About Turkey Fork Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 11
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
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Reviews (88)
What Guests Are Saying
Turkey Fork Recreation Area is praised for its beautiful, well-maintained campsites that offer a peaceful and family-friendly environment, perfect for creating lasting memories. Visitors enjoy the serene atmosphere, scenic views, and ample opportunities for outdoor activities like fishing and walking along mowed paths. However, some guests have experienced challenges with reservations and pet regulations, indicating room for improvement in communication and enforcement.
What Guests Are Saying
Turkey Fork Recreation Area is praised for its beautiful, well-maintained campsites that offer a peaceful and family-friendly environment, perfect for creating lasting memories. Visitors enjoy the serene atmosphere, scenic views, and ample opportunities for outdoor activities like fishing and walking along mowed paths. However, some guests have experienced challenges with reservations and pet regulations, indicating room for improvement in communication and enforcement.
Review Summary
John K
VerifiedJanuary 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: RV Loop
Nice place to camp. The shower water was barely warm though. The camp site is beautiful and remote.
John K
VerifiedJanuary 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: RV Loop
Nice place to camp. The shower water was barely warm though. The camp site is beautiful and remote.
Billy P
VerifiedDecember 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: RV Loop
Too many pets not kept on a leash. When I called the regional office to inform them, the recording said they were closed due gov shutdown. The gov had been opened before this time. Won't be back.
Billy P
VerifiedDecember 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: RV Loop
Too many pets not kept on a leash. When I called the regional office to inform them, the recording said they were closed due gov shutdown. The gov had been opened before this time. Won't be back.
David K
VerifiedNovember 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: RV Loop
Had campsite 3, loved the views and the location is excellent for sitting out by the lake and fishing, and there is not much light pollution. We enjoyed just sitting back at night and looking and the hundreds of visible stars.
Bathhouse is a little grungy, but it won't keep me from returning.
Early November is beautiful there, the forest is well managed to have a natural mix of oaks, pines and hickory. The hickory and bald cypress where giving off really nice colors.
There are really nice mown paths that let you traverse a really long stretch of the shoreline from the campgrounds, and if you drive around to the pavilion there is access to a pier to fish from.
David K
VerifiedNovember 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: RV Loop
Had campsite 3, loved the views and the location is excellent for sitting out by the lake and fishing, and there is not much light pollution. We enjoyed just sitting back at night and looking and the hundreds of visible stars.
Bathhouse is a little grungy, but it won't keep me from returning.
Early November is beautiful there, the forest is well managed to have a natural mix of oaks, pines and hickory. The hickory and bald cypress where giving off really nice colors.
There are really nice mown paths that let you traverse a really long stretch of the shoreline from the campgrounds, and if you drive around to the pavilion there is access to a pier to fish from.
Iris S
VerifiedNovember 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: RV Loop
My husband and I love camping at Turkey Fork. It is so peaceful and relaxing there. We enjoy fishing in the lake and relaxing.
Iris S
VerifiedNovember 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: RV Loop
My husband and I love camping at Turkey Fork. It is so peaceful and relaxing there. We enjoy fishing in the lake and relaxing.
Leo R
VerifiedOctober 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 4, Loop: RV Loop
Quite place to enjoy peace
Leo R
VerifiedOctober 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 4, Loop: RV Loop
Quite place to enjoy peace
Location Turkey Fork Recreation Area
Address:
746 Turkey Fork Road
Richton, MS, 39476
United States
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 31.3392 / -88.7033
Elevation: 84 feet
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Pets
- Dogs must be leashed and the leash should not exceed 6 feet in length.
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Last updated: June 3, 2026
