Best Glamping near University, MS

Chewalla Lake Recreation Area and Wall Doxey State Park provide luxury camping accommodations within a short drive of University, Mississippi. Chewalla Lake features yurt-style structures with comfortable bedding and electricity, while Wall Doxey offers cabin-style glamping units with modern amenities including water and electric hookups. "We enjoyed staying so close to the water," one visitor noted, highlighting the lakefront setting that many glamping sites in the area provide. The glamping accommodations at these locations include picnic tables, fire pits, and access to clean bathroom facilities. Wall Doxey's glamping units are situated in a "quiet wooded area" according to reviews, providing a serene setting for luxury outdoor stays while still offering convenient access to modern comforts.

Visitors to these glamping destinations can enjoy fishing directly from their sites, with Enid Lake recognized as "One of America's Top 10 Fishing Spots" according to review data. The surrounding recreation areas feature hiking trails, swimming beaches, and boat launches for water activities. A recent visitor mentioned, "We really enjoyed relaxing in our lounge chairs, listening to the birds and watching the water," highlighting the peaceful natural setting. Wall Doxey State Park includes disc golf courses and playgrounds for family entertainment. Most glamping sites in the region remain open year-round, though some facilities like Chewalla Lake operate seasonally from mid-March to mid-November. The proximity to Oxford and University makes these unique glamping experiences ideal for weekend getaways while maintaining access to urban amenities.

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Best Glamping Sites Near University, Mississippi (14)

1. Puskus Lake
9 Reviews
University, MS
12 miles
Website
"One bathroom away from the sites in the "day use" area. Mostly fisherman. The lake has motor oil/ fuel running on the surface. The docks nice, wide with bench seating."

"Beautiful lake and not crowded. Night time was quiet. Really enjoyed the views and relaxing environment."
2. Wall Doxey State Park Campground
19 Reviews
Waterford, MS
21 miles
Website
+1 (662) 252-4231
"The bathrooms were clean and stocked."

"Quiet wooded area with water and electricity. There are bath houses that have washer and dryer’s available so bring your quarters and laundry soap."

3. John W Kyle State Park — John W. Kyle State Park
10 Reviews
Sardis, MS
16 miles
Website
"We’ve stayed here three times and always in the same area away from the lake. Very quiet, friendly neighbors and pretty well maintained."
4. Wallace Creek
13 Reviews
Pope, MS
25 miles
Website
+1 (662) 563-4571
$30 - $50 / night
"Stock up on supplies because there is not much around. Sites are really nice and spacious with paved driveways and patios. "

"Enid Lake has an earthen dam and was built for flood control. We enjoyed the nearby North Mississippi Fish Hatchery and Visitors Center."

5. Chewalla Lake Recreation Area
14 Reviews
Potts Camp, MS
28 miles
Website
+1 (662) 236-6550
$7 - $40 / night
"The lake was gorgeous with a winding, unpaved bike trail that was really fun on mountain bikes! We didn’t try, but I bet fishing would be great here."

"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"
6. George P. Cossar State Park Campground
5 Reviews
Oakland, MS
26 miles
Website
"Noticed some grills were broken and fire pits were not on all sites. Definitely, stay only in Yocona Ridge as the other section is in complete disrepair."

"Yokona ridge has a great playground for kids with the putt-putt golf course a short walk away. 4$+tax per person to play. Bathrooms/showers were very spacious and clean."

7. Hernando Point
25 Reviews
Coldwater, MS
40 miles
Website
+1 (662) 562-6261
$20 - $30 / night
"We enjoyed staying so close to the water. We fished right from the bank (must have a MS license). The water, electric, and sewer hook-ups are very close to the site."

"Our site is right on the lake with a great fishing spot. The area for grilling and eating and fire pit is nice. The electric, water, and sewer hookups are very close."
8. Ford's Well
1 Review
Sam Rayburn Reservoir, MS
23 miles
"Good fishing on enid lake"

9. Plum Point Campground
1 Review
Pope, MS
23 miles
Website
$10 / night
"Goodspot surrounded by rednecks"
10. Davis Lake Campground
12 Reviews
New Houlka, MS
41 miles
Website
+1 (662) 285-3264
$20 - $40 / night
"Davis Lake Recreation Area is situated just 4 miles from the Natchez Trace Parkway."

