Puskus Lake
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Single Site: $7 per night, and it is open year-round. Puskus Lake is a National Forest campground near Oxford, Mississippi.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Puskus Lake sits inside National Forests in Mississippi. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Single Site: $7 per night
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets. No potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 445 ft
34.4353, -89.3479 in Lafayette. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Season and winter services
Puskus Lake is open year-round .
Source: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-10-01
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Puskus Lake?
No. Puskus Lake is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Puskus Lake?
Camping at Puskus Lake costs Single Site: $7 per night.
Is there drinking water at Puskus Lake?
No. Puskus Lake has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
When is Puskus Lake open?
Puskus Lake is open year-round.
Who manages Puskus Lake?
Puskus Lake is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Puskus Lake
More campgrounds: camping near Oxford and campgrounds in Lafayette.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01