Established Camping

Puskus Lake

9 Reviews

About

National Forest

Puskus Lake Recreation Area is a fairly remote area for those who do not like the big crowds and do not need modern conveniences. The visitor will discover a pleasant and quiet environment. This recreation area surrounds a 96 acre lake stocked with largemouth bass and bluegill with occasional crappie or catfish. Facilities include 19 campsites, 13 picnic sites, boat ramp, fishing piers, and a 1-mile hiking trail. Puskus Lake Recreation Area is open year-round unless weather conditions require the area to be closed. Puskus is a fee area and the fee station is located just beyond the entrance gate. No attendant will be on duty. Therefore, users should make sure that they have correct currency before arriving at the recreation area.

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Hike-In
Backcountry sites.

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WiFi
Available
Verizon
Poor
AT&T
Unknown
T-Mobile
Poor

Site Types

Tent Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group
Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Phone Service
Reservable
Showers
Drinking Water
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Pull-Through Sites

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Hunter H.

Traveler

Reviewed Oct. 15, 2023

Great solo camping experience

Campsite was great. Beautiful lake and not crowded. Night time was quiet. Really enjoyed the views and relaxing environment. This is a great location to disconnect, but do not expect the amenities other sites offer (bathrooms, electricity, water, etc.).

Month of VisitNovember

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Ben H.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 19, 2023

Puskus Campground

Hardly any other people around. Very run down and lots of bugs. Stopped over here for a quick camp spot on a road trip, and it was fine for this. Wouldn’t go out of the way to come back

Month of VisitJuly

Skyler B.

Scout

Reviewed Sep. 3, 2022

Great location off the beaten path

Really like the area. It’s got campsites right on the lake, a day area, boat ramp. It is falling into disuse and disrepair. The Forrest service has signs that it is going to be decommissioned. It is a Fee area. It’s 1$ for day use and 7$ for camp use. Bring cash.

Month of VisitOctober

Location

Puskus Lake is located in Mississippi

Directions

In Oxford, MS, at intersection of State Rts. 7 and 30, take Rt. 30 east and go 8.8 miles to Puskus Lake Recreation Area sign (Forest Rt. 838). Turn left at sign onto Rt. 838 (gravel) and go 2.5 miles into campground.