The best forest campgrounds near Jackson, Mississippi

Looking to camp near Jackson, Mississippi and explore the forested terrain? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 60 options available in the area, you'll find the perfect campsite to suit your needs. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or a casual camper, there's something for everyone. Check out highly rated campsites like Camp Topisaw (269 reviews), Camp Strong Wood (38 reviews), and Patch of Heaven Hip Camp (18 reviews). Plus, enjoy popular amenities like toilets, showers, and trash facilities. Don't miss out on exciting activities such as whitewater paddling, hiking, and biking. With an average price per night of $30 and options as low as $20, camping in the forest near Jackson, Mississippi has never been easier!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking to camp near Jackson, Mississippi and explore the forested terrain? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 60 options available in the area, you'll find the perfect campsite to suit your needs. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or a casual camper, there's something for everyone. Check out highly rated campsites like Camp Topisaw (269 reviews), Camp Strong Wood (38 reviews), and Patch of Heaven Hip Camp (18 reviews). Plus, enjoy popular amenities like toilets, showers, and trash facilities. Don't miss out on exciting activities such as whitewater paddling, hiking, and biking. With an average price per night of $30 and options as low as $20, camping in the forest near Jackson, Mississippi has never been easier!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. BLACK RIVER CAMPSITE MISSISSIPPI

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26mi from Jackson · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · Edwards, MS

From tents to cars to vans to B’s and C’s, RV’s and 5th Wheels, we welcome all with clean amenities, low prices, and personalized service. A small campsite situated between a river, a forest, a fishing pond, and a farm. We are uncrowded, quiet, and secluded. Call 833-929-2277 We offer: Hot showers Flush toilets Pet friendly Pull thru spots w/30/50Amp River/Pond fishing- no license required. Kayaking the Black river Hiking/biking trails And more. 10 minutes from the Interstate. We are on grass and gravel.

2. Leatherneck On Big Black River

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28mi from Jackson · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · Edwards, MS

Old growth, shaded and well maintained land on Big Black river. 4 RV sites 8 primitive sites. 110 and 30 amp power with water hook ups available. Generator's are fine as well. Best catfishing in the state. No fishing license is required. Just start fishing. Borders Big Black civil war battlefield. Pets are family and always welcome. Off leash is fantastic as long as your good with it. Lots of room to run. Jon boats with motors, Kayaks and ATV's always ok. Large stretches of sand bars when water permits. Not far from I-20. Great cell reception. Good restaurant down the road in Bovina. Loves truck stop just down the road. The existing road going in "Vickors Rd" can be bumpy, dusty, wet and may hold pools of water at times but the road itself is solid and will support the heaviest of vehicles.

3. Camp Strong Wood

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38mi from Jackson · 8 sites · Tents, Lodging · Wesson, MS

Camp Strong Wood derives its name from the many natural growth oak trees found on the property as well as being in the Strong Hope community. Wildlife abounds with deer, rabbit, squirrel, fox, racoon, opossum, armadillo, chipmunk among other forest dwellers. The lake is in a natural flood bottom and is stocked with largemouth bass, perch, channel catfish and natural flathead catfish which came in through the creek which runs through the land. Learn more about this land: 165 Acres of beautiful natural growth pine and oaks with scenic hiking trails. 10 acre lake stocked with bass, perch, catfish. Enjoy using the provided kayaks and canoe. 1 Cabin and multiple tent campsites available. Showers with bathrooms, washer/dryer on property. Deck with both charcoal and propane grills. Grounds keeper on property to help out in any way.

4. Back Forty Farm

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21mi from Jackson · 4 sites · RVs · Crystal Springs, MS

Back Forty is 10 acres nestled in among tall pines with beautiful flowers and birds to enjoy. Solid surface entrance of mill gravel; back in with room to get in and out easy. We are 5 1/2 miles east of I-55. Crystal Springs offers shopping and good food. Walking and biking. Come sit on the porch with us and enjoy the fresh air of country living. When the weather is nice we have the birds and beautiful flowers to enjoy. Big rigs and small welcome Our little town offer entertainment and flea markets some weekends. Vicksburg and Natchez are app 60 miles out. Walmart 11 miles.

5. Dodge Acres

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22mi from Jackson · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Crystal Springs, MS

77 acres of rolling hills along the headwaters of Haley's Creek with a 1 m waterfall into a 4-ft deep pool and beautiful hardwood and pine forest all around. A Rustic road courses along with the creek and several offshoots for mountain biking or hiking. The waterfall and pool are a 1/2 mile hike into the property on the primitive road. Gravel is only provided at the entrance area, encircling the metal shed. Any driving off the gravel runs a risk of getting stuck in the slippery clay/mud. Rainwater barrels and 110 electricity are available at the metal shed. See dozens of tree species old and young along the creek and wildlife including turkeys, deer, bobcat, raccoons, possums, hawks, rabbits etc.

