Puskus Lake

US Forest Service · Mississippi

Puskus Lake in Mississippi. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 80 public campsites we map in Mississippi.

Puskus Lake Recreation Area is a fairly remote area for those who do not like the 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.

What we know about it

Managed by

US Forest Service

Fee

Not published (the agency does not list one)

Booking

first-come, first-served

Dogs

Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)

Number of sites

330

Coordinates

34.43929, -89.35227

Nearest sites we map

• Hurricane Landing22 km · US Army Corps of Engineers
• Wyatt Crossing Concession24 km · US Army Corps of Engineers
• Teckville Concession29 km · US Army Corps of Engineers
• Chewalla Lake Recreation Area32 km · US Forest Service
• Clear Creek (Ms)33 km · US Army Corps of Engineers
• Pat'S Bluff35 km · US Army Corps of Engineers

Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-02-25, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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