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Recreation Region: Delta

Blue Lake Recreation Area

This is a free day use site that includes areas for picnicking, including grills and picnic tables, fishing, a boat launch for small boats, three campsites, and a 2-mile educational nature trail. A chemical toilet is also located at this site. Campsites are available at Blue Lake Recreation Area by reservation only.

General Information

Passes Honored - Access, Senior, and MS Adventure
Passes can only be purchased at National Forests in Mississippi Ranger District Offices.

Day-use: Free
Camping: $7 per night.
Camping for Access or Senior pass holders: $3.50 per night

Getting There

Directions

From Rolling Fork, take Hwy. 16 east towards Holly Bluff for approximately 7.5 miles. Turn right (south) onto Forest Road 715 for approximately 3.5 miles. Turn left into Blue Lake Recreation Area.

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Grills available

Recreation Opportunities

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Last updated March 12th, 2025