6. Askew's Landing RV Campground

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25mi from Jackson · 7 sites · RVs, Lodging · Edwards, MS

Askew’s Landing RV Campground is a Family Friendly Mississippi RV Park and Campground in a Peaceful, Shaded Lakeside Setting that Has Been Described as “One of Mississippi’s Best-Kept Secrets, an Absolute Hidden Gem”. Amenities include: Fishing Lake Kayaking Lake Pedal Boating Lake Swimming Pool RV camping Tent Camping Glamping Tents Glamping Cabin Rental Lawn Games Pavilion Rental for events Camp store Bathhouse Laundry Dog Parks Monthly Camp sites Daily and Weekly Camp Sites

7. Natchez Trace Resting Place

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30mi from Jackson · 1 site · RV · Canton, MS

Come stay at our homestead right off the Natchez Trace! Gravel pad. Water and electricity hookup! We have a safe, peaceful, shady place for you to park. Feel free to wander around and check out the goats, cow, pigs and chickens on our Non GMO pastured meat and milk farm. We'd love to answer your questions if we're outside too!

Camper favorites near Jackson

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Back Forty Farm

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21mi from Jackson · 4 sites · RVs · Crystal Springs, MS

Back Forty is 10 acres nestled in among tall pines with beautiful flowers and birds to enjoy. Solid surface entrance of mill gravel; back in with room to get in and out easy. We are 5 1/2 miles east of I-55. Crystal Springs offers shopping and good food. Walking and biking. Come sit on the porch with us and enjoy the fresh air of country living. When the weather is nice we have the birds and beautiful flowers to enjoy. Big rigs and small welcome Our little town offer entertainment and flea markets some weekends. Vicksburg and Natchez are app 60 miles out. Walmart 11 miles.

Dodge Acres

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22mi from Jackson · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Crystal Springs, MS

77 acres of rolling hills along the headwaters of Haley's Creek with a 1 m waterfall into a 4-ft deep pool and beautiful hardwood and pine forest all around. A Rustic road courses along with the creek and several offshoots for mountain biking or hiking. The waterfall and pool are a 1/2 mile hike into the property on the primitive road. Gravel is only provided at the entrance area, encircling the metal shed. Any driving off the gravel runs a risk of getting stuck in the slippery clay/mud. Rainwater barrels and 110 electricity are available at the metal shed. See dozens of tree species old and young along the creek and wildlife including turkeys, deer, bobcat, raccoons, possums, hawks, rabbits etc.

Askew's Landing RV Campground

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25mi from Jackson · 7 sites · RVs, Lodging · Edwards, MS

Askew’s Landing RV Campground is a Family Friendly Mississippi RV Park and Campground in a Peaceful, Shaded Lakeside Setting that Has Been Described as “One of Mississippi’s Best-Kept Secrets, an Absolute Hidden Gem”. Amenities include: Fishing Lake Kayaking Lake Pedal Boating Lake Swimming Pool RV camping Tent Camping Glamping Tents Glamping Cabin Rental Lawn Games Pavilion Rental for events Camp store Bathhouse Laundry Dog Parks Monthly Camp sites Daily and Weekly Camp Sites

Natchez Trace Resting Place

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30mi from Jackson · 1 site · RV · Canton, MS

Come stay at our homestead right off the Natchez Trace! Gravel pad. Water and electricity hookup! We have a safe, peaceful, shady place for you to park. Feel free to wander around and check out the goats, cow, pigs and chickens on our Non GMO pastured meat and milk farm. We'd love to answer your questions if we're outside too!

Public campgrounds near Jackson

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LeFleurs Bluff Campground

3.9mi from Jackson · 28 sites · Tents, RVs · in LeFleurs Bluff State Park

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Lake Lincoln Campground

45mi from Jackson · 75 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lake Lincoln State Park

Little Sunflower River Campground

48mi from Jackson · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · in Delta National Forest

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Blue Lake Campground

49mi from Jackson · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · in Delta National Forest

Stories from the community

Gorgin

1 week ago

12 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to BLACK RIVER CAMPSITE MISSISSIPPI

What an amazing campsite. Scott, the host, was incredible and super friendly and knowledgable. There is a beautiful lake on site where campers can fish and hike, and the place is super clean, quiet, and secluded. The amenities are super clean and pleasant. Overall, a great experience. I will definitely come back and visit Scott and his campsite.

