Choctaw Lake Near Ackerman, MS

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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.

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

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🚐 013, Loop: CHOC RV

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🚐 014, Loop: CHOC RV

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🚐 015, Loop: CHOC RV

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🚐 016, Loop: CHOC RV

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🚐 017, Loop: CHOC RV

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🚐 018, Loop: CHOC RV

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🚐 019, Loop: CHOC RV

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🚐 020, Loop: CHOC RV

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🚐 021, Loop: CHOC RV

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🚐 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

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146 reviews

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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.

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4.7

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Ruth W

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October 19, 2020 Stayed at: 013, Loop: CHOC

This is a lovely place and we had a great time. The restrooms were very clean, the campsite was clean. The host/hostess were very nice and informative. The walk around the lake was wonderful. Go to MSU and buy cheese and such from their store. The Veranda is overrated and too pricey. At the campsite there were a couple of stray dogs. These should be caught and taken to the shelter. I don't like them to starve and they could have rabies. Thanks

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Johnnie D

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October 18, 2020 Stayed at: 020, Loop: CHOC

It was so quiet there. We loved it

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Wesley H

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October 15, 2020 Stayed at: 013, Loop: CHOC

Great campground with 30+ miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, ranging from casual walking paths around the lake to long climbs and challenging singletrack further into the trail system. Fishing wasn't allowed while we were there as they were re-stocking the lake but we were told that it will be open for fishing again in the spring of 2021. Beautiful lake views and well kept area in general. Will be staying here again.

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Cindy M

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October 11, 2020 Stayed at: 021, Loop: CHOC

Well kept! Beautiful lake and very spacious camp sites. Always quiet with camp sites nice and shady. Trails are great.

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Gary P

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September 25, 2020 Stayed at: 015, Loop: CHOC

Camp host made us feel welcome. He checked to make sure we were setup for our stay. The park was clean. All of the amenities worked. We will stay at this park again.

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David B

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September 12, 2020 Stayed at: 015, Loop: CHOC

This is an absolutely wonderful little campground. The sites are well maintained, as are the grounds and the rest of the facilities. There is a gravel trail that circles the lake and is perfect for long walks, running, or bike riding. There are other trails in the forest that are maintained to varying degrees, some quite well but others not at all, but according to the host they are not the responsibility of the Forest Service. Some are excellent for bike riding. The hosts are very friendly and helpful. I will definitely put this campground on my list of places to return to and would recommend it to anyone looking for a quiet getaway.

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Amy G

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August 27, 2020 Stayed at: 021, Loop: CHOC

Beautiful park, very clean and level sites with large, flat outdoor areas. Camp host is friendly and helpful.

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Cy T

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January 26, 2020 Stayed at: 017, Loop: CHOC

The campground is neat and clean with well designed campsites. The hiking and biking trails were numerous and nice.

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Deborah B

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January 25, 2020 Stayed at: 021, Loop: CHOC

Absolutely beautiful place! Easy hike around the lake, frisbee golf available - just a beautiful lake and camping area. We loved it!!

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David B

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January 25, 2020 Stayed at: 019, Loop: CHOC

Beautiful campground, well kept, disc golf, great walk around lake. Loved it!

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Location & Directions for Choctaw Lake

6052 Ms Hwy 15, Ackerman, MS 39735 United States

Elevation: 164 ft

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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.

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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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Population: 1,792

Nearby city: Jackson, MS

Approx. 90 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 522 ft

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Choctaw Lake

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About Choctaw Lake

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2026 Season availability

Open year round

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Nearby Campgrounds

Diane Jackson Memorial RV Park

Starkville KOA Holiday

Whites Creek Lake Campground

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Ackerman

Sturgis

Louisville

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