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- Recreational Activities on the Chickasawhay
District
Turkey Fork
Recreation Area:
The recreation area is nestled
in the tall
pines around an inviting 240-acre lake. The clean, clear water of Turkey Fork Lake
provides excellent fishing, swimming, and boating opportunities. The lake is stocked
with catfish, bass, and bluegill.
Recreational opportunities at Turkey Fork include fishing, water sports, camping,
picnicking, and hiking. Special features can be found at each activity area.
With all of these opportunities,
a visit to
Turkey Fork Recreation Area will provide its
visitors with an enjoyable outdoor experience
and memories to take home.
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The campground area
provides campers with:
¨ Twenty (20) campsites;
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Double Campsites are #1, #6, #12, #19
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Fire Grills & Rings, Picnic Tables, Lantern
Posts, and Gravel Camping Pads
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Electric and Water Hookups (30 amp & 20 amp). -Dump
Station
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Bathhouse
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Paved Accessibility for RV Use
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Open Year-Round
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Maximum stay - 14 days |
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The day use area includes:
¨ Twelve (12) secluded picnic areas equipped
with tables and grills
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Swimming area
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Shaded, grassy beach
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Bathhouse
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Water fountains
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Handicapped accessible fishing pier
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Open March 1 – December 1:
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Hiking
A short hiking trail, less than one mile, connects
the Day Use Area to the Campground
Area. The trail provides the hiker with:
¨ A Winding Pathway
¨ Three wooden bridges crossing low areas
¨ A variety of forest and lakeside views
¨ Varying terrain and slopes |
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Features of the boat launch area are:
¨ Concrete Boat Launch
¨ Large Parking Area
¨ Designated Swim Area
¨ Full Service Bathhouse
¨ Open Year-round, 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
¨ Skiing - jet ski's are not allowed
¨ Fishing |
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Turkey Fork Recreation Area is located
approximately 40 miles from Hattiesburg, 44 miles
from Laurel, and 75 miles from Mobile, Alabama.
From Hattiesburg, travel east on U.S. Hwy. 42
approximately 21 miles to Richton. From Richton,
continue east on Hwy. 42 approximately 12 miles
to Sandhill. Follow the signs from Sandhill.
From Laurel, travel south on Hwy. 15 approximately
27 miles to Richton. Turn left onto U.S. Hwy 42
and follow the above directions from Richton to
Turkey Fork.
From Mobile, Alabama, drive approximately 55 miles
on U.S. Hwy. 45 North to the MS-AL state lines
and travel west on Hwy. 42 for 19 miles to Mississippi
County Road 232. Turn left (south) and travel two
miles to Turkey Fork. |
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968 Highway 15 South
