Collinsville, Mississippi · Lauderdale County
Okatibbee Lake is an 11,000-acre multi-purpose project. The Corps of Engineers maintains one full service campground; four day use parks with three designated swimming areas and four boat ramps. Also, Okatibbee Lake offers excellent hunting opportunities. Presently there are 6,900 acres of land and flooded woodlands le…
Okatibbee Lake is an 11,000-acre multi-purpose project. The Corps of Engineers maintains one full service campground; four day use parks with three designated swimming areas and four boat ramps. Also, Okatibbee Lake offers excellent hunting opportunities. Presently there are 6,900 acres of land and flooded woodlands leased to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks for hunting and wildlife viewing.
Located 8 miles north of Meridian, MS on State Highway 19.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Heading to Okatibbee Lake? A few things to know before you go:
Photo: Tobias MrzykMississippi's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Tobias MrzykSteep is hard. These are the ten Mississippi trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Tobias MrzykTen gentle, well-marked Mississippi trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Sergei AkulichMississippi's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Joshua EarleFederal parks and recreation areas in Mississippi ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Sergei AkulichMississippi's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.