Rance Johnson Picnic Shelter

Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway — lakeside, fishing

Location: Fulton, MS, MS

Price: From $35 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

Rance Johnson Picnic Shelter is located on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway in Fulton, Mississippi. The shelter has 8 picnic table and 4 grills. The shelter is located at the Beaver Lake Boat Ramp which has a 2-lane boat ramp, courtesy dock, and restroom.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Fishing, Boat Launch

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

Rance Johnson Picnic Shelter is located on the scenic Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway in Fulton, MS, offering excellent fishing and boating access with a 2-lane boat ramp, courtesy dock, 8 picnic tables, and 4 grills. Google reviews rate it 4.7/5 stars with campers praising its quiet, friendly atmosphere and well-maintained facilities.

Wildlife alert: Northern Cardinal, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Carolina Wren, Mourning Dove, Plain-bellied Watersnake, and Eastern Garter Snake documented in the area.

Insider tips for Rance Johnson Picnic Shelter: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Call ahead to request specific picnic shelter or site to avoid difficult backing situations Check dock condition before arrival; some boards may need replacement

Skip Rance Johnson Picnic Shelter if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at this location. You plan to camp outside May-October — seasonal operations only. You require more than 1 tent site — only 1 site available.

Best time to visit Rance Johnson Picnic Shelter: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Whitten Park (FULTON, MS), West Damsite Picnic Area Shetlers (New Site, MS), Piney Grove (NEW SITE, MS), Piney Grove Picnic Area Shelters (Tishomingo, MS).

Cell Phone Coverage at Rance Johnson Picnic Shelter

Cell signal at Rance Johnson Picnic Shelter (Fulton, 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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Rance Johnson Picnic Shelter is located on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway in Fulton, Mississippi. The shelter has 8 picnic table and 4 grills. The shelter is located at the Beaver Lake Boat Ramp which has a 2-lane boat ramp, courtesy dock, and restroom.

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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
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic TablesBoat Launch
Family & Pets
Restrooms

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 this location✕ You plan to camp outside May-October — seasonal operations only✕ You require more than 1 tent site — only 1 site available

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand

Call ahead to request specific picnic shelter or site to avoid difficult backing situations

Check dock condition before arrival; some boards may need replacement

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

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: Northern Cardinal, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Carolina Wren, Mourning Dove, Plain-bellied Watersnake, and Eastern Garter Snake documented in the area.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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662-862-5415· Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Rance Johnson Picnic Shelter cost per night?+
Rance Johnson Picnic Shelter costs $35 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Rance Johnson Picnic Shelter open?+
Rance Johnson Picnic Shelter is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Rance Johnson Picnic Shelter have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Rance Johnson Picnic Shelter?+
Rance Johnson Picnic Shelter is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Rance Johnson Picnic Shelter?+
Rance Johnson Picnic Shelter 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 Rance Johnson Picnic Shelter?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Rance Johnson Picnic Shelter is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Rance Johnson Picnic Shelter open, and what are check-in times?+
Rance Johnson Picnic Shelter is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$35 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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