Crystal Lake is a very appealing lake that is a great place to launch a kayak or just chill and…read moreenjoy an amazingly peaceful vibe and a very tranquil setting. While here, also take a moment to read the historical Mississippi Blues plaque located just by the parking lot. I would definitely recommend a visit here at Crystal Lake if you are in the Flowood, Mississippi area. It wasn't too busy, but it was a Tuesday at about four o'clock in the afternoon. There were a few people here and they also were just enjoying the tranquility. I would definitely recommend a visit here to Crystal Lake if you are in the Flowood, Mississippi area. I will give Crystal Lake five stars as an overall grade.

Park is a lovely place to walk. Picnic tables and restroooms make it a good place for a picnic…read more Boat landing and pier make it a good fishing spot as well. It's spelled krystal lake.

It seems that every time I find myself in Jackson, Mississippi, I find myself heading over to…read moreBarnett Reservoir. I just enjoy the overall vibe of the reservoir. There are parks and restaurants around the reservoir. I really enjoyed the vibe of here and again, whenever I come to Jackson, Mississippi, I feel drawn here. If you are in the Jackson, Dissappear, I would strongly recommend heading to Barnett Reservoir.

My old college apartment is right down the street. This reservoir was the main reason I moved to…read morethe area twenty-something years ago to attend Jackson State University, and I'm still in love with it today. I visit every time I come here. It gets more beautiful and peaceful with each visit. It's funny because I see so many young people walking around, and I know they are college students, just like I was trying to live in this area because of the water. But I made it work, and so are they, making it work. Yep, that little one-bedroom apartment was worth every penny to see the Barnett Reservoir every day.

Nice and peaceful, but rustic. Full hookups and quiet campground. I would stay again.read more

From the owner: Get set for a "good catch" at Dry Creek Water Park located near Mount Olive, Mississippi, just off…read moreHighway 49. Fishing enthusiasts come from all areas to reel in the great Florida bass, catfish and crappie that are abundant in the park's 150-acre lake. The lake also offers ample opportunity for boating, camping, canoeing, and picnicking. Aluminum boat rentals are available. Dry Creek has been called one of Mississippi's best kept secrets. Come relax in the quiet shade near the lake, enjoy the wooded trails, and marvel at the abundant wildlife in this beautiful area. The quiet and secluded park has campsites with a bathhouse, as well as picnic areas with barbeque grills and picnic tables. For larger groups, a private park pavilion can be reserved.

Large tracts of unadulterated wilderness. Sasquatch would love it here. The sandy/gravelly river…read moreit's named for is loaded with secluded sand bars, but beware the quicksand!

Very nice place and well worth going see. It is only 5 dollars a car to enter and they have so many…read morethings to do you can launch your boat, go swimming, fish, BBQ, or just enjoy the view. They have a playground for children and located near it is the swimming area. Which includes a changing facility, BBQ pits and tables to sit on. Not to mention the great views they have the entire place. Definitely my go to place for a get away and relax location.

Wonderful campsites with full hook ups and level sites. Would definitely come here again.read more

One of the best locations from my childhood memories! Great scenery and plenty of space for events…read moreor just enjoying the outdoors!

Okatibbee Lake is a large, beautiful recreational lake with many different parks all around the…read morelake. Its an recreational hot-spot with a range of different activities such as camping, hiking, boating, water skiing, BBQ-ing, fishing, hunting and has its own marina at one of its campgrounds and a few cabins are available as well. The day-use parks have picnic tables and basic facilities and some of them also have sandy beaches for swimming access. This is where I would go when wanting to grill in the backwoods and do some out door activities and relax with a few brews at hand. The lake is a great place to relax and reflect and simply enjoy the country. Enjoy!

Okatibbee is definitely a Titus fav in Meridian. Equipped with campgrounds, marked running trails,…read moregreat fishing, boating, waterpark, and cabins. Great playground area for kids and daily picnic areas as well as pavilions. Perfect for hanging out around the fire with friends and/or family, drinking a few brews and grillin' up the day's catch!

