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Recreation Region: De Soto Ranger District

P.O.W. Lake Recreation Area

This recreation site lies beside a 7-acre lake at the southern end of the Tuxachanie National Recreation Hiking Trail. This rustic area provides primitive camping, fishing, and hiking. The lake provides fishing opportunities for bass, bream, white perch and catfish. There are no restrooms or drinking water. The lake has foot access only.

The P.O.W. Lake Recreation Area is open year-round unless weather conditions require the area to be closed. No user fees required.

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Current Conditions
Open for day use only; no camping allowed.

General Information

Located near Saucier, MS.

Open year-round

The lake has foot access only. Stay limit: 7 days. No alcoholic beverages allowed.

No fees required.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 30.6348

Longitude: -89.0053

Directions

Take Hwy. 49 to Saucier, MS. Take Hwy. 67 east to four-way intersection and get on County Road 402 (Bethel Road). Continue approximately 4 miles to P.O.W. camp.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated June 18th, 2025