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Camping · Mississippi

Turkey Fork Recreation Area

USFS · Campground · Fee

Fast facts

Cost
Fee charged
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Hours
Open 24 hours/day
Reservations
fs.usda.gov
Coordinates
31.3367, -88.6969
Last verified
September 18, 2026
31.3367° N · 88.6969° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

Turkey Fork is a popular recreation destination offering premier fishing, camping, picnicking and watersports activities, such as swimming and water skiing. It has two developed campgrounds, a boat ramp and floating dock, two swimming areas, three bathhouses and a 240-acre lake stocked with bass, crappie and bluegill.

From the USFS.

Is Turkey Fork Recreation Area free?

No. Turkey Fork Recreation Area charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.

How do I get to Turkey Fork Recreation Area?

From Laurel, MS, travel south on Hwy. 15 approximately 27 miles to Richton. Turn left onto U.S. Hwy 42 and follow the above directions from Richton to Turkey Fork.

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Nearby

No other services within 50 mi on the record.

SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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