Within Holly Springs National Forest, Cox Lake provides a basic camping option for anglers and tent campers. The US Forest Service manages this drive-in campground with cell service and pet-friendly policies. Recent visitors note the lake offers fishing opportunities, though the area shows signs of recreational use including litter and shotgun shells scattered around the shoreline.
The campground works well for overnight stops, particularly for those seeking lake access in the national forest setting. Campers can explore additional campgrounds around Holly Springs National Forest throughout the area. Pack out all trash to help maintain the site for future visitors.
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Map & DirectionsCox Lake is located in Mississippi near Potts Camp
Coordinates
34.6956168 N
89.29431497 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 12/6/25
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Pets
Drive Time
- 1 hr from Memphis, TN
- 1 hr 44 min from Jackson, TN
- 1 hr 55 min from Jonesboro, AR
- 2 hrs 15 min from Florence, AL




