Twiltley Branch Campground

About this site

Overview Twiltley Campground is the only full-service campground managed by the Corps of Engineers at Okatibbee Lake, a 11,000 acre multi-purpose recreation area in eastern Mississippi. Recreation With eagles and hawks in the area, families will enjoy keeping an eye out for these magnificent birds. Water sports including fishing and water skiing are always popular on the lake; however, fishing from the banks also yields a good amount of crappie, bass and bream. Facilities With eagles and hawks in the area, families will enjoy keeping an eye out for these magnificent birds. Water sports including fishing and water skiing are always popular on the lake; however, fishing from the banks also yields a good amount of crappie, bass and bream. Natural Features Okatibbee Lake boasts 4,000 acres of water surface in the Pascagoula River Basin. Extensive beaver flowages, stump beds and old creek channels provide abundant cover where anglers battle largemouth bass and crappie. Summers are hot and humid, with temperatures ranging from 70 to 98 degrees Fahrenheit. Nearby Attractions Explore Chicasawhay and Okatibbee Creeks upstream of the lake. The creeks flow through the Okatibbee State Wildlife Area. Additional Info: Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers. Features 100 reservable sites with spacious, level pads suitable for tents and RVs up to 130 feet. Amenities include showers, drinking water, toilets, dump station, 50-amp electric and water hookups at many sites, picnic tables, fire rings, and grills. Four boat ramps and three swimming areas provide lake access. Pets allowed on 6-foot leash. Gatehouse hours 6am-10pm; visiting hours 6am-9:30pm.

Amenities & access

Maximum vehicle length

130 feet

Contact

• 601-626-8068
• https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232725

Location

32.495833, -88.809722