Lake Walker Family Campground

We stayed here one night in the new section. Some pull through, most spots are back in. Easy access from the freeway. We didn't go to the older RV site or to Lake Walker and didn't use bathroom or laundry facilities. The sites were spacious in the new area and mostly level concrete pads and good hookups. Not a lot of lighting in the park which was okay with us but could pose some challenges if arriving after sunset. For $18 a night it is certainly a great deal, and we would stay here again for sure!

We stayed two nights here. Pull through concrete site with full hook ups was very nice. New area is a year old with some back ins and a few pull throughs. Clean area with a fairly nice view of a lake, lots of tall pine trees surrounding & throughout the whole base. It was very quiet while we were there but probably more active at other times as it’s a training facility. The new RV area has street lights which make it great, otherwise out in the middle of nowhere, it would be so dark. There is a small PX but no commissary. Also an “All Ranks Club” that had a sign posting lunch and dinner times but we didn’t eat there. We saw a Fitness Center but didn’t stay long enough to try it out. We hope to visit here again, especially with the $18/rate. Nice benefit to have a clean pretty place to stay and affordable, too! I give this place 5 stars.

I did a quick one night stop over, so my opinion is based upon a short visit. The overall grounds were very nice, sits just above a small lake; very picturesque. I was took one of the pull through spots, most of the sites look to be back in, but there were angled for easy back in. The area is very quiet, peaceful. I'll return again for a longer stay. I interacted with the office staff and found them accommodating, pleasant. I arrived after the office closed, so took the first spot (labeled overnight) and next morning called the office to settle up, very easy to deal with. I did not have a reservation and there was space available.
This is a training installation for units overseas deployments, not much else at the installation, very minimum. I did not see a PX or Commissary. There is an all ranks club over looks the lake but I did not use it.

If you are arriving from Rt 98, you can use Eastgate Rd. Sites 36-52 are new concrete pads, 1-36 are older but most are in a wooded area. Some older sites are next to the lake. Overall a good experience especially with full hookups for $15.

Staying up at the new sites on top of the hill. All site 39 - 56 are brand new and paved with large concrete pads, now the issues. All concrete pads slope to the rear and one side,(I had to put 2 boards under my rear tires to keep from taking the weight off them) how hard is it to pour concrete level? Sites 53 - 56 are pull thru BUT if you come in the way directed you'll be going in the wrong direction to pull thru unless you take 16th St. to the new area. All the sewer hook-ups are recessed about 3' down in the concrete so unless you make a riser you can't screw your connector in and then hook up your hose. The address above shows special services at 1001 Lee Ave. it's not, campground reservations and payments are taken at the billeting office, don't even go to Lee Ave no one there has ever heard of MWR. On the plus side the new area is wide open for satellite tv, and the sides are nicely spaced apart. You only need to telephonically check in if you have a reservation and credit card on file with them, n they will not charge you till you check out.

Reservation staff were helpful, polite and efficient. Camp Mayor (Host) was knowledgeable and helpful. They cut through the red tape for you at this park. Entry onto base was simple. We used the south gate entrance for all our travels. This campground is only one hour from the gulf coast area. There are two lakes that I found on the base. One is at the campground and another close to the north gate. This campground has a scenic hiking trail and plenty of places to jog. An ice machine at the bath house was convenient. The price of $15.00 per day for full hook ups was well worth it. A new camping section located on the far side of the lake is nice but unshaded because of recent removal of the trees. A great place to stay if you needed a long term spot. The entire campground was kept neat and clean. I will plan another visit to this park soon.

When I made reservation was told site 35, when I arrived vehicle parked in spot, called office and they said I should have been in site 49, don’t know about their reservation system. A little confusing finding campground. New sites added, saw at least dozen sites open, was told they will be adding grills and tables soon. Small PX, nice military museum. Would definitely stay again if traveling thru the area. Staff at billeting very friendly and helpful

We were able to secure pull through site 33 for one night. It is a pretty campground on a very nice lake. There were a few empty sites at the front of the campground that appeared to be kept for travelers but the majority of the sites still appear to be occupied by homesteaders. The majority of homesteaders sites were neatly kept but there were many fifth wheels and trailers parked with sedans and minivans that obviously could not tow the rv in the site. The Billeting office representative was pleasant and efficient. I would stay here again if in the area. We were able to come in the South Gate without issue. Be careful when driving on the post to know the difference between Forrest Ave and Forrest Ave W as well as Lee Ave and Lee Ave W. The W ones go to the South Gate, the regular ones go to another gate entirely.

