This small recreation area is located 5 miles north of Raleigh, MS and 21 miles south of Forest, MS. Shongelo Lake is a 5-acre lake offering bank fishing. A swimming area, 7 picnic sites, picnic shelter and hiking trail make this site appealing for family day-use enjoyment. Shongelo is a fee area and is open seasonally from May through September.
Shongelo Lake is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.
See the map for Shongelo Lake's exact location and directions.
Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.