"As luck would have it, we spotted this place on our Natchez Trace Parkway map and decided we had enough driving for the day. Beautiful setting among the trees and right next to the lake."

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Cortnee W.
Scout
Jul. 10, 2021
Hernando Point
Hernando Point
We enjoyed staying so close to the water. We fished right from the bank (must have a MS license). The water, electric, and sewer hook-ups are very close to the site. The picnic, grilling, and fire pit area is nice. The parking area is only wide enough fir the camper. It would be nice to have a paved space under our awning. We were disappointed in the amount of trash along the bank of the lake. We picked up an entire trash bag full when we arrived and more throughout the weekend. Overall it was a great trip and we will be back.

Also, the beach area down the road at the boat ramp is closed for construction. It will be nice when it reopens.
Cortnee W.
Scout
Jul. 10, 2021
Hernando Point
Long weekend trip
Our site is right on the lake with a great fishing spot. The area for grilling and eating and fire pit is nice. The electric, water, and sewer hookups are very close. The parking area is not very wide. Only wide enough for the camper. I wish there was a better are for enjoying time under the awning. I was disappointed in the trash located along the bank of the lake. We cleaned up an entire trash bag full an then more along the way. Overall it’s a great campground and we would stay here again.
Stephen & Theresa B.
Legend
Oct. 2, 2019
Davis Lake Campground
“Literally lake front camping!”
Davis Lake Recreation Area is situated just 4 miles from the Natchez Trace Parkway. The campground is adjacent to the Eastern shore of the 200 acre Davis Lake. 14 sites are right on the lake front offering spectacular sun rises and evening sun sets, The lake is known to anglers, and wildlife and birds are a given…we had a Great Blue Heron"friend" during our entire stay. The sites were level, paved, and all had nice spacing, picnic tables, fire pits and well cared for electric service (50 amp) and water. Bathhouses were clean and laundry was available. Dump Station. Plenty of historic places to visit in the area and groceries are available in Houlka just 4 miles away. We visited in late September with only 6 sites in use…felt like we had the place to ourselves…and being located in the Tombigbee National Forest there was no light pollution making the night sky a spectacular sight to see.
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Wendy T.
Ranger
Oct. 13, 2020
Davis Lake Campground
Love it
As luck would have it, we spotted this place on our Natchez Trace Parkway map and decided we had enough driving for the day. Beautiful setting among the trees and right next to the lake. Level, fire pits, charcoal grills, picnic tables, water and electric all for 20.00 a night and we didn’t qualify for any discount. Already decided we’re staying another night!
Nancy W.
Legend
Apr. 20, 2020
Wallace Creek
Loved it, very relaxing!
This is another great Corps of Engineers parks where you find really nice campsites set on great waterfront setting. The campground sits on Enid Lake which is recognized as one of “One of America’s Top 10 Fishing Spots.” And since the park is just shy of 100 sites you don’t feel like it is not too big. Plan on staying here for a couple of days and relaxing in the outdoors. Stock up on supplies because there is not much around. Sites are really nice and spacious with paved driveways and patios.

They just added sewer with makes a full hookup at $20/night a total bargain. Each site has a fire pit, picnic table, bbq grill, small concrete stand next to bbq, and lantern crook. The bathhouse was modern with flush toilets with clean showers. Not all sites are level in fact we had to pass up a couple because of that reason. If you come in the off-season, there are plenty of sites not reserved so you can drive around and pick on using the self-pay system. Some sites have amazing water views if you are able to snag one of those you are in for a great stay. The campground is pretty hilly but the roads were easy enough for us to navigate in our 45’ RV and tow car .

