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.

<p>Turkey Fork is a popular recreation destination offering premier fishing, camping, picnicking and watersports activities, such as swimming and water skiing.&nbsp;It has two developed campgrounds, a boat ramp and floating dock, two swimming areas, three bathhouses&nbsp;and a 240-acre lake stocked with bass, crappie&nbsp;and bluegill.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Turkey Fork&#39;s&nbsp;20 RV campsites have picnic tables, grills, water and electrical hookups.&nbsp;A dump station is located within the campground loop.&nbsp;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.</p>

**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 machine.  
  
**Campground Fees:**  
$20 per campsite, per night at the full service camping area.  
$7 per campsite, per night at the tent camping area.  
Covers use of all other areas.  
Use new fee machine.

Bird's eye view of the campground

Turkey Fork

## 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 built around the 240-acre Turkey Fork
Reservoir.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>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</p>
<p>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. </p>

<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Turkey Fork is a popular recreation destination offering premier fishing, camping, picnicking and watersports activities, such as swimming and skiing. </p>
<p>  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.</p>


<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Turkey Fork Recreation Area is built around the 240-acre Turkey Fork Reservoir.</p>

Turkey Fork

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