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Camping for wildlife watching and birding in Mississippi

17 camps in Mississippi that list wildlife watching and birding or mention it in their description. The best camping months are Mar–May & Oct–Nov, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In May expect highs near 82°F and lows near 60°F.

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17camps for wildlife watching and birding
0free or dispersed
13reservable
Mar–May & Oct–Novbest months

Best areas for wildlife watching and birding

  1. Around Columbus3 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
  2. Around Wiggins3 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
  3. Around Southaven3 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles

Questions

How many campgrounds in Mississippi are good for wildlife watching and birding?

17 camps that list wildlife watching and birding or mention it in their description; 0 of them are free.

When is the best time to go?

The best camping months are Mar–May & Oct–Nov, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In May expect highs near 82°F and lows near 60°F.

What else can you do there?

Of these camps, 76% also offer fishing, 76% also offer boating & paddling, 71% also offer hiking.

See them on the map

Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.

Open wildlife & birding in Mississippi

This week's picks

A different handful each week.

  • Blue Bluff Campground (Aberdeen Ms)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Blue Bluff Campground and Recreation Area, on the Aberdeen Lake section of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway in Mississippi, is one of the most scenic recreation areas on the waterway.

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  • Dub Patton CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Dub Patton Recreation Area sits along Arkabutla Lake and Dam in the hills of northwest Mississippi. The dam project is on the Coldwater River and offers some of the best sailing east of the…

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  • Clear Creek (Ms)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Clear Creek Campground is nestled in the forests surrounding Sardis Lake. It is conveniently located within 15 minutes of Oxford, MS. Clear Creek campground offers close access to mountain…

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  • Chewalla Lake Recreation AreaFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Chewalla Lake Recreation Area is located in the Holly Springs Ranger District in northern Mississippi. Visitors enjoy swimming and relaxing on the sandy beach on the lake shore, as well as…

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  • Whitten ParkFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Whitten Park Campground attracts thousands of outdoor enthusiasts for picnicking, fishing and swimming on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway. Easy access to three boat docks, nature trails…

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  • Choctaw LakeFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Scenic Choctaw Lake Campground wraps around Choctaw Lake in the Tombigbee National Forest of Mississippi. It's location provides visitors with ample opportunities for recreation, including…

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  • Cypress Creek LandingFederal campground · First come, first served · No cell signal

    Cypress Creek Landing is located high on a bluff overlooking Black Creek. It is 7 miles downstream from Janice Landing.

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  • Town Creek Campground - West Point - MsFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Town Creek Campground is located on the beautiful Columbus Lake in the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway.

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