Best Glamping near Waterford, MS

Wall Doxey State Park Campground stands out among the glamping accommodations near Waterford, featuring well-spaced sites beneath mature woodlands. The glamping facilities provide electricity and water hookups, with comfortable accommodations that blend rustic charm with modern amenities. The park offers access to a scenic lake with clear water, ideal for photography and peaceful reflection. One guest shared, "This place is a step back in time of sorts. Very old and quaint. For the price, it's perfect. Very secluded, wooded and a fun place to explore." The site also includes shower facilities and laundry amenities with washers and dryers available for $1.50 per load. Chewalla Lake Recreation Area also offers yurt accommodations in a tranquil forest setting with waterfront views and private sites.

The natural surroundings at these glamping destinations provide numerous outdoor activities throughout the year. Wall Doxey features disc golf courses winding through pine forests, hiking trails around the lake, and fishing opportunities from two dedicated piers. A 2-mile nature trail encircles the lake, allowing glampers to experience the local ecosystem up close. According to a camper, "As you wake up to the morning light, you can hear the faint chirping of birds as the sun slips over the horizon, sneaking in between the trees." The park hosts special seasonal events, including a popular Halloween celebration where sites are elaborately decorated. Chewalla Lake provides footpaths shaded by trees, making outdoor exploration enjoyable even during hot summer days, plus a swimming beach and trails that include woodland paths, waterfront sections, and scenic boardwalks with an island accessible by a small bridge.

Best Glamping Sites Near Waterford, Mississippi (15)

    1. Wall Doxey State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Waterford, MS
    1 mile
    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."

    2. Chewalla Lake Recreation Area

    14 Reviews
    Potts Camp, MS
    9 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"

    3. Puskus Lake

    10 Reviews
    University, MS
    16 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."

    4. John W Kyle State Park — John W. Kyle State Park

    10 Reviews
    Sardis, MS
    25 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."

    5. Hernando Point

    25 Reviews
    Coldwater, MS
    35 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."

    6. EZ Daze RV Park

    15 Reviews
    Southaven, MS
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (662) 342-7720

    "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."

    "From the moment I pulled in I could tell I had made a great choice - super clean showers, bathroom and laundry. The grounds are impeccable and sites and roads are all paved."

    7. Trace State Park Campground

    21 Reviews
    Pontotoc, MS
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (662) 489-2958

    $32 / night

    "and exited near Tupelo to continue into Trace State Park for a camping event I was attending over the weekend."

    "Trace State Park near Tupelo, MS. Once you get into Tupelo the signage directing you to the park is easy to find and follow."

    8. Wallace Creek

    13 Reviews
    Pope, MS
    42 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."

    9. Sun Retreats Horn Lake

    7 Reviews
    Southaven, MS
    38 miles
    +1 (662) 280-8282

    "This is a really nice campground just outside of Memphis, TN. They have a swimming pool, playground, covered party pavilion, laundry and lots of kids activities. They also have cabins for rent."

    "They have pedal bikes you can rent (must have closed toed shoes), tetherball, a pavilion, a pond where you can feed the fish... I couldn't get over how clean this place was."

    10. Dub Patton Campground

    7 Reviews
    Hernando, MS
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (662) 562-6261

    $30 / night

    "Needless to say no crowds but the showers and bathrooms were spotless and warm. Easy back in spot with water and electric. Dump station on the way out."

    "No sewer, water and electric only. Sites are clean and well kept."

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Glamping Reviews near Waterford, MS

158 Reviews of 15 Waterford Campgrounds


  • Cortnee W.
    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.
    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.

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    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.

  • K
    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.

  • K
    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.

  • Shana D.The Dyrt PRO User
    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!

  • C
    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

  • Stephanie Ray
    Aug. 10, 2019

    Chewalla Lake Recreation Area

    Nice, quiet campground

    Campground was great and had hot showers free to both primitive site($7) and hookup site ($20) campers. 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.

    The only problem we had was the trash leftover by the previous campers. The fire pit was full of half-burnt garbage. Pick up after yourselves people!

    Overall very quiet, peaceful Thursday night.

