The best river, stream, or creek campgrounds near Buckatunna, Mississippi

In Buckatunna, river camping means mornings with mist rising off the water and evenings spent casting a line or watching for deer along the bank. You’ll find over 60 campsites right on or near the river, with nights starting at just $27—most campers end up paying about $27 on average. River Life Camping in Alabama (15 reviews) consistently gets high marks for its shady spots and easy river access. Most campsites offer toilets, hot showers, and allow campfires, so you won’t miss the basics. Bring your rod—fishing is a favorite here—or just keep your binoculars handy for wildlife-watching. Horseback riding trails wind through the woods, if you’re up for exploring beyond the riverbanks.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Buckatunna

In Buckatunna, river camping means mornings with mist rising off the water and evenings spent casting a line or watching for deer along the bank. You’ll find over 60 campsites right on or near the river, with nights starting at just $27—most campers end up paying about $27 on average. River Life Camping in Alabama (15 reviews) consistently gets high marks for its shady spots and easy river access. Most campsites offer toilets, hot showers, and allow campfires, so you won’t miss the basics. Bring your rod—fishing is a favorite here—or just keep your binoculars handy for wildlife-watching. Horseback riding trails wind through the woods, if you’re up for exploring beyond the riverbanks.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Buckatunna

1. River Life Camping in Alabama

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(35)

34mi from Buckatunna · 4 sites · Tents, RVs

Imagine renting a slice of paradise – a gorgeous riverfront spot along one of America's top 10 cleanest rivers! Get ready to unwind and have a blast at this unforgettable escape. We're offering 20 acres of prime riverfront property, yours to camp on and enjoy with your own gear. Explore, camp, swim, hike, and enjoy the serene untouched natural beauty. Hold onto your camping hats: We're all about rustic charm, so leave your expectations for fancy amenities behind. No electric, no water, no septic facilities. But don't worry, explorers! There's room to park your big RV or trusty truck. It's a complete immersion in nature on this vast and breathtaking property. Just a small reminder: Pack up your tent and EVERYTHING you need for camping fun. From marshmallow roasters to stargazing binoculars, you're the captain of your camping adventure. So, if you're up for an incredible outdoor experience, pack your gear and get ready for riverside fun like never before! 🏞️🌲🌊 Rent your own piece of camping heaven today!

2. Rocky Creek Retreat

48mi from Buckatunna · 1 site · Lodging

1 bedroom with queen pillow top bed, 1 full bath, livingroom couch pulls out into a bed. Property sits on 800ft of creek bank.

3. De Soto National Forest

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79 sites · Beaumont, Mississippi

Lush rolling terrain and wide slow creeks are trademarks of the De Soto National Forest. So are kickin’ it in a canoe with a brew while you float down the river, we suggest exploring both! The swamplands here offer ample opportunity for kayaking, canoeing, and fishing on the Black Creek National Scenic River. The primitive camping along the way is hot in the summer, but prime for misty morning photography and inky orange sunsets...worth it! Off-road the Rattlesnake Bay Trail or hike the Tuxachanie trail with your crew for a day of laughs deep in the pines. You can pretty much camp forever here too, so pack up a week or two worth of gear, and really dig deep into what Desoto has to offer.

Pets

Electrical hookup

Toilets

4. Bladon Springs State Park

10 sites · Cullomburg, Alabama

Discover the serene beauty of Bladon Springs State Park.

Pets

Electrical hookup

Toilets

Public campgrounds near Buckatunna

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Turkey Fork Recreation Site

17mi from Buckatunna · 28 sites · Tents, RVs · in De Soto National Forest

Bladon Springs Campground

24mi from Buckatunna · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · in Bladon Springs State Park

Moodys Landing Recreation Area

49mi from Buckatunna · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · in De Soto National Forest

Beautiful fields of cotton on the way into the park.

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Cypress Creek Landing Recreation Area

49mi from Buckatunna · 14 sites · Tents, RVs · in De Soto National Forest

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Meredith

November 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to River Life Camping in Alabama

We had an amazing stay at the campsite! We brought our two dogs and they LOVED the water access. It was safe and secluded. Would come back again

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Connor

November 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at River Life Camping in Alabama

We cannot say enough about how beautiful Vikrum’s land was. It was so peaceful and quiet and the river view and beaches were amazing. We had a little difficulty finding the initial turn off from the dirt road but the GPS directions lead us right to it. We just didn’t listen to them 🙄. The trail to the campsite was totally passable for a Tacoma and a grand Highlander. We loved it and so did our pups! We will totally be back. Thank you for a wonderful little break from reality!

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Ashley

October 2025

Tent

2 nights at River Life Camping in Alabama

My fiance and I had a fantastic time on the river. It was secluded just like we wanted, quiet, the water was perfect!the drive down to the river was hard to navigate at some areas but we made it! Beautiful sandbar, didn't see a single person for 3 days. Perfect place if your looking to unplug for a few days!!

Vicky

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to River Life Camping in Alabama

We’ve camped at this spot several times now, and every visit just reinforces why we keep coming back. The property is absolutely beautiful — serene, quiet, and nestled right on the banks of the Escatawpa River. Whether you’re relaxing by the water or waking up to the sounds of nature, it’s the kind of place that instantly makes you feel grounded and at peace. The primitive camping setup is exactly what we love — no frills, just raw nature. It’s the perfect environment to unplug, reconnect, and even brush up on some survival skills. My two boys especially enjoy the experience; they’re always excited to explore the woods, learn new outdoor skills, and just be outside without the distractions of screens. If you’re looking for a peaceful escape where you can truly disconnect and appreciate the natural world, this spot is a must. We’re already looking forward to our next trip.

Julian

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to River Life Camping in Alabama

Great place to spend with the family. Very quiet and peaceful. I love that you can pitch a tent just about anywhere from the beach to the woods whatever you prefer and still be right on the river. Will definitely be back and highly recommend to all my outdoor people.

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Leah

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to River Life Camping in Alabama

Privacy loved it can have all 4 of our dogs and they love it too!!!!!

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Nick

May 2025

Weekend Trip to River Life Camping in Alabama

Always a great experience at River life! Kid friendly and clean. Can't wait to go back!

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Madison

April 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to River Life Camping in Alabama

Great campsite! We were able to tent camp in the shade of the woods and enjoy the sandbar on the river each day. Safe and clean. Isolated away from others which is what we prefer. Our dog loved it, too!

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Joshua

March 2025

Tent

1 night at River Life Camping in Alabama

Loved the sand and the sound of the river. This spot is very unique and beautiful. Word of warning for those who have *full size pickup trucks* …. It takes some very skilled driving to get down to the water! Very sharp turn near the end of the road just before you get to the beach and not much room for error. And if it rains and the road gets muddy u better have 4WD I barely made it out on the morning I left the ground was fairly soggy. Just saying! Other than that there’s no spot like this one!

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Matthew

November 2024

16 ft car

With kids

1 night at River Life Camping in Alabama

We arrived earlier than the scheduled check in and host allowed us to head to the site anyways which was great considering we had our young, tired kids with us. The off road wheeling (nothing crazy, but not just a dirt road either) to the site was fun and as others mentioned, you want a good 4wd vehicle to tackle it. The site itself is incredible; quiet, remote and beautiful. Do note there is virtually no cell service but we expected as much Very pleased and excited to go back

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Nick

November 2024

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to River Life Camping in Alabama

Had a great weekend with a good friend and our two boys. Lots of area for kids to explore and play. The beach is always clean and also very secluded which is preferred fo me and my group. Only thing I could say would be maybe some better signage hard to find at night. But over all 9.5/10