Choctaw Lake
Open year-round. Swimming beach facilities close seasonally during winter. Some sites reservable through Recreation.gov; others available first-come, first-served.
Heat Advisory issued July 21 at 1:50PM CDT until July 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisories, heat index values in excess of 105 degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Mississippi. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory today, until 9 PM CDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory tomorrow, from 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Heat Advisory issued July 21 at 1:50PM CDT until July 21 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisories, heat index values in excess of 105 degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Mississippi. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory today, until 9 PM CDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory tomorrow, from 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Weapons Use FOREST ORDER NO. 08-11-37-23-152-1
FOREST ORDER NO. 08-11-37-23-152-1 Discusses weapons use, storage, and travel prohibitions on the National Forests in Mississippi
About
Choctaw Lake Recreation Area wraps around a scenic 100-acre lake in the Tombigbee National Forest of east-central Mississippi, about 5 miles south of Ackerman. The campground offers 20 sites, each equipped with water and electric hookups, a picnic table, and a fire ring with grill. Two bath houses provide flush toilets and hot showers. A dump station is located near the entrance for RV waste disposal. Recreation centers on the lake, which operates as a no-wake zone. Two boat ramps provide access for fishing and paddling. An accessible fishing pier serves anglers pursuing largemouth bass, bream, catfish, and crappie. A swimming beach with a designated swim area is open seasonally. On land, a 3-mile hiking trail loops through the forest, and a disc golf course offers additional activity. The Noxubee Hills 26-mile mountain biking and hiking trail also originates here. The recreation area operates year-round following a 2023 policy change that eliminated the traditional winter closure. Note that swimming facilities close during winter months. Sites can be reserved through Recreation.gov or obtained first-come, first-served. The area is unstaffed; visitors should bring correct currency for the fee station or use QR code payment.
Directions
From Ackerman, travel 2.5 miles south on MS Highway 15. Turn left onto Choctaw Lake Road and travel 1 mile east to the main entrance. Alternatively from Jackson, take Highway 25 north toward Starkville, turn onto Highway 15 north toward Ackerman, and travel 11 miles to Forest Road 967.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $20 - $40 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 55ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 55ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (662) 285-3264 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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