Legion Lake

**Location & Access:**
Legion Lake's boat ramp is located at the northern end of Legion State Park in Louisville, Winston County, MS. The concrete ramp is approximately 15 feet wide and is suitable for launching small boats, kayaks, and canoes. The park is accessible via Highway 15 north from Ackerman, Mississippi.

**Boating & Recreation:**
Legion Lake offers a scenic paddling environment within the state park system. The ramp provides convenient access for recreational boating, fishing, and water activities. Only rod and reel or pole fishing is permitted on state park lakes. Day-use fees apply for vehicle access to the park. Contact Legion State Park directly at (662) 773-8323 for current fees, hours of operation, and any seasonal access restrictions.

**Amenities & Services:**
The surrounding Legion State Park offers picnic areas, camping facilities, and hiking/biking trails, making it a full-day destination. Note that trolling motors only are permitted on some nearby waters, so verify current motor restrictions before your visit.

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...

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.
Contact Info
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (662) 285-3264.
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.Charges & Cancellations
Cancellations may occur during severe weather events.

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