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Davis Lake Campground
FSU.S. Forest Service — Ackerman · Mississippi · National Forests in Mississippi
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | National Forests in Mississippi |
| Location | Ackerman · Mississippi · National Forests in Mississippi · 34.04722, -88.93889 · Map |
| Sites | 28 public sites counted from the federal listing — 27 standard electric; 1 group picnic area |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 27 of 28 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 27 of 28 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 28 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 28 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 45 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 27 sites · 30 ft: 27 sites · 35 ft: 24 sites · 40 ft: 20 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Please note an additional $6 utility fee will be added to the $14 daily rate for single family campsites (Total: $20/night) Shelter GS1+ costs: $40 if less than 50 people. $80 if more than 50 people Each vehicle using the rented pavilion is required to pay the day use fee of $5, this includes the renter of the pavilion. Exact fare; no change given for camping or day use payment methods. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 2:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 27 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 2 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Amenities, as reported | Drinking waterLake access |
| Phone | 662-285-3264 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-05-23.
From the official listing
Overview Davis Lake Recreation Area is home to beautiful Davis Lake, Campground and Day Use Area, popular for all kinds of recreational opportunities, including swimming, fishing, boating, birding and wildlife viewing. The surrounding scenic forests make Davis Lake a picturesque place to spend quality time outdoors. Recreation Davis Lake covers 200 acres and provides multiple recreational opportunities. A grassy swimming beach is situated on the shore, where many anglers cast for largemouth bass, hybrid striped bass, crappie, catfish and bream. The campground has 27 sites on the lake, many of them with space to anchor a boat. A 2-mile trail wanders along the north edge of the lake to several earthen fishing piers. Visitors can also spend time birding, watching for a variety of geese and ducks that migrate through the area. Hawks, herons, bluebirds and doves are also plentiful, among many other species. Wildlife viewing is also available, as foxes and bobcats call the area home. The Chickasaw OHV Trail is a newly renovated 12-mile motorized trail that is within three miles of the campground. The trailhead lies between the Davis Lake recreation area and the Natchez Trace Parkway. It is within a mile of the Owl Creek Mounds archaeological interpretive site. The OHV trail is open between April 1 and Oct. 31. The trail accommodates off-road vehicles 48-inches in width or less. Cyclists and hikers will enjoy the Tanglefoot Trail . This multiple-use Rails-to-Trails path is located 5 miles west of Davis Lake. It runs 43.5 miles from Houston to New Albany, MS through Houlka, Algoma, Pontotoc, Ecru, and Ingomar.
Facilities The recreation area offers more than two dozen campsites, a picnic area, a group shelter, accessible flush toilet facilities and a dump station. Davis Lake has multiple fishing docks, including some that are accessible.
Campsites are equipped with tables, lantern posts and campfire rings with grills. Drinking water is provided. Campsites have electric and water hook ups. There are no sites with sewage hook up; however, there is a dump station located near the front entrance.
A picnic shelter can also be reserved on-site, for an additional $40 per day fee.
Natural Features The campground is situated in a hilly, mixed hardwood and pine forest that stretches along the eastern shore of the lake. It is located within 4 miles of the Natchez Trace Parkway, a 444-mile drive through exceptional scenery and 10,000 years of North American history. Contact Info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (662) 285-3264. Nearby Attractions The recreation area is located 21 miles south of Tupelo, Mississippi, and 12 miles north of Houston.
The Owl Creek Mounds, an archaeological interpretive site containing Native American ruins, is located half a mile south on the paved road (heading towards the Natchez Trace exit).
The Witchdance Horsetrail is an 18-mile horseback riding trail that can be accessed from both the Payamatha Trailhead (on Highway 32, west of the Natchez Trace and east of Highway 15), or the Witchdance trailhead, that lies on the Natchez Trace Parkway (approximately 5 miles east of Houston).
Charges & Cancellations Cancellations may occur during severe weather events.
Directions, from the listing
From Tupelo, drive 17 miles south on the Natchez Trace Parkway to the Davis Lake Recreation Area Exit at milepost 243. Turn right on Davis Lake Road and continue 4 miles to the campground.
859 CR 124
Houlka, MS 38850
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Trip Card — Davis Lake Campground
Ackerman · Mississippi · National Forests in Mississippi
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Ackerman · Mississippi · National Forests in Mississippi |
| Fees | Please note an additional $6 utility fee will be added to the $14 daily rate for single family campsites (Total: $20/night) Shelter GS1+ costs: $40 if less than 50 people. $80 if… |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 27 |
| Max RV | Up to 45 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 28 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232256 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.