Mississippi is one of the most overlooked RV states in the South — the Natchez Trace Parkway alone is worth the trip, and the Gulf Coast adds a beach angle that surprises most first-time visitors. The average rental runs about $100/night, with travel trailers starting around $70/night and Class C motorhomes typically running $140/night.
A mid-size rig is ideal for the Natchez Trace. The Natchez Trace Parkway runs 444 miles from Nashville to Natchez through Mississippi's heart. The NPS-operated campgrounds along the Trace (Rocky Springs, Jeff Busby, Meriwether Lewis) are free but have length limits around 35 feet. A Class C or smaller travel trailer maximizes your campground options along the route.
A self-contained unit is valuable on the Trace. The Trace campgrounds are primitive — no hookups, no dump stations on-site. A unit with adequate tank capacity lets you run the full Trace without scrambling for services every night. Plan dump and water fills at towns adjacent to the parkway.
Gulf Coast campgrounds offer full hookups at a reasonable price point. Gulf Islands National Seashore and the Biloxi-area campgrounds are well-equipped by comparison to the Trace. If you want hookups, anchor your trip on the coast and day-trip north.
Humidity and heat are significant from May through September. Mississippi summers are genuinely hot and humid — 90°F+ with high humidity is standard. AC capacity and insulation quality matter for summer comfort. Spring (March–April) and fall (October–November) are the best travel windows.
Mississippi is logistically simple and affordable. A few specifics worth planning around:
Before you pick up the keys:
Natchez Trace Parkway campgrounds are free and first-come, first-served. No reservations, no hookups, no fees — but sites fill on weekends and during spring wildflower season. Arrive by early afternoon to claim a spot.
Gulf Islands National Seashore campgrounds book through Recreation.gov. Davis Bayou Campground near Ocean Springs is the primary RV-accessible campground on the Mississippi side. Full hookups available — book ahead for spring and fall.
Mississippi state park campgrounds use the MS State Parks reservation system. Tishomingo, Natchez State Park, and Paul B. Johnson State Park are the most visited. All have hookup sites at rates that are among the lowest in the South.
Hurricane season (June–November) applies to Gulf Coast travel. Peak risk is August through October. Monitor NOAA forecasts if you're camping near the coast during this window.
Many of the cities around Mississippi offer convenient dump stations, and you'll find a large concentration of them in the Jackson area. Many of the dump stations around the city offer free dumping for registered guests and charge a small fee for all other visitors. This includes the Swinging Bridge RV Park, Goshen Springs Campground, the Springridge Mobile Estates & RV Park, and the Wendy Oaks RV Resort.
If you need a reliable RV storage facility, one option is to travel to the city of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. You could store your vehicle at Outback Self Storage, which offers 15x50-foot uncovered outdoor storage and provides free truck rental for all new customers.
Or, if you go with Safe Choice Storage, you could rent a 10x30-foot outdoor space for only $60 per month. The facility also offers 24/7 access for renters and uses 24/7 camera surveillance for security.
There are quality campgrounds and RV parks found all over Mississippi, and one that you should consider checking out is the Cajun RV Park near Biloxi. The park boasts 130 full-hookup RV campsites available for $47 per night or $252 per week, and there are plenty of great amenities as well. During your stay, you'll have access to a swimming pool, dog park, and even a complimentary shuttle to the nearby casino.
Another option is the EZ Daze RV Park near the town of Southaven, Mississippi. The campground offers 136 RV campsites with full hookups, which can be rented for $49 per night. The park also features a hot tub, an on-site massage therapist, a modern laundry facility, a dog park, free Wi-Fi, and many other amenities.
You'll find affordable, peaceful camping at the Okatoma Resort & RV Park, where there are 78 RV campsites available for upwards of $34 per night. Some sites offer full hookups, and the two on-site lakes are excellent fishing spots. There's also a pool, a lounge, and a clubhouse to enjoy.
On average expect to pay $148 per night in Mississippi.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Mississippi?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Mississippi from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in Mississippi?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.
Do you need a special license to drive an RV in Mississippi?No. You don’t need a special license or CDL to drive an RV in Mississippi.
