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

Pitch your tent along the riverbanks near Clarksdale—over 460 campsites here back right up to the water. Average rates sit around $30 a night, but you'll find spots dipping as low as $15. Top picks like Home Place P.’s Land (54 reviews), The Belle At Goodwin Creek (1 review), and Oasis Homestead (1 review) draw regulars for their riverfront access and laid-back vibe. Showers, toilets, and campfires are standard at most sites. Bring your rod for fishing, cool off with a swim, or saddle up for horseback riding—all right by the water.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Clarksdale

Pitch your tent along the riverbanks near Clarksdale—over 460 campsites here back right up to the water. Average rates sit around $30 a night, but you'll find spots dipping as low as $15. Top picks like Home Place P.’s Land (54 reviews), The Belle At Goodwin Creek (1 review), and Oasis Homestead (1 review) draw regulars for their riverfront access and laid-back vibe. Showers, toilets, and campfires are standard at most sites. Bring your rod for fishing, cool off with a swim, or saddle up for horseback riding—all right by the water.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Clarksdale

1. Home Place Pastures

95%

(76)

46mi from Clarksdale · 66 sites · Tents

Enjoy our beautiful 5th generation farm!

2. Oasis Homestead

100%

(1)

48mi from Clarksdale · 1 site · Tent, RV

Visit oasishomestead.com or our Facebook page oasishomesteadinc/biz Gain homesteading skills, knowledge and take in the experience during daily life. Feeding livestock, collecting eggs, milking goats, grinding feed, tending crops, bringing in the harvest, puting up stores, grinding flour, making butter, preserving foods, mending/building/cleaning homestead facilities, etc etc.

3. The Belle At Goodwin Creek

100%

(3)

41mi from Clarksdale · 1 site · Lodging

The Belle on Goodwin Creek is your dreamy creekside escape—where stargazing meets southern charm. Nestled beside a peaceful creek and overlooking a quiet bean field, this luxury tent invites you to relax under the stars, unwind in the glow of solar lights, and maybe even catch a glimpse of deer or wild turkeys wandering through the field. Spend your day ziplining, fishing for sunfish, or catching minnows with the kids. As evening falls, kick back in the Adirondack chairs, fire up the charcoal grill, and gather at the picnic table for dinner. Then, cozy up by the fire pit or look to the skies with the telescope—because the nights here are truly something special. Features & Amenities: • Creekside belle tent with stunning sunset views • Sleep under the stars with string lights and telescope • Wildlife sightings: deer, turkeys, and more • Fire pit, charcoal grill, picnic table, Adirondack chairs • Zipline + kid-friendly creek access • Private and peaceful—just minutes from Batesville, MS

4. Delta Heritage Trail State park

10 sites · Lexa, Arkansas

Discover the scenic Delta Heritage Trail State Park and its myriad outdoor activities.

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Picnic table

5. Ozark-St. Francis National Forests

98%

(37)

312 sites · Farmington, Arkansas

Two distinct forests rolled into one package! That means twice the amount of outdoorsy goodness to explore. The Ozark National Forest covers most of the Ozark Mountains, including the highest peak in the state. It’s awesome here when the dogwood and redbuds bloom in the spring, and when the leaves change color in the fall. The St. Francis National Forest is more diverse, with the St. Francis and Mississippi Rivers running through it, as well as lakes, valleys, and tons of wildlife. It’s the only place in the national forest system where you can access the Mississippi River from the shore, so that right there is a must do! The whole expanse of land is filled with multi-use trails, hundreds of campsites, spots for swimming, fishing, and boating, and even some amazing caves to explore. Mother Nature crushing it as usual.

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Electrical hookup

Toilets

6. Enid Lake

33%

(3)

260 sites · Water Valley, Mississippi

Enid Lake: A Haven for Outdoor Enthusiasts and Anglers Alike.

Pets

Electrical hookup

Toilets

7. Arkansas River - Wilbur D. Mills Lock and Dam

38%

(4)

149 sites · Watson, Arkansas

Wilbur D. Mills Lock and Dam (aka Pool 2) is located on the part of the Arkansas Post Canal that connects the Arkansas River with the White River. There’s baller bass and crappie fishing to be found here, and anglers swear by the opportunities for catfish over at nearby Joe Hardin Dam. Modern amenities are all over the park areas and make overnight stays a breeze. After all,

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Public campgrounds near Clarksdale

Delta Heritage Trail Campground

27mi from Clarksdale · 10 sites · in Delta Heritage Trail State park

88%

(5)

Bear Creek Lake Recreation Area

36mi from Clarksdale · 31 sites · Tents, RVs · in Ozark-St. Francis National Forests

100%

(1)

Persimmon Hill Campground

39mi from Clarksdale · 72 sites · Tents, RVs · in Enid Lake

Wallace Creek Campground

39mi from Clarksdale · 99 sites · Tents, RVs · in Enid Lake

Merrisach Lake Campground

41mi from Clarksdale · 67 sites · Tents, RVs · in Arkansas River - Wilbur D. Mills Lock and Dam

Point Pleasant Campground

43mi from Clarksdale · 3 sites · in Enid Lake

Chickasaw Hill Campground

43mi from Clarksdale · 53 sites · Tents, RVs · in Enid Lake

Notrebes Bend Park Campground

45mi from Clarksdale · 30 sites · Tents, RVs · in Arkansas River - Wilbur D. Mills Lock and Dam

Wilbur D. Mills Campground

45mi from Clarksdale · 21 sites · Tents, RVs · in Arkansas River - Wilbur D. Mills Lock and Dam

Water Valley Landing Campground

46mi from Clarksdale · 26 sites · Tents, RVs · in Enid Lake

50%

(3)

Pendleton Bend Campground

47mi from Clarksdale · 31 sites · Tents, RVs · in Arkansas River - Wilbur D. Mills Lock and Dam

Bynum Creek Campground

48mi from Clarksdale · 5 sites · in Enid Lake

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Justin

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Home Place Pastures

We spent the weekend tent camping at Home Place Pastures. It was a great site, with great people, and even some great food at the farm store on site! We found a lot of eating options in the town of Como, also. It is also located within driving distance of Memphis. Will definitely have a return trip here

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Lisa

November 2025

1 night at The Belle At Goodwin Creek

This is a really secluded, quiet, safe, and beautiful land. It is located off the road and there is little traffic noise and skies that are dark enough to see the milky way.

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Chaz

November 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Home Place Pastures

This place is fantastic. We have been twice, and will be back again!

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Chaz

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Home Place Pastures

Great place to camp! We will definitely be back!

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Madelyn

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Home Place Pastures

It was a very nice and quiet property to stay on! The lake was very pretty, especially at sunrise and sunset.

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Larry

June 2025

With kids

1 night at The Belle At Goodwin Creek

So nice we stayed twice! :) Can’t beat the natural surroundings and the privacy, you really can’t see anyone around.

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Larry

June 2025

With kids

1 night at The Belle At Goodwin Creek

What a fantastic campsite! The site is very secluded and private (this was the best feature in my opinion). We were able to let the dogs roam free without worrying about them getting in trouble. The views of the farm from the platform are really nice. The bed and tent were comfortable. My son loved playing in the creek, riding the zip line, and sitting by the fire.

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Michael

June 2025

Tent

6 nights at Oasis Homestead

I enjoyed my stay there. I think it's good for saving money if you just need a safe place to pitch your tent and aren't really going to hang out much at the campsite. It is a scenic livestock farm out in the northern Mississippi hill country. Dogs bark and roosters crow so it's a good idea to have ear plugs.