Collinsville Shelter (Okatibbee)

Federal campground in Okatibbee Lake

Location: Collinsville, MS, MS

Price: From $50 per night

Rating: 5 out of 5 (1 reviews)

Season: May through October

COLLINSVILLE SHELTER is located in Collinsville Day Use Area centrally located on Okatibbee’s Western shore. For local information, please call (601) 626-8431 or call (601) 626-8068 for general information.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/collinsville-shelter-okatibbee to be notified when sites open up.

Collinsville Shelter offers a peaceful, nature-connected experience on Okatibbee's western shore with amazing lake views. Campers report quiet, nice neighbors and solitude among the trees.

Wildlife alert: Orchard Oriole, Scarlet Tanager, Northern Cardinal, Gray Ratsnake, Cascabel de bandas, and Green Anole documented in the area.

Insider tips for Collinsville Shelter (Okatibbee): Book early — this is a federal campground with only 1 tent site Arrive early to explore the camp loops and lake area by foot No designated hiking trails available; plan accordingly

Skip Collinsville Shelter (Okatibbee) if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this shelter. You visit outside May-October — seasonal closure. You want multiple site options — only 1 tent site total.

Best time to visit Collinsville Shelter (Okatibbee): May-October — Official seasonal operations period for the campground.

Nearby campgrounds: Twiltley Branch (COLLINSVILLE, MS), West Bank Shelter (Okatibbee) (Collinsville , MS), East Bank Shelter (Okatibbee) (COLLINSVILLE, MS), Marathon Lake (Raleigh, MS).