How to Find the Top State Park Campgrounds in Mississippi
Visit the friendly state of Mississippi and leave your troubles behind. A Mississippi state park campground is the perfect place to sit back, relax and unwind. Dazzling natural areas are not the only thing being offered in Mississippi state parks. Biking, birding and history abound, along with world-class fishing. There are also 145 golf courses available in Mississippi, so bring your clubs along if you're a golfer. Read on to learn how to find the top state park campgrounds in Mississippi.
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Things You'll Need
- Wilderness Survival Guide
- Medical Kit
- Water
- Reservation
- Insect Repellent
- Camera
- Maps
Instructions
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Begin your Mississippi journey with a review of the different state parks. Mississippi has two dozen state parks managed by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. The great Magnolia State's parks offer diverse habitats and outdoor experiences.
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Research the availability of campsites through the interactive interface from Reserve America's Mississippi State Parks website. This site includes campground maps, park overviews and campground lists. Since 21 Mississippi state parks have campgrounds, you are bound to find one that meets your needs. There is also an abundance of outdoor activities and cultural activities including a thriving agri-tourism industry.
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Consider adding fishing to your camping trip. Mississippi is home to 175 species of freshwater fish. For non-residents the fishing license fees are $50 for freshwater fishing and $30 for saltwater fishing. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks has 24 prime fishing lakes with some of the best fishing spots you will ever find.
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Reserve your campsite either online (see below) or by calling (800) GO-PARKS. The fee for a standard campsite is $16 and premium is $22. Check-in time is 4 p.m. and check-out time is 2 p.m.
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Print out your fishing maps if you are an angler. These will come in handy when you are looking for just the right spot to wile away a lazy morning and land a few fish for supper. Do not forget your driving directions. You can get them through the campground reservation website.
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