CampgroundDay Use

Facilities

The campground offers nearly two dozen campsites, some of which are accessible. Additional sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each site is equipped with both water and electric hookups, a picnic table and a campfire ring with grill. Sites do not have sewage hook ups; however, there is a dump station located adjacent to the entrance.



Individual and group picnic shelter sites are also available within the day-use area and swimming beach. Accessible flush toilets, showers drinking water are provided. A campground host is on-site.

Natural Features

The campground is situated between smaller Cabin Lake and larger, 100-acre Choctaw Lake. It is near the Natchez Trace Parkway, Noxubee Wildlife Refuge and French Camp, all popular destinations in the area.

Recreation

Choctaw Lake Recreation Area offers a range of outdoor opportunities, including camping, picnicking, hiking and biking. The lake offers boating, swimming and fishing. Anglers can look forward to a catch of largemouth bass, bream, catfish and crappie.

An accessible walking trail around the lake is available for a leisurely stroll, as well as a moderate skill level, 3-mile trail, that takes off from the campground. A variety of birds and wildlife may be seen along these paths.

Recreation Sites

  • Standard Electric
  • Group Picnic Area
  • Management
  • Overnight
  • Day

Activities

  • Swimming Site
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Camping
  • Boating
  • Biking

Amenities

  • Boat Ramp
  • Swimming
  • Water Hookup
  • Electricity Hookup
  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
  • Grills/Fire Ring
  • BBQ
  • Accessible Occupant Message
  • Accessibility

Nearby Attractions

The campground is located 5 miles south of the town of Ackerman, 11 miles northwest of Louisville and 20 miles southwest of Starkville.

The Noxubee Hills hiking and biking trailhead is located at the Choctaw Lake Recreation area as well. The 26-mile trail has vault toilets at each end and is rated moderate-to-experienced, for biking and hiking.

The Choctaw Lake recreation area is also within 20 miles of Mississippi State University. Athletic, cultural and scholastic events abound there.

Getting Here

Latitude
33° 16' 18.0001" N
Longitude
89° 8' 37.0000" W
From Jackson, Mississippi, travel Highway 25 north toward Starkville. Turn onto Highway 15 north toward Ackerman, Mississippi, and travel 11 miles to Forest Road 967 to the campground.

Need to Know

  • This recreation area is labeled as an expanded amenity site. 

    Day Use: $5 (fishing, hiking, swimming, boating, picnicking, etc.) Day-use closed during campground Quiet Hours: 10pm to 6am. With a pass, the $5 is discounted to $2.50.

    Camping: $20/night ($14 camping fee + $6 hook-up fee) (check-out is 2pm)

    When paying online and/or scan and pay, Recreation.gov will charge a service fee at check-out.

    When adding a pass with online payment, the 50% discount applies to the $14 camping fee. Therefore, the total will become $13 per night, with a pass. ($7 camping fee + $6 hook-up fee).

  • Click here for more information on the Tombigbee District of the National Forests of Mississippi

  • Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.

  • Pets are not allowed on the beach. Pets must be leashed at all times within the recreation area.

  • No drugs or alcohol allowed per Closure Orders 

  • This is a NO WAKE lake.

    • Contact Information

    6052 MS HWY 15
    ACKERMAN, MS 39735

    This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (662) 285-3264.

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