Collins
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Collins
Locals say Pine Belt
Where the pines meet the red dirt
Red clayPine green
Welcome to the Pine Belt! Whether you're here to float the Okatoma or just enjoy the quiet of the piney woods, you'll find friendly faces and good, simple food. Pull up a chair, grab some sweet tea, and stay a while.
Clubs for Collins
No clubs for Collins yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Collins. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
Coming up
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Collins. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Covington County Courthouse Historic courthouse in Collins, a centerpiece of the square.
- Smith County Courthouse Old courthouse in Raleigh, surrounded by the town square.
- Bienville National Forest Public forest spanning parts of Smith County, great for hiking and hunting.
- Okatoma Creek Popular tubing spot in Covington County, especially in summer.
- Strong River Scenic river for canoeing and fishing, runs through Smith County.
- Leaf River Known for fishing and wildlife, flows through Covington County.
- Outdoors Tubing on Okatoma Creek
- Outdoors Fishing in the Leaf River
- With kids County fair
- With kids High school football games
- Evenings Small-town bars
- Evenings Live music at community halls
- Locals love Hunting camps
- Locals love Fishing holes
Through the year
- Covington County Fair Fall Annual fair with livestock, rides, and local food.
- Smith County Fair Fall Traditional county fair with exhibits, carnival, and community gathering.
- Okatoma Festival Summer Celebrates the creek with tubing, live music, arts and crafts, and food.
- Collins Christmas Parade December Small-town holiday parade with floats, lights, and local school bands.
- Raleigh Christmas Parade December Holiday parade through the courthouse square, a local tradition.
Subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters; the best time to be out is spring and fall. Best: Spring and fall are perfect for being outside—mild temps and low humidity.
Talk like a local
- “Pine Belt”
- The local name for this region, referencing the longleaf pine forests.
- “crick”
- A creek, as in 'Okatoma crick'.
- “y'all”
- Everyone, as in 'How y'all doing?'
- “fixin' to”
- Getting ready to do something, as in 'I'm fixin' to go fishing.'
Getaways
- Hattiesburg Zoo, shopping, and the University of Southern Mississippi.
- Laurel See the HGTV 'Home Town' charm and historic downtown.
- Columbia Pearl River access, fishing, and small-town shopping.
- Brookhaven Historic homes, parks, and the annual Ole Brook Festival.
Local flavour
Rooting for Ole Miss Rebels, Mississippi State Bulldogs, Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Eat and drink
- Fried catfish Often served with hushpuppies and coleslaw at local fish camps.
- Hushpuppies Cornmeal fritters, the essential sidekick to catfish.
- Sweet tea The universal drink of the South, brewed strong and sugared.
Where people go
- Pine forests and timberland Working forests of longleaf and loblolly pine that define the horizon and the economy.
- Small-town courthouse squares Historic centers with a courthouse, a few shops, and a sense of community.
- Rivers and fishing spots The Leaf River and its creeks offer catfishing, canoeing, and quiet swimming holes.
- Country diners and meat-and-three restaurants Family-run spots serving plate lunches and daily specials.
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Nearby
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Covington and Smith counties, MS. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.