We called the number on previous review and got someone and was able to make a reservation for the night. The campground is on post by very pretty lake. We had no problem entering the South Gate in a big rig. Most 90% or more of the campers look to be homesteading. This is the negative of this campground. They are on all of the premium sites however we were informed by the billeting office that they are working to change this... If it wasn’t for all the long term campers and their stuff we would have given this campground 4-5 stars and stayed more than one night. The base looked really clean and had many amenities.

We stayed while the CoVid19 was really ramping up, so I can't comment on local activities much at all. Here is some new info though; first of all the Base Commander is now been told to actively eliminate those that have been abusing the homesteading (one such for 15 YEARS!). The Billeting Office is now taking over and will accept reservations (601-5582540/2545). The "Camp Mayor" is Tim, a SFC and all around good guy, actively working to remove those not in compliance with the newly approved guidelines. He was busy cleaning/clearing out old debris and satellite dishes. Still ony $15 a night and free laundry in both bathroom areas. No WiFi for the price but T-Mobile worked fine. OTA television was adequate. The All Ranks was closing the bar but extending the dining room hours due the virus issue. Great 2-3 day lay-over. PX had TP!

Lake Walker is a true diamond in the rough if you are looking for a quite, scenic, and relaxing time. We stayed in a site that overlooked the lake; a million dollar view. It is located in rural Mississippi, so recommend that you arrive with items that you will need for your stay. Sites are spacious, bath house was dated but clean, free laundry, and the host was extremely friendly. We used Crane Wi-Fi antenna and had no problem getting MWR Wi-Fi. Previous reviews mentioned homesteaders and that has not changed, but several sites were vacant and one site is dedicated to overnight stays only. Rates have increased to 15 dollars a night. No cable, but we could pick up many channels with the RV antenna. All ranks club is located a short distance from the CG and is excellent-one of the nicest we have been to. Overall, great experience, good value and highly recommended.

In the past this campground has received bad reviews. Perceptions of homesteading here were prevalent but I think many of the sites were occupied by activated troops here for training. IMHO, active duty/active guard troops that came here for the mission should have had priority, and although there may still be a few longer-term campers here, now that the base's mission has subsided, many of the spots are open for use. The base has a fantastic military museum that should not be missed if here. There is also a very nice all ranks club located not far from the campground that has decent food and reasonable prices. The lake offers fishing and boat rentals, but there is no swim beach and swimming is prohibited. Bring some fire ant treatment (I used the cheap (under $4/bag) Spectracide granules that worked fine) but they weren't that bad while I was here. People are friendly and the campground remains a great value.

First the positives: 1. Open spots. Not "100% Homesteaded" as previous reviews stated. 2. Excellent camp hosts. 3. Beautiful location. 4. Cheap. $90 per week. 5. Excellent Armed Forces Museum on base. Now for the bad: FIRE ANTS This was my first and hopefully last experience with fire ants. Our site was infested with the pests who soon invaded our RV and began biting my family and me. If you haven't experienced fire ant bites, I hope you never do, if you have, you know how painful the bites are. After talking to the camp hosts, we learned that the base doesn't perform regular pest control at the campground. If you decide to go, thoroughly inspect the grounds of your site. Bring lots of ant poison for inside and outside your RV, and spray everything that touches the ground.