We had an early Sunday Pontoon rental and had a great half-day fishing along the banks on the…read moreReservoir. Owner was replacing the battery when we arrived about 7:15. He was friendly and gave us a few ideas where to fish and told us no rush to get back at noon if we wanted to stay out a little longer. We got back about 1230 and friendly dock hands came running out to help us arrive. Boat was pretty clean and ran well - we really can't think of any issues. There were four of us and we all caught fish - bass, bluegill and catfish. The adjacent bar and restaurant next door (Pelican Cove Grill) had live music and was busy and inviting but we had plans so didn't stay. There will be a "next time" for sure!

If you're handicapped, don't park at the Main Harbor Store unless you're literally on crutches…read more Dale Shepherd will harass you and get security. He literally did that to my girlfriend and I today at about 3:15 outside Pelican Cove Grill.  We parked in a handicap spot, with our handicap tag displayed properly. As we walked in he asked her, "are you going to stay long because that's a handicap spot." I told him to mind his own business, and he lost it. He said that it was "HIS" business (repeating this several times for emphasis despite Pelican not actually being his business). I told him she had Rheumatoid Arthritis and he told me he was getting security. I was too appalled to stay and eat so we left. So big shout out to Dale Shepherd for harassing people who don't look handicapped enough to his liking. Next time we'll bring crutches (provided that's ok with Dale).

Fun, inexpensive way to enjoy a day on the water. Angi and her crew are on point. Informative and…read morefun. We had a great day kayaking The Rez on their equipment. Highly recommend giving her a shout for a tour.

Got to do a bit of kayaking yesterday. It was really pretty and peaceful. If you like to kayak…read moreevery now and then (but not enough to own your own boat), then give Angie at Pearl River Kayaks a call. She'll meet you with a kayak, get you all set up, give you advice on where to paddle if you want it, and then pick up your kayak when your finished. You can stay out all day if you want! Sooo easy, and all for $35. Angie's awesome! I highly recommend the experience! I did the Upper Pearl River route, but there are two other routes to choose from. Call to make an appointment. She's very friendly and helpful, and she is especially welcoming to newbies. Go with groups, or go solo!

If you love he outdoors, solitude and dirt roads, the Clear Springs Recreation area is the place…read morefor you. Most people who visit this part of the Homochitto National Forest do so for either camping or lakefront activities. The lake here is typical of Mississippi lakes which is to say that it is beautiful, filled with fish and if you really want, you can swim in it. Surrounding the lake there are several picnic tables, shelters and permanently mounted charcoal grills. The lake has an area sectioned off for swimming, but let me warn you, this is no swimming pool. While I haven't personally swam in this lake, I have swam in many like it. Feel a little nibble while you're swimming? That's not your girlfriend, that's a perch. If you think that will freak you out, don't swim here. All of the stuff I just wrote about is great, but it is not why I visited here. My visit was a result of a guy at work telling me all about the dirt roads that run throughout the forest. Since it was a holiday weekend I couldn't get a map to find the roads so I just set out exploring. If dirt roads are what you are interested in, this is the section of the park to find them. Right before you come to the area to pay your fee there will be a gravel road toward your left. Do yourself a favor and follow it. The roads that traverse this park offer an amazing journey. There are actually several different roads, many of which my GPS picked up. The roads were labeled with numbers, but the main one was listed as Wagon Wheel Road on my GPS. Since the roads are gravel even a car can pass easily, but a truck or 4x4 would allow you to do what I did. Along the gravel roads there are many smaller dirt roads. I believe they are all part of the national forest road system, but they are not labeled. They are also more difficult to traverse and some even required high ground clearance and four wheel drive. I spent hours exploring this forest. During that time I never saw any other people. It was very peaceful. So why would anyone want to drive through a great expanse of forest on a dirt road? If you have to ask, this is probably not the place for you. If you enjoy this sort of thing, this is a great place to get away from it all.

A group of us took a trip here this past weekend. It was picturesque. We did hiking, mtn biking and…read moreswam in the lake. I strongly recommend it. We tent camped by the lake, but there are primitive sites way off the beaten track. It is a large forest with 20+ miles of trails. They were well marked along the trail itself but hard to find when you are crossing over the fire roads and connectors. We spent half the day on the trails and would have kept going if we would have brought more supplies. We only found the Richardson Trail worth biking and the pine smell and rolling hills were well worth all the energy we exerted. The Mill Road is a nice hike, just very rooty. Tally's is closed at the camping entrance, but we had to take it to connect to the Richardson for biking- it is also rooty. Highly recommend this spot! Note You can't make camping reservations early and RVs are not allowed.