LaFleur's Bluff State Park is located nine minutes northeast from the center of Jackson. This state park offers 28 back-in campsites. Partial hookups include water and 50-amp service--visitors are responsible for hauling their own sewage. The park also has cable TV, a bath house, grills, a boat launch, dump station and fire rings. Once camp is set, guests can fish, hike a nature trail, view wildlife, golf, visit the ranger station or watch the kids in the playground. Pets are welcome.
LaFleur's Bluff State Park
2140 Riverside Dr.
Jackson, MS 39202
601-987-3923
Mississippistateparks.reserveamerica.com
The Swinging Bridge RV Park is located southwest of Jackson in the town of Byram, 15 minutes from the town center. This campground offers 119 pull-through and back-in spaces, 56 of which are laid with gravel, and 63 laid with concrete. Full hookups include cable, sewer and water connections and 50-amp service. Trash is collected daily from every site as well. Swinging Bridge also has tent sites, two bath houses and a laundry room. Pets are welcome.
Swinging Bridge RV Park
100 Holiday Rambler Lane
Byram, MS 39272
601-502-1101
Rvresort.net
The Timberlake Campground is a part of the Ross Barnett Reservoir and is located 17 minutes southwest of central Jackson in the town of Brandon. This campground has 280 back-in spaces with partial and full hookups. Partial-hookup sites offer water and electricity connections, while full-hookup sites additionally offer a sewer connection. Campsites are divided as either interior or waterfront. Services offered include a recreation room, tennis courts, pool, grills, picnic tables, a boat launch and laundry room.
Timberlake Campground
Ross Barnett Reservoir
143 Timberlake Drive
Brandon, MS 39047
877-388-2267
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