| Location | Richton, Mississippi |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | From $20/night |
| Guest rating | 4.0 / 5 (30 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 40 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | water, electric |
| Electrical service | 50A |
| RV sites | 20 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Dump station | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Boat ramp | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
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Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Turkey Fork Recreation Area, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night
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Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights1 site open for every nightThis weekend · Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights7 sites open for every night · from $20/night
Turkey Fork Recreation Area is a Recreation.gov campground in Richton. It lists 20 RV or RV/tent sites for rigs up to 40 ft. Listed amenities include a dump station and a boat ramp, and pets are allowed.
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Availability checked Oct 26 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
Opens site 10 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 1 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 9 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 2 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 3 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 5 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 7 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.
Availability checked Oct 26 on Recreation.gov.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 rv electric | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 2 rv electric | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 3 rv electric | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 5 rv electric | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 7 rv electric | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 9 rv electric | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 10 rv electric | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| 4 rv electric | ✓ | R | $20 |
| 6 rv electric | R | R | $20 |
| 8 rv electric | R | R |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (30 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.
“Wonderful weekend! It was quite and the temperature was perfect. ”
“Great out of the way campground on a nice reservoir. Site number 3 was level for our Coachman Nova. Well maintained site with mowed paths along lakeshore. Would definitely stay again. ”
“We have been fishing at Turkey Fork many times. This was our first experience staying at the campsite and it was very peaceful and relaxing.”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 40 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
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Turkey Fork Recreation Area sits on a 240-acre reservoir in the DeSoto National Forest and is the region's busiest spot for lake-centered recreation. The campground area contains 20 RV campsites in total; each site includes water and electric hookups, a picnic table, and a fire ring with grill, and there's a campground host on site. Six of those RV sites can be reserved in advance while the remainder are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and flush toilets and showers are available at the bathhouses. The larger recreation footprint around the lake includes three bathhouses, a boat ramp and floating dock, two designated swim areas and a day-use picnic area with secluded spots near the beach. A 3/4-mile hiking trail links the day-use beach to the camping loop, so it's easy to move between swims, picnics and campsites without driving. Recreation at Turkey Fork focuses on water activities and fishing: the lake is stocked with bass and bluegill, and other reports list catfish and crappie as well, making it a solid choice for anglers; boating, swimming and other watersports are commonly enjoyed here. Beyond the immediate lakeshore, the DeSoto National Forest offers wider opportunities hiking, biking, horseback riding and off-highway vehicle routes are available elsewhere in the forest so you can combine a waterfront stay with broader trail-based outings. The area is in southeast Mississippi near the small communities of Richton and Sandhill, roughly a 30 40 mile drive from Hattiesburg and Laurel; access is by paved U.S. highways with a short county-road spur to the recreation area. Fees and seasonal rules can change, so check the U.S. Forest Service or reservation website before you go for current rates, opening dates and any vehicle or boat regulations.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length |
| $20 |
| 11 rv electric | W | W | $20 |
| 12 rv electric | W | W | $20 |
| 13 rv electric | W | W | $20 |
| 14 rv electric | W | W | $20 |
| 15 rv electric | W | W | $20 |
| 16 rv electric | W | W | $20 |
| 17 rv electric | W | W | $20 |
| 18 rv electric | W | W | $20 |
| 19 rv electric | W | W | $20 |
| 20 rv electric | W | W | $20 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
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| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Turkey Fork Recreation Area. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.