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Turkey Fork Rec Area

Richton, MS

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41

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20 Tent20 RV1 Group

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  • Operator:601-428-0594
  • Address:Chickasawhay Ranger District · Richton, MS · 39443
We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this campground using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Jul 10, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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About

The Turkey Fork Recreation Area is nestled in the tall pines around an inviting 240-acre lake. Turkey Fork Lake provides excellent fishing, swimming and boating opportunities. The lake is stocked with catfish, bass, and bluegill. Recreational opportunities at Turkey Fork include fishing, water sports, camping, picnicking, and hiking. Special features can be found at each activity area. With all of these opportunities, a visit to Turkey Fork Recreation Area will provide its visitors with an enjoyable outdoor experience and memories to take home.

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Well reviewed4.4

51 camper reviews on Recreation.gov

Amenities

Showers
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Dump Station
Electric Hookups
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service

Cell reception

Camper reports · checked Sep 29, 2026

Good Coverage

Average 3.0 of 4 bars · 38 reports across 2 carriers

Uninterrupted voice connection; consistent but possibly weak/slow data service; rare and/or very small drop-outs at site/facility. Signal may not show as full-strength across site/facility. Slower social media photo/video upload speeds.

  • Verizon

    Good Coverage

    3.1/4

    18 reports

  • AT&T

    Good Coverage

    2.9/4

    20 reports

Reported by campers on Recreation.gov, not measured by us. Reception varies by handset, weather, and where you stand in the campground. Recreation.gov

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in 2:00 PM

Check-out 2:00 PM

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

Reservations

This campground accepts reservations. Book early for popular dates.

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Individual Sites (41)

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Loop RV Loop

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10

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11

Loop RV Loop

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12

12

Loop RV Loop

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CampsiteRVPets OKCampfires
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13

13

Loop RV Loop

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14

Loop RV Loop

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Within ~30 miles

Trails near Turkey Fork Rec Area

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Turkey Fork Hiking Trail

Mississippi

0.9 mi7 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Little Tiger Atv Trail

Mississippi

9.6 mi213 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate

Little Tiger Warm Up Segment

Mississippi

0.2 mi
Trail

Little Tiger Atv Cut Though

Mississippi

0.8 mi16 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Tall Pines Discovery

Mississippi

2.1 mi46 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Rattlesnake Bay Ohv Trail

Mississippi

31.7 mi751 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Expert

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