Army Corps of Engineers · Grenada Lake · Grenada, MS

Gums Crossing Campground

Gums Crossing Campground is a small remote campground located on the Northeast side of Grenada Lake and just east of Coffeeville, MS. This campground is a favorite among fishermen with a boat ramp and Class A campsites.

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Photos courtesy of Grenada Lake Ranger · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard with electric6
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

6 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteSurfacePowerWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessibleRating
Gums 1PavedYesYes / –8 / 2YesYesStandard
Gums 2PavedYesYes / –8 / 2YesYesStandard
Gums 3PavedYesYes / –8 / 2YesYesStandard
Gums 4PavedYesYes / –8 / 2YesYesStandard
Gums 5PavedYesYes / –8 / 2YesYesStandard
Gums 6PavedYesYes / –8 / 2YesYesStandard

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesPayment in full will be charged to your credit card upon completion of your reservation. A $10.00 non-refundable reservation fee may be charged for some facilities.
AccessibilitySites Gums 1, Gums 2, Gums 3, Gums 4 and 2 more are listed accessible

This campground has 6 campsites, each with electric and water hookups. Additional ammenities include hot showers and a boat ramp.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Gums Crossing Campground40°50°60°70°80°90°January: 5.08 inches of precipitation, 0.5 inches of snowFebruary: 5.78 inches of precipitation, 0.4 inches of snowMarch: 5.61 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowApril: 6.42 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowMay: 5.53 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 4.85 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 5.43 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 3.58 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 4.36 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 3.56 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 4.84 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowDecember: 6.49 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 42.6°F averageFebruary: 46.1°F averageMarch: 54.3°F averageApril: 62.1°F averageMay: 70.3°F averageJune: 78.0°F averageJuly: 80.9°F averageAugust: 80.1°F averageSeptember: 74.8°F averageOctober: 63.4°F averageNovember: 52.5°F averageDecember: 45.4°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Grenada, 4 miles from the recreation area point at 237 feet, station USC00223645 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 62 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 1 inch a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

Nearest townGrenada, Mississippi
AreaRecreation.gov lists no exact point for this campground. The recreation area is at 33.81° N, 89.77° W. Call the office before you drive.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Gums Crossing Campground?

Sites at Gums Crossing Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Gums Crossing Campground?

Payment in full will be charged to your credit card upon completion of your reservation. A $10.00 non-refundable reservation fee may be charged for some facilities.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Gums Crossing Campground?

Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Gums Crossing Campground have?

6 sites, including 6 standard sites with power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Gums Crossing Campground?

Gums Crossing Campground is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Does Gums Crossing Campground have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Gums Crossing Campground?

Additional ammenities include hot showers and a boat ramp.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Gums Crossing Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Gums Crossing Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Gums Crossing Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Gums Crossing Campground?

Sites Gums 1, Gums 2, Gums 3, and Gums 4 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 6 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is the nearest town to Gums Crossing Campground?

Grenada, Mississippi.

Source: Getting there