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The Turkey Fork Recreation Area is nestled in the tall pines around an inviting 240-acre lake. Turkey Fork Lake provides excellent fishing, swimming and boating opportunities. The lake is stocked with catfish, bass, and bluegill. Recreational opportunities at Turkey Fork include fishing, water sports, camping, picnicking, and hiking. Special features can be found at each activity area. With all of these opportunities, a visit to Turkey Fork Recreation Area will provide its visitors with an enjoyable outdoor experience and memories to take home.
Turkey Fork Recreation Area is located approximately 40 miles from Hattiesburg, MS, 44 miles from Laurel, MS, and 75 miles from Mobile, Alabama.
From Hattiesburg, MS, travel east on U.S. Hwy. 42 approximately 21 miles to Richton. From Richton, continue east on Hwy. 42 approximately 12 miles to Sandhill. Follow the signs from Sandhill.
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.
From Mobile, Alabama, drive approximately 55 miles on U.S. Hwy. 45 North to the MS-AL state lines and travel west on Hwy. 42 for 19 miles to Turkey Fork Road. Turn left (south) and travel two miles to Turkey Fork Recreation Area.
Great spot for tent camping! Nicely maintained, inexpensive, and even has bathrooms with running water. Just FYI, I had zero service with T-Mobile here or for miles outside of the area. Had to manually navigate to the nearest city without GPS instructions.
This is our go to camping spot. If your looking for inexpensive camping, peacefulness, nice lake, nature walks then this is it. We love it here....
We camp here a few times a year and we always have a great time. It's a clean peaceful and quiet place, perfect for family. The campsites are first come first serve at $20 a day. Great place to get away!
Our favorite place to get away from it all. Deep in the woods of Greene County, MS. If you want a peaceful, safe, and friendly place to camp, this is it. Locals are the best people you can ever find. Swimming, boating, and fishing availability on the reservoir. No sewer hookups, but there is a dump station for your RV. We love to camp a week or two year round. Honorary system, so bring cash. Keep it clean and tended to, and it’ll be there for years to come.
