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Shongelo Lake
Area Status: Open
This small recreation area is located 5 miles north of Raleigh, MS and 21 miles south of Forest, MS. Shongelo Lake is a 5-acre lake offering bank fishing. A swimming area, seven picnic sites, picnic shelter and hiking trail make this site appealing for family day use enjoyment.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Shongelo is a fee area and is open seasonally from May through September. |
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| Operational Hours: | 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Fees: | $5 day use (includes picnicking, swimming and hiking). A fee station is located at the entrance gate. No attendant will be on duty. Users should make sure they have correct currency before arriving at the recreation area. |
| Open Season: | March 1-December 15 |
| Restrictions: | No alcoholic beverages are allowed. Pets must be on a leash. |
| Restroom: | 1 flush |
Activities
Lake and Pond Fishing
Day Hiking
.5-mile hiking trail
Picnicking
7 picnic sites (with grills)
| No. of Sites | 7 |
| Reservation Info | None |
Group Picnicking
| No. of Sites | 1 |
| Group Shelter | Yes |
Swimming
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Location
Area/Length :
5 acres
Latitude :
32.099047
Longitude :
-89.514214
