§ 02 — OVERVIEW
Turkey Fork Recreation Area is the most popular recreation area on the DeSoto National Forest and one of the most visited outdoor recreation areas in south Mississippi, offering three bathhouses, a picnic area, two swim areas, a boat ramp, a floating pier, 20 RV campsites, and 8 primitive camping sites, which surround a 240-acre lake The lake is stocked with catfish, bass, and bluegill.
Recreational opportunities at Turkey Fork include fishing, water sports, camping, picnicking, and hiking. With all these opportunites, a visit to Turkey Fork Recreation Area will provide its visitors with an enjoyable outdoor experience and memories to take home.
Turkey Fork is a popular recreation destination offering premier fishing, camping, picnicking and watersports activities, such as swimming and skiing. It has a boat ramp, floating dock, two swim areas, and three bathhouses. The 240 acre lake stocked with bass, crappie, and bluegill. Day use visitors will find secluded picnicking sites located near the beach. A ¾ mile hiking trail connects the day use area to the camping area.
The campground has six RV campsites available for reservation. Additional RV campsites are available on a first-come, first served basis. Each campsite has water and electric hookups, picnic table, and fire-ring with grill. Flush toilets, and showers is available at the campground bathhouse. A campground host is on-site.
Turkey Fork Recreation Area is built around the 240-acre Turkey Fork Reservoir.
RV Information
Up to 40 ft
Maximum RV Length
20 RV-only sites of 21 total
21 sites with electric
§ 03 — TRAILS NEARBY
§ 04 — CONDITIONS
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§ 05 — SIGNAL
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§ 06—09 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 07 — REVIEWS
§ 08 — TRIP REPORTS
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§ 01 — VITALS
Mon
99°F
Mostly Sunny
5 mph NW
Tue
100°F
Sunny
5 mph W
Wed
99°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 mph W
Thu
95°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 mph NW
Fri
94°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 to 5 mph W
Sat
93°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
5 mph SW
Sun
90°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 mph SW
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