Mississippi · published-coordinate region
Turkey Fork Recreation Area
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USDA Forest Service20Supported overnight records
1Published site categories
20Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground
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.
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 20 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
20
Vehicle limit
20
Vehicle length
0
Driveway entry
0
Shade
0
Bars show counts, not a quality, accessibility or suitability score.
The campsite mix
Rv Electric
20
Operator 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.
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THE ACTUAL SITES
20 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 20 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 1 RV Loop Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Rv Electric | Caravan/Camper Van: 40 ft Rv: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 10 RV Loop Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Rv Electric | Caravan/Camper Van: 35 ft Rv: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 11 RV Loop Source updated: 2026-03-03 | Rv Electric | Caravan/Camper Van: 30 ft Rv: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 12 RV Loop Source updated: 2026-03-03 | Rv Electric | Caravan/Camper Van: 40 ft Rv: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 13 RV Loop Source updated: 2026-03-03 | Rv Electric | Caravan/Camper Van: 30 ft Rv: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 14 RV Loop Source updated: 2026-03-03 | Rv Electric | Caravan/Camper Van: 35 ft Rv: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 15 RV Loop Source updated: 2026-03-03 | Rv Electric | Caravan/Camper Van: 30 ft Rv: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 16 RV Loop Source updated: 2026-03-10 | Rv Electric | Caravan/Camper Van: 40 ft Rv: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 17 RV Loop Source updated: 2026-03-03 | Rv Electric | Caravan/Camper Van: 40 ft Rv: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 18 RV Loop Source updated: 2026-03-03 | Rv Electric | Caravan/Camper Van: 35 ft Rv: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 19 RV Loop Source updated: 2026-03-03 | Rv Electric | Caravan/Camper Van: 40 ft Rv: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 2 RV Loop Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Rv Electric | Caravan/Camper Van: 30 ft Rv: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 20 RV Loop Source updated: 2026-03-03 | Rv Electric | Caravan/Camper Van: 30 ft Rv: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 3 RV Loop Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Rv Electric | Caravan/Camper Van: 20 ft Rv: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 4 RV Loop Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Rv Electric | Caravan/Camper Van: 20 ft Rv: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 5 RV Loop Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Rv Electric | Caravan/Camper Van: 20 ft Rv: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 6 RV Loop Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Rv Electric | Caravan/Camper Van: 40 ft Rv: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 7 RV Loop Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Rv Electric | Caravan/Camper Van: 20 ft Rv: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 8 RV Loop Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Rv Electric | Caravan/Camper Van: 20 ft Rv: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 9 RV Loop Source updated: 2026-01-21 | Rv Electric | Caravan/Camper Van: 40 ft Rv: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | 50 Shade: Not reported |
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