The lake is very popular for fishing and there is a boat launch/fish cleaning station. We didn’t have fishing licenses but loved paddling around the lake. The North Mississippi Fish Hatchery(by the Enid Dam) is a fun place to visit and tour for very small fee. If you go into the town of Pope, the restaurant "The Place" offers good food set in a refurbishing an historic building.
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Karen
Guide
Nov. 3, 2022
EZ Daze RV Park
Clean, concrete pads, good showers.
Ez Daze RV Park, Southaven, MS - We stayed one night in November. Easy pull through, level concrete site so we didn’t have to unhitch, very clean bathrooms and showers. They have two regular shower stalls which are extremely shallow and one ADA stall with pull down bench. We didn’t have much interaction with the staff because as soon as I walked in, about 4p, I was directed to find my site information outside in the after hours arrival box. Great if you’re looking for contactless registration or do in fact arrive after hours. There was debris in our space that must have been left by the previous camper and we had to get out and clear it before we could pull into the site. Appeared to be large broken pieces of a heavy plastic bumper. (Reason for 4 stars instead of 5) Strong wifi, cable reception wasn’t great. Code to the bathrooms, which is appreciated especially as the park is located in a business area and backs up to a residential neighborhood. Asphalt in front of office in extremely bad condition so be careful as you drive through. Nice office. They have plenty of long termers and there are two large receptacles outside the front office for package delivery. The park is easy access from I-55 and sits next to several RV dealers. Great place to stay if you want to have a look at some new trailers or motor homes. Also, a Tanger Outlet is just down the road. Full hook up, 50 amp site was $70, 63.00 with our Good Sam card which we think was a bit pricey. Oddly, there was only one trash receptacle in the entire park.
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Kaitlyn C.
Guide
Aug. 17, 2019
Chewalla Lake Recreation Area
Not my kind of campground
First, it was impossible to find it. Took about two hours. My gps had me get off highway at wrong exit and then I didn’t know which intersection of 7 and 4 the campground was at. There are two. The area is really pretty, but I didn’t stay the night and just gave up my reservation. There was a sign out front saying that payment was required in the folder at the front but I payed online. That already confused me. No gate, no person at the front. Didn’t seem like the safest area to me either. I was driving trying to find my campsite and then I started itching. A mosquito had gotten in in that 30 seconds I had the window down. Campsite was basically dirt with gullies on the side so it was hard to back out. Trash all near table and fire pit. Swarms of bugs were already attacking my car before I could even stop. I didn’t even walk in the bathrooms to see what they were like. Might be good for day use because the trails looked nice from the road.
Shana D.
Legend
Aug. 11, 2020
John W Kyle State Park — John W. Kyle State Park
Awful
It’s really hard for me to give 1 star for anything, but this place is a dump. This is the 3rd MS State Park (North MS) we have been to and it is clear that MS does not take care of its state parks. Only half of the park is open, the grass was overgrown, trash/garbage is littered every where (especially near the open dumpsters that are randomly placed throughout camp), the ranger only came around to collect fees and then disappeared. The bathroom does not have AC or a fan, so it was a total sweat box. The toilet paper was not replenished, there is no hand soap, there was broken glass on the ground in one of the stalls. The shower portion wasn’t that bad, but again, no AC. The water hook ups are at least 100 foot away from most camp sites, so bring lots of extra hose if you do end up staying here. The site #’s are not clearly marked and they do not post if a site is reserved. No designated fire pits, so people have been just burning where ever they want. The fee is $22 a night, but they will charge you another $16 if you put up a tent. Overall, I paid $39 to stay in the worst campground we have ever gone to. Get it together Mississippi!
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Christine S.
Traveler
Mar. 21, 2025
Wall Doxey State Park Campground
Nice stay
Camped 4days/3nights. Really nice wooded sites. Water and Electric on site. Wifi-Tmobile worked fine whole trip. Not a lot of campers while I was here. Quiet and Peaceful. I did not use bathroom facilities. No one available at check-in however I had reserved and paid ahead. Staff drove around regularly. Felt safe here as a solo female tent camper with a dog. Would visit again