Puskus Lake Recreation Area
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 34.4353, -89.3479
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
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.
From the USFS.
Is Puskus Lake Recreation Area free?
No. Puskus Lake Recreation Area charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Puskus Lake Recreation Area?
From Oxford, travel east on MS Hwy 30 for 7 miles. Turn left onto 2089. Drive 3 miles to entrance.
Nearby
- Hurricane Landing Day Use 13.9 mi
- Hurricane Landing14.1 mi
- Clear Creek Day Use Area (MS)19.4 mi
- CHEWALLA LAKE RECREATION AREA20.5 mi
- CLEAR CREEK (MS)20.7 mi
- Pat's Bluff22.0 mi
- Pat's Bluff Day Use22.1 mi
- Engineer Point25.1 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
