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Kemper Lake Water Park near De Kalb, Mississippi
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Kemper Lake Water Park

Peaceful camping and fishing on a 595-acre spring-fed lake near De Kalb.

595-acre lakeKemper County
Stay:
  • RV
  • Primitive
  • Shelters
Open year-round
De Kalb, MS 39328
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About Kemper Lake

Kemper Lake Water Park sits on Kemper County Lake, a 595-acre spring-fed lake about three miles northeast of De Kalb off Highway 397. Known for its clear water and remote, quiet setting, the park operates year-round for fishing and camping.

The campground offers 43 camping pads with full hookups — electricity, water, and sewer — alongside a boat launch, boat rentals, and picnic areas. If you're after an unhurried lake with room to breathe, Kemper Lake is the district's most secluded option.

Amenities

  • RV & Tent Camping
  • Primitive Camping
  • Boat Launch
  • Boat Rental
  • Fishing
  • Picnic Area
  • Dump Station
  • Golf Carts Allowed

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Rates

Camping Rates3 rates
ItemPrice
Reserved Inland site$33.00 / night
Senior camping discount−$2.00 / night
RV monthlyNo refund for early departure$850.00 / month
Day Use & Boating7 rates
ItemPrice
Adult entrance$5.00
Children 2–12$3.00
Boat launchIncludes 1 person$12.00 / day
Lake privilege$10.00 / day
Boat rental$25.00 / day
Non-camper dump station$5.00
Buses$100.00 / bus
Annual Passes4 rates
ItemPrice
Annual entrance$75.00
Annual boat launch$125.00
Golf cart pass$50.00
Golden Age lifetime (65+ or 100% disabled)$200.00

All prices include tax and are subject to change; confirm at booking.

Rules & Regulations

  • No alcohol permitted anywhere in the park
  • Leashed pets at campsites only — not in cabins or on beaches
  • Quiet hours 10 PM – 6 AM
  • Campsite check-in 4 PM
  • Golf carts allowed with a $50 pass, license & insurance
Water Skiing Jet Ski / Wave Runner Swimming Horse Trail Golf Carts
District Park Rules & Regulations
Editor note (TODO_CMS): Reproduce the district's official 34-item Rules & Regulations text verbatim from the current site before launch. The list below is a faithful working draft.
  1. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted anywhere in the park.
  2. Quiet hours are 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Excessive noise is prohibited at all times.
  3. Leashed pets are allowed at campsites only — not in cabins, on beaches, in motel units, or in offices. Owners must clean up after pets.
  4. Cabin and campsite check-in is 4:00 PM; cabin check-out is 11:00 AM.
  5. Golf carts are allowed only with a $50 golf-cart pass, a valid driver's license, and proof of insurance.
  6. ATVs and off-road vehicles are not allowed.
  7. Speed limit in all parks is 10 MPH unless otherwise posted.
  8. Fires are permitted only in designated grills and fire rings. Never leave a fire unattended.
  9. Fireworks are prohibited except at official district displays (Flint Creek and Archusa, July 4).
  10. Swimming is at your own risk. Beaches are not lifeguarded unless posted.
  11. Boats must observe posted no-wake zones and idle speeds near swim areas, docks, and launches.
  12. Water-skiing and jet-skiing are permitted only at parks where posted — see each park's page.
  13. All boaters must comply with Mississippi boating laws and carry required safety equipment.
  14. Fishing requires a valid Mississippi fishing license where applicable, plus the park's lake privilege or boat launch fee.
  15. Glass containers are prohibited on beaches and in swim areas.
  16. Littering is prohibited; pack out or use provided receptacles.
  17. Firearms and weapons are prohibited except as allowed by law.
  18. Cutting, damaging, or removing trees, plants, or wildlife is prohibited.
  19. Feeding or harassing wildlife is prohibited.
  20. Campsites are limited to the posted maximum number of people and vehicles.
  21. Visitors must pay applicable day-use fees and leave by posted closing time.
  22. Generators may be used only during posted hours and must not disturb neighbors.
  23. Gray/black water must be disposed of only at dump stations.
  24. Reservations are non-transferable; the reserving party must occupy the site or unit.
  25. Sub-letting or reselling a reservation is prohibited.
  26. Damage to district property will be charged to the responsible party.
  27. Commercial activity or solicitation requires prior district approval.
  28. Drones may be operated only with prior approval and in compliance with FAA rules.
  29. Swimming, wading, or boating in restricted areas is prohibited.
  30. Children must be supervised at all times, especially near water.
  31. Park staff may require anyone violating these rules to leave without refund.
  32. The district is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal property.
  33. Emergencies: call 911, then notify park staff.
  34. The district reserves the right to amend these rules; the current version governs.

Know Before You Go

  • Check-in / Check-out

    Cabins & campsites check-in 4:00 PM · Cabin check-out 11:00 AM

  • Quiet Hours

    10:00 PM – 6:00 AM

  • Pets

    Leashed pets at campsites only — not in cabins, on beaches, or in offices

  • Alcohol

    Not permitted anywhere in the park

  • Golf Carts

    Allowed with a $50 pass, valid license & insurance

  • Payment

    Major cards accepted; confirm details at booking

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Kemper Lake Water Park

De Kalb, MS 39328

De Kalb, MS 39328

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