Puskus Lake Recreation Area
Currently closed due to winter storm damage. Normally operates year-round unless weather conditions require closure. First-come, first-served with self-pay at the entrance fee station.
Heat Advisory issued July 1 at 10:28PM CDT until July 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109. * WHERE...Calhoun, Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lafayette, Lee MS, Monroe, Pontotoc, Union, and Yalobusha Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
2026 Fee Free Dates
The National Forests in Mississippi are great escapes! There’s something for everyone who enjoys the great outdoors, and the fee-free days provide a great opportunity to visit a new place or an old favorite. All standard amenity sites, such as day-use and picnic areas, are waived during fee-free…
Forest-wide Orders
These Forest Orders apply to all areas within the National Forest in Mississippi discussing the following topics:FishingVehicle use and safetyCampingAlcohol useDriver's and fishing licenses
About
Puskus Lake Recreation Area is a fairly remote destination in Holly Springs National Forest for campers who prefer a quiet, uncrowded environment without modern conveniences. The recreation area surrounds a scenic 96-acre lake stocked with largemouth bass, bluegill, occasional crappie, and catfish, making it a solid choice for anglers. The campground offers 19 primitive campsites on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. A self-pay fee station is located just beyond the entrance gate with no attendant on duty, so visitors should arrive with correct currency (cash or check). Additional facilities include 13 picnic sites, a boat ramp for motorized and non-motorized boats, fishing piers, and a 1-mile hiking trail. This is a primitive area with vault toilets only. No potable water, showers, or hookups are available. Campers should come fully prepared with their own water supply and any other necessities for a backcountry-style experience.
Directions
From Oxford, travel east on MS Highway 30 for 7 miles. Turn left onto Road 2089. Drive 3 miles to the entrance.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $7 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (601) 965-1600 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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