The best waterfall campgrounds near Iuka, Mississippi

In Iuka, waterfall camping means waking up to the sound of rushing water and falling asleep under a thick canopy of trees. With over 200 campsites set near cascades and creek beds, you’ll find plenty of options for pitching a tent or parking your van. Average overnights run about $25, but some sites drop as low as $20. The terrain here? Think mossy rocks, cool swimming holes, and winding hiking trails that lead to prime fishing spots. Top picks include Camping by the Creek (15 reviews), Campingallstars (5 reviews), and Shoal Creek Natural Farm (2 reviews). Facilities like toilets, pet-friendly spots, and fire rings make it easy to settle in. Pack sturdy shoes and a fishing rod—the best swimming and hiking is just a short walk from most campsites.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Iuka

In Iuka, waterfall camping means waking up to the sound of rushing water and falling asleep under a thick canopy of trees. With over 200 campsites set near cascades and creek beds, you’ll find plenty of options for pitching a tent or parking your van. Average overnights run about $25, but some sites drop as low as $20. The terrain here? Think mossy rocks, cool swimming holes, and winding hiking trails that lead to prime fishing spots. Top picks include Camping by the Creek (15 reviews), Campingallstars (5 reviews), and Shoal Creek Natural Farm (2 reviews). Facilities like toilets, pet-friendly spots, and fire rings make it easy to settle in. Pack sturdy shoes and a fishing rod—the best swimming and hiking is just a short walk from most campsites.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Iuka

1. Campingallstars

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36mi from Iuka · 1 site · Tent

Camp sites located behind old Homestead from 1940s once a tobacco and cotton farm. The house on the property is in early stages of being rebuilt to be saved as a local landmark.

2. Oak Leaf Hills

19mi from Iuka · 2 sites · Tents, RVs

The property is 116 acres of primitive camping area, with 2 year-round creeks running through the property and plenty of room to hike and explore nature. About 40 acres are in pasture and the rest are wooded, with an area under development. This is a scenic and picturesque natural environment. We want to keep it that way so we do ask that you have a way to dispose of your waste and leave no litter behind.

3. J.P. Coleman State Park

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120 sites · Mississippi

Discover J.P. Coleman State Park's stunning vistas and outdoor fun.

Toilets

Campfires

Showers

4. Tishomingo State Park

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69 sites · Tishomingo, Mississippi

Discover Tishomingo State Park's rugged beauty and outdoor adventures.

Pets

Toilets

Campfires

Public campgrounds near Iuka

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J.P. Coleman Campground

8.8mi from Iuka · 120 sites · Tents, RVs · in J.P. Coleman State Park

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Tishomingo Campground

14mi from Iuka · 69 sites · Tents, RVs · in Tishomingo State Park

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Tracy

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Campingallstars

Chris’s land was very secluded but easily accessible. We really enjoyed our two night stay. Very close to Dismal Canyons and a few miles from town in case you need anything. I would suggest taking water for drinking/cleaning up. I would definitely recommend and I am planning another trip soon.

M

Matthew

May 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Campingallstars

Chris is an excellent host, great communication, friendly, and dedicated to making your stay enjoyable. We primitive camped on the side of a vally that was beautiful. It had a nice clean stream for water, a level area for our tent, a fire pit, and the mountain laurel was in bloom. We saw deer and there are even glow worms on the property, close to tent site two where we stayed. The trails and sites were marked well. A big thank you to Chris and his family for an enjoyable camp. God bless.