Go camping near Meridian to adventure on horseback or bike through forest terrain.
Previously a major railroad town, Meridian now offers a thriving arts scene and accessible outdoor recreation to campers of all kinds. Head 20 minutes north to Okatibbee Lake and rent a waterfront cabin with multiple bedrooms and AC, or find a campsite for the tent or motorhome with amenities like water and electrical hookups, restrooms, showers, and boat ramps. Swim laps in the morning, cruise the speedboat around while towing the kids in a tube, fish for striped bass, or stay dry and picnic on the shoreline. Find more tent and RV campgrounds in Bienville National Forest, under an hour west. Take advantage of water and electrical hookups, flush toilets, warm showers, picnic tables, and equestrian sites here. Then, explore by foot or horseback on the Shockaloe Trail; fish for brass, bream, and catfish in Marathon Lake; or mountain bike in the Clear Springs Recreation Area.