RV Dump Stations Mississippi
- Brandon
- Gautier
- Gulfport
- Hernando
- Holly Springs
- Jackson
- Long Beach
- Michigan City
- Morton
- Moss Point
- Natchez
- Ocean Springs
- Olive Branch
- Pearl
- Saucier
- Tunica Resorts
- West Point
There’s a certain slow, easy rhythm to traveling through Mississippi that gets into your soul. It’s a state of deep history, soulful music, and genuine hospitality. When it comes to RVing, that slower pace also applies to finding amenities like dump stations. They are definitely around, but they’re not on every corner. You need to be a little more deliberate in your planning, especially when you venture off the main interstates. Your best bet is to aim for the hubs of activity. The areas around the capital, Jackson, the Gulf Coast cities of Gulfport and Biloxi, and the historic northern town of Tupelo are where you’ll find the most reliable concentration of RV parks and, by extension, dump stations.
Along the coast, for instance, the combination of beach tourism and the casino industry means there are numerous large, modern RV parks that are well-equipped. Many of the casinos in Biloxi have their own RV parks with all the amenities, including easy-to-use dump stations for their guests. Even if you’re not staying, some might let you pay a fee to use their facilities during a quiet weekday. Inland, your strategy should be to use the state parks and private campgrounds near the larger towns. If you’re traveling the iconic Natchez Trace Parkway, which is a must-do, remember that the parkway's own campgrounds are primitive and don’t have hookups or dump stations. You’ll need to plan a detour into a nearby city like Natchez or Tupelo to find an RV park or perhaps a visitor center that can accommodate you.
In the truly rural stretches of the state, deep in the Delta or the Pine Belt, your options can become quite sparse. This is where you might have to get a little creative and lean on that famous Southern hospitality. I’ve had luck stopping at a small, family-owned RV park and just asking if I could pay them ten dollars to swing through and use their dump station. More often than not, a friendly request is met with a smile and a "sure, no problem." You might also find a gas station on a state highway that has a single, no-frills dump connection out back. It pays to keep your eyes peeled.
The great advantage of RVing in Mississippi is the climate. It’s warm and humid for most of the year, so you almost never have to worry about a dump station being closed due to freezing temperatures. Even in the dead of winter, a cold snap in the northern part of the state is usually brief and unlikely to shut down facilities. On the flip side, that same heat and humidity can make your black tank your worst enemy if you don't stay on top of it. I make it a point to do a very thorough tank flush and use a high-quality, odor-controlling tank treatment every single time I dump in the Deep South. It just makes life inside the rig so much more pleasant. Many of the dump stations here will have a rinse hose available, and I highly recommend using it.
Environmental stewardship is important here, too. The state’s creeks, rivers, and rich soil are the lifeblood of its agricultural heritage. Illegal dumping, even of gray water, is strictly prohibited and can do real damage. Fortunately, the main travel corridors like I-55, I-20, and I-10 have enough truck stops and campgrounds that with just a little bit of forethought, you can always find a proper place to take care of business. That leaves you free to soak in the atmosphere, listen for the blues, and enjoy the unhurried journey through the Magnolia State.