath and showers were clean. Concrete pad with adjacent gravel area for screen room, tent, etc," reports Renee H. about their stay at Whitten Park.
Quiet environment: Most campgrounds maintain a peaceful atmosphere despite proximity to towns. "From inside the park it's hard to believe you're so close to the city. 2 mins from restaurants and shopping," mentions Mandy B. about Campground at Barnes Crossing.
What you should know
Road conditions: Several parks have maintenance issues on interior roads. "The roads in the park are terrible! That's the one downside to the park," notes Amanda F. about Whitten Park Campground.
Cell service: Coverage varies significantly between locations. "Poor cell service with AT&T and if you have starling it won't work due to all the trees," reports Maggie C. about Tombigbee State Park.
Site spacing: Many RV parks feature closely positioned sites. "Sites are extremely close together. Not my idea of 'recreation'," warns Jim A. about Lakelife RV Park.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Howard Stafford Park includes family facilities within the larger county park. "Has a splash pad, a basketball court, and several piers on the lake for fishing," explains Simon C.
Swimming options: Davis Lake provides designated swimming areas, though caution is needed. "The swimming area steps are quite slippery as well and muscle shells are ever present so i would recommend aquatic footwear if you plan on using this area," advises Chris M.
Pet friendly camping areas: Campground at Barnes Crossing welcomes pets with designated walking zones. "Short nice walk and area for dogs. Not far from freeway," notes Laura H., highlighting the convenience for travelers with pets.
Tips from RVers
Hookup access: Serenity RV Park offers thoughtful site design for recreational vehicles. "There are two sewer connections on both cement and gravel sites, which is a nice convenience," explains MickandKarla W.
Site leveling: Watch for elevation changes at Tishomingo State Park. "The downfall to this park is the camper pads. There are a few that are perfect. Most of them once you step out of your camper has a huge drop off," warns Bruce F.
Budget-friendly options: Moon Lake Farm provides economical pet friendly camping near Tupelo with basic services. "This is a very peaceful stop with 30 amp power and water available. Well kept and very nice host," shares Mike B.
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