Choctaw Lake in Summer
Swimming Area Pavilion
Campsite!
Choctaw Lake swimming beach
Swim Area bathroom

Featured amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Water Hookup Water Hookup
Electric Hookup Electric Hookup

About Choctaw Lake

Scenic Choctaw Lake Campground wraps around Choctaw Lake in the Tombigbee National Forest of Mississippi. It's 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 swimming beach.

Available sites

9 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Water Hookup Water Hookup
Electric Hookup Electric Hookup
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Water Hookup
  • Electric Hookup
  • Dump station on site
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
  • Lake Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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9 Sites Available

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Price
🚐 013, Loop: CHOC RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 014, Loop: CHOC RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 015, Loop: CHOC RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 016, Loop: CHOC RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 017, Loop: CHOC RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 018, Loop: CHOC RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 019, Loop: CHOC RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 020, Loop: CHOC RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 021, Loop: CHOC RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel

Reviews

146 reviews

Summary

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Choctaw Lake is a beautiful, clean, and quiet campground with friendly hosts and well-maintained facilities. Visitors appreciate the spacious campsites, scenic views, and access to nature trails and a lovely swimming area. While some noted minor concerns, such as limited lighting and occasional maintenance issues, the overall experience is highly positive, making it a favorite destination for many.

Based on guest feedback

4.7

Overall rating

Based on 146 reviews

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5 stars 76.0% (111)
4 stars 17.1% (25)
3 stars 3.4% (5)
2 stars 3.4% (5)
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Dennis D

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May 4, 2025 Stayed at: 021, Loop: CHOC

Very nice campground. There is a path around the lake and lots of trails.

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Roger B

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May 8, 2025 Stayed at: 014, Loop: CHOC

Wonderful!! Small campground. Very quiet and beautiful!!

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Roger B

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May 15, 2025 Stayed at: 014, Loop: CHOC

We loved the quietness and relaxed atmosphere that we were able to experience at this facility. We would definitely camp here in the future 🚶🤓✝️🇺🇸

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Betty C

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August 3, 2025 Stayed at: 017, Loop: CHOC

Be ready to chill out - bring a book.

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Betty C

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August 3, 2025 Stayed at: 018, Loop: CHOC

Lot # 17 was really GrEaT! We had a good view of the lake. It was peacefully and relaxing atmosphere. Thankful we camped here for OuR first trip. We did have to be careful with a low tree limb on OuR fifth wheel. We were NoT sure if we should have relocated or NoT. 😅

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James E

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October 26, 2025 Stayed at: 018, Loop: CHOC

We always enjoy our stay there it’s clean ,quiet and friendly

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David G

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December 6, 2025 Stayed at: 016, Loop: CHOC

This was a beautiful campground near enough to Starkville to visit our son at Mississippi State but far enough away to have a quiet, tranquil space. Everyone there was very nice, including the park host. The only downside was that the bath house was closed for the season but that is expected since it was nearing freezing temperatures for late November. We would definitely check it out again.

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Hettie T

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March 23, 2026 Stayed at: 021, Loop: CHOC

Peaceful and beautiful place!

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Steven S

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March 23, 2026 Stayed at: 017, Loop: CHOC

Nice lake, nice campsites, however, quiet time was not enforced and the bathhouse shower is on an extremely short timer.

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Jason H

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April 12, 2026 Stayed at: 016, Loop: CHOC

Had a great weekend stay. Choctaw Lake is a favorite weekend destination for us.

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Location & Directions for Choctaw Lake

6052 Ms Hwy 15, Ackerman, MS 39735 United States

Elevation: 164 ft

Getting There

From Jackson, Mississippi, travel Highway 25 north toward Starkville. Turn onto Highway 15 north toward Ackerman, Mississippi, and travel 11 mi to Forest Road 967 to the campground.

Nearest town

Ackerman, MS - 3.9 mi

About 7 min to downtown

Highway access

Choctaw Lake is accessible from Highway 25 and Highway 15, both of which connect to Ackerman, Mississippi.

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check out time

2PM

General

  • This recreation area is labeled as an expanded amenity site. Day Use: $5 (fishing, hiking, swimming, boating, picnicking, etc.) Day-use closed during campground . With a pass, the $5 is discounted to $2.50.Camping: $20/night ($14 camping fee + $6 hook-up fee) (.)When paying online and/or scan and pay, Recreation.gov will charge a service fee at check-out.When adding a pass with online payment, the 50% discount applies to the $14 camping fee. Therefore, the total will become $13 per night, with a pass. ($7 camping fee + $6 hook-up fee).
  • Click here for more information on the Tombigbee District of the National Forests of Mississippi
  • Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
  • Pets are not allowed on the beach. Pets must be leashed at all times within the recreation area.
  • No drugs or alcohol allowed per Closure Orders 
  • This is a NO WAKE lake.
  • All sites have water and electric hook-ups only; however, there is a dump station located adjacent to the front entrance of the recreation area.
  • ATVS, UTVS, & GOLF CARTS are not permitted.

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Last updated: November 4, 2026

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