Puskus Lake
Puskus Lake is a national forest campground in Mississippi.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Mississippi
- Coordinates
- 34.43533, -89.34793
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mississippi/recarea/?re…
About Puskus Lake
Puskus Lake Recreation Area is a fairly remote area for those who do not like big crowds and do not need modern conveniences. The visitor will discover a pleasant and quiet environment. This recreation area surrounds a 96-acre lake stocked with largemouth bass and bluegill with occasional crappie or catfish. Facilities include campsites, picnic sites, boat ramp, fishing piers and hiking trail. Puskus Lake Recreation Area is open year-round unless weather conditions require the area to be closed. Puskus is a fee area and the fee station is located just beyond the entrance gate. No attendant will be on duty. Users should make sure they have correct currency before arriving at the recreation area.
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- US Army Corps of Engineers · 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 25 designated routes (46 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Lake | Private campground | 9.0 mi | — | — |
| Cracker Barrel #724 | Overnight parking | 19 mi | — | — |
| Clear Creek Campground | Private campground | 20 mi | — | — |
| Toby Tubby BSA Camp | Private campground | 20 mi | — | — |
| Chewalla Lake Campground | Private campground | 20 mi | $20 | — |
| Chewalla Lake Recreation Area | National forest campground | 21 mi | — | Full hookups |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.