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Choctaw Lake

National Forests in Mississippi

🏕️ CampgroundTupelo / TombigbeeMississippi⭐ 4.7 (144)
Choctaw Lake
🟢 18 open windows as of Oct 6 — soonest Mon Oct 12–Thu Oct 15
Availability checked 10h 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 2d ago.
📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Choctaw Lake in Mississippi has 18 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Oct 12–Thu Oct 15. 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
Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nightsbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, CHOC #013–CHOC #016 next to each othersites #013, #014, #015, #016, #018, #020
Mon Oct 12 – Wed Oct 142 nightsbook these dates →sites #019
Tue Oct 13 – Fri Oct 163 nightsbook these dates →sites #017
Fri Oct 16 – Mon Oct 193 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #014
Tue Oct 13 – Thu Oct 152 nightsbook these dates →sites #021
Sun Oct 18 – Wed Oct 213 nightsbook these dates →👥 6 in a row, CHOC #015–CHOC #020 next to each othersites #013, #015, #016, #017, #018, #019, #020
Fri Oct 23 – Mon Oct 263 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #016
Fri Oct 23 – Sun Oct 252 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #019

📷 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 #018 — Campsite #18
Site CHOC #018 · Campsite #18Katie Hanson-Dorr
Campsite CHOC #020 — Choctaw Lake Campground Site - 20
Site CHOC #020 · Choctaw Lake Campground Site - 20USFS
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 18.6 mi away (straight line).

⚡ ChargePoint18.6 midirections →
🔌 ChargePoint23.2 midirections →
🔌 L224.5 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

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

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 13 openings at Choctaw Lake over the last 30 days, on 13 separate days, most of them for stays 4–26 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

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

Ratings

4.7★★★★★144 ratings
5★109
4★25
3★5
2★5
1★0
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon2.5/4
T-Mobile2.2/4
AT&T2.0/4
Sprint retired1.5/4

💡 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.

How often do campsites open up at Choctaw Lake?

CampSage's scans caught 13 openings at Choctaw Lake over the last 30 days, on 13 separate days, most of them for stays 4–26 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

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.

Is there cell service at Choctaw Lake?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Choctaw Lake, Verizon rates highest at 2.5 out of 5 from 48 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

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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