Brie

1 week ago

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to BLACK RIVER CAMPSITE MISSISSIPPI

Scott was very respectful, and we felt safe at Black River Campsite. He was very committed to making the camping experience a good one. The road coming in is a bit bumpy and tough in a vehicle with low ground clearance, but not impossible. Just gotta take it slow. The site was perfectly level and good for a car camper. Showers were awesome, warm, and he keeps things very clean! Gorgeous views too and nice little hiking trails, fishing spots.

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Heidi

2 weeks ago

22 ft travel trailer

With pets

1 night at Askew's Landing RV Campground

The staff was very friendly and helpful. The site was flat and easy to get in and out of with my trailer. The shower house and bathroom facilities were well maintained and clean. The location is beautiful and the dog park was such a great bonus. My furry kids loved to have a place to run art and blow off some steam.

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Greg

2 weeks ago

47 ft travel trailer

With pets

1 night at BLACK RIVER CAMPSITE MISSISSIPPI

Warm welcome by Scott. Campground clean, neat, and in good order. Electric and water easily accessed. Thoughtful touches of ambience create a cozy campground atmosphere. We would certainly return.

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Rebecca

2 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Leatherneck On Big Black River

Nice spot, easy going host, lots of firewood, river view.

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David

2 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Leatherneck On Big Black River

Great place. Dogs not having to be on a leash and able to run around was awesome. Lots of firewood on the property. Would recommend.

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ella

2 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to BLACK RIVER CAMPSITE MISSISSIPPI

Beautiful place!! Scott was very helpful and accommodating. Will definitely be returning to check out the hiking trails!!

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Sherri

October 2025

31 ft campervan

With kids

1 night at Back Forty Farm

Everything went well! It was an easy in and easy out location. All the hook ups worked great. Hosts were friendly and helpful, but gave you privacy, as well. Property was landscaped beautifully with gorgeous flowers and surrounded by forest. Site was level. It was just an all-around great place to stop!

Kitchen

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Leatherneck On Big Black River

Absolutely awesome spot. Will definitely be coming back! Jon was very very accommodating and campsite was a dream.

Craig

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Leatherneck On Big Black River

Great place. Very quite... The site was clean and very well maintained. I will go back again

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david

October 2025

13 ft pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Natchez Trace Resting Place

This is a perfect spot for anyone - especially bikers - traveling on the Natchez Trace to camp as it's less that 1 mile off the trace. Nice level concrete pad with electric and water with a treelined forest on one side and an open field on the other. Great wide-open view of the stars (no light pollution!) from the site. Anna & Will were gracious hosts, communicating everything we needed before our arrival, and they made a point to check in on us to make sure all was well after we'd settled in - much appreciated! Gotta love the address (111 Dummy Line Road) and it was a great experience overall so I highly recommend.

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Jim

October 2025

18 ft Class B

Weekend Trip to BLACK RIVER CAMPSITE MISSISSIPPI

This was a peaceful stay. Scott takes pride in the property and wants his guests to enjoy it as well. Convenient when visiting Vicksburg.

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Kurt

September 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camp Strong Wood

Our stay was pretty much what we were looking for - secluded, quiet, and comfortable. The best part was the staff. They were beyond just friendly and professional, but were also very accommodating. They gave us a side-by-side tour of the property, let us borrow a phone charger, and even offered us fishing poles and bait to use in the two beautiful ponds. If you are looking for something secluded and quiet where you can just relax and enjoy nature, we strongly recommend.

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Dave

September 2025

16 ft travel trailer

2 nights at Askew's Landing RV Campground

Greeted by very friendly ladies as we checked in. Directed us to our campsite and told about all the amenities. Loved the clean pool and the restrooms were a 10!!

Kulani

September 2025

15 ft Class B

Weekend Trip to BLACK RIVER CAMPSITE MISSISSIPPI

Host was very pleasant. Site was great. Wish I had more time to enjoy the river.

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Dawn

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Dodge Acres

We had a great stay. We pitched our tent close to the entrance for the use of electricity. There was lots of clutter around and the grass needed cutting, but we made the best of it. If it were a little cooler we would have definitely camped closer to the small swimming hole. We stayed 2 nights. Vincent was very easy to communicate with and responded quickly to messages. Great place for an overnight stay with a small RV or if you want to pitch a tent in the woods for a night.

Herbert

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to BLACK RIVER CAMPSITE MISSISSIPPI

My family loved tent camping at scott’s place. It has some very nice trails and great place to be with nature.

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Angel

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Dodge Acres

We went tent camping and enjoyed it. There were a couple of good trails to explore. The swimming hole was smaller than expected and not much water running the creeks, but still enjoyed ourselves!

S

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Leatherneck On Big Black River

Two thumbs up! A great place for catfishing!..privacy, water hose, electrical hook up, and a beautiful place to star-gaze!! Also the host is kind & friendly & super accommodating!