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Puskus Lake Recreation Area is a fairly remote area for those who do not like the big crowds and do not need modern conveniences. The visitor will discover a pleasant and quiet environment. This recreation area surrounds a 96 acre lake stocked with largemouth bass and bluegill with occasional crappie or catfish. Facilities include 19 campsites, 13 picnic sites, boat ramp, fishing piers, and a 1-mile hiking trail. Puskus Lake Recreation Area is open year-round unless weather conditions require the area to be closed. Puskus is a fee area and the fee station is located just beyond the entrance gate. No attendant will be on duty. Therefore, users should make sure that they have correct currency before arriving at the recreation area.
In Oxford, MS, at intersection of State Rts. 7 and 30, take Rt. 30 east and go 8.8 miles to Puskus Lake Recreation Area sign (Forest Rt. 838). Turn left at sign onto Rt. 838 (gravel) and go 2.5 miles into campground.
Neat little fishing lake. Hate they’re trying to decommission camping here tho. It’s pretty and peaceful and far enough off the road it feels remote
This is a neat place. Parking is limited and it's not a great place if you have a large bass boat but perfect for a mid-week fishing trip with the kids.
Great place to spend a day of peace and quiet. A little bit out of the way for most people, that's what helps make it great. Unfortunately since people are not camping there very often they are going to close the camping section. But still good fishing and good day recreation
It is a beautiful lake in a quiet remote location. You have to go 3 miles on a gravel road to get there. There is camping sites but no hookups. There is a boat ramp but it appeared fairly steep to me. Very peaceful and serene place to visit.
I am new to the Lafayette County area, so imagine my surprise when I found this little gem of a lake and camping area. I've camped out here twice now and really enjoyed myself. Unfortunately, it looks like the National Park Service has just let this place go and they are decommissioning it for campers. Nothing is being maintained. Why? Right now, I'm looking down at a group of 30 or 40 vehicles and a bunch of kids and families having fun in a Mississippi Law Enforcement fishing tournament. In my last outing here, there were 8 families camping. Most didn't look very wealthy like those folks with RVs and campers who enjoy the big lakes in North Mississippi... looks like lots of funding for those facilities. But the folks camping here were enjoying their tents and campfires. The kids were having a blast. Why are they decommissioning camping at this lake? This is wrong! Please reconsider! And fix it up please!
