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Turkey Fork
14 mi east of Richton, MS · Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G · T-Mobile 4G
About Turkey Fork
Turkey Fork is a popular recreation destination offering premier fishing, camping, picnicking and watersports activities, such as swimming and water skiing. It has two developed campgrounds, a boat ramp and floating dock, two swimming areas, three bathhouses and a 240-acre lake stocked with bass, crappie and bluegill. Turkey Fork's 20 RV campsites have picnic tables, grills, water and electrical hookups. A dump station is located within the campground loop. Day use visitors will find secluded picnicking sites located near the beach. A .75-mile hiking trail connects the day use area to the camping area.
- Fees: **Entrance Fees:** $5 per vehicle, per day. Over 6 people, add $1 per person. Covers day-use, picnic area, and boat launch. Use new fee…
- Managed by: USFS - National Forests in Mississippi
- Where: 14 mi east of Richton, MS · 31.33667, -88.69691
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Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Feb–May & Oct–Nov (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Propane: 14.2 mi
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