Camping spots near Wiggins, Mississippi provide options for both quiet nature seekers and families wanting recreational activities. Located in the piney woods region with elevations generally under 500 feet, the area experiences high summer humidity with frequent afternoon thunderstorms from June through September. Winter camping typically sees nighttime temperatures in the 40s, rarely dropping below freezing.
What to do
Water recreation at Flint Creek Waterpark: The waterpark features slides that empty directly into the lake and operates seasonally. "The water park is lake fed so not crystal clear water but clean and fun," notes Nicole R., who visited with her family.
Fishing from lakeside sites: Many camping areas offer direct lake access for fishing. At Flint Creek Waterpark, campers appreciate the lake views and fishing access. "The back of the site backs up to the lake, with plenty of beach to fish or hangout," reports Johnnie S.
Disc golf at Paul B. Johnson: The state park features two full 18-hole disc golf courses, making it popular with disc golf enthusiasts. A visitor mentioned, "Located on a massive lake and two 18 hole disc golf courses. We managed to make our way down the weekend of an ice storm and the park rangers made their rounds making sure everybody was okay."
What campers like
Spacious camping areas: Many campgrounds in the region offer well-spaced sites. Big Biloxi Recreation Area gets high marks for its layout. "The campground is spacious so there's plenty of room between camps. There's electric hook up for RV and lost of room for tent," explains Rare E.
Night sky viewing: The relative lack of light pollution makes stargazing possible. One camper at Airey Lake Recreation Area shared, "Love to go do nighttime photography here as it is away from towns and the skies are pretty dark. In the spring it can get a bit busy on the weekends."
Wildlife encounters: Campers frequently spot local wildlife. Hannah L. from Flint Creek Waterpark observed, "We did encounter coyote, deer, and lots of talkative geese, so be prepared for some wildlife interaction."
What you should know
Camp store availability varies: Not all campgrounds have on-site stores. At Paul B. Johnson State Park Campground, one camper advised, "The park people were especially helpful, and you can get your propane tank filled at the park."
Bathhouse conditions: Bathroom facilities range widely in quality and maintenance. A camper at Big Biloxi noted, "The shower stall in the woman's bathroom is filthy and moldy. They have fire rings, picnic tables, and electric. It's very quiet here."
Seasonal closures: Some recreation areas close unexpectedly or seasonally. One visitor to Airey Lake found, "It's closed, most are. This one says due to hurricane damage and public safety. They can't get around to fixing it but sure can show up to tell you to leave."
Tips for camping with families
Water activities for different ages: Flint Creek Waterpark offers options for various age groups. "Great place to camp. Swimming, boating, hiking, fishing, and small playground available. The water park is not anything 'great', but it's something for little kids ($12) per person," explains Jaynia P.
Holiday preparations: Holiday weekends fill quickly and may have special activities. At Janice Landing, a camper suggested, "Warm weather weekend campers should probably choose a site on back side of loop as the boat launch gets pretty busy."
Splash pad option: For families with young children who want alternatives to lake swimming. A visitor to Paul B. Johnson mentioned, "There is a splash pad, lake swimming, and several picnic areas near the visitor center that would be awesome for kids and families when the weather is warmer."
Tips from RVers
Site leveling challenges: Many camping spots in the area require leveling equipment. A camper at Paul B. Johnson State Park observed, "Pads were mostly small with biggish drop off from steps to camper usable site. Not my favorite. Every COE site we have been to beats this."
Water connection planning: Some sites have unusual hookup layouts. At Flint Creek, Johnnie S. noted, "The only issue I had with the spots were they were all uneven, but somehow I was able to level my 37' travel trailer on the first try without any leveling aids. The only thing I had negative review of was how low the water spigot was in the ground."
Full hookup availability: Magnolia Sands RV Park offers complete hookups for those needing them. "Park has 20 sites with full hook-ups. $24 for 30 amp and $26 per night for 50 amp. Beautiful park amongst the trees with its own pond. Concrete pads are large enough to handle most 'big rigs'."
