East Bank Shelter (Okatibbee)
Federal campground in Okatibbee Lake
Location: COLLINSVILLE, MS, MS
Price: From $50 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (2 reviews)
Season: May through October
EAST BANK SHELTER is located in East Bank Park on the Eastern end of Okatibbee Dam. BASKETBALL GOAL AND SMALL PLAYGROUND ON SITE WITH LARGE OPEN AREA BEHIND FACILITY.
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/east-bank-shelter-okatibbee to be notified when sites open up.
East Bank Shelter offers a peaceful, nature-connected experience on the Eastern end of Okatibbee Dam with basketball and playground facilities on-site. Google reviewers praised amazing lake views and quiet, friendly campers.
Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Scarlet Tanager, Northern Cardinal, Gray Ratsnake, and Eastern Fence Lizard present in area
Insider tips for East Bank Shelter (Okatibbee): Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Site has large open area behind facility ideal for group activities Walk the roads and camp loops by the lake for exploration; no designated hiking trails available
Skip East Bank Shelter (Okatibbee) if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available. You plan to visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only. You want to camp October-April — facility closes seasonally.
Best time to visit East Bank Shelter (Okatibbee): May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: West Bank Shelter (Okatibbee) (Collinsville , MS), Twiltley Branch (COLLINSVILLE, MS), Collinsville Shelter (Okatibbee) (Collinsville, MS), Marathon Lake (Raleigh, MS).
Cell Phone Coverage at East Bank Shelter (Okatibbee)
Cell signal at East Bank Shelter (Okatibbee) (COLLINSVILLE, MS): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
EAST BANK SHELTER is located in East Bank Park on the Eastern end of Okatibbee Dam. BASKETBALL GOAL AND SMALL PLAYGROUND ON SITE WITH LARGE OPEN AREA BEHIND FACILITY.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Site has large open area behind facility ideal for group activities
Walk the roads and camp loops by the lake for exploration; no designated hiking trails available
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
8490 OKATIBBEE DAM RD. COLLINSVILLE, MS 39325 FOLLOW TAILRACE ROAD TO THE EAST END OF OKAIBBEE DAM. SHELTER IS ON THE HILL ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD ACCROSS FROM A LARGE PLAYGROUND.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Okatibbee Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Okatibbee Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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