Hide-A-Way Lake Mississippi Map

About Hide-A-Way Lake, Mississippi

Hide-A-Way Lake is a locality in Pearl River County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,569. The population density is 667.6 people per km². Hide-A-Way Lake is located at 30.5649°N, 89.6402°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39426.

Hide-A-Way Lake sprawls beneath a wide Mississippi sky, a collection of shimmering waterways and verdant, rolling terrain. It lies 21.7 miles north-north-east of Slidell, LA (from Slidell, LA: bearing 23°T), and is situated 3.6 miles north-east of Picayune. The air here often carries the damp, earthy scent of pine needles and the faint, sweet perfume of magnolias, especially after a summer rain, lending a certain lushness to the already abundant greenery. Ancient oaks, their branches draped with Spanish moss like ethereal shawls, stand sentinel over quiet coves and sandy edges where the land gently dips to meet the water. The landscape is a soft embrace, a place where the sharp edges of the world seem to soften and fade into the dappled sunlight filtering through the dense canopy. The history of Hide-A-Way Lake is as much about quiet growth as it is about the deep roots of the surrounding Pearl River County. While not a center of heavy industry, its economy has long been tied to the bounty of the land and water, with timber and agriculture playing significant roles in the region's past and present. The development of the lake itself, a more recent chapter, transformed tracts of forest into a recreational haven, drawing those seeking respite and a connection to the natural world. Local traditions often echo the slow, deliberate pace of life in southern Mississippi, where neighborly gatherings and the simple pleasures of lakeside living remain cherished. This locality, Hide-A-Way Lake, offers a distinct charm, a quiet testament to the enduring appeal of a place where water and woods intertwine.

About This Hide-A-Way Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hide-A-Way Lake, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.564921, -89.640204. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Hide-A-Way Lake and Pearl River County.

Detailed location data for Hide-A-Way Lake includes the ZIP code (39426), telephone area code (601), county seat of Pearl River County (Poplarville), and school district assignment (Pearl River County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Hide-A-Way Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.