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Sumter Campground

Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway — lakeside

Location: MS, MS

Price: From $22 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

Sumter Campground is located on Gainesville Lake of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway.Sumter Campground has a pavilion, individual picnic sites, and 6 campsites.Sumter Campground is nestled in a cove off the main channel of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway with fishing and hunting in the area.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

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

Sumter Campground sits on Gainesville Lake of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway and offers fishing and hunting opportunities in a quiet cove setting. Google reviewers praise the beautiful area, clean facilities, and peaceful atmosphere.

Wildlife alert: American Beaver, Wild Boar, Mississippi Kite, Pileated Woodpecker, Corn Snake, and Eastern Fence Lizard documented in the area.

Insider tips for Sumter Campground: Book early — this federal campground fills up quickly. Only tent camping available with 6 sites total. Pavilion and individual picnic sites available for day use.

Skip Sumter Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at this campground.. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only..

Best time to visit Sumter Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..

Nearby campgrounds: Cochrane Campground (MS), Finches Ferry (Demopolis, AL), Jennings Ferry (Akron, AL), Lock 8 (Demopolis, AL).

Cell Phone Coverage at Sumter Campground

Cell signal at Sumter Campground (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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    MS, MS★ 4 (0 reviews)From $22/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    Sumter Campground is located on Gainesville Lake of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway.Sumter Campground has a pavilion, individual picnic sites, and 6 campsites.Sumter Campground is nestled in a cove off the main channel of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway with fishing and hunting in the area.

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    LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

    Verified facts

    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonMay through October
    Stay limit14 days
    HookupsNo hookups.
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire Rings
    Recreation
    Picnic Tables

    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 campground.✕ You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only.

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early

    this federal campground fills up quickly.

    Only tent camping available with 6 sites total.

    Pavilion and individual picnic sites available for day use.

    Best: May-October

    Campground operates seasonally during these months 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: American Beaver, Wild Boar, Mississippi Kite, Pileated Woodpecker, Corn Snake, and Eastern Fence Lizard documented in the area.

    Location

    Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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    662-245-5500· 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 Sumter Campground cost per night?+
    Sumter Campground costs $22 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
    What season is Sumter Campground open?+
    Sumter Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Sumter Campground have hookups?+
    No hookups.
    What is the maximum RV length at Sumter Campground?+
    Sumter Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
    How do I make reservations at Sumter Campground?+
    Sumter Campground 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 Sumter Campground?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Sumter Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Sumter Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
    Sumter Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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    iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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    Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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    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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    $22 /night★ 4 (0)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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