Turkey Fork Recreation Area
Turkey Fork Recreation Area is a national forest campground in Mississippi. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Mississippi
- Coordinates
- 31.33916, -88.70329
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Camping, Swimming, Water Activities, Water Skiing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 601-428-0594
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Turkey Fork Recreation Area
Overview Turkey Fork Recreation Area is the most popular recreation area on the DeSoto National Forest and one of the most visited outdoor recreation areas in south Mississippi, offering three bathhouses, a picnic area, two swim areas, a boat ramp, a floating pier, 20 RV campsites, and 8 primitive camping sites, which surround a 240-acre lake The lake is stocked with catfish, bass, and bluegill. Recreational opportunities at Turkey Fork include fishing, water sports, camping, picnicking, and hiking. With all these opportunites, a visit to Turkey Fork Recreation Area will provide its visitors with an enjoyable outdoor experience and memories to take home. Recreation Turkey Fork is a popular recreation destination offering premier fishing, camping, picnicking and watersports activities, such as swimming and skiing. It has a boat ramp, floating dock, two swim areas, and three bathhouses. The 240 acre lake stocked with bass, crappie, and bluegill. Day use visitors will find secluded picnicking sites located near the beach. A ¾ mile hiking trail connects the day use area to the camping area. Facilities The campground has six RV campsites available for reservation. Additional RV campsites are available on a first-come, first served basis. Each campsite has water and electric hookups, picnic table, and fire-ring with grill. Flush toilets, and showers is available at the campground bathhouse. A campground host is on-site. Natural Features Turkey Fork Recreation Area is b
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Airgas Store · 44 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 68 designated routes (86 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Fork Rec.Area | National forest campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Wild Country Off-road | Private campground | 17 mi | — | — |
| Long Leaf Horse Camp | National forest horse camp | 23 mi | — | — |
| Love's Travel Stop #864 | Overnight parking | 31 mi | — | — |
| Cypress Creek Landing | National forest campground | 31 mi | — | — |
| Moody's Landing - USFS | Private campground | 32 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.