Puskus Lake Recreation Area

About

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.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

• fuel station

  Citgo

  7.9 mi

• grocery

  Kroger

  10 mi

• trailhead

  Upper Sardis Trailhead

  2.0 mi

• attraction

  L.Q.C. Lamar House Museum

  11 mi

• recreation site

  Boat launch

  14 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Forest road access near this stay: PUSKUS REC AREA in National Forests in Mississippi. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

• MS
• fs.usda.gov
• OPEN