Just visited Camp Shelby Fam Camp. There is little I can say that hasn't already been said in the previous comments. If you 'do the math' you will find the Fam Camp is bringing in over $88,000 dollars a year for 37 sites. Minus the cost of mowing, and electricty. We found the Fam Camp sitting on a beautiful pond like setting. Military Fam Camp, on one shore and on the other several beautiful cabins. I will have so much more to add to this review. The Fam Camp is under very poor management. We talked with Perry S Conerly, he acknowledge himself as the person who accepts reservations for the Fam Camp. Like others we asked if there was anything available. He said no, I inquired when will there be something available. He looked to the side of the room as if looking at a site management board. He told us he didn't know when there would be anything. I asked for his name and phone to call back for a reservation. I doubt that it will do any good to call; but I intend to call and continue to call until I'm told that something is available. We didn't tell the gentleman that we had aready drove through the camp and saw the overall conditions. I ask Conerly why the camp was so full, he stated there was little available housing on post. Wrong!!!! With all the barracks on post there is more than enough room and I reseached the area and there are 10 commerical and state park campgrounds within 30 miles of the post. More than enough space for those persons who desire to maintain a more permant living situation. They are called 'homesteaders', the military is aware of the regulation reguarding 'homesteaders' they wrote them! We saw no Class A units on site. All of the units on site were trailers and 5th wheel trailers. Why move, what is the saying? Why buy the cow, when you can get the milk for free. You name it and it was sitting outside, everything from patio furiture to freezers and such. The management should be ashamed of themselves for allowing this Fam Camp to get in this condition. With the money made from Fam Camp each year build another Fam Camp for the retirees who want to travel through. Until we all step up and express our views to those that count nothing will get changed. I plan on making a formal complaint to the persons in charge of Outdoor Recreation and higher. This could be a beautiful Fam Camp if properly managed. Take my lead and help reform this Fam Camp and others we might find. It only takes a phone call to find out who is in charge. Make the letter's or emails positive. Point out your observation and ask they be addressed. The contact number for the Fam Camp is (601) 558-2397 Perry S Conerly, manager. Ask for his supervisor, get that phone number and address and pass it on. Then ask for the persons name over that supervisor. Then starting writing letters. With your help, emails & letters we can make a difference. Camp Shelby has so much to offer, lets get busy and take that first step toward making Lake Walker Family Campground, Fam Camp a new destination.

This place is still a squatter's trailer park. My wife just arrived from deployment from Afghanistan after a year. My daughter and I wanted to visit her for a few days because she is stuck there for another month. So she personally went to the gym to find out about the "famcamp" and was told that there were no sites available because they were all being used by long term retirees INDEFINITELY! So as others here have said, go to the Paul Johnson State Park a few miles south of the base. If this FamCamp is part of the MWR program, they will be hearing about it. If this campground is not available to everyone, then it should be removed from the military campgrounds.us web site. Sees to me that the Good 'Ol Boy network is working well at this location.

First of all - we did not stay here. We called but "no room at the inn", same as many of the reviews below. So we stayed about five miles south at Paul Johnson State Park which was WONDERFUL. We had full hookups, 50 amp, water, sewer, paved sites, right on the lake, a premium site for $24/night. A non-premium site not backing up to the lake but just 30 feet farther,was $20/night or $14 with a senior discount. This was our first stay at a Mississippi park so we didn't know the rate structure. The next day we tried to find the RV park on base but no one there knew where it was. Considering that the base itself is off the beaten track, I don't know why anyone would want to stay there. The exchange is very small. We did utilize the free laundry which is available to all military personnel on the base. It was kind of dirty but the washers and dryers worked great and the cost ($0) was excellent. We visited the Armed Forces Museum on Camp Shelby and were very impressed. It looked like a small building but seemed much larger once we started through. The exhibits were excellent and very extensive. We were there over three hours and could go back. Great job by the people that put this together. We loved the state park and in the past two weeks have stayed at three more MS state parks. We have visited 35 states and feel these MS state parks are one of the best bargains in the country for RVers.

I have been at this Campground for quite some time and would like to explain some of the comments on this page. The post is a mobilization center and has been active since 2004. The majority of the campers here are mobilized reservists/National Guardsmen that conduct the training for soldiers going overseas. There are a few retired homesteaders who are taking advantage of the bargain rate (200.00 per month). The most recent good news is availability. The post has recently added 7 new sites and at the same time, the optempo is slowing some. Between these two events, availability has gotten better. I encourage anyone staying in this area, to look into this campground. Don't assume there are no spots available, call and see (601-558-2397). The campground is on a beautiful lake and the post has upgraded the PX, Clothing Sales and is in the process of expanding the Gymnasium. I hope this review helps anyone that might be passing through this area. Happy camping.

The price is great if you can get a site. We were fortunate the week we stay, there were 2 sites available when we arrived, then full for 5 days. The biggest problem is the "homesteaders". The camp host and one other person I talked to have been there 5 years at $200 per month with free laundry. What a bargain for them. One could tell others have been there for quite awhile by the fenced "yards" and other stuff around their RV sites. Park regulations are not enforced. For example, the person next to us had a pitbull and two other smaller dogs that were left outside unattended all day long while they went off to work. Needless to say, they barked all day and the camp host told us there was nothing he could do. The manager at the gym was aware also but said he could do nothing although the camp regulations state "no pets will be left unattended". The base commander needs to look at who and how his campground is being used and abused by a few.