Big Acres

About Big Acres

Overview 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. Recreation Big Acres is a popular spot for picnicking. The large playground in the area and the basketball courts also draw visitors. Facilities Big Acres has two large group picnic shelters. There is a large playground and a basketball court in the area. Natural Features Big Acres is located on the shore of the "Lower Lake" at Sardis. The Lower Lake is a 400 acre lake on the downstream side of Sardis Dam. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (662) 563-4531.

How to Get There

Big Acres is located on Hwy. 315 along the bottom of Sardis Dam. It is approximately 8 miles from Interstate 55 in Sardis and 8.5 miles from Interstate 55 in Batesville.

What to Pack for Your Stay

Tuned to the live forecast for this park.

Plan Your Visit to Big Acres

Heading to Big Acres? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)