Delta National Forest - Camping

National Forests in Mississippi — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Rolling Fork, MS, MS

Price: From $7 per night

Rating: 3.3 out of 5 (123 reviews)

Season: May through October

The Delta National Forest glimmers like a great, green jewel surrounded by lazy rivers and spreading agricultural fields. The Delta is a large, contiguous block of bottomland hardwood forest, seasonally flooded timber, and small sloughs draining into the Big and Little Sunflower Rivers in the Yazoo Basin of the Mississippi River. It is the only entirely bottomland hardwood ecosystem in the National Forest System.This location is unstaffed.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/delta-national-forest-camping to be notified when sites open up.

Delta National Forest offers camping in the only entirely bottomland hardwood ecosystem in the National Forest System, with opportunities for wildlife viewing, fishing, and hiking along the Yazoo Basin's lazy rivers. At $7/night, it's an affordable option for tent and RV camping.

Wildlife alert: Swamp rabbits, wood ducks, red-shouldered hawks, eastern milksnakes, and speckled kingsnakes present in the area

Insider tips for Delta National Forest - Camping: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Verify current rules and availability before your trip by calling ahead and checking official websites RVs must be self-contained as there are no hookups at most sites

Skip Delta National Forest - Camping if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites. You prefer to arrive without advance planning—weekend availability is unpredictable and rules enforcement is strict. You're visiting outside May-October when the campground is closed.

Best time to visit Delta National Forest - Camping: May-October — Official operating season for this federal campground.

Cell Phone Coverage at Delta National Forest - Camping

Cell signal at Delta National Forest - Camping (Rolling Fork, MS): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Rolling Fork, MS, MS★ 3.3 (123 reviews)From $7/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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The Delta National Forest glimmers like a great, green jewel surrounded by lazy rivers and spreading agricultural fields. The Delta is a large, contiguous block of bottomland hardwood forest, seasonally flooded timber, and small sloughs draining into the Big and Little Sunflower Rivers in the Yazoo Basin of the Mississippi River. It is the only entirely bottomland hardwood ecosystem in the National Forest System.This location is unstaffed.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV30 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesCamp Host
Family & Pets
RestroomsFishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites✕ You prefer to arrive without advance planning—weekend availability is unpredictable and rules enforcement is strict✕ You're visiting outside May-October when the campground is closed

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand

Verify current rules and availability before your trip by calling ahead and checking official websites

RVs must be self-contained as there are no hookups at most sites

Best: May-October

Official operating season for this federal campground

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Swamp rabbits, wood ducks, red-shouldered hawks, eastern milksnakes, and speckled kingsnakes present in the area

Location

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Getting there →

From Jackson, MS- take I-20 towards Vicksburg; exit 5A towards Rolling Fork (US 61N); turn right on Hwy. 16 and travel for approximately 7 miles; turn right on the Delta National Forest.

Campground entrance

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Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — National Forests in Mississippi fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at National Forests in Mississippi before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Delta National Forest - Camping cost per night?+
Delta National Forest - Camping costs $7 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Delta National Forest - Camping open?+
Delta National Forest - Camping is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Delta National Forest - Camping have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Delta National Forest - Camping?+
Delta National Forest - Camping can accommodate RVs up to 30 feet.
How do I make reservations at Delta National Forest - Camping?+
Delta National Forest - Camping is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Delta National Forest - Camping?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Delta National Forest - Camping is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Delta National Forest - Camping open, and what are check-in times?+
Delta National Forest - Camping is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$7 /night★ 3.3 (123)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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