Welcome to Sardis Lake, we are glad you have decided to learn more about our lake and know you will have a good time once you get here.  Whether you are planning for a day or a week; or if you are into the outdoors, hunting, fishing, boating or camping, you are going to discover a wide selection of activity options.  Sardis Lake stretches over 98,000 acres through Panola, Lafayette and Marshall counties in beautiful Northwest Mississippi.  Come explore and discover for yourself our forest, lakes and recreational activities.  For a complete listing of all we have to offer look over the rest of our web site and start planning your next getaway today.

Sardis Lake has a Visitor Information Center that offers an array of informational materials, such as, brochures, project regulations, camping information and area maps.  You will also find several interesting exhibits that explain the missions of the Corps at Sardis Lake.  The Visitor Information Center is open weekdays from 7:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. 

You can now visit Sardis Lake from the comfort of your own computer! Click on the link below to check out the Sardis Lake Virtual Tour. You can view a campsite, see pavilions, or just do some sightseeing. Click on a recreation area on the map to see 360 degree photos in that area!

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USACE Vicksburg District to offer daily, annual day use passes online for Mississippi lakes

VICKSBURG, Miss. -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District announces that Arkabutla, Sardis, Enid and Grenada Lake visitors can purchase daily and annual day use passes online.

Beginning mid-June, visitors will be able to purchase activity passes for boat ramp and swimming area use through the website www.recreation.gov or the Recreation.gov mobile app (available through the App Store or Google Play).

Visitors can purchase passes in the recreation areas by scanning QR codes on signs or from anywhere using computers, mobile devices, and smartphones. Visitors that purchase annual passes will have 14 days to visit any of the Mississippi lakes field offices to receive the physical hang tag for that pass.

The activity passes expand Recreation.gov opportunities at the Mississippi Lakes. Camping and picnic shelter reservations at each of the lakes are also made through the service. For many years, payment for these activities has been cash-only through the use of honor vaults in the areas. With the increased use and security of mobile payments, alternatives to cash are becoming preferred methods. Honor vaults will be removed once the QR code system is implemented and monitored to make sure it functions as needed. Cash payments can still be made for daily and annual passes, as well as America the Beautiful passes at each of the field offices.

For more information, please contact the north Mississippi lakes field offices:

Arkabutla Lake: 662-562-6261

Sardis Lake: 662-563-4531

Enid Lake: 662-563-4571

Grenada Lake: 662-226-5911

The USACE Vicksburg District is engineering solutions to the nation’s toughest challenges. The Vicksburg District encompasses a 68,000-square-mile area across portions of Mississippi, Arkansas, and Louisiana, that holds nine major river basins and incorporates approximately 460 miles of mainline Mississippi River levees. The Vicksburg District is engaged in hundreds of projects and employs approximately 1,100 personnel.

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May 8, 2024

Clear Creek Boat Ramp Reopens at Sardis Lake in Northwest Mississippi

VICKSBURG, Miss. -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District announces that the boat ramp at Clear Creek has been reopened for public boat launching. Clear Creek is a popular access point for fishermen on the south side of Sardis Lake. The ramp was closed in March 2023 when a portion of the concrete surface collapsed. Sections of the ramp were removed and replaced with new concrete.

Visitors are advised to use caution when parking at the boat ramp. Damage to areas of the parking lot, including loose surface material, caused by heavy equipment usage during the ramp restoration, is being repaired. 

For additional information, please contact the Sardis Lake Field Office at 662-563-4531.

The USACE Vicksburg District is engineering solutions to the nation’s toughest challenges. The Vicksburg District encompasses a 68,000-square-mile area across portions of Mississippi, Arkansas, and Louisiana, that holds nine major river basins and incorporates approximately 460 miles of mainline Mississippi River levees.

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 FISH STRUCTURE PLACEMENT REGULATION

All persons placing structure(s) in Sardis, Arkabutla, Grenada, and Enid lakes must abide by the terms outlined in the following regulations according to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) Title 36.

The placement of untreated, wooden structures in the lake basin for the purpose of fish habitat is authorized. Artificial wooden "grabbling structures" are also authorized. Natural structures may not be altered and used to "hand fish" from. Other structures made of plastic, PVC, metal, and other non-biodegradable materials are NOT allowed. Any person(s) installing a structure not in compliance with this regulation may be subject to a citation under Title 36.

The placement of trees are allowed along with an appropriately sized anchoring device which may be made of concrete, brick, or stone. Any anchor(s) other than these approved materials will be in violation and subject to fines and penalties.

Structures may not be placed within 300 feet of any designated swimming area or beach. These structures should not be placed in any areas  where they may become boating hazards such as directly below or adjacent to any boat ramp.

Cultural Resource Protection- Visitors are reminded that the removal of historical and archaeological features (material from old house sites, arrowheads, human remains, etc.) is PROHIBITED.

If caught, looters face arrest, fines up to $20,000 and imprisonment for disturbing these areas.

Life Jackets are Mandatory at MS Lakes

The following life jacket rules are being enforced at all four of the Vicksburg District-North Mississippi lakes at Arkabutla, Sardis, Enid and Grenada.

All persons must wear a US Coast Guard-approved life jacket at all times:

• while swimming outside of designated swimming areas.
• while skiing or being pulled by a vessel, regardless of vessel length.
• on powered vessels 16 to 26 feet in length whenever under power by the main propulsion unit.
• on powered vessels less than 16 feet in length or on non-powered vessels regardless of length.

For more information, contact the Sardis Lake Field Office at 662.563.4531 or the MS Project Management Office at 662.578.3873

Rules for Sardis Lake Archery Area  

The following rules are in effect at the Sardis Lake Archery Area. All hunters must have a permit prior to engaging in any hunting activity within the archery area. Permits must be picked up in person at the Sardis Lake Field Office. A hunter survey is included on the back of the permit form. It must be filled out and returned to the Sardis Lake Field Office or placed in a drop box at one of two check-in stations at the conclusion of each season.

The archery area is located near on either side of Sardis Dam and offers over 1,000 acres for archery only hunting. Hunters may use long bows, recurves, and compound bows. Seasons, bag limits, and other regulations are set by the MS Dept. of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks.  For more information please contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sardis Lake Field Office (662) 563-4531.