Rv camping near Walnut Grove, Mississippi provides access to several water-based recreation opportunities along the Pearl River and nearby reservoirs. The region sits in the east-central portion of the state at approximately 400 feet above sea level, with a humid subtropical climate producing hot summers where temperatures frequently exceed 90°F. Most campgrounds maintain gravel or concrete pads to minimize seasonal flooding issues during the peak precipitation months from November through April.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Leake County Water Park offers access to a dam area popular with anglers. "It is a unique place just north of a dam (low head dam) that has another park and boat ramp for fishermen and a very friendly family owned bait store between the parks Tripp family store!" according to Keith T.
Water recreation: Sunset Marina and RV Park provides direct access to Ross Barnett Reservoir. As one camper notes, "This campground is on the reservoir, super close to Jackson/Madison/Ridgeland, but still has all the camp amenities that make camping fun... this is a marina as well, there is a full-service marina, boat ramps, and parking slips if you need them!"
Seasonal activities: Yogi on the Lake - Jellystone Pelahatchie hosts special holiday events throughout the year. One visitor reports, "We spent a weekend in October here and absolutely loved it. The trick or treating is the best. Start right when you can because there are so many sites offering candy or haunted areas. The spook trail is top tier!"
What campers like
Waterfront sites: Many campers appreciate the lakeside options at Wendy Oaks RV Resort. One camper shared, "We stayed in spot #1 and had a beautiful view of the lake, nice fire pit and picnic table. Our kids and babies loved feeding the ducks and walking around the lake."
Family-oriented amenities: Jellystone Park receives praise for its recreational facilities. A reviewer noted, "So much fun, so much to do! We stayed on the lakes edge, had visits from geese, ducks, rabbits and squirrels. Beautiful and very clean area. Pool, slides, jumping pad, playground, mini golf, tennis, basketball, planned activities each day for family fun."
Level concrete pads: Bonita Lakes RV Park earns consistent positive feedback for site quality. "Each site is on a level cement pad with full hookups," reports Jack B., while another camper notes it has "Concrete pads pool nice friendly staff."
What you should know
After-hours arrival procedures: Some parks accommodate late arrivals with self-registration. At Movietown RV Park, a visitor explained, "We got in late so we registered at the closed office door by putting our $27 payment in an envelope in the door slot. How convenient!"
Site differences: Campgrounds often feature multiple sections with varying characteristics. At Sunset Marina, "This campground has two sections - long term and camping. Long term is more like an RV park, but it is nicely separated from the short-term campground which is truly water front."
Water hazards: Some lake sites can develop seasonal issues. At Jellystone Park, one camper mentioned, "My only complaint about that was a leaking spicket that drained onto campsites," while another noted, "Later in the summer the lake does become over grown with weeds around the docks but if you can get on the water the deeper water is still fishable."
Tips for camping with families
Heated amenities: When traveling during cooler months, check which water features remain operational. A Jellystone camper advised, "Water park is heated which I didn't know and wished we brought swim suits."
Free water equipment: Some campgrounds offer complimentary recreation equipment. According to one Wendy Oaks reviewer, the resort provides "Free– 2 paddleboats, 3 kayaks, 4 SUP boards for campers to use (1st come, 1st serve basis)."
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Many campsites offer natural encounters kids enjoy. As one Jellystone visitor noted, "We stayed on the lakes edge, had visits from geese, ducks, rabbits and squirrels," while another parent shared, "Our kids and babies loved feeding the ducks and walking around the lake."
Tips from RVers
Highway proximity: Several campgrounds near Walnut Grove provide easy highway access. At Bonita Lakes RV Park, a visitor noted it was "Convenient, super easy to find a spot," while at Movietown RV Park, travelers appreciate being "5 min to walmart, tractor supply, and many restaurants and gas stations."
Site selection strategies: Larger rigs should consider noise factors when selecting sites. One camper at Bonita Lakes advised, "There are two areas to the park really (large gravel parking lot area to allow big rigs to pull through easily and smaller back in for more private stays). We chose the parking lot corner because we would be there only for a couple of nights. The road noise was loud, so next time we would stay in the more private area."
Cell connectivity: Service quality varies between campgrounds. At Wendy Oaks, visitors report "Free premium WiFi" while the Canton Multipurpose facility is described as "Small park. Not well kept. Some sites are double sites. Near shopping."
