The best campgrounds near Starkville, Mississippi with wildlife watching

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for camping in the United States! If you're looking for a camping experience near Starkville, Mississippi, with a focus on wildlife watching, we've got you covered. With over 180 available options, you'll find the perfect campsite to immerse yourself in nature and observe the local wildlife. Check out top campsites like Home Place P.’s Land (36 reviews), Moon Lake Farm (17 reviews), and Wildwood (16 reviews) to see what others have loved about these stunning locations. Enjoy popular amenities like showers, pets allowed, and campfires, and take advantage of nearby activities such as exploring historic sites, climbing, and even surfing. With an average price per night of $30 and options as low as $10, you'll find the perfect camping experience to fit your budget. Happy camping!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for camping in the United States! If you're looking for a camping experience near Starkville, Mississippi, with a focus on wildlife watching, we've got you covered. With over 180 available options, you'll find the perfect campsite to immerse yourself in nature and observe the local wildlife. Check out top campsites like Home Place P.’s Land (36 reviews), Moon Lake Farm (17 reviews), and Wildwood (16 reviews) to see what others have loved about these stunning locations. Enjoy popular amenities like showers, pets allowed, and campfires, and take advantage of nearby activities such as exploring historic sites, climbing, and even surfing. With an average price per night of $30 and options as low as $10, you'll find the perfect camping experience to fit your budget. Happy camping!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Family Farm Forever

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38mi from Starkville · 1 site · Tent, RV · Bogue Chitto, MS

Learn more about this land:In the country. Convenience store 1 mile. Dollar General 5 miles. Wal Mart 18 miles. Working water powered grist mill 10 miles. Casino 20 miles. 700 acre lake 15 miles. Paved road to property. Forest trails available for tent camping.

2. Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway

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513 sites · New Hope, Mississippi

Discover the scenic Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, a haven for outdoor adventures.

Potable water

Toilets

Campfires

3. Legion State Park

33 sites · Louisville, Mississippi

Discover Legion State Park's natural beauty and outdoor adventures.

Pets

Potable water

Toilets

4. Lake Lowndes State Park

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66 sites · New Hope, Mississippi

Discover the allure of Lake Lowndes State Park's outdoor adventures.

Pets

Potable water

Toilets

Public campgrounds near Starkville

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Town Creek Campground

22mi from Starkville · 110 sites · Tents, RVs · in Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway

Dewayne Hayes Campground

23mi from Starkville · 110 sites · Tents, RVs · in Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway

Legion Campground

25mi from Starkville · 33 sites · Tents, RVs · in Legion State Park

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Lake Lowndes Campground

31mi from Starkville · 66 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lake Lowndes State Park

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Blue Bluff Campground

32mi from Starkville · 92 sites · Tents, RVs · in Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway

Stories from the community

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Hailey

October 2025

18 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Family Farm Forever

Danny is the best guy I've met on my trip! So sweet and accommodating! Miraculous space to roam. At night it's quiet and peaceful. Best place I've stopped so far!!

Farm Shed for RV parking with access to electric and water

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Morgan

September 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Family Farm Forever

Beautiful space! I traveled with my mom and dog and we had a great time. The owners were out of town but their son was there and answered all questions for us! If you choose to stay down by the pond there are multiple options.

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Marloes

August 2025

22 ft Class A

With kids

2 nights at Family Farm Forever

This was such a nice place to stay. If you want peace and quiet. Just enjoying the view of the field and the pine woods. Or look at the stars with a campfire burning. You need to go here. And Danny is the perfect host!

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Lee

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Family Farm Forever

Highly recommend family farm forever Danny The host is extremely accommodating and understanding me and my dog are bike packing and I was running late and he waited up for me showed me where to set up checked on us the next morning I can't say enough about their hospitality really enjoyed my time there

Sophia

June 2025

Tent

1 night at Family Farm Forever

Do you want to be in a private site with wonderful amenities and deep history? This place is for you! The host Danny was very kind and helpful. Their puppy pepper was also sweet company. The water was refreshing and the sunset was beautiful. Thank you for the great memories Family Farm Forever!

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Barb

March 2025

16 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Family Farm Forever

We loved camping in the pasture near a serene pond sheltered by rows of pine trees. Woke up to birds chirping in the pine woods. Danny set us up with electrical and dumping service. As well as access to water. It was a drive in for a quick one night stay as we traveled back to WI but would be worth it for a longer stay. Danny was very friendly-when we come back we will bring him some squeaky cheese curds!