Twiltley Branch
Open — Open year-round. Gate hours are 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Reservations made after 10:00 p.m. may not be let in until 6:00 a.m. the following morning.
Flood Watch issued January 9 at 4:57AM CST until January 10 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Jackson MS
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, and southwest Mississippi, including the following areas, in central Mississippi, Copiah, Hinds, Leake, Madison MS, Rankin, Scott, Simpson and Smith. In east central Mississippi, Clarke, Jasper, Kemper, Lauderdale, Neshoba, Newton, Noxubee and Winston. In south central Mississippi, Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, Lincoln and Marion. In southeast Mississippi, Covington, Forrest, Jones and Lamar. In southwest Mississippi, Adams, Claiborne, Franklin MS and Jefferson. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - 2 to 3 inches of rain could fall within a short period time. Totals of 3 to 6 inches are possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Twiltley Branch Campground is the only full-service campground managed by the Corps of Engineers at Okatibbee Lake, an 11,000-acre multi-purpose recreation area in eastern Mississippi. The campground offers multiple loops with both electric and non-electric sites, along with group camping options. The facility provides four boat ramps and three designated swimming areas for visitors to enjoy the lake. 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. Bank fishing also yields good catches of bass, bream, and crappie. Water skiing and other water sports are popular activities on the lake. Families enjoy watching for eagles and hawks that frequent the area. The campground sits near the Okatibbee State Wildlife Area, where visitors can explore Chicasawhay and Okatibbee Creeks upstream of the lake. The wildlife area offers additional opportunities for hiking, bird watching, and nature observation. Summers are hot and humid with temperatures ranging from 70 to 98 degrees Fahrenheit.
Directions
From Meridian, take SR 19 north for 8 miles and follow signs into the campground.
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Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $14 - $60 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 130ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 130ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (601) 626-8068 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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