Choctaw Lake, near Ackerman, Mississippi, is a charming spot for those looking to unwind by the water. This campground offers a laid-back vibe with sites that are often right next to the lake, making it a prime location for fishing and enjoying the serene views.

Visitors rave about the beautiful scenery and the peaceful atmosphere. Many campers appreciate the spacious sites, especially those near the water, which provide a perfect backdrop for relaxation. As one happy camper noted, “The scenery was beautiful, it was quiet, the sites are pretty spread out.” 

The campground is equipped with essential amenities like drinking water and picnic tables, ensuring you have what you need for a comfortable stay. While there are no showers, the well-maintained facilities and the natural beauty of the area more than make up for it. 

For those who enjoy outdoor activities, there’s a playground for kids and a boat dock for those with their own vessels. The nearby trails offer a great way to explore the area, and you might even spot some local wildlife while you’re out and about. 

Choctaw Lake is located within the National Forests in Mississippi, providing a great escape into nature while still being close to the conveniences of Ackerman. Whether you’re camping in an RV, tent, or trying out glamping, this spot has something for everyone looking to enjoy a peaceful getaway.

## Overview

 Scenic Choctaw Lake Campground wraps around Choctaw Lake in the Tombigbee National Forest of Mississippi. Its 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 swiming 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. 
## 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. 
## 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. 
## Contact Info

 This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (662) 285-3264.
## Charges & Cancellations

 Cancellations may occur during severe weather events.

Choctaw Lake

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**Nice cozy campground on the lake. The campsites are almost all right next to the water, but there isn’t too much tree cover despite very large campsites. This may help a little with increasing breeze since we didn’t have as many bugs as we expected. Yay: Nice little beach for swimming, boating and fishing. All quite clean, water and power at each campsite, great showers. Simple but all you could want.**

**Nay: Nice hiking trails around the lake, and other great trails nearby.  **

**Surprise:  Saw eagles and some cute little red birds we couldn’t identify :) There is a disc golf course nearby (but we don’t play).**

National Forest lakeside camping

Pros: Very nice campground. Clean bath houses with showers, beautiful lake with a small beach. Access to mountain bike trails. Verizon cell reception for those going completely out of touch. 

  

No's: Campsites are on top of each other with very little tree cover. Also, tents cannot be set up on grass; only on their "tent pads." (jagged rocks). I asked the camp host if any sites had actual tent pads instead of rocks and was told no.

Not for Tent Camping

If you get a spot on the lake it is definitely worth it but it is more like an RV resort not really made for tent camping. Very well maintained, excellent for fishing. 
Hardly any cell signal with ATT but better than nothing. 


Made for RVs 

Well maintained campground. The lake was very pretty and had a wonderful trail around it. 

Quiet with a beautiful small lake

Sites 5 and 8 are our favorite. Really, any site on the small lake is great. Those are the smaller number spots. Almost always one available. Large hands in the smaller lake. I haven't even had a bite in the larger lake. This is our local campground and we go a few times a year. No WiFi and very little cell signal, as camping should be. We love it. 

Quiet and peaceful

This campground was amazing. Our site was right off the lake. The scenery was beautiful, it was quiet, the sites are pretty spread out. Camp sites 3-12 is where you want to be. There is a playground for kids, a boat dock if you have one, or you can just fish right off your site. The camp host was a very helpful and sweet man. We loved this campground and will definitely be back.

Beautiful 

This is a great place to dump your tanks. Only one problem and we expect it to be resolved soon. The charge is $5.00 but there is no one to pay! The sign claims you can pay in the park, the dump is outside the park, at the entrance or exit. Afterwards we continued to “in the park” to pay with our 53’ rig with car in tow. We looked for a place to pay we gave up and had to try to turn around running over the curb with Motorhome and car we thought we should just mail the fee. A BOX AT THE DUMP STATION SEAM TO BE A SIMPLE FIX. 

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