Choctaw Lake

National Forests in Mississippi

🏕️ CampgroundTupelo / TombigbeeMississippi⭐ 4.7 (144)

🟢 16 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Wed Sep 23–Sat Sep 26

Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs: some sites only — 1 site says no out of 22 with a published policy. Check the site before you book.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 3h ago.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Choctaw Lake in Mississippi has 16 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Wed Sep 23–Sat Sep 26. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Wed Sep 23 – Sat Sep 263 nightsbook these dates →👥 5 in a row, CHOC #013–CHOC #017 next to each othersites #013, #014, #015, #016, #017, #019, #020

Thu Sep 24 – Sun Sep 273 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #018

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 8 in a row, CHOC #013–CHOC #020 next to each othersites #013, #014, #015, #016, #017, #018, #019, #020

Sun Sep 27 – Wed Sep 303 nightsbook these dates →sites #021

Sun Oct 4 – Wed Oct 73 nightsbook these dates →sites #021

Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nightsbook these dates →👥 CHOC #013 & CHOC #014 next to each othersites #013, #014, #016

Tue Oct 13 – Fri Oct 163 nightsbook these dates →sites #017

Tue Oct 13 – Thu Oct 152 nightsbook these dates →sites #021

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite CHOC #013 — Choctaw Lake Camoground Site - 13 — **Site CHOC #013** · Choctaw Lake Camoground Site - 13USFS

Campsite CHOC #014 — Choctaw Lake Camoground Site - 14 — **Site CHOC #014** · Choctaw Lake Camoground Site - 14USFS

Campsite CHOC #015 — Campsite #15 — **Site CHOC #015** · Campsite #15Katie Hanson-Dorr

Campsite CHOC #016 — Choctaw Lake Campground Site - 16 — **Site CHOC #016** · Choctaw Lake Campground Site - 16USFS

Campsite CHOC #017 — Campsite #17 — **Site CHOC #017** · Campsite #17Katie Hanson-Dorr

Campsite CHOC #017 — Choctaw Lake Campground Site - 17 — **Site CHOC #017** · Choctaw Lake Campground Site - 17USFS

Campsite CHOC #019 — Campsite #19 — **Site CHOC #019** · Campsite #19Katie Hanson-Dorr

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $20–$40/nightGroup Picnic AreaStandard Electric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.7★★★★★144 ratings

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Choctaw Lake FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Choctaw Lake?

Choctaw Lake in Mississippi takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Choctaw Lake?

Campsite fees at Choctaw Lake run about $20–$40/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Choctaw Lake when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Choctaw Lake often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

Is Choctaw Lake a good campground?

Choctaw Lake holds an average rating of 4.7/5 from 144 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Where is Choctaw Lake located?

Choctaw Lake is located in Tupelo / Tombigbee, Mississippi. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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