The Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area

565 acre freshwater fishing lake in Trace State Park. Includes 6 cabins, 52 RV camping pads, boat launch, motorized trails, hiking and horse trails, bathhouse, laundry, 8 horse barn stalls, and 18-hole disc golf. Offering a quiet, natural retreat located just minutes from the excitement of Tupelo, one of Mississippi's fastest growing cities. A variety of outdoor activities ranging from fishing and water sports to exploring miles of secluded nature trails; a special arrangement with the Pontotoc Country Club allowing Trace State Park guests to enjoy the club's 18-hole golf course without paying green fees.
8 miles west of Tupelo, 7 miles east of Pontotoc
Belden, MS   
Phone: 662.489.2958

Delight in the natural beauty and quiet setting of Puskus Lake, convenient to Oxford; sunbathe, fish from the pier, or play frisbee in the grassy fields.
County Rd. 2089
Oxford, MS 38655
Phone: 662.236.6550
Fax: 662.234.8318
www.fs.fed.us/r8/mississippi/hollysprings
Sites: Primitive tent sites, shaded spots, pet restrictions
Facilities: Restroom
Recreation: Fishing, boating, wildlife viewing, hiking trails

32,100 acre lake located on the Little Tallahatchie River. Popular with anglers with a reputation for its abundant bass and crappie, offering outdoor recreation locations such as John W. Kyle State Park, Beach Point, Blackjack Point, Clear Creek, Coles Point, Coontown Crossing, Cypress Point, Deacon Ridge, Engineers Point, Graham Lake, and Hays Crossing; sandy beaches and fishing, swimming pool, recreation hall, amphitheater, marina, lodge, non-motorized boat rentals, indoor sports gym, tennis courts, group camp lodging, cabins, and an 18-hole "Mallard Pointe" golf course in the state park; camping, picnicking, hiking, biking, hunting, wildlife viewing, playgrounds, boat launches, and skiing; annual January Bald Eagle count.
East of Sardis - 29049 Hwy 315
Sardis, MS 38666
Phone: 662.563.4531
Fax: 662.563.4433
www.mvk.usace.army.mil
Details: 32,100 Acres
Fee: Yes

32,100 acre lake located on the Little Tallahatchie River. Popular with anglers with a reputation for its abundant bass and crappie, offering outdoor recreation locations such as John W. Kyle State Park, Beach Point, Blackjack Point, Clear Creek, Coles Point, Coontown Crossing, Cypress Point, Deacon Ridge, Engineers Point, Graham Lake, and Hays Crossing; sandy beaches and fishing, swimming pool, recreation hall, amphitheater, marina, lodge, non-motorized boat rentals, indoor sports gym, tennis courts, group camp lodging, cabins, and an 18-hole "Mallard Pointe" golf course in the state park; camping, picnicking, hiking, biking, hunting, wildlife viewing, playgrounds, boat launches, and skiing; annual January Bald Eagle count.
East of Sardis - 29049 Hwy 315
Sardis, MS 38666
Phone: 662.563.4531
Fax: 662.563.4433
Toll-Free: 1.877.444.6777
www.mvk.usace.army.mil or www.reserveusa.com
Sites: Primitive & developed camping, 52 RV sites, 52 back-ins (65'), hook-ups (20W, 20E), 30/50 amps, shaded spots, dump station, handicapped accessible, pet restrictions
Facilities: Restrooms, showers, security
Recreation: Swimming, fishing, boating, wildlife viewing, nature trail, biking trail, activity area, picnic area, water skiing

Well-known for diversity of birding and wildlife opportunities; terns, gulls, migrating pelicans, cormorants, ospreys, coots, diving ducks; annual Bald Eagle Watch in January; auto-accessible vantage points around lower lake; songbirds in the spring; Clear Springs Nature Trail features wooden board-walk through cypress/Tupelo gum bottomland; diverse wildlife, optimum viewing of new offspring in May and June; fee charged for boat launching; beaches and pavilion
29049 Hwy 315
Sardis, MS
Phone: 662.563.4531
Fax: 662.563.4433
www.mvk.usace.army.mil

Located on beautiful Arkabutla Lake, famous for its crappie.
Coldwater River South Outlet Channel
3905 Arkabutla Dam Rd.
Coldwater, MS 38618
Phone: 662.562.6261
Fax: 662.562.8972   
Sites: Campsites are not reservable, first come, first served; 23 tent and RV sites; 11 paved, 5 gravel, 7 dirt; 23 back-ins at 15' ; dump station, handicap accessible, pet restrictions
Facilities:  Restrooms
Recreation: Swimming, fishing, boating, wildlife viewing, hiking trails, biking trails; 3 developed sand beaches; picnic facilities and shelters and playgrounds.

