Pactola Reservoir Campground

"This place is beautiful! Very clean and clear water! Best lake i think for all kinds of outdoor recreation! Fishing, boating, cliff jumping, swimming, beach day or camping! All dif heights for cliff jumping back in jenny gulch. Theres also the giant rock out midwater from the dam with a flag pole, locally named alcotraz, you can see it from the visitor center, many swim out to the rock and cliff jump off that. The very top has to be a 50ft plus jump id guess! Very fun and cool! but if you choose to cliff jump maybe request input from locals on location for best locations and ensure safety! Pactola has views tht cant be duplicated! great place to spend any summer day/days!! thrs 2 boat launches or its very accesable from multiple locations around the lake to enjoy from the shore. Great fishing from boat and land. Trout, bass, perch, norhern, blue gill jus to name the main species we have caught. Has a beach. The drive to and from pactola is beautiful. all around the black hills is amazing as well!! But If you plan to camp set up reservations online ahead of time. They have very few spots that can be used for day of, and much better options if you plan ahead! Try n get a camp spot closest to the water if at all possible its much better! That way u can see the water at all times and walk down very easily. This lake is def one of a kind!"

"Really enjoyed camping out at the reservoir! We got to canoe the area and had plenty of fun. We reserved for two nights, but unfortunately had to leave early because our neighbors were so loud well into the night (about 3:00am). Something to consider if you're wanting a quiet time out in the woods. Glad that we were able to enjoy the day before heading out."

"Told me a National Parks Pass would give me 50% off. As a vetran I have a lifetime National Parks Pass. Showed it to the gate attendant with a cigarette hanging out her mouth and she said those don't count because we didn't have to pay for them and it would not be accepted for the discount. Grass in the campground was over 12 inches tall and nothing but pit toilets. For a tent site, no electricity, a pit toilet, and uneven ground; $28 a night is theft. The disrespect and lack of professionalism is not made up by the fact it is a beautiful park."

"Vault toilets, and water available to fill containers for washing only. It is NOT drinkable. Sites spaced well for most, some are closer together. Picnic table and fire pit. Bit of a walk down hill to lake or drive to boating ramps or swim beach."

"Wonderful campground right next to the reservoir. Primitive camping- no hook ups. Pit toilets were clean. The campsites are well maintained. It’s a really beautiful location with lots of trees and wildflowers."