Big Acres

Sardis Lake — lakeside

Location: Sardis, MS, MS

Price: From $100 per night

Rating: 5 out of 5 (5 reviews)

Season: May through October

Big Acres is a popular day use area at Sardis Lake. Located at Sardis Dam, Big Acres is conveniently located near other day use and camping facilities at Sardis Lake. Big Acres is a popular spot for picnicking.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/big-acres to be notified when sites open up.

Big Acres is a popular spot on the shore of Sardis Lake with recreational amenities including a large playground and basketball courts. The campground is conveniently located near Sardis Dam, approximately 8 miles from Interstate 55 in Sardis.

Wildlife alert: Great Blue Herons, Barred Owls, American Beavers, and Corn Snakes are known to inhabit the area within 8km of the campground.

Insider tips for Big Acres: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Only 2 tent sites available, so availability is extremely limited Located on Hwy 315 at the bottom of Sardis Dam for easy access

Skip Big Acres if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at this campground. You need camping outside May through October—seasonal closure. You need multiple site options—only 2 sites total.

Best time to visit Big Acres: May-October — Seasonal operations run May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Paradise Point (Sardis, MS), Outlet Channel (Sardis) (Sardis, MS), Engineer Point (Sardis, MS), Cypress Point (Sardis, MS).