Water Activities
Visit the lakes and rivers in the National Forests of Mississippi to launch your watercraft, fish, swim or just enjoy the scenery and wildlife from the shorelines.
Boating - Motorized Areas by district:
Bienville Ranger District
- Beaver Lake
- Greentree Reservoir
- Marathon Lake
- Tishkill Lake
Chickasawhay Ranger District
- Turkey Fork
Delta Ranger District
- Little Sunflower River
Holly Springs Ranger District
- Chewalla Lake
- Lake Tillatoba
- Puskus Lake
Homochitto Ranger District
- Okhissa Lake
Tombigbee Ranger District
- Choctaw Lake
- Davis Lake
Boating - Non-Motorized Areas by district:
Bienville Ranger District
- Greentree Reservoir
- Marathon Lake
De Soto Ranger District
- Black Creek National Wild and Scenic River
- Cypress Creek Landing
- Fairley Bridge Landing
- Janice Landing
- Moody's Landing
Delta Ranger District
- Blue Lake Recreation Area
Holly Springs Ranger District
- Chewalla Lake
- Lake Tillatoba
- Puskus Lake
Tombigbee Ranger District
- Davis Lake
Swimming Areas by District:
Bienville Ranger District
- Marathon Lake
- Shongelo Lake
Chickasawhay Ranger District
- Turkey Fork
Holly Springs Ranger District
- Chewalla Lake
Homochitto Ranger District
- Clear Springs Recreation Area
- Okhissa Lake
Tombigbee Ranger District
- Choctaw Lake
- Davis Lake
Search for Water Activities Opportunities
Beaver Lake
Site Open
Beaver Lake is a 67-acre manmade lake dating from the days of railroad logging. One of the original railroad tramlines serves as a dam that traps and holds overflow water from a nearby creek. A…
Black Creek National Wild and Scenic River
Site Open
Black Creek, with it's deep, black water and white sand bars and colorful vertical bluffs, meanders through the De Soto National Forest with trees and flowering shrubs hanging over the…
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…
Chewalla Lake
Site Open
Chewalla Lake Recreation Area’s name is from the Choctaw word "Chiho-la," meaning "supreme being." Like Owl Creek, this was a special place for Native Americans, who once built a ceremonial mound…
Choctaw Lake
Site Open
Choctaw Lake Recreation Area offers a range of outdoor opportunities such as camping, picnicking, swimming, boating, fishing, hiking and bicycling. Facilities include 20 campsites with utility…
Clear Springs Recreation Area
Site Open
Nestled among pine covered hills, you will find a cool, 12-acre spring-fed lake, which offers a variety of recreation opportunities for everyone. Camping, swimming, fishing and picnicking are…
Cypress Creek Landing
Cypress Creek Landing is located high on a bluff overlooking Black Creek 7 miles downstream from Janice Landing.The boat ramp is open but the campground is closed due to storm damage.
Davis Lake
Site Open
This 200-acre lake is the centerpiece of this developed recreation area located within four miles of the Natchez Trace Parkway. Camping, picnicking, swimming, skiing, fishing, and boating are…
Fairley Bridge Landing
Site Open
Site serves as the end point for both the Black Creek float trip and hiking trail.Restroom closed.
Greentree Reservoir
Site Open
Greentree Reservoir is a 33-acre manmade lake frequently visited by local fishermen. Both boat and limited bank fishing is possible. Facilities include a boat ramp and a small parking area. No…