Dunn's Falls Water Park Campground

The Great Outdoors

Choose one of the RV rentals in Clarke County, MS, and head to Bienville National Forest, which is open to the public year-round and has several different areas of interest that warrant further examination. Start by hiking the area; one of the trails will lead you along an elevated pathway with views looking out over the surrounding area. The other trails wind through an old-growth forest that makes the power of nature abundantly clear. Another of the areas includes a modern campground that was built from a former logging camp and has electrical and water hookups. Park your RV rental near the park, and you can take photos of the area from your home-on-wheels.Bonita Lakes Park is a relatively primitive park near the town of Meridian with some amenities to make it comfortable for everyone, such as a walking and jogging track, picnic areas, and more. There are boat ramps providing access to the park's three water bodies, one of which is Long Creek Reservoir. You can fish, canoe, or kayak while taking in the park's majestic splendor and spend an entire day (or partial) clearing your mind and letting nature work its magic.Okatibbee Wildlife Management Area is a combination of bottomland and upland tree stands and open marshland encompassing Okatibbee Lake; it's located in east-central Mississippi's hilly regions. The park was created by Army engineers in 1968 in response to flooding concerns at the time as well as to create a stable supply of quality water; today it is largely used for hunting deer, squirrel, and waterfowl, and to re-establish wildlife species that had been earlier forced out by development. Some of these types of creatures are the American alligator and beavers; bird watchers can keep an eye out for bald eagles that winter in the park.

Exploring The Area

If you are as interested in history as you are in nature, you should spend some time in the town of Quitman; it was an important community during the Civil War, acting as a hospital facility for both Confederate and Union soldiers, although it gained its reputation as siding with the Confederacy despite its efforts. The actual hospital was destroyed and never rebuilt after Union forces attacked the town. Today the town is characterized by its collection of churches and other small buildings that serve to blend the town's architecture with its pastoral setting. There is a boutique where you can shop (more can be found in neighboring Meridian) and a good selection of restaurants if you decide to dine here.Lauderdale is also a small town and doesn't have much in the way of tourist attractions, but the atmosphere is friendly, and it's a good place to relax and catch your breath after a busy day of outdoor excursions. There is a reasonable selection of restaurants on hand, most of them commercial chain-style establishments, but the scene, in general, is reasonably priced and offers tasty meals whether you decide to eat local or familiar.Learn about the state's storied past, experience the charming Southern culture, and appreciate the unbridled nature of east-central Mississippi when you rent a travel trailer near Meridian. Settle into one of the primitive campsites at Dunn's Falls Water Park Campground in Enterprise, and you're well on your way to a relaxing stay.