Cities with RV Parks are shown in blue type.
The other listed cities on I-20, in green type
are included for orientation.

exit #	community	exit #	community
1A-5	Vicksburg	68	Pelahatchie
19	Edwards	77	Morton
34	Natchez Trace Pkwy (south)	88	Forest
36	Clinton	109	Newton
46	Jackson	154-160	Meridian
48	Pearl	160	Russell
56-59	Brandon	165	Toomsuba

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I-20 and MISSISSIPPI

MISSISSIPPI — Vicksburg is 'high ground'. They used to say they were immune from the annual Mississippi flooding but no more. If you're a history buff you've found a spot that will keep you occupied for days. Even if you're not, a tour through town will reveal some really beautiful homes. When they built houses back then they really believed in luxury (without all the technology). If you do decide to tour Vicksburg and you're eastbound take Clay Street (used to be the old US-80 Business before I-20 replaced US-80). If you're westbound, take exit 4-B and ride Clay Street into town. Return to I-20 via Washington Street which runs along the Mississippi River.
In Jackson you'll cross Interstate 55. Someday we'll do I-55; it is a fun highway and goes through some very interesting places. Speaking of fun highways, the Natchez Trace Parkway has an intermission in Jackson. This runs along the old Natchez Trail — which was a well-used pioneer trail bringing folks to the Gulf area. The Parkway ends, momentarily, at exit 105 of I-55 and picks up again at exit 34 of I-20.

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If you're running with your windows open or your air conditioner on 'vent' you may have noticed how the scent of the countryside has changed. We never were able to get a solid answer but there are some trees in this mixed forest area that smell like they are in bloom all the time. Who knows, maybe they are someone's secret source of perfume.
Meridian is the last large 'town' you'll pass through and is the beginning of what we have been told is catfish country. Apparently there are dozens of small impoundments west of US-45 where catfish (that will eat almost anything) thrive. These are 'wild' catfish — much tastier than the artificially raised kind you usually find in the supermarkets. There is a place called 'Catfish Plus (take exit 150, head about 2 miles north on 19 to 1716 Hwy 19 N; 601-482-2507) in Meridian — and, no, that is not a paid ad — where you'll really find out how tasty catfish can be!

contributed by Bob Masters

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American Interstate System Mississippi Directory of RV Parks near I-20 Exits (from West to East)

I-20 and MISSISSIPPI

American Interstate System
Mississippi Directory
of
RV Parks near I-20 Exits
(from West to East)