Hattiesburg / Okatoma River KOA Campground Blog

Fall Adventures Await

10/27/2025

Fall Adventures Await at the Hattiesburg-Okatoma River KOA!There’s no better time to camp than fall in Mississippi! The air is crisp, the evenings are perfect for campfires, and the pace is just right for slowing down and enjoying the outdoors. At the Hattiesburg-Okatoma River KOA, we’re celebrating...

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April Adventures at the KOA

4/8/2025

Celebrate Spring, Nature, and Family Fun!Spring has officially sprung here at the Hattiesburg-Okatoma KOA, and we’re embracing the season with open arms! April is one of our favorite months at the campground—perfect for unplugging, relaxing, and reconnecting with the great outdoors. With Earth...

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EPIC ROAD TRIP FOR BEGINNERS

4/6/2025

Here is a step-by-step beginner's guide to connecting yourself to the great outdoors!Step 1 - Determine Your DestinationWhile this first step may sound easy, you must first decide where you want to go and what activities you want to do. Identifying one campground destination or a handful for a...

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Spring Blog

3/10/2025

Spring Camping at Hattiesburg-Okatoma River KOA: Beat the Heat & Enjoy the Fun!Spring is one of the best times of the year to go camping! The days are warm but not too hot, the nights are cool and comfortable, the flowers are blooming, and nature is bursting with life. At Hattiesburg-Okatoma River...

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Spring is in the Air

2/14/2025

Love is in the Air at Hattiesburg-Okatoma River KOA!February is the month of love, and here at Hattiesburg-Okatoma River KOA, we believe there’s no better way to celebrate than by surrounding yourself with the things you love most—family, friends, the great outdoors, and the joy of camping! Whether...

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January Blog

1/21/2025

New Year, New You — Camping and Health at Hattiesburg-Okatoma River KOA Happy New Year from all of us at the Hattiesburg-Okatoma River KOA! As we turn the calendar to 2025, it’s a perfect time to focus on health, wellness, and creating memorable experiences. Did you know that camping can be an...

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A Look Back at 2024

12/9/2024

Holiday Cheer and Heartfelt Thanks from the Hattiesburg-Okatoma River KOAAs the holiday season surrounds us with its warmth and wonder, we at the Hattiesburg-Okatoma River KOA are reflecting on a truly incredible 2024. This year has been filled with laughter, friendship, and unforgettable moments....

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Embracing Thankfulness

11/5/2024

A Reflection on Our Campground Journey:As Thanksgiving approaches, I find myself reflecting on the many blessings this campground has brought into our lives. When Dewayne and I decided to leave our familiar careers in 2020, we knew we were stepping into something unknown but filled with potential....

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Things to do in Hattiesburg June 2023

5/31/2023

June 1Disney's Beauty and the Beast featuring the Hub City Players at Mannoni PAC at USMGOATWHORE at SwitchYard Purple Parrot Pop-Up Dinner at Crescent City GrillSummer Kickoff at Grill and Grocery June 2Belly Dance Party at Petra Cafe Greek & MediterraneanCosmic Gravy at Grill & Grocery Cruel...

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All-American Rose Garden

8/23/2022

The renowned All-American Rose Garden, which opened in 1974, features approximately 800 separate bushes that consistently attract admirers from South Mississippi and beyond.

African American Military History Museum

8/23/2022

The African American Military History Museum bears witness to the service and sacrifice of the African American soldier from the Revolutionary War to the modern-day conflicts of Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom.  Opened in 1942, the USO Club served as a home away from home for African...

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Campfire Peach Cobbler

5/20/2022

If you never thought canned peaches and refrigerated biscuit dough could make you sing, you underestimated canned peaches and refrigerated biscuit dough. When dusted with cinnamon sugar and cooked over the fire, they're sweet, buttery, and the perfect vehicle for copious amounts of whipped cream.

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Okatoma Outdoor Post

5/11/2022

The Okatoma Outdoor Post is a family owned and operated outfitter offering Canoeing and Kayaking, along the Okatoma Creek.

Grilled Peaches with Mascarpone and Honey

4/14/2022

This is a simple but delicious dessert to make, especially when peaches are at their best in the heart of summer.

Hattiesburg Zoo

4/11/2022

107 S 17th Ave.
(601) 545-4576

Long Leaf Trace Trail

4/11/2022

The Longleaf Trace is South Mississippi’s premier running, biking, hiking, and equestrian trail. It is a beautiful linear park, 41 miles long and fairly flat, extending from Downtown Hattiesburg through Sumrall, Bassfield, and Carson to Prentiss. The trail is 10 feet wide and paved with asphalt,...

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Historical Downtown Walking Tour

4/11/2022

Enjoy a guided Downtown Hattiesburg walking tour highlighting the city’s architecture, public art, and vibrant history.Minimum Tour Size: 4 peopleTour Bookings Available: 9AM to 3PMTour Length: 2 hoursTo book tour: Call the Hattiesburg Visitors Center at 601.296.7475.Price: $15/person, group rates...

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