Openings · last 7 days
11
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 11 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232255
When Choctaw Lake reopens
Choctaw Lake's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
30
Openings · last 90 days
48
Only 48 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 24 monitored sites
Of the 4,209 tracked site-dates (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 2,055 open for online reservation · 102 reserved · 2,052 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 24 monitored sites, 12 can be reserved online and 11 are first-come, first-served (1 closed).
Where the open windows are
51.2% of tracked site-dates are not currently open for online reservation. 2,055 of 4,209 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online51.2%
Open site-dates2,055 / 4,209
Reserved (of online inventory)102 / 2,157
Weekday openings865
Weekend openings655
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 865 fall on weekdays and 655 on weekends (Fri–Sun). The split covers the 1,520 open site-nights on mapped sites; 2,055 site-dates are open across all monitored inventory.
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027March holds the most room. 371 of 713 site-dates are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 20 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 5 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 8 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 9 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 9 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 9 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 9 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 9 | Open | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: 5 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 9 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 9 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 3 day-use units| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 3 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 3 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 3 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 3 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 3 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 3 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 3 | Open | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: 3 day-use units are available for all three dates. Christmas: 3 day-use units are available for both dates. New Year: 3 day-use units are available for both dates. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked date.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 018 | 175 |
| 015 | 173 |
| 014 | 172 |
| 017 | 172 |
| 016 | 171 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Availability by day-use unit
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Unit | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| GS2 - Swimming Area | 179 |
| GS3 - Picnic Point | 179 |
| GS1 - Campground | 177 |
The 3 day-use units with the most open reservation dates in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Nov 6
Next open weekendFri · Nov 6
The next bookable night is Nov 6; the first open weekend starts Nov 6. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
1,520 open site-nights across 9 sites at Choctaw Lake, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
20 overnight sites and 3 day-use units are represented in the current inventory. Day-use units are excluded from every night-based figure on this page — site-nights, longest runs, multi-night stays, holiday stays and RV fit; their reservation dates are listed separately below.
Multi-night stays. 34 2-night, 33 3-night, 25 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 6 at site 018.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 55 ft. 20 sites take 25 ft, 20 sites take 35 ft, 20 sites take 40 ft.
All 9 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 018 | 40 ft | Yes | 175 | 142 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +163 more |
| 015 | 45 ft | Yes | 173 | 115 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +161 more |
| 014 | 45 ft | Yes | 172 | 157 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21 +160 more |
| 017 | 45 ft | Yes | 172 | 158 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +160 more |
| 016 | 40 ft | Yes | 171 | 93 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20 +159 more |
| 019 | 45 ft | Yes | 170 | 160 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 22, Nov 25, Nov 26 +158 more |
| 020 | 45 ft | Yes | 169 | 148 nights | Nov 12, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 22, Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 25 +157 more |
| 021 | 45 ft | Yes | 162 | 68 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 27, Nov 28, Nov 29, Nov 30 +150 more |
| 013 | 40 ft | Yes | 156 | 69 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20 +144 more |
Day-use inventory
535 available reservation dates across 3 day-use units. Day-use inventory is reserved by the date, so it carries no stay length.
All 3 day-use units with current availability
| Unit | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS2 - Swimming Area | 179 | 179 dates | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +167 more |
| GS3 - Picnic Point | 179 | 179 dates | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +167 more |
| GS1 - Campground | 177 | 177 dates | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +165 more |
About Choctaw Lake
Overview
Scenic Choctaw Lake Campground wraps around Choctaw Lake in the Tombigbee National Forest of Mississippi. It's location provides visitors with ample opportunities for recreation, including fishing, boating, hiking and biking. A day-use area is popular for picnicking and has a swimming beach.
Recreation
Choctaw Lake Recreation Area offers a range of outdoor opportunities, including camping, picnicking, hiking and biking. The lake offers boating, swimming and fishing. Anglers can look forward to a catch of largemouth bass, bream, catfish and crappie.
An accessible walking trail around the lake is available for a leisurely stroll, as well as a moderate skill level, 3-mile trail, that takes off from the campground. A variety of birds and wildlife may be seen along these paths.
Facilities
The campground offers nearly two dozen campsites, some of which are accessible. Additional sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each site is equipped with both water and electric hookups, a picnic table and a campfire ring with grill. Sites do not have sewage hook ups; however, there is a dump station located adjacent to the entrance.
Individual and group picnic shelter sites are also available within the day-use area and swimming beach. Accessible flush toilets, showers drinking water are provided. A campground host is on-site.
Natural Features
The campground is situated between smaller Cabin Lake and larger, 100-acre Choctaw Lake. It is near the Natchez Trace Parkway, Noxubee Wildlife Refuge and French Camp, all popular destinations in the area.
Nearby Attractions
The campground is located 5 miles south of the town of Ackerman, 11 miles northwest of Louisville and 20 miles southwest of Starkville.
The Noxubee Hills hiking and biking trailhead is located at the Choctaw Lake Recreation area as well. The 26-mile trail has vault toilets at each end and is rated moderate-to-experienced, for biking and hiking.
The Choctaw Lake recreation area is also within 20 miles of Mississippi State University. Athletic, cultural and scholastic events abound there.
24 monitored sites11 FCFS sitesRVs up to 55 ft20 with hookups20 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 7
Getting there
From Jackson, Mississippi, travel Highway 25 north toward Starkville. Turn onto Highway 15 north toward Ackerman, Mississippi, and travel 11 miles to Forest Road 967 to the campground.
6052 Ms Hwy 15, Ackerman, MS 39735662-285-3264
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingSwimming SiteWildlife Viewing
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232255 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-232255 · Choctaw Lake · Ackerman MS12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Choctaw Lake?
Reservations for Choctaw Lake are made through Recreation.gov. 2,055 of 4,209 tracked site-dates are currently open (48.8%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 48 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site or unit on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 18:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Choctaw Lake?
Campsite Sniper detected 11 site-date openings at Choctaw Lake in the last 7 days, 30 over 30 days and 48 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Choctaw Lake?
33 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 6 at site 018. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Choctaw Lake fit a 35-foot RV?
20 of the 20 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 55 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Choctaw Lake?
March 2027, with 371 open site-dates in the current snapshot of 713.
When is the next open date at Choctaw Lake?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Nov 6 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 6. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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