Grenada Lake is the largest body of water in Mississippi with nearly 64,000 acres of water, 148 miles of shoreline, 16 boat ramps, boundless opportunities for camping, and many other great outdoor recreation opportunities. This is the perfect spot for family fun and is a popular destination for visitors year-round. In addition to the many water-base and other outdoor recreational activities, Grenada Lake hosts several fishing tournaments annually as well. It is home to Hugh White State Park and several other public use areas around its shores. The scenery is beautiful and there are lots of things to do and see.

Arkabutla Lake is a reservoir on the Coldwater River in both Tate and DeSoto counties in north Mississippi. It is a beautiful and popular lake with an annual visitation exceeding 2 million people. To accommodate all of its visitors, there are many recreational opportunities and facilities available. The lake offers a fishing pier, swimming beach, accessible campgrounds, sailing, waterskiing, and paddling. Sailing is very popular because of the dependable winds. For paddlers, this is something of caution but there are small coves to escape the wind. Wind warning lights are visible from most areas on the lake. No alcohol is permitted and lifejacket wearing is strictly required. The scenery and natural beauty is wonderful while paddling Arkabutla Lake.

Greers Ferry Lake is a large reservoir created by an impoundment of the Little Red River. Located at the eastern edge of the Ozark Mountains the surrounding area consists of hardwood and evergreen forest and agricultural lands. This area of the lake is accessed from Sugar Loaf Use Area and offers access to Sugar Loaf Island known for its award winning nature trail where you’ll find good hiking and incredible views.

Located very near the Mississippi River within the St. Francis National Forest Storm Creek Lake is surrounded by dense and pristine hardwood forest. Actually a small reservoir, this body of water has a long and irregular shoreline that creates plenty of small private coves to explore. Camping facilities are available adjacent to the lake.

Lake Ouachita is a large reservoir created by the impoundment of the Ouachita River. The lake is surrounded almost entirely by the Ouachita National Forest an enormous and pristine woodland blanketing hill country. There are many islands on the lake that are broadly distributed along its complex shoreline. The region of the lake accessed from Rabbit Trail Road is a large bay with a wandering shoreline of coves and small islands. The aesthetics of the area make it an excellent spot for some primitive canoe camping.

Glenn Springs Lake is a remote lake located northeast of Millington. It is 310 acres and primarily used for fishing. There is a launch ramp, a picnic area, restrooms, a fishing pier and boats available for rental.

This paddle offers a pleasant outing on the Buffalo National River; some of the best paddling in middle America. Expect stretches of quickwater interrupted by short sections of entertaining whitewater. The scenery is excellent, dense hardwood forest blanketing hill country and scenic bluffs. Be on the lookout for willow thickets that can trap boat.

This paddle takes you through some of the finest flatwater paddling in the country. The lowest reach of the Buffalo National River, it wanders through beautiful hardwood blanketed Ozark hill country. Given its length it is best tackled as a two-day outing especially given the strenuous up river paddle once you reach the confluence with the White River. Camping opportunities along the route are numerous and of good quality.

Lake Ouachita is a large reservoir created by the impoundment of the Ouachita River. The lake is surrounded almost entirely by the Ouachita National Forest an enormous and pristine woodland blanketing hill country. There are many islands on the lake that are broadly distributed along its complex shoreline. The region of the lake accessed from Buckville Use Area exists in a beautiful and natural condition. There are many islands in this area that beg exploration and would be good candidates for canoe camping sites.

Lake Ouachita is a large reservoir created by the impoundment of the Ouachita River. The lake is surrounded almost entirely by the Ouachita National Forest an enormous and pristine woodland blanketing hill country. There are many islands on the lake that are broadly distributed along its complex shoreline. The area around the Big Fir Use Area is offers a good variety of open water narrow convoluted coves and large and small islands. This area is a good jumping-off point for canoe camping adventures.