Over 200 miles of river, lakes and outdoor recreational areas that create an outdoor enthusiast's paradise from Pickwick Lake to south of Columbus. 149 mile river section with four locks and dams stretching from Amory, MS south to Demopolis, Alabama. 46-mile long and five locks and dams Canal Section stretching from Amory, MS to the Jamie L. Whitten Lock and Dam near Dennis, MS. 39-mile long Divide Section beginning at Jamie L. Whitten Lock and Dam running North for 39 miles to Yellow Creek on Pickwick Lake, offering tremendous lakes, 52 recreation areas, facilities and campgrounds on lakes such as Pickwick Lake, Bay Springs Lake, Fulton Pool, Aberdeen Lake, Columbus Lake, Amory Pool, Wilkins Pool, Rankin Pool, Montgomery Pool; five nice campgrounds in Mississippi including DeWayne Hayes Recreation Area in Columbus, Town Creek Campground in Columbus, Blue Bluff Campground in Aberdeen, Fulton Campground in Fulton and Piney Grove Recreation Area in New Site; all areas providing tremendous fishing opportunities, birding and wildlife viewing, hiking, biking, boating, camping, picnicking and swimming; boat ramps and marinas such as the Class A extremely well-equipped Aqua Yacht Harbor in Iuka, Mississippi.
Northeast Mississippi and West Central Alabama
Columbus, MS 39701
Phone: 662.327.2142
www.tenntom.sam.usace.army.mil/
Fee: Yes

Popular fishing spot in Yalobusha County offers easy access to a day of fishing and picnicking.
Hwy 330, 3 miles east of I-55, Tillatoba Exit
Gore Springs, MS
Phone: 662.236.6550
Fax: 662.234.8318

165-acre lake known for its large shell crackers, good catfishing and largemouth bass. 3 handicapped access fishing piers, great bank fishing, boat ramp, 22 camping pads with water/electrical, primitive camping, pavilion, nature trails and picnic areas with grills. Skiing Saturday and Sunday noon to sunset.
4 miles north of Ripley on Hwy 15
1180 B County Rd. 410
Ripley, MS 38663
Phone: 662.837.9850
www.mdwfp.com
Sites: Tent sites, 22 RV sites (paved, gravel), 6 pull-thrus (12'x '30'), 6 back-ins (12'x30'), hook-ups (22W, 22E), 30 amps, shaded spots, dump station, handicapped accessible, pet restrictions
Facilities: Restrooms, showers
Recreation: Fishing, boating

Canoe rentals for paddle trips on scenic Bear Creek in the Appalachian Foothills of Tishomingo State Park. Bear Creek Float Trip is a 6.25-mile trip that operates daily from mid-April until mid-October. Nearby attractions: Woodall Mountain (highest point in MS), Bay Springs Lock & Dam, Tenn-Tom Waterway
Sports: Canoeing & Kayaking
2 miles South of Tishomingo off Hwy 25 or mile post 304 on the Natchez Trace Parkway
105 County Rd. 90
Tishomingo, MS 38873
Phone: 662.438.6914
Fax: 662.438.6755
Toll-Free: 800.467.2757
www.mdwfp.com
Sites: 6 cabins, tent sites, 61 RV sites (paved), 61 back-ins (35'), hook-ups (61W, 61E), 20/30/50 amps, shaded spots, dump station, pet restrictions
Facilities: Restrooms, showers, laundry, security, firewood, group camping
Recreation: Offering fishing, boat launch and canoeing (and rentals) on the scenic Bear Creek; kayaking, tubing, wildlife viewing, hiking trails on Appalachian foothill terrain, 13-mile nature trail system, rock climbing, disc golf, playground, volleyball, swimming pool, picnic area, and Museum/Interpretive Center.