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Tombigbee/Choctaw Lake
Overview
Choctaw Lake, nestled within the Tombigbee National Forest near Ackerman, Mississippi, offers a serene retreat for travelers seeking a deep connection with nature. Managed by the U.S. Forest Service, this destination centers around the scenic 110-acre Choctaw Lake, providing a lush backdrop for a quiet camping experience. Unlike busy commercial resorts, this area emphasizes the preservation of the Mississippi piney woods and offers a tranquil escape from the fast pace of urban life for RVers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
Location & Surroundings
Situated in Choctaw County, the park is conveniently located off Highway 15, making it accessible yet secluded. The landscape is dominated by towering loblolly pines and mixed hardwoods that provide ample shade and privacy for the camping areas. The gentle topography of the Tombigbee National Forest surrounds the water, creating a natural amphitheater where visitors can enjoy local birdlife and the rustle of the wind through the dense forest canopy.
Amenities & Park Features
The campground provides well-spaced RV sites, many of which are equipped with water and electrical hookups to ensure a comfortable stay. Visitors have access to clean bathhouses with hot showers and flush toilets, as well as a convenient dump station for waste management. For recreation, the park features a sandy swimming beach, multiple picnic pavilions, and a boat launch for non-motorized or low-horsepower vessels, ensuring a peaceful and quiet environment on the water.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty to do with the Noxubee Hills Trail System nearby, which is renowned for its mountain biking and hiking opportunities. The 2.5-mile trail encircling the lake is perfect for a morning stroll or wildlife viewing. Anglers frequently visit to catch bass, bream, and catfish, while the proximity to the town of Ackerman allows for quick trips to local diners and essential supply stores for those needing to restock.
Who This Park Is Best For
This park is an ideal match for nature photographers and birdwatchers who appreciate the biodiversity of the southern forest. It is best suited for RVers who prefer a rustic, forest-style camping experience over luxury resort amenities. Families looking for an affordable, screen-free getaway will find the swimming and hiking options perfect for keeping everyone engaged with the great outdoors in a safe, quiet, and well-maintained natural setting.
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- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
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User Reviews
Katt Swift
Great place to camp or just get away for the day and very affordable! Bathrooms and showers around the lake, multiple walking trails and pet friendly! I love it every time I go and it’s really clean!
Jamie Lee Van Winkle
Very peaceful. Good roads going in. We took the bike out on a little day trip. Very clean and well kept. The west side of the lake (from hwy 15 side) is paved. All other entry points are gravel.
TF
Only came for the trails which are quite nice. The lake loop is wide, flat gravel with wood paths over the water. Lots of restrooms and benches, plenty of shade. Limited VZW signal throughout the park but I usually had 1-2 bars of 4G.
Vanessa Poteet
What a beautiful lake and a great hike. We did the red trail that was connected to a white trail and then the lake. I do not advise taking your dogs on the red trail as it is a little wet in there and we did encounter wildlife that may be dangerous to your animals.
Dan Merrick
Women's bathroom shower did not work. Camp host solution was to tell my wife to shower in the mens bathroom. Internet is non-existent. Even cell phones did not work. It is pretty outside but bathrooms are full of wolf spiders and not clean. Only half the lights work. Camp loops are super narrow and completely beat up. Don't reserve anything down the 1-12 loop unless you want to replace tires. Do not recommend at all.
Parker Beall
Great trail, nice lake, but the maintenance is stretched too thin to keep the disc golf course trimmed making the further parts unplayable.
Sandra Huffman
Kids had fun but there was jelly like stuff in the water that was gross. Kids said it was where eggs were laid. 🤔 It was still gross lol
Denise Catledge Hughes
Absolutely beautiful
Linda Dahle
I followed sign from Natchez Trace. Nothing on sign says it's closed. Davis Lake is open so I had no doubt that this one was open. Even the check in says nothing about closed. I called security and it's been closed in winter about 15 years. Well how about sharing that before people waste time and gas getting here. The management needs to wake up. I didn't check website because no internet on the trace .
Jason Townsend
Very quiet, clean, and scenic! Many campsites have an elevated look over the lake. Great fishing and a swimming area across the pond. All sites have hookups and $20 isn't bad pricing. I would highly regiment recommend.