Chewalla Lake Recreation Area

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US FOREST SERVICE, 1000 FRONT STREET
OXFORD, MS 38655

Notice

Due to the impacts of the ice storm across the area, the recreation area is temporarily closed until the area is cleared of safety hazards and damages to resources. Visitors should call the district office or monitor this page for updates.

Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a) and (b), and for the protection of public health and safety and resources, Chewalla Lake Recreation Area is temporarily closed.

Feb 19, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027

Overview

Chewalla Lake Recreation Area is located in the Holly Springs Ranger District in northern Mississippi. Visitors enjoy swimming and relaxing on the sandy beach on the lake shore, as well as canoeing, kayaking and fishing.

Recreation

Chewalla Lake covers 260 acres and is a no-wake lake, making it a perfect location for swimming, canoeing and kayaking. Anglers enjoy fishing for largemouth bass, bream, crappie and catfish. A boat ramp is located on-site.

Facilities

The campground offers sites for RV and tent camping. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. RV sites have electric and water hookups. During the season the campground is open 24 hours and does not close on the major holidays, i.e. Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day, allowing families and friends to celebrate together. Don't fret if you happen to arrive later in the day or evening for your reservation we will leave a note up on the site showing that its reserved.

Natural Features

The lake is surrounded by a dense forest of pine and hardwoods, such as sweet gum and oak. Many dogwoods are scattered throughout the campground, creating a beautiful, blooming display in the springtime.

The campground lies on land once used heavily for farming. Erosion has caused deep gullies to form throughout the area, but split-rail fences line the gullies, adding character to the facility.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (662) 236-6741.

Nearby Attractions

Holly Springs is 8.5 miles northwest of the lake. This charming town is known as the Antebellum Capitol of the mid-south. More than 200 buildings in town are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A variety of dining and shopping options are available, as well as grocery stores and gas stations.

Camp site features

Across 36 camp sites:

Electric hookups: 9 of 36 sites
Water hookups: 9 of 36 sites
Picnic table: all 36 sites
Pets allowed: all 36 sites
Longest rig: 60 ft
Largest party: 7 people
Power up to 30 amps
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Fees

Shelter GS1 costs: $40 if less than 50 people. $80 if more than 50 people. Each vehicle using the rented pavilion is required to pay the day use fee of $5, this includes the renter of the pavilion.

Directions

In Holly Springs, Mississippi at the intersection of State Routes 4 and 7, take Route 4 east 1.4 miles to the Chewalla Lake sign. At the sign, bear right and go 5.7 miles to the Chewalla Lake Recreation Area sign (Forest Route 611/Chewalla Lake Road). Turn left at the sign and go 1.3 miles to the campground. Physical address is 726 Chewalla Lake Rd, Holly Springs MS, 38659.

Stay Limit

Check in from 12 PM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

59 reviews

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Haley K

Loop:North

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Reviewed 7 months ago

Showed up to our reservation and there was a controlled burn going on. Nobody contacted us to let us know. Embers falling everywhere and the whole entire forest/campground on fire. We drove our 40ft 5th wheel, 6 hrs to get here on our journey to our destination. Had to turn and drive another hour to a different location after being exhausted, who the hosts saved our lives and accommodated us quickly. You'd think someone would have contacted us to let us know. Still haven't one been contacted 1 month later. Terrible customer service and would not recommend this place to anyone.

Carson S

Loop:North

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Reviewed 7 months ago

Nice sites, bathrooms are good and showers have hot water! Campground host is a G, and very helpful.

Kenneth K

Loop:North

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Reviewed 10 months ago

We had a great time staying in this area. Even had enough AT&T service to win a whatnot auction.

John N

Loop:South

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Reviewed 10 months ago

The campground is old and mostly primitive sites. You can tell the campground manager is working to improve the camper sites. The bathhouse is old and not super clean but had hot water for my shower. The trail around the lake is serene.

Cole B

Loop:South

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Reviewed a year ago

Awesome time and great staff!

BRADLEY J B

Loop:North

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Reviewed a year ago

Beautiful spot. Camp host was very nice, friendly and helpful. Wish we planned better and could have stayed a couple days longer

Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

Reserve Watch

Popularity: Very quiet

Busiest in August, when about 2% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 10 years of reservations.

Camp Sites

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