Warning
GeneralDue 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.
About Chewalla Lake Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 12
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
On Site Services
- Playground
Water Access
- Lake Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (59)
What Guests Are Saying
Chewalla Lake Recreation Area offers a peaceful and scenic environment with spacious campsites and friendly hosts who are dedicated to maintaining the campground. Many visitors appreciate the quiet atmosphere, hot showers, and well-kept trails for hiking and biking. Despite some areas needing repairs and improvements, the potential for revitalization is recognized, and guests encourage support for the campground's restoration efforts.
What Guests Are Saying
Chewalla Lake Recreation Area offers a peaceful and scenic environment with spacious campsites and friendly hosts who are dedicated to maintaining the campground. Many visitors appreciate the quiet atmosphere, hot showers, and well-kept trails for hiking and biking. Despite some areas needing repairs and improvements, the potential for revitalization is recognized, and guests encourage support for the campground's restoration efforts.
Review Summary
Haley K
VerifiedJanuary 21, 2026 β’ Stayed at: 001, Loop: North
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
January 13, 2026
Nice sites, bathrooms are good and showers have hot water! Campground host is a G, and very helpful.
Kenneth K
VerifiedOctober 19, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 001, Loop: North
We had a great time staying in this area. Even had enough AT&T service to win a whatnot auction.
John N
VerifiedOctober 11, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 042, Loop: South
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
VerifiedOctober 5, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 039, Loop: South
Awesome time and great staff!
BRADLEY J B
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 002, Loop: North
Beautiful spot. Camp host was very nice, friendly and helpful. Wish we planned better and could have stayed a couple days longer
Dyllon G
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 002, Loop: North
Staff/Host was amazing- super quiet campground and welcoming.
Wyvonnia Lynn R
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 041, Loop: South
We did not stay. The park was run down and in disrepair. There were park hosts on site but the restroom and showers had not been taken care of for some time.
Rick B
VerifiedAugust 16, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 041, Loop: South
Nice quiet campground, water and electric hookups, heavy forest and picturesque lake. Friendly campground host. Shower and restrooms, washer and dryer. Roads were once paved but are in very poor condition now.
Lowell S
VerifiedAugust 4, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 002, Loop: North
Itβs in the woods quite
Location Chewalla Lake Recreation Area
Address:
Us Forest Service, 1000 Front Street
Oxford, MS, 38655
United States
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.
Chewalla Lake Recreation Area is accessible via US Highway 278, which is approximately 10 miles to the north. Additionally, Interstate 55 is about 20 miles to the east, providing further access to the area.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.7328 / -89.3397
Elevation: 124 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- Click here for more information on Mississippi's National Forests
- Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
- Pets are not allowed on the beach.
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralDue 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.
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Last updated: June 14, 2026
