CAMPBELLSVILLELODGE

Exploring Public Lands of the Mississippi Delta

Campbellsville Schoolhouse is located in Holly Bluff Mississippi. Holly Bluff is located 15 miles east of Rolling Fork MS on Hwy 16. We are 45 miles north of Vicksburg MS and 22 miles from Yazoo City Mississippi. We are centrally located to over 100,000 acres of public hunting land. Delta National Forest. 60,000 acres, Panther Swamp 40,000acres, Lake George WMA (Wildlife Management Area)15,000 acres. We are also located near several other area WMA's - Mahana,Mathews Brake, Morgan Brake, Twin Oaks, Shipland, Hillside and Yazoo WMA. The Delta National Forest is managed under Sunflower WMA. It is located in the deltaic flood plain of the Mississippi River. Situated in the west-central part of the state. It is about 60 miles north west of Jackson Mississippi. It is one of the few hardwood forests remaining in the Mississippi Delta and the ONLY Bottomland Hardwood National Forest in the Nation.

The Delta National Forest lies within the Mississippi Waterfowl Flyway and serves as an excellent habitat for migratory species of waterfowl. The 60, 000 acre bottomland forest also contains three virgin research natural ares and several(5) large (600+ acres) green tree waterfowl resevoirs that are flooded each year for duck habatat and hunting.

In addition to the great waterfowl hunting available, the Delta National Forest also

offers great Whitetail Deer, Wild Boar, Turkey, Raccoon, Duck, Dove, Quail, Rabbit ,Squirrel ect...

There are also many places to fish in the forests or in nearby lakes and rivers.. There is a Mississippi River boat ramp 25 miles from camp. Lake Washington is only 28 miles, Wolf Lake 10miles, Clark Lake 8 miles, Dumb Lake 25 miles, Eagle Lake 30 miles, Lake Chotard and Albamar and many others are all within a hour drive, as well as many natural lakes and sloughs within the public lands. .

When through the woods, forests and swamps I wander. And hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze. And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees.When I look down from lofty heights of grandeur. Oh my Lord , My God, How Great Thou Art.

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FACILITIES

Campbellsville Schoolhouse in in Holly Bluff ,MS. and was built in 1958 as a school for black children of the area. It was combined with the Yazoo County School District during desegregation and was in use until 1992. It sat vacant until 1999 when purchased by a group of friends that were looking for a place to stay while hunting the beautiful forest land near by. The building is over 18,000 sqft. We have yearly memberships as well as nightly guest fees . Campbellsville is a complete home away from home. We have several differens size rooms for lease, a large community kitchen area, a large recreation room (Cable TV, Pool table Ping Pong, Darts) ,2 washrooms with showers, clothes washers/dryers and toilets, 4 bunkrooms, parking for boats and ATV's.

Kitchen Areas, There are 3 different kitchens. Two are inside and One outside. There are also several grills outside for cooking. We usually have some pots and pans but you may wish to bring your own to be sure.

Recreation Area includes a TV, several couches, pool table, dart board, large aerial photos, topo maps, and plenty of space to sit around relax, plan the next excursion or just hang out and watch a football game.

Bunkrooms- We have four (4) bunkrooms for overnight visitors. The large bunk room(#1) sleeps 14 and has a full kitchen and satalite TV. Bunkroom #2 sleeps up to eight (8). Bunkrooms #3 and #4 sleep up to three (3) each and have A/C. These rooms can be reserved by the bed or by the room. Reservations require a 50% deposite and each guest must sign a liability waver. Guest fees are $20 per man the first night and $15 each night after that.

Bathrooms- We have four (4) bathrooms. One is specifically for the Ladies and contains 2 toilets, shower and sink. The men have 4 toilets, 4 showers, 2 sinks.

Laundry- We also have a coin operated washer and dryer for all to share.

What do I need to bring? I get this question alot. If you are a seasonal guest or a potential member you should bring; Other than the normal clothes, hunting equipment, food and drink -cooking pans/pots, cups, paper towels, tissue,bath towel, ice chest, sleeping bag and pillow for over night stay. Delta Grocery is within 1/2 mile of our facility for the items you may have forgotten.

WHAT WE ARE NOT If you are looking for a place just to sleep, we are not for you. Campbellsville is not a hotel. We are a local camp that offers space to out of town visiters/guests.

We are not a 5 star resort but how many of these welcome a hunter with muddy boots dragging a dead white tail. Staying with us you are surrounded by 25-20 friends that hunt hard, eat good, and relax.

MEMBERSHIPS

Memberships are available on a first come first serve basis. Most new members are guests that have utalized the bunkrooms for prior seasons. Guest fees for bunk rooms and private rooms are $20.00 per adult per night . If you would like more information contact me at

wsbass@bellsouth.net or 601-624-2595 or write to me.

Bill Bass, 4193 Greens Crossing Road, Jackson MS 39213.