  • Sandra V.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 22, 2021

    George P. Cossar State Park Campground

    Nice older campground

    This is a nice older campground with full hookups including sewer, which makes it nice. Not far from I-55 if you needed some place to stop for the night. Restrooms/Shower house was clean and nice. Washer and dryers available, but somewhat unkept. Putt putt golf course and disc golf on premises. 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. MS really needs to fund their state parks better so they can get the maintenance needed. They will begin charging $10 a day extra for golf carts beginning May 1, 2021. Lakeside sites would allow for boat pull-up within view.


Guide to Waterford

Wall Doxey State Park offers rustic cabin camping options near Waterford, Mississippi, set among wooded sites that provide natural privacy. The campground is situated in the Holly Springs National Forest at approximately 400 feet elevation. Road access can be challenging during rainy conditions, particularly for larger vehicles, with several unpaved sections leading to the more remote campsites.

What to do

Fishing from dedicated piers: The lake at Wall Doxey State Park Campground provides good fishing access with multiple pier options. "We spent an afternoon here exploring and checking into the campground for future stays. The lake is great for fishing and has two piers to use, plus a small boat launch. There is no swimming in this lake. Rumor has it that there is Walleye fish in this lake!"

Trail exploration: Hiking trails at Puskus Lake offer quiet routes with minimal elevation gain. "There are 2 trails you can walk on around the campsite but they only equal about 5 miles and are not maintained very well in some areas although they are flat and easy to explore."

Water activities: Beyond fishing, paddle sports are popular at Chewalla Lake Recreation Area. "The shaded footpaths make walking the trails on a hot day still enjoyable. Quiet, low humidity, and plenty of camp sites to choose from make this location a great place to unplug and relax."

What campers like

Secluded campsites: The layout at Wall Doxey creates natural separation between sites. "Wall Doxey is a well maintained campground. The sites are far enough apart to not feel on top of your neighbor."

Budget-friendly yurt camping: Yurt accommodations at Trace State Park Campground provide an affordable alternative to traditional cabins. "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."

Waterfront access: Sites along Enid Lake at Wallace Creek offer direct water views. "We stayed on site 28 which is a pull-thru on a paved pad and is waterfront with beautiful panoramic views of Enid Lake." Many campers appreciate the combination of privacy and lake access available at several Waterford-area campgrounds.

What you should know

Limited cell service: Coverage varies widely across the area. At Puskus Lake, a camper noted: "This campground is in the middle of Holly Springs National Forest on Puskus Lake. The campground itself is quite small but the camping spaces have a good amount of room to them so you do not feel like you are on top of each other."

Variable site conditions: Many campgrounds have uneven maintenance standards. "Mississippi needs to put some funding behind the park, could be a real gem. Overall we had a great stay and I would recommend the campground."

Seasonal variations: Waterford-area campgrounds experience significant seasonal differences in visitor numbers and site conditions. "This is a pretty basic campsite, but I enjoyed it. I'm a tent camper and had to move sites since the one I originally picked didn't have an area for my tent. Make sure you get there by 3ish to check that your site can accommodate a tent and stakes."

Tips for camping with families

Halloween celebrations: Plan ahead for special events that transform certain parks. "My wife and I have only camped here once. It won't be the last time, but we were invited to the halloween get to gether at the park. And we had no idea it was such a big deal. But we drove down and visited and hung around for the festivities and boy was it worth it. Every camp site had wonderful decorations and the kids had such a blast."

Playground options: Hernando Point offers family recreation areas. "Had a huge spot with lots of shade. Only complaint was there was no playground in the actual camping area." Many nearby parks have more extensive play structures.

Weather preparation: Summer temperatures regularly exceed 90°F with high humidity. "The shaded footpaths make walking the trails on a hot day still enjoyable. Quiet, low humidity, and plenty of camp sites to choose from make this location a great place to unplug and relax."

Tips from RVers

Water hookup lengths: Bring extended hoses at several campgrounds. "Remotely located but still close to major roads. We came in with a 38' RV not much problem with spaces but be aware of trees on both sides of spaces. We were given space #60 but would not have been able to open slides because of trees so we took another space."

Site selection for larger rigs: Check for tree clearance and width at Wall Doxey. "We were only able to spend a little time at the lake as we were in the area for a family gathering, in New Albany, so spent the bulk of our weekend away from the park. Friendly front gate staff."

Dump station conditions: Some facilities need maintenance. "This is a beautiful area in the woods next to a lake. Has electric and water, no sewer. Bathrooms are not kept up, dirty and no lights in the showers."

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