Facilities
Big Acres has two large group picnic shelters. There is a large playground and a basketball court in the area.
Upcoming Availability
9 of 14 days currently show available sites.
Thu, Sep 10
None
available
Fri, Sep 11
None
available
Sat, Sep 12
None
available
Sun, Sep 13
2
sites
Mon, Sep 14
2
sites
Tue, Sep 15
2
sites
Wed, Sep 16
2
sites
Thu, Sep 17
2
sites
Fri, Sep 18
2
sites
Sat, Sep 19
None
available
Sun, Sep 20
None
available
Mon, Sep 21
2
sites
Tue, Sep 22
2
sites
Wed, Sep 23
2
sites
Campground guide
What to know before booking
Located at Sardis Dam, Big Acres is conveniently located near other day use and camping facilities at Sardis Lake. Big Acres has two large group picnic shelters. Big Acres is located on the shore of the "Lower Lake" at Sardis.
Official campground details, summarized
Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.
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.
Recreation
Big Acres is a popular spot for picnicking. The large playground in the area and the basketball courts also draw visitors.
Campsite map
Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.
Campsites
A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.
Site Big Acres 2 (411)
Big Acres
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vehicle
150
people
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shade
Site Big Acres 1 (292)
Big Acres
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vehicle
150
people
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shade
Important notices
Group picnic shelters in Big Acres may be reserved for $100 per day
Amplified Music and Bouncy Houses are not permitted without prior approval from Sardis Lake Field Office
Beginning August 11, 2024, Sardis will begin drawing down water in the Lower Lake to perform maintenance on the outlet channel. During this time swimming areas will be closed and boating traffic on the Lower Lake will be limited to fishing only. If you have any questions, please contact the Sardis Lake Field Office at 662-563-4531.
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Common questions
Is Big Acres available right now?
Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 9 of the next 14 days, starting Sun, Sep 13. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.
How do I book Big Acres?
Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.
How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?
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