Motor boats navigate the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway throughout the day, and barges pass regularly along this working waterway. Piney Grove sits on a peninsula within the Corps of Engineers managed waterway system, operating seasonally from March through mid-November. The campground fills completely on popular weekends, with locals and RVers arriving simultaneously in late afternoon.
Dense tree coverage defines most of the 80 sites, creating challenges for satellite reception but providing natural shade and privacy. MickandKarla W. notes "a lot of the sites have some lake view," though campers report sites sit closer together than at other Corps campgrounds. The loops require careful navigation for larger rigs due to tight turns and overhanging branches. Site 73 accommodates the longest RVs as the only suitable pull-through for 40-foot units, while most other sites are back-ins with varying degrees of maneuvering difficulty.
Direct water access draws kayakers and boaters to the waterfront sites. Campers launch kayaks directly from their sites without needing the boat ramp, though motorboat traffic creates waves that keep paddlers close to shore. A sandy beach area provides swimming access. The campground includes standard Corps amenities with electric and water hookups, clean restroom facilities, and a dump station.
Cell coverage remains spotty with both major carriers showing two bars at most. Internet hotspots exist but connection proves unreliable for many visitors. Katie S. describes the campground as having "waterfront campsites" where "it was a delight to be able to put in my kayaks right at my campsite." Boonville provides full services 20 minutes away, while closer Tishomingo offers limited grocery and fuel options.
Half the campground closes for winter, creating excellent biking conditions for off-season visitors. The peninsula location offers sunset viewing opportunities away from crowds. This waterway campground works best for RVers comfortable with tight spaces and boaters seeking direct water access rather than those requiring strong cell coverage or satellite connectivity.
Description
Overview
The Piney Grove Campground is on Bay Springs Lake, along the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway in northeastern Mississippi. It's ideal for families and groups of friends looking for lots of water recreation.
Recreation
Boat, fish, swim, hike, bike or just sit back and relax on the nine-mile lake. Bay Springs Lake is dotted with recreation areas for a true sampling of the outdoors.
Facilities
Each of the 141 sites come with electric hookups, a lantern post, impact pad, campfire ring and picnic table. The park also has a playground, and two multi-use courts.
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. The Tenn-Tom Waterway is the largest earth moving project in the history of the world! The Tenn-Tom Waterway has 180,000 acres of public land waiting for you to explore.
Nearby Attractions
Piney Grove Beach is just a short walk or bike ride from the campground. We also have several other recreational areas around the lake including the very popular, Old Bridge Beach.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundPiney Grove is located in Mississippi
Directions
From Hwy 45 near Booneville, MS: take Highway 30 East for 15 miles to Burton, turn right on CR 3501. Follow for 3 miles and turn left on CR 3550 at the sign for Piney Grove Recreation Area. Go straight for 3 miles and you will arrive at Piney Grove Campground.
Address
CR 3550 BOX 244
New site, MS 38859
Coordinates
34.5688889 N
88.3272222 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/3/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 4/3/26
AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/3/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/3/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 4/3/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/3/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 14 min from Florence, AL
- 1 hr 41 min from Decatur, AL
- 1 hr 49 min from Jackson, TN
- 1 hr 57 min from Huntsville, AL
