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Best Tent Sites Near Tupelo, MS (6)


Recent Tent Reviews In Tupelo

160 Reviews of 6 Tupelo Campgrounds


  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Dewayne Hayes
    Oct. 28, 2024

    Dewayne Hayes

    Peaceful

    Many sites decorated for Halloween. Even little trick or treaters. Many sites on the river. Cool to watch the working barges going by. And lots of armadillos.

  • Lindsey M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Town Creek Campground - West Point - MS
    Oct. 8, 2024

    Town Creek Campground - West Point - MS

    Friendly Creek-Side Find

    RV spots are suitable for car camping, although a bit close together with bright street lights and showers are outdated. Still, the camp host treated me kindly, and I enjoyed the scenery and walkability!

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Trace State Park
    Oct. 2, 2024

    Trace State Park

    This is a beautiful park!

    We loved the park. Great for walking our dogs. The only issue was the poor road maintenance in getting to our campsite. Other than that, we enjoyed our stay tremendously and will definitely recommend to friends and family.

  • James R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Whitten Park Campground
    Sep. 3, 2024

    Whitten Park Campground

    Labor Day weekend

    From the get go at checking in we noticed how laidback and friendly the staff was. We stayed in #26 which has an incline to park the RV which wasn’t a big deal for us. We liked that on the passenger side are view was woods with the lake. The restrooms could used an updated for sure but still very usable. Fishing off the fishing docks was great! Spacing between sites is decent with trees between at most sites. Very friendly family quiet campgrounds.

  • Tucker C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Chewalla Lake Recreation Area
    Aug. 9, 2024

    Chewalla Lake Recreation Area

    Gate locked after hours

    Arrived at the park a little after 11pm and the gate was locked with a sign saying “Closed 10pm-6am.” On the website it said “first come first serve.” Very disappointing, ended up driving another 30 min and booking a hotel.

  • Soren B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Whitten Park Campground
    Jul. 8, 2024

    Whitten Park Campground

    Perfect Layover Dog Friendly

    It's the perfect place to stop while traveling through. There are spacious spots, a short nature trail, a swimming area on the lake, and one good restaurant just down the road.

    There are some spots right on the lake.

  • Scott B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Trace State Park
    Jun. 30, 2024

    Trace State Park

    Beautiful

    We were in site 4 on the lake. Beautiful view! Grounds could use some updating but we really enjoyed our stay here.

  • Renee H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Whitten Park Campground
    Mar. 19, 2024

    Whitten Park Campground

    Wooded sites, clean

    Stayed on a weekend in March. Campground was about 80% full. Bath and showers were clean. Concrete pad with adjacent gravel area for screen room, tent, etc. Laundry facilities were closed during our stay. Paved bike trail nearby. Limited walking trails within the campground. One dump station and trash collection area near the check-in. Good Verizon signal.

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Chewalla Lake Recreation Area
    Jan. 27, 2024

    Chewalla Lake Recreation Area

    A lot has changed since some of these reviews

    This seems a very typical NFS campground. Lots of spots some with electric and water and a number which are primitive. It is rustic. The electric service has an open ground situation so my camper wouldn't take it which was fine but a lot of the year could be an issue. There are bathrooms and private showers. I did not need or use the facilities but they were clean and seemed functional. I am literally the only camper here which frankly I think is wonderful. Tons of places to walk and a lot of nice views of the lake. I will definitely be back and use it for an overnight on my way out or back to my winter location.

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Whitten Park Campground
    Jan. 25, 2024

    Whitten Park Campground

    Exactly fits the description

    Nice park with 3 loops and a few short trails. Reservation on recreate.gov and my spot was $30 a night which feels a bit steep but seems to be the going rate. The spots are not private at all but there are trees.

  • Vince B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Bluff Campground (aberdeen Ms)
    Nov. 3, 2023

    Blue Bluff Campground (aberdeen Ms)

    October in lots 40 and 42

    The campground was full for the fall holiday. However, the energy was great. It was our first time at the park. The hosts were very helpful. The showers and bathrooms are dated but clean. The best views are located on the water in the lots 80-85. Level spaces and easy to back in.

  • H
    Camper-submitted photo from Puskus Lake
    Oct. 15, 2023

    Puskus Lake

    Great solo camping experience

    Campsite was great. Beautiful lake and not crowded. Night time was quiet. Really enjoyed the views and relaxing environment. This is a great location to disconnect, but do not expect the amenities other sites offer (bathrooms, electricity, water, etc.).

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Howard Stafford Park Campground
    Oct. 4, 2023

    Howard Stafford Park Campground

    Nice Muni site

    Last minute stop at this small muni campground/park. Clean grounds with friendly host. Photo from our site #7 overlooking the lake. Non campers kicked out at 8pm and gates are locked. All campers get a key for after hours entry/exit. Beautiful little spot.

  • S
    Camper-submitted photo from Howard Stafford Park Campground
    Sep. 21, 2023

    Howard Stafford Park Campground

    Small but quiet and cheap

    Small campground attached to a public use park. Gated after dark with older but usable bathrooms and showers. 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. We stopped in for a night in our teardrop trailer on our way farther up north.

    Tupelo is 30 minutes away with the Elvis Birthplace museum and other attractions. There’s a gas station at the entrance to the park for snacks and ice.

