Picnicking
Bring your picnic basket to one of our developed picnic areas scattered throughout the National Forests in Mississippi. Most locations have picnic tables, vault toilets, and fire grates or rings.
Picnicking Areas by District:
Bienville Ranger District
- Marathon Lake
- Shockaloe Trail
Shongelo Lake
Chickasawhay Ranger District
- Longleaf Horse Trail
- Turkey Fork Recreation Area
De Soto Ranger District
- Airey Lake
- Ashe Lake
- Big Creek Landing
- 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
- Little Sunflower River
Holly Springs Ranger District
- Chewalla Lake
- Lake Tillatoba
- Puskus Lake
Homochitto Ranger District
- Clear Springs Recreation Area
- Okhissa Lake
Tombigbee Ranger District
- Choctaw Lake
- Davis Lake
Search for Picnicking Opportunities
Airey Lake
Site Closed
Temporary Closure at Airey Lake on the Desoto National Forest 1/29/2025 - View this page for updates and reopening infoPicnicking, fishing and hiking are among some favorite activities that can…
Ashe Lake
Site Open
Ashe Lake Recreation Area was originally built to provide water for Ashe Nursery. The 8-acre lake is shallow with the deepest area about 15 feet. Visitors may enjoy fishing for bass, bream and…
Big Biloxi Recreation Area
Site Closed
The Big Biloxi Recreation Area lies on the banks of the Big Biloxi River. The area provides a cool, refreshing experience from cities nearby. Facilities include 25 camping units, all with utility…
Big Creek Landing
Site Open
Big Creek Landing, located on a high bank overlooking Black Creek Wild and Scenic River, serves as the northern terminus and beginning/end point for both the Black Creek float trip and the Black…
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
Site Open
Clear Springs Recreation Area is nestled amongst tall stands of pine and mixed hardwood trees. A 12-acre spring-fed lake provides fishing opportunities. Facilities include a campground, picnic area…
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…