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Whitten Park
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — FULTON · Mississippi · Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway |
| Location | FULTON · Mississippi · Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway · 34.28972, -88.41583 · Map |
| Sites | 60 public sites counted from the federal listing — 59 standard electric; 1 rv electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 61 of 60 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 61 of 60 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 60 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 60 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 98 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 61 sites · 30 ft: 60 sites · 35 ft: 52 sites · 40 ft: 48 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 4:00 PM · Out 3:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 61 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 2 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | (662) 862-7070 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
Overview 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.
Recreation 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. Facilities The campground offers 60 sites with electric and water hookups. The three camp loops provide easy access to playgrounds and showers.
Natural Features 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. Nearby Attractions Tupelo, Mississippi, known as the birthplace of Elvis Presley, is 15 miles west.
Directions, from the listing
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.
Nearest federal campgrounds
0 mi straight-line · Columbus MississippiUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersPiney Grove
20 mi straight-line · NEW SITE MississippiUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersBlue Bluff Campground (Aberdeen Ms)
31 mi straight-line · ABERDEEN MississippiUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersBlue Bluff Picnic Area (Aberdeen Lake)
32 mi straight-line · MississippiFSU.S. Forest ServiceDavis Lake Campground
34 mi straight-line · Ackerman Mississippi
Trip Card — Whitten Park
FULTON · Mississippi · Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | FULTON · Mississippi · Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 61 |
| Max RV | Up to 98 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 60 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232743 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.