Army Corps of Engineers · Sardis Lake · Sardis, MS

Oak Grove

Welcome to Sardis Lake! Oak Grove Campground is the largest campground on the lake and offers convenient access to the most popular recreation spots on the upper and lower lakes!

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Site mix

RV with electric77
Host/management6
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 80 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

77 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfacePowerWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFires
1Back-in56Paved50 ampYes / Yes8 / 2Yes
2Back-in56Paved50 ampYes / Yes8 / 2Yes
3Back-in56Paved50 ampYes / Yes8 / 2Yes
4Back-in56Paved50 ampYes / Yes8 / 2Yes
5Back-in51Paved50 ampYes / Yes8 / 2Yes
650Paved50 ampYes / Yes8 / 2Yes
747Paved50 ampYes / Yes8 / 2Yes
852Paved50 ampYes / Yes8 / 2Yes
952Paved50 ampYes / Yes8 / 2Yes
1054Paved50 ampYes / Yes8 / 2Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 04:00 PM, checkout 02:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water, sewer
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
Fees$24.00 per night

Oak Grove offers 81 campsites with 50 amp electric, water, and sewer hookups. There are three restroom/shower buildings located in the campground as well as a playground and a boat dock with convenient access to the lower lake.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Oak Grove40°50°60°70°80°90°January: 4.76 inches of precipitationFebruary: 5.47 inches of precipitationMarch: 5.54 inches of precipitationApril: 5.92 inches of precipitationMay: 5.39 inches of precipitationJune: 5.28 inches of precipitationJuly: 4.24 inches of precipitationAugust: 3.18 inches of precipitationSeptember: 3.71 inches of precipitationOctober: 4.11 inches of precipitationNovember: 4.34 inches of precipitationDecember: 6.23 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 42.1°F averageFebruary: 46.1°F averageMarch: 54.2°F averageApril: 62.9°F averageMay: 71.6°F averageJune: 79.3°F averageJuly: 82.5°F averageAugust: 82.0°F averageSeptember: 76.0°F averageOctober: 64.7°F averageNovember: 52.9°F averageDecember: 44.9°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Sardis Dam, 1 mile from the campground at 303 feet, station USC00227815 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 58 inches a year.

Getting there

Nearest townSardis, Mississippi
Coordinates34.4064° N, 89.7979° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearOle Miss Outdoors ↗15.2 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗27.6 mi
RV sales & serviceCamping World ↗39.7 mi

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Explore

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A Campground with NO RULES (Oak Grove Campground Cleveland National Forest)

Worth a stop

Oak Grove is located approximately 10 miles from I-55 and the towns of Sardis and Batesville. Oxford and the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) are a 30 minute drive.

Natural features

As you look out from the top of Sardis Dam you can view miles of water surrounded by beautiful forests. Sardis Lake’s total area covers 98,000 acres of land and water in the rolling hills of North Mississippi. The dam was finished in 1940 as part of a comprehensive flood control plan and controls the waters of the Little Tallahatchie River. The lower lake was created by excavating soil for the creation of the nearly 3-mile long Sardis Dam.

Recreation

Oak Grove is situated in the heart of the most popular recreation areas at Sardis Lake. The lower lake recreation areas provide picnicking, swim beaches, basketball and volleyball courts, hiking, and nearby boat access to both the upper and lower lakes. Sardis Lake is a nationally recognized crappie fishery, and is popular for boating, sailing, and many other water sports.

Guidebooks for Mississippi

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  • Guide to the Natchez Trace Parkway
    F. Lynne Bachleda, 2018
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  • Exploring coastal Mississippi
    Scott B. Williams, 2014
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  • Civil War Mississippi
    Michael Ballard, 2012
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Oak Grove?

Sites at Oak Grove are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Oak Grove?

$24.00 per night

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Oak Grove?

Check-in 04:00 PM, checkout 02:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Oak Grove have?

83 sites, including 77 RV sites with electric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Oak Grove?

Oak Grove is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Does Oak Grove have hookups?

Yes, electric, water, and sewer hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Oak Grove?

There are three restroom/shower buildings located in the campground as well as a playground and a boat dock with convenient access to the lower lake.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Oak Grove?

Yes, pets are allowed at Oak Grove. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Oak Grove?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Oak Grove?

Oak Grove is situated in the heart of the most popular recreation areas at Sardis Lake. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Oak Grove?

Sardis, Mississippi. Oak Grove is located approximately 10 miles from I-55 and the towns of Sardis and Batesville.

Source: Getting there

What if Oak Grove is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Pat's Bluff (3.9 mi), Clear Creek (5.2 mi), and Hurricane Landing (13.5 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby