Chewalla Lake Recreation Area Near Oxford, MS

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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.

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About Chewalla Lake Recreation Area

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.

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This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

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🚐 001, Loop: North RV

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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 20 ft

🚐 002, Loop: North RV

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🚐 003, Loop: North RV

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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 20 ft

🚐 028, Loop: South RV

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Pet Friendly · 60 × 20 ft · Paved

🚐 031, Loop: South RV

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Pet Friendly · 60 × 20 ft · Paved

🚐 033, Loop: South RV

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Pet Friendly · 60 × 20 ft · Paved

🚐 037, Loop: South RV

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Pet Friendly · 60 × 20 ft · Paved

🚐 038, Loop: South RV

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Pet Friendly · 60 × 20 ft · Paved

🚐 039, Loop: South RV

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Pet Friendly · 60 × 20 ft · Paved

🚐 040, Loop: South RV

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Pet Friendly · 60 × 20 ft · Paved

🚐 041, Loop: South RV

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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 20 ft

🚐 042, Loop: South RV

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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 20 ft

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🚐 001, Loop: North RV

Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 20 ft

🚐 002, Loop: North RV

Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 20 ft

🚐 003, Loop: North RV

Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 20 ft

🚐 028, Loop: South RV

Pet Friendly · 60 × 20 ft · Paved

🚐 031, Loop: South RV

Pet Friendly · 60 × 20 ft · Paved

🚐 033, Loop: South RV

Pet Friendly · 60 × 20 ft · Paved

🚐 037, Loop: South RV

Pet Friendly · 60 × 20 ft · Paved

🚐 038, Loop: South RV

Pet Friendly · 60 × 20 ft · Paved

🚐 039, Loop: South RV

Pet Friendly · 60 × 20 ft · Paved

🚐 040, Loop: South RV

Pet Friendly · 60 × 20 ft · Paved

🚐 041, Loop: South RV

Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 20 ft

🚐 042, Loop: South RV

Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 20 ft

Reviews

59 reviews