Come and enjoy the beautiful clear waters of Okatibbee at our five beaches and swimming areas (three COE and two Pat Harrison). Buoy lines surround designated swimming areas, but there are no lifeguards on duty. A number of public boat ramps with courtesy docks provide quick and easy access to the water. Picnicking is permitted in all park areas around the lake. Amenities at these areas include tables, playground equipment, restrooms and drinking water. An overlook, which gives a breathtaking view of the dam and lake, is located at the East Bank Damsite Public Use Area.

The parks offer a variety of recreation facilities including ball fields, fishing jetties, picnic tables, swimming beaches, horse-shoe pits, volleyball areas, and large picnic shelters. (The picnic shelters are ideal for family reunions, birthday parties or company gatherings and may be reserved in advance by calling (601)626-8431.
See the Recreation Facilities chart below for more information.

A Facility Use fee of up to $4 per vehicle is charged at day use areas that have beaches. A $3 boat launching fee is charged at day use areas with boat launching ramps. A Corps of Engineers Annual Day Use Pass may be purchased for $30 and a duplicate annual pass may be purchased for $15. The Corps of Engineers Annual Day Use Pass is honored at Corps of Engineers day use areas and boat launching ramps nationwide. The annual pass is in effect from January 1 to December 31.

 

RECREATION FACILITIES	Picnic Area	Boat Ramp	Play- ground	Handicap Access	Grills & Tables	Water	Swim Area	Fishing Jetty	Use Fee	Hiking Trail
Damsite - West Bank	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Twitley Branch		X	X	X	X	X	X		X
Collinsville	X	X	X	X	X	X	X		X
Gin Creek				X	X	X			X
NAS Lease	X	X			X	X			X
Water Park	X	X		X	X	X	X		X	X
Pine Springs	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Damsite - East Bank	X		X	X	X	X
Game Management Area				X						X
Tailrace Area	X			X	X	X		X		X
All areas except the Game Management Area have restroom facilities.