Lake Lincoln Campground

The Great Outdoors

Within the state park, visitors can explore the surrounding area by following a 2.4-mile trail; this hiking trail is great for all skill levels, and it offers beautiful views of the woods, the hardwood trees, and the lake.If you enjoy biking, you cannot miss Mt Zion Bike Trail, just a 30-minute drive from the campsites at Lake Lincoln Campground. There are different trails to ride with your bike; the longest one stretches for nine miles. Along the trails, there is a lot to discover. You'll cross a boneyard trail, with skulls and bones hanging in trees. Check out Blue Jean Alley, bike on boardwalks, over berms, and venture over lengthy bridges when you head to this fantastic trail system near Brookhaven.There are many natural areas to explore in the state of Mississippi. One of them is the St. Catherine Creek National Wildlife Refuge. This natural site dates back to 1990, and today is a vast refuge that conserves the ecosystem of the Lower Mississippi River Valley. The 24,589-acre refuge is home to different species of animals and provides a protected habitat for wintering waterfowl, wood storks, and alligator gars. The wildlife is diverse, and each season, there are many opportunities for visitors to experience unique aspects of this wilderness.Bogue Chitto State Park is 90 minutes' drive south of the campsites at Lake Lincoln Campground, across the border in Louisiana. Visitors can experience a diverse ecosystem that includes small streams, cypress-tupelo swamps, hardwood forests, upland forests, and a rolling landscape. There are many recreational activities to enjoy, but one of the most popular is horseback riding along the 14-mile equestrian trail.

Exploring the Area

Just a short drive from your RV campsite at Lake Lincoln Campground, you can reach Brookhaven, a small city in Lincoln County. History buffs should consider stopping at the Lincoln County Historical and Genealogical Society Museum. It is a historic site rich in information and artifacts. The museum is housed inside a century-old Jewish synagogue, which was deconsecrated in 2009.Without going too far from Lake Lincoln State Park, Wesson campers can check out the capital city of Mississippi – Jackson. The capital is known as “The City with Soul,” and when you visit this hub of Southern hospitality, you can explore it in different ways. The Mississippi Museum of Art, which is one of the largest art museums in the state, offers many exhibitions, events, and an art garden all year round.If you're traveling with kids, another great attraction could be the Mississippi Children's Museum, which will allow children to have fun while using creativity and imagination. The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum highlights the history of civil rights in America and delves into the fights and the sacrifices that people made in the pursuit of equality. There are interactive galleries depicting the struggles and educating visitors on the Mississippi Civil Rights Movement.The Jackson Zoo might also be an interesting destination if you want to explore wildlife in the heart of the capital. The zoo is home to nearly 400 animals, with creatures large and small, including rhinoceros, tigers, and giraffes.Mississippi features magical natural beauty, as well as historic memorials and cultural sites. There are plenty of opportunities to make your vacation remarkable when you book an RV rental near Lake Lincoln Campground.