Choctaw Lake
Scenic Choctaw Lake Campground wraps around Choctaw Lake in the Tombigbee National Forest of Mississippi. It's location provides visitors with ample opportunities for recreation, including fishing, boating, hiking and biking. A day-use area is popular for picnicking and has a swimming beach.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 21 |
| group picnic area | 3 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 55 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
24 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | CHOC | Electric | Pull-through | 45 | Gravel | Full | 50 amp | Yes / – | Lakefront | 7 / 2 | ||
| 002 | CHOC | Electric | Back-in | Gravel | Full | 50 amp | Yes / – | Lakefront | 7 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 003 | CHOC | Electric | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Full | 50 amp | Yes / – | Lakefront | 7 / 2 | Yes | |
| 004 | CHOC | Electric | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Full | 50 amp | Yes / – | Lakefront | 7 / 2 | Yes | |
| 005 | CHOC | Electric | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Full | 50 amp | Yes / – | Lakefront | 7 / 2 | ||
| 006 | CHOC | Electric | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Full | 50 amp | Yes / – | Lakefront | 7 / 2 | ||
| 007 | CHOC | Electric | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Full | 50 amp | Yes / – | Lakefront | 7 / 2 | ||
| 008 | CHOC | Electric | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | Full | 50 amp | Yes / – | Lakefront | 7 / 2 | ||
| 009 | CHOC | Electric | Back-in | 55 | Gravel | Full | 50 amp | Yes / – | Lakefront | 7 / 2 | ||
| 010 | CHOC | Electric | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Full | 50 amp | Yes / – | Lakefront | 7 / 2 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water |
| Max vehicle length | 55 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Please note an additional $6 utility fee will be added to the $14 daily rate for single family campsites (Total: $20/night). Shelter GS1 costs: $40 if less than 50 people. $80 if more than 50 people. |
| Accessibility | Sites 014, GS1 - Campground, GS2 - Swimming Area are listed accessible |
The campground offers nearly two dozen campsites, some of which are accessible. 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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
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.
| Nearest town | Ackerman, Mississippi |
| Coordinates | 33.2717° N, 89.1436° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
Cancellations may occur during severe weather events.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Trent`s Outdoor Power ↗ | 33.4 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 37.1 mi |
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Choctaw Lake Campground, Ackerman, MS
Trails nearby
- 0.2 miChata Trail1.2 mi trail
- 0.2 miSplashing Dog Trail2 mi trail
- 0.2 miCabin Lake Trail0.5 mi trail
- 0.2 miChoctaw Lake Lakeside Trail2.7 mi trail
- 0.4 miBeaver Lodge Trail1.6 mi trail
- 0.5 miHeadwaters Trail2.1 mi trail
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge begins about 12.6 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 12.6 miSam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 48,326 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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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.
Nearby
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.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Choctaw Lake?
For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Choctaw Lake?
Please note an additional $6 utility fee will be added to the $14 daily rate for single family campsites (Total: $20/night). Shelter GS1 costs: $40 if less than 50 people. $80 if more than 50 people.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Choctaw Lake?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Choctaw Lake have?
25 sites, including 21 standard sites with power and 3 group picnic area.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Choctaw Lake?
The longest site here provides 55 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Choctaw Lake have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Choctaw Lake?
Sites do not have sewage hook ups; however, there is a dump station located adjacent to the entrance.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Choctaw Lake?
Yes, pets are allowed at Choctaw Lake. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Choctaw Lake?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Choctaw Lake?
Sites 014, GS1 - Campground, and GS2 - Swimming Area are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Choctaw Lake?
Choctaw Lake Recreation Area offers a range of outdoor opportunities, including camping, picnicking, hiking and biking. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Choctaw Lake?
Ackerman, Mississippi. The campground is located 5 miles south of the town of Ackerman, 11 miles northwest of Louisville and 20 miles southwest of Starkville.
Source: Getting there