Piney Grove
Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway — lakeside
Location: NEW SITE, MS, MS
Price: From $34 per night
Price range: $34–$36 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (842 reviews)
Season: May through October
The Piney Grove Campground is on Bay Springs Lake, along the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway in northeastern Mississippi. It’s ideal for families and groups of friends looking for lots of water recreation.Each of the 141 sites come with electric hookups, a lantern post, impact pad, campfire ring and picnic table. The park also has a playground, and two multi-use courts.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/piney-grove to be notified when sites open up.
Piney Grove offers 138 sites on Bay Springs Lake with water recreation including boating, fishing, and swimming. Google reviews consistently praise the beautiful lakeside setting and clean facilities (4.7/5 from 532 reviews).
Wildlife alert: Great Blue Heron, Turkey Vulture, White-throated Sparrow, Eastern Fence Lizard, Gray Ratsnake, and Pond Slider documented in the area.
Insider tips for Piney Grove: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. Only select sites have electric hookups; confirm hookup availability when booking. Some sites have tight tree spacing; measure RV slide-out clearance if over 35-40 feet. Site 66 and similar tent sites offer good service and spacious bathrooms.
Skip Piney Grove if: You need water or sewer hookups — not available at most sites.. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations only May through October.. You have a large RV and need full hookups with slide-out space..
Best time to visit Piney Grove: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: Piney Grove Beach Picnic Shelter (Dennis, MS), Piney Grove Picnic Area Shelters (Tishomingo, MS), West Damsite Picnic Area Shetlers (New Site, MS), Paden Picnic Shelter (Tishomingo, MS).
Cell Phone Coverage at Piney Grove
Cell signal at Piney Grove (NEW SITE, MS): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 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.
The Piney Grove Campground is on Bay Springs Lake, along the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway in northeastern Mississippi. It’s ideal for families and groups of friends looking for lots of water recreation.Each of the 141 sites come with electric hookups, a lantern post, impact pad, campfire ring and picnic table. The park also has a playground, and two multi-use courts.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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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.
Only select sites have electric hookups; confirm hookup availability when booking.
Some sites have tight tree spacing; measure RV slide-out clearance if over 35-40 feet.
Site 66 and similar tent sites offer good service and spacious bathrooms.
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Hwy 45 near Booneville, MS: take Highway 30 East for 15 miles to Burton, turn right on CR 3501. Follow for 3 miles and turn left on CR 3550 at the sign for Piney Grove Recreation Area. Go straight for 3 miles and you will arrive at Piney Grove Campground.
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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 — Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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