Turkey Fork Recreation Area
Leakesville, Mississippi · 230 ft · In National Forests in Mississippi
Photos: Rhyne
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 230 ft (70 m)230 ft70 m
Loops1
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
Amenities
From Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Correct
- ADA accessible
- Boat launch
- Campfires allowed
- Dump station
- Fishing
- Showers
- Toilets
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About
Overview
Turkey Fork Recreation Area is the most popular recreation area on the DeSoto National Forest and one of the most visited outdoor recreation areas in south Mississippi, offering three bathhouses, a picnic area, two swim areas, a boat ramp, a floating pier, 20 RV campsites, and 8 primitive camping sites, which surround a 240-acre lake
The lake is stocked with catfish, bass, and bluegill. Recreational opportunities at Turkey Fork include fishing, water sports, camping, picnicking, and hiking. With all these opportunites, a visit to Turkey Fork Recreation Area will provide its visitors with an enjoyable outdoor experience and memories to take home.
From Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
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Cell service at Turkey Fork Recreation Area: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedPatchy Fog then Sunny92°62°
- ThuSunny90°63°
- FriSunny, 1% chance of rain89°54°
- SatSunny73°52°
- SunSunny77°57°
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Location and contact
Data from Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites
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