Turkey Fork Recreation Area

$20.00/night

746 Turkey fork Road
Richton, MS 39476

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.

Camp site features

Across 21 camp sites:

Electric hookups: all 21 sites
Pets allowed: all 21 sites
Group sites: 1 of 21 sites
Largest party: 6 people
Power up to 50 amps
Equipment: CARAVAN/CAMPER VAN, RV

Directions

From Hattiesburg Travel East on U.S. Hwy. 42 approximately 21 miles to Richton. From Richton continue east on Hwy. 42 approximately 12 miles to Sandhill. From Laurel Travel South on Hwy. 15 approximately 27 miles to Richton. Turn left onto U.S. Hwy. 42 and travel 12 miles to Sandhill. From Mobile, Alabama Drive approximately 55 miles on U.S. Hwy. 45 North to the MS-AL state lines and travel west on Hwy. 42 for 19 miles to Mississippi County Road 232. Turn left (south) and travel two miles to Turkey Fork.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 2 PM.

Reviews

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Cynthia W

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Reviewed 9 days ago

Turkey Fork is an absolutely beautiful place! It’s a small, well maintained park. We enjoyed bank fishing and relaxing in the peace and quiet. I just wish they allowed electric golf carts , so you could ride over to the boat launch and beach area. It’s too far for old people to walk. We have been going Hereford years and would definitely recommend everyone to try it out.

Deb M

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Reviewed 12 days ago

This was an incredibly beautiful Forestry Service campground and immaculately maintained. The setting is very peaceful and serene. My husband and I enjoyed two lovely days of kayaking on the lake. We will definitely return!

Terry R

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Reviewed 15 days ago

Very quiet and peaceful

Alicia R

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Reviewed 17 days ago

Great stay every time! We stayed in campsite 10, love the views. Bathrooms were clean and stocked with toilet paper. However, the women’s stalls had broken locks, so you have to tie a string (that is tied to the door handle) to the bar handle on the wall for the bathrooms in the campsite area. I’m sure they are in the process of fixing that. Only complaint is there were other campers not adhering to the quiet hours after 10PM and had music blaring til after 11 PM. Thankfully that isn’t an issue normally.

Richard W

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Reviewed 19 days ago

The park was clean .The campsites are spaced just right.The only negative thing is the bathrooms need updated.

ALICE M

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Reviewed a month ago

2nd time at this campground. Very quiet, enjoyed the water and all the aminities. My grandchildren was able to play with their glow in the dark activities and I didn't have to worry about them.

Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

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