Choctaw Lake

Choctaw Lake Recreation Area, Ackerman, MississippiLakePublic swimming

Choctaw Lake has a Forest Service swimming area and year-round day-use access near Ackerman.

Water: Lake
Entry: $5 day-use fee
Swim hours: Open all year; day use closed from 10pm to 6am during campground quiet hours.
Facilities: Swimming area, picnic sites, boat ramps, toilets
Lifeguard: No lifeguard
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service

Getting there

From Jackson, take Highway 25 north towards Starkville. Turn onto Highway 15 north towards Ackerman and travel 11 miles to Forest Road 967.

33.2765, -89.1427

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Can you swim at Choctaw Lake?

Yes. Public swimming is available at the swimming area in Choctaw Lake Recreation Area. A $5 day-use fee applies.

Does it cost anything to swim at Choctaw Lake?

$5 day-use fee

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