Turkey Fork Recreation Area

Richton, MS, US
Verified by agency

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. Recreation 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. Facilities The campground has six RV campsites available for reservation.

Ownership
federal
Managing agency
FS
Sites
21
Price
Reservation
Required

Site types

grouprv_only

Hookups

electricelectric_50ampwater

Amenities

accessibleboat_rampdump_stationfishingflush_toiletspet_friendlypicnic_tableshowers

Location

Source: rec_gov · last verified 2026-05-14