U.S. Forest Service · National Forests in Mississippi · Mississippi

Airey Lake

Picnicking, fishing and hiking are among some favorite activities that can be enjoyed at Airey Lake. Day hikers can access Tuxachanie Hiking Trail from this lake site. Group camping and a restroom are available by permit from the De Soto office.

Open nowBooking not publishedFreeTents only

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1fire
active
Range 47B · 29 mi away · 636 acres
Interagency incident data as of 2026-10-26
Incident details ↓

Amenities & rules

EquipmentTents
FeesNo fees required.
AccessibilityThis recreation area is not accessible

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusOpen
ForestNational Forests in Mississippi
FeesNo fees required.

National Forests in Mississippi recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Airey Lake50°60°70°80°90°January: 5.61 inches of precipitationFebruary: 4.80 inches of precipitationMarch: 5.68 inches of precipitationApril: 6.28 inches of precipitationMay: 6.71 inches of precipitationJune: 6.94 inches of precipitationJuly: 7.82 inches of precipitationAugust: 7.11 inches of precipitationSeptember: 5.81 inches of precipitationOctober: 3.84 inches of precipitationNovember: 4.56 inches of precipitationDecember: 5.68 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 51.0°F averageFebruary: 54.6°F averageMarch: 60.4°F averageApril: 66.2°F averageMay: 73.2°F averageJune: 78.7°F averageJuly: 80.8°F averageAugust: 80.5°F averageSeptember: 77.0°F averageOctober: 68.4°F averageNovember: 58.6°F averageDecember: 52.9°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Saucier Exp Forest, 4 miles from the campground at 229 feet, station USC00227840 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 71 inches a year.

Getting there

Coordinates30.6887° N, 89.0607° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    Range 47B

    29 mi from the campground · 636 acres · 50% contained

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearKeesler Outdoor Recreation & Marina Park ↗20.5 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗31.4 mi
RV sales & serviceCountry Creek RV & Marine ↗53.9 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

Video

Airey Lake Recreational Area Desoto National Forest

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Guidebooks for Mississippi

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  • Guide to the Natchez Trace Parkway
    F. Lynne Bachleda, 2018
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    Michael Ballard, 2012
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Reference

Questions people ask

How much does it cost to camp at Airey Lake?

Nothing. Airey Lake is listed as free. No fees required.

Source: Forest Service

Is Airey Lake open right now?

Open as of Oct 26, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

Can I bring an RV to Airey Lake?

Airey Lake is listed for tents only.

Source: Forest Service

Are there accessible sites at Airey Lake?

This recreation area is not accessible.

Source: Forest Service

What if Airey Lake is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Big Biloxi Recreation Area (9.2 mi), Cypress Creek Landing (19.6 mi, first-come), and Davis Bayou Campground (25.6 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby