Morton, Mississippi, draws RV campers with its title as the Sweet Potato Capital and trails through Bienville National Forest. Four parks anchor your stay here, from budget spots to lakefront escapes. Camp in Morton to savor fresh sweet potatoes at the October festival and paddle Okatibbee Lake just minutes away.
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Morton claims the crown as Mississippi's Sweet Potato Capital. Farmers harvest bumper crops each fall, fueling the lively Sweet Potato Festival on Main Street with parades, pie-eating contests, and live music. Bienville National Forest edges the town, where hikers tackle the Black Shop Wildlife Management Area trails and anglers cast lines into nearby creeks.
Roosevelt State Park suits families and groups with showers, 50-amp hookups, dump stations, and rates from $31 per night. Green Tree RV Park & Campground draws budget travelers seeking simple sites from $46 nightly. Yogi on the Lake fits remote workers with WiFi, showers, and 50-amp power right by the water. Caney Creek WMA attracts hunters and nature buffs to primitive spots amid wildlife-rich woods.
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Morton bills itself as the Sweet Potato Capital of Mississippi. The town hosts an annual Sweet Potato Festival in October on Main Street, complete with parades, contests, and local crafts. Farmers ship potatoes nationwide from fields around Highway 13, drawing food lovers to farm stands and diners.
Roosevelt State Park, Green Tree RV Park & Campground, Caney Creek WMA, and Yogi on the Lake serve Morton. Roosevelt lies six miles south near Okatibbee Lake with showers and dump stations. Yogi sits lakeside with WiFi; others cluster in Bienville National Forest bounds.
Three of four parks provide 50-amp hookups. Roosevelt State Park and Yogi on the Lake offer them alongside showers. Green Tree includes full service; Caney Creek WMA sticks to primitive sites without power.