Bogue Chitto Water Park Campground

If you’re looking for urban amenities when you rent a camper near Bogue Chitto Water Park and RV Campground, your best bet is the town of McComb, a 15-minute drive to the northwest. While its dining scene isn’t comparable to the Cajun delights of the Big Easy or the delicious BBQ of Jackson, there’s a good selection of American diners, steakhouses, and even a sushi joint. For shopping, there’s the Edgewood Mall, which has many of the chain stores that you’d find in any suburban shopping center. A flea market and antique stores can be found on Main Street, but other than that, there aren’t many independent shops to peruse. When you need to fuel up your RV rental or empty the tanks, head to the truck stop just south of McComb on Interstate 55. The fuel bays are larger than the smaller service stations on Highway 98, making it easier to maneuver your rental RV. One of the more interesting attractions in McComb is the McComb Railroad Museum, which houses some beautifully restored steam engines and rolling stock from the Illinois Central Railroad that once passed through McComb. It’s a great place to take the kids, as many of the exhibits are interactive, like an incredibly loud train whistle. There’s also a playground on-site, which is nice if they’ve had a long day in the RV and are feeling antsy. One of the more unusual things to see when you book an RV in Pike County, MS, is the unofficial Britney Spears Museum in Kentwood, Louisiana. Spears was born in McComb but grew up in Kentwood, and the town’s Historical and Cultural Museum is primarily dedicated to its most famous former resident. The space was previously a funeral home but was transformed in the mid-'90s when Spears’ major gig was the Mickey Mouse Club. Now you can see all sorts of memorabilia from her tours along with promotional materials from all of her albums and appearances; it’s a must for any fan of Britney.