 |
Barge-Lake
is the name of a lake/recreation area and primitive campground in west-central Mississippi. It's located near the town of Rolling Fork on Highway 61 (the Blues Highway. Barge Lake has RV (gravel) sites, primitive tent sites, hiking and biking trails and horseback riding trails. For shopping and other essentials, Barge Lake is just a short drive to Rolling Fork. This historic little town of about 2,500 residents offers a relaxed, hometown atmosphere. People area friendly and roots run deep in this town in Mississippi's Deep Delta region. The iconic Teddy Bear was inspired by a political cartoon depicting President Theodore Roosevelts refusal to shoot a black bear while on a hunt just a few miles from Rolling Fork in 1902. The town of Rolling Fork celebrates this legacy with the "Great Delta Bear Affair", festival held annually on the fourth Saturday in October. Each year, the festival features artist Dayton Scoggins who carves a bear from a huge cypress log that is donated to Rolling Fork. The bears can be seen throughout town. A Visitors Center and Museum is also located in the town of Rolling Fork, just off Highway 61, open Thursday - Saturday. The Barge Lake Recreation and Primitive Campground area is also near the Delta National Forest, which offers 60,000 acres for fishing, camping, hiking, wildlife viewing and horseback riding.
Surrounding areas: Brooksville, Mississippi (13.8 mi), Starkville, Mississippi (21.8 mi), Ackerman, Mississippi (25.3 mi), Columbus, Mississippi (32.5 mi), West Point, Mississippi (33.5 mi), Eupora, Mississippi (39.3 mi), Daleville, Mississippi (39.7 mi)
|
|
Barge Lake Vacation Rentals
|
|
|
|
|
|
Barge Lake Hotels and Resorts
|
|
|
| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Oak Tree Inn - Macon | | Macon, MS | 13.4 mi. | (662) 726-5835 | | Best Western Red Hills Inn - Louisville | 201 Hwy 15 North Byp | Louisville, MS | 15.4 mi. | (662) 773-9090 | | Lake Tiak O'khata - Louisville | Smyth Rd | Louisville, MS | 15.4 mi. | (662) 773-7853 | | Lake Tiak-o-khata Motel - Louisville | | Louisville, MS | 15.4 mi. | (662) 773-7853 | | Days Inn & Suites | 119 Hwy 12 W | Starkville, MS | 21.8 mi. | (662) 324-5555 | | Hampton Inn Starkville | 700 Hwy 12 East | Starkville, MS | 21.8 mi. | (662) 324-1333 | | Holiday Inn - Starkville | | Starkville, MS | 21.8 mi. | (662) 323-6161 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites | 110 B Hwy 12 West | Starkville, MS | 21.8 mi. | (800) 465-4329 | | Holiday Inn University Center - Starkville | 403 Hwy 12 @ Montgomery St | Starkville, MS | 21.8 mi. | (662) 323-6161 | | Comfort Suites | 801 Russell St | Starkville, MS | 22.1 mi. | (662) 324-9595 |
|
Barge Lake Weather & Climate
|
|
|
|
West-central Mississippi has a subtropical climate that is warm and wet year round. There is a mild change of seasons with hot, humid summers, short, sunny winters and transitional autumn and springs. This region experiences rain showers and humidity year-round, although it's mostly felt during summer when heat combined humidity makes it uncomfortable. The weather can be unpredictable in west-central Mississippi, and cold spells have been experienced in winter, but snowfall is rare. The best time to visit the area is between February and April, when the heat and humidity are not at peak levels. June is the start of hurricane season, but mostly affects areas closer to the coast. Tornadoes are another possibility.
|
| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
52°F |
30°F |
5.91 in. |
- |
| February |
58°F |
33°F |
4.91 in. |
- |
| March |
67°F |
41°F |
6.12 in. |
- |
| April |
74°F |
48°F |
5.61 in. |
- |
| May |
82°F |
58°F |
4.67 in. |
- |
| June |
88°F |
66°F |
3.76 in. |
- |
| July |
91°F |
69°F |
4.13 in. |
- |
| August |
91°F |
68°F |
3.57 in. |
- |
| September |
86°F |
62°F |
3.74 in. |
- |
| October |
76°F |
48°F |
3.53 in. |
- |
| November |
66°F |
40°F |
4.76 in. |
- |
| December |
56°F |
32°F |
5.66 in. |
- |
|
Barge Lake Map & Transportation
|
|
|
 |
|
|
| Click each thumbnail image to enlarge. |
 |
|
 |
 |
The closest airports in the area are the Golden Triangle Regional airport (GTR) located about 24 miles northeast of Barge Lake in Columbus West Point Starkville, Mississippi, Key Field (MEI) located approximately 55 miles south of Barge Lake in Meridian, Mississippi, the Tuscaloosa Regional airport (TCL) located roughly 68 miles east of Barge Lake in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and finally the Grenada Municipal airport (GNF) located around 75 miles northwest of Barge Lake in Grenada, Mississippi.
|
|
Barge Lake Attractions
|
|
|
| | | Water Parks |
| Guin Waterpark | Guin | AL | 76.3 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Mississippi State University Golf Club | Starkville | MS | 21.7 mi. | | | Delta State University Golf Club | Cleveland | MS | 26.8 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Nanih Waya State Park | | MS | 17.3 mi. | | | Lake Lowndes State Park | | MS | 35.3 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Aliceville Museum | Aliceville | AL | 36.9 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Jackson Zoological Park | Jackson | MS | 99.7 mi. | |
Notice a problem with the information on this page? Please notify us.
|
Disclaimer: We recommend you conduct your own research regarding all accomodations and attractions found on this website. The distances shown on this website are straight-line distances as the crow flies. The road distance may be considerably longer. You assume all liability for use of any information found on this website. No information is confirmed or warranted in any way. By using our services you agree to the terms and conditions of this disclaimer.
|
| We are the #1 site for your Mississippi Vacation presenting Mississippi vacation rentals, hotels, weather and map for each city. |
Mississippi Vacation .com
©1997-2024 All Rights Reserved.
|
|