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P.O.W. Lake Recreation Area





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General Description

This recreation site lies beside a seven acre lake at the southern end of the Tuxachanie National Recreation Hiking Trail and serves as a camp for trail users. This is an abandoned World War II German Prisoner of War camp and Navy rifle range; the old ammunition bunkers are still present. This rustic area provides primitive camping, fishing and hiking. The lake provides fishing opportunities for bass, bream, white perch, and catfish. There are no restrooms or drinking water. No user fees are charged.

Handicapped Accessibility: The area has flat terrain with gentle slopes. The lake has foot access only. This area is not wheelchair accessible.

Directions from Wiggins: Take Highway 49 south to Saucier. Take Highway 67 east to four-way intersection; take County Road 402 (Bethel Road) approximately four miles to the P.O.W. Camp.



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Number of People Encountered: 0-10 ppl
Recommend to a Friend: Highly
Report: noone is ever there quiet peacefull relaxing watch out for snakes

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Recommend to a Friend: Highly
Report: Excellent trail! Great for kids.



Recreation Opportunities
Activity Remarks On Site
ICON Camping This rustic area provides primitive camping. No restrooms or drinking water are available.
Yes
ICON Fishing The lake provides fishing opportunities.
Yes
ICON Forest Areas P.O.W. Lake Recreation Area
Yes
ICON Hiking & Walking This camp lies at the south end of the Tuxachanie National Recreation Trail.
Yes
ICON Viewing Historic Sites This is an abandoned W.W.II German POW Camp.
Yes



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Tuxachanie Trail - The Tuxachanie Trail is a 22-mile National Recreation Trail located north of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The trail is designated for foot travel only.



More Information

Visitor Information:

De Soto Ranger District, P.O. Box 248 , Wiggins, MS, 39577, Phone: 601-928-4422






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