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
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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.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook 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
Official operating season for this federal campground
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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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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- 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.
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