Facility · Mississippi ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Bienville National Forest (NF) · Open Access
This small recreation area is located 5 miles north of Raleigh, MS and 21 miles south of Forest, MS. Shongelo Lake is a 5-acre lake offering bank fishing. A swimming area, 7 picnic sites, picnic shelter and hiking trail make this site appealing for family day-use enjoyment.
Shongelo is a fee area and is open seasonally from May through September.
32.09905, -89.51421 · 32°5'56.6"N 89°30'51.2"W
Typically 90°F in Jul, down to 55°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 55 | 60 | 67 | 74 | 82 | 88 | 90 | 90 | 85 | 77 | 66 | 58 |
| Low °F | 33 | 36 | 43 | 49 | 58 | 66 | 68 | 67 | 62 | 50 | 40 | 35 |
| Precip in | 5.6 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 4.2 | 5.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 5.9 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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