Large Pavilion at Choctaw Lake Recreation Area
Open

Open year-round. Sites are first-come, first-served through December, then reservable starting January 1. The campground is unstaffed with a self-pay fee station at the entrance.

Safety, caution urged during hunting season

With hunting season underway, the National Forests in Mississippi is reminding all forest visitors to exercise caution and safety when visiting a national forest. Hunting is a safe, recreational sport. Some visitors, however, are sometimes surprised when they meet hunters on the forest. Please be…

Forest Closure Orders

The following are summaries of prohibited acts on the National Forests in Mississippi. A copy of each of the Forest Supervisor's Orders can be obtained from the Supervisor's Office in Jackson or any one of the six Ranger District Offices.  Prohibited activity for safer use of…

Homochitto Road 102 closed near 102G

Date(s): May 3, 2021Forest Service Road 102 is closed on near the 102G intersection due to slide concerns on the Homochitto National Forest. Call the ranger district office for more information at 601-384-5876.

About

Scenic Choctaw Lake Campground surrounds 100-acre Choctaw Lake in the Tombigbee National Forest of northeastern Mississippi. The recreation area offers a comprehensive range of outdoor activities including camping, fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, and mountain biking. Anglers can fish for largemouth bass, bream, catfish, and crappie from the shore, boats, or an accessible fishing pier. The campground features 20 campsites with electric and water hookups, alongside a day-use area with 35 picnic sites and three picnic pavilions. Modern facilities include two bath houses with flush toilets and showers, two boat ramps, and a swimming beach. An accessible walking trail circles the lake for leisurely strolls, while a moderate 3-mile trail departs from the campground for more adventurous hikers. Choctaw Lake Recreation Area also serves as the trailhead for the Noxubee Hills mountain bike trail, a 26-mile moderate-to-experienced route popular with both hikers and bikers. The campground is unstaffed with a self-pay fee station at the entrance. Located near the Natchez Trace Parkway and just 5 miles south of Ackerman, the area provides a peaceful retreat with opportunities to observe diverse birds and wildlife.

Directions

From Ackerman, travel 2.5 miles south on Highway 15. Turn left onto Choctaw Lake Road and travel 1 mile east to the main entrance.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers Yes
Electric Hookups Yes
Water Hookups Yes
Sewer Hookups No
Camp Store No
Price $20 - $40

Vehicle

Max RV Length 55ft
Max Trailer Length 55ft
Big Rig Friendly Yes
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (662) 285-3264

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile None

Availability

Photos

Large Pavilion at Choctaw Lake Recreation Area
First Come First Serve sites
Choctaw Lake Recreation Area entrance kiosk
View of Choctaw Lake, looking across the lake towards the campground
First Come First Serve side.
One of the many boardwalks along the lakeside trail.
Please use situational awareness when walking around the lake. The wildlife is out!
Photo looking across Choctaw Lake
Campsite in Choctaw Lake Recreation Area

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