WHITTEN PARK

Fulton, Mississippi · US Army Corps of Engineers

RVTentHookupsShowersLake/water

About

Whitten Park Campground attracts thousands of outdoor enthusiasts for picnicking, fishing and swimming on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway. Easy access to three boat docks, nature trails and a sandy swimming beach with a gazebo overlooking the waterway, make Whitten Park a welcoming destination for campers. Whitten Park is also referred to as Fulton Campground because of its location in Fulton, Mississippi. The campground offers 60 sites with electric and water hookups. The three camp loops provide easy access to playgrounds and showers. The Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway extends 234 miles from the Tennessee River to the junction of the Tombigbee River in Alabama. The man-made waterway connects the nation's midsection of commercial water transportation with the Gulf of Mexico. Features include ten lock and dams, Gainesville Lake, Aliceville Lake, Columbus Lake and Aberdeen Lake.Tupelo, Mississippi, known as the birthplace of Elvis Presley, is 15 miles west.Anglers can try their luck on the fishing dock or go off-shore in search of bass and crappie. Hikers will enjoy many nature trails, which weave through wooded wildlife habitats.

Directions

From Interstate 22 , take Highway 25 (exit 104). Then turn left at the first red light, then turn left onto Access Road at the next traffic light. Go north 4 miles. Campground is on the left side of the road within the Jamie L. Whitten Historical Center Park.

Location

Map tiles © OpenStreetMap.

Details

State
Mississippi
City / area
Fulton
Agency
US Army Corps of Engineers
Parent area
Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway
Campsites
60
Reservable
Yes
Typical price
$34–$36 / night
Rating
4.59 / 5 (724 reviews on Recreation.gov)
Equipment
Tent, RV, Trailer

Reserve on Recreation.gov