In this area there are not a lot of camping areas. When searching for something to put you close to the Natchez Trace you have basically two options one considered to be dry camping and this one which is improved camping equipped for primitive tent campers, RVs or those wanting a cabin get away.

I chose to explore this campsite because of its location and proximity to so many hiking areas including the Jackson Falls and Falls Hollow which is a pretty iconic stops along the Trace. I liked that this campground had more than one tent camping zone for you to select: deep woods, field or beach all for only $10 a person or $20 for a family of four. Pretty nice to have the primitive camping feeling with the nearby access to amenities such as a bathhouse , pavilion and restaurant.

I chose to check out the beach camping which places you right on the Big Swan River in several separate areas. You really have some of the best views and nicest places to sleep right here along the bends as you can hear the water trickling. It is pretty amazing.

I chose to be closer to the river itself than the Falls Hollow Falls, it wasn't flowing very much when I was visiting according to the clerk who checked me in and they opted that Jackson would probably be a better bet for seeing a falls flowing. It too was a little less than I had hoped but understandable considering that they are fed by mountain streams and not some of the larger sources many of the other falls I have seen have been. Still great for hiking!

Temps by the water were a bit cooler than the RV sites which seemed much more exposed to the elements. But there also were a lot of mosquitoes so I would recommend coming prepared with some bug spray.

TIPS:

• Check out the restaurant for breakfast or lunch great local food and a hometown atmosphere.
• Bring a kayak, many portions of the Big Swan are ideal for some kayaking and this is a perfect spot to launch. You can list the more shallow areas or deeper depending on which primitive campsite you are choosing.