Jackson County Howard Prairie Lake Resort

Are used to go there a lot many years ago! It’s nothing but a puddle now

This lake is empty now (2021) and it’s a nice surprise to cross the barren lake bottom to see many different terrains. Would be a nice discovery trip for kids finding lake bottom treasures. There are many active bugs here too, for the entomologist in you. It’s a well maintained and healthy forest with newly refurbished hook ups in the full hook up sites, and free showers. Primitive sites are also available. “Lakeside” sites would be my preferred, though we had many spots for hammocks in the shady forested sites, which is a plus. Some sewer hook ups are places oddly.

Howard Prairie is a pretty solid place to camp at. The camp sites are great, they have all things you need and are clean. Good bathrooms and lake access.

The reason I say it’s “solid” and not great is because the lake is kinda muddy, store is closed due to Covid as well as the boat ramp, and water is really low. Now I know Covid and water level isn’t the campgrounds fault but I don’t want to rate it higher than it is.

This place would definitely be rated higher if the above items weren’t present but if you’re looking for a good place to camp that has water, this is a good choice but there are better not too far away.