  • Makk H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Chewalla Lake Recreation Area
    Sep. 3, 2023

    Chewalla Lake Recreation Area

    Open in 2023

    Quiet, peaceful and cheap. No shower or bathroom facilities. Water has plenty of pressure, and runs clear after a few seconds. Surprisingly nice weather and no mosquitoes or gnats. Free firewood, and portajons on-site

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Tombigbee State Park
    Jul. 4, 2023

    Tombigbee State Park

    Pretty State Park

    Nice campground in a state park with a lake. Campground is super small. Bathrooms are adequate. Poor cell service with AT&T and if you have starling it won’t work due to all the trees. Still, I really liked this campground. Small, intimate, tons of shade. Sites easy to get into. If you don’t have to have internet for work, this is a nice place to relax

  • B
    Camper-submitted photo from Puskus Lake
    Jun. 19, 2023

    Puskus Lake

    Puskus Campground

    Hardly any other people around. Very run down and lots of bugs. Stopped over here for a quick camp spot on a road trip, and it was fine for this. Wouldn’t go out of the way to come back

  • William M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Trace State Park
    Jun. 8, 2023

    Trace State Park

    Maiden voyage

    This was our first trip with our RV. The campground was well maintained with level parking pads. Bath house was clean. Lake was great for kayaking and fishing.

  • Ray & Terri F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Whitten Park Campground
    Mar. 22, 2023

    Whitten Park Campground

    Nice quiet CG on the water

    We are full-timers in a 36 ft Class A with a Cherokee Trailhawk tow. We were in site 049 for just one night in mid March. The CG is very clean, quiet, peaceful and well maintained. The pads are all concrete with gravel picnic table areas and most sites have reasonable separation.

    AT&T coverage was quite good, with 2-3 bars of 5GE and speeds of ~12 MB/s. We were not able to get DISH coverage on any of the western satellites at our site do to the area being heavily wooded. We were able to get 15 OTA channels with our omni antenna. Our site had an open area next to it so we were able to get decent Starlink coverage, with only intermittent dropouts and speeds of 4+ MB/s, but most of the other sites wouldn’t fair so well.

  • Will G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Dewayne Hayes
    Mar. 19, 2023

    Dewayne Hayes

    Great for a weekend getaway

    Busy campground but enough space so it doesn’t feel like your neighbors are right on top of you. Plenty of shade and many spots have a direct view of the Tenn-Tom Waterway.

  • Chris K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Corinth RV Park
    Mar. 12, 2023

    Corinth RV Park

    For long term guests

    We were travel through on our way to Gulf Shores, looking for a one night stay. The sites are level and on concrete. The water connection was was underwater and a little sketchy to connect to.



Guide to Tupelo

Camping near Tupelo, Mississippi, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the trails at Tishomingo State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "The park has several trails to hike on. We did the one starting on the swinging bridge."
  • Fishing: Enjoy fishing at Whitten Park Campground. A camper shared, "Fishing off the fishing docks was great!"
  • Kayaking: Take advantage of the water access at Pickwick Landing State Park Campground. One reviewer noted, "If you wanna do anything in the water, we saw a sign for a kayak and boat rental."

What campers like:

  • Scenic views: Campers appreciate the beautiful surroundings at Trace State Park Campground. A visitor said, "We were in site 4 on the lake. Beautiful view!"
  • Clean facilities: Many enjoy the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers at Davis Lake Campground. One camper remarked, "Bathrooms were A+++ clean!"
  • Friendly staff: Campers often mention the helpfulness of the staff at Wall Doxey State Park Campground. A reviewer shared, "The 2 rangers working at Wall Doxey went out of their way to set me up with a parking place."

What you should know:

  • Limited amenities: Some campgrounds, like Chewalla Lake Recreation Area, have fewer facilities. A visitor noted, "No shower or bathroom facilities."
  • Seasonal access: Piney Grove Campground is only open from March 1 to November 15. One camper advised, "Remember to bring everything you need; it’s 10 miles or more to a town."
  • Wildlife encounters: Campers at Davis Lake Campground often see local wildlife. A reviewer mentioned, "We saw many barges from our site."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose spacious sites: Look for campgrounds with larger sites, like Tombigbee State Park Campground. A camper said, "The sites are spacious and not too close together."
  • Fun activities for kids: Many campgrounds have playgrounds, such as Wall Doxey State Park Campground. One visitor noted, "There were two playgrounds."
  • Plan for downtime: Bring games or books for quiet moments. A family at Blue Bluff Campground enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, saying, "It was our first time at the park. The hosts were very helpful."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site lengths: Some sites may be short, so check the campground details. A reviewer at Davis Lake Campground mentioned, "Do your research on the campsites. Some are pretty short and will not accommodate long rigs."
  • Look for full hookups: Campgrounds like Pickwick Landing State Park Campground offer full hookups, which RVers appreciate. One camper said, "The campsite also had a fire pit, lantern pole, and picnic bench."
  • Be prepared for limited cell service: Many campgrounds have poor reception. A visitor at Trace State Park Campground noted, "Poor cell service with AT&T."

Camping near Tupelo, Mississippi, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. With beautiful parks and friendly communities, it's a great spot to unwind and enjoy nature.

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