Choctaw Lake
Campground · Mississippi · 24 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Tombigbee National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 24
- Bookable sites
- 55 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 200
- People per site
- 3
- Accessible sites
- 526 ft
- Elevation
Overview
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.
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.
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.Contact Info
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (662) 285-3264.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.
Charges & Cancellations
Cancellations may occur during severe weather events.
The facts
- 24 bookable sites
- 25 sites in total, including non-bookable
- 3 sites for day use only
- 3 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 55 ft
- Up to 200 people per site
- Loops: CHOC, S&P, Shelter
Site types
- 21 Standard Electric
- 3 Group Picnic Area
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Sewer hookups — not available
25 campsites at Choctaw Lake
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | CHOC | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | Lakefront | 45 ft | 7 | 🐾 |
| 002 | CHOC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Lakefront | 40 ft | 7 | 🐾 |
| 003 | CHOC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Lakefront | 40 ft | 7 | 🐾 |
| 004 | CHOC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Lakefront | 40 ft | 7 | 🐾 |
| 005 | CHOC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Lakefront | 40 ft | 7 | 🐾 |
| 006 | CHOC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Lakefront | 40 ft | 7 | 🐾 |
| 007 | CHOC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Lakefront | 40 ft | 7 | 🐾 |
| 008 | CHOC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Lakefront | 45 ft | 7 | 🐾 |
| 009 | CHOC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Lakefront | 55 ft | 7 | 🐾 |
| 010 | CHOC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Lakefront | 40 ft | 7 | 🐾 |
| 011 | CHOC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Lakefront | 40 ft | 7 | 🐾 |
| 012 | CHOC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Lakefront | 40 ft | 7 | 🐾 |
| 013 | CHOC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Lakefront | 30 ft | 7 | 🐾 |
| 014 | CHOC | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Lakefront | 35 ft | 7 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 015 | CHOC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Lakefront | 35 ft | 7 | 🐾 |
| 016 | CHOC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Lakefront | 40 ft | 7 | 🐾 |
| 017 | CHOC | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Lakefront | 32 ft | 7 | 🐾 |
| 018 | CHOC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Lakefront | 32 ft | 7 | 🐾 |
| 019 | CHOC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Lakefront | 35 ft | 7 | 🐾 |
| 020 | CHOC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Lakefront | 35 ft | 7 | 🐾 |
| 021 | CHOC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | Lakefront | 35 ft | 7 | 🐾 |
| Standard Electric | S&P | Management | Pull Through | — | — | — | 0 | |
| GS1 - Campground | Shelter | Group Picnic Area | — | — | — | — | 200 | ♿ |
| GS2 - Swimming Area | Shelter | Group Picnic Area | — | — | — | — | 25 | ♿ |
| GS3 - Picnic Point | Shelter | Group Picnic Area | — | — | — | — | 40 |
Getting there
33.27167, -89.14361 · 33°16'18.0"N 89°8'37.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 5.7 | 6.1 | 5.5 | 6.0 | 5.1 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 5.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
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. Each vehicle using the rented pavilion is required to pay the day use fee of $5, this includes the renter of the pavilion. Exact fare; no change given for camping or day use payment methods.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Choctaw Lake
- Can you reserve a site at Choctaw Lake?
- Yes, Choctaw Lake is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Choctaw Lake have?
- 25 sites in total, of which 24 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Choctaw Lake?
- 55 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Choctaw Lake?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Choctaw Lake.
- Does Choctaw Lake have hookups?
- Electric, Water.
- Are campfires allowed at Choctaw Lake?
- Campfires are allowed at Choctaw Lake. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
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Contact
- Phone 662-285-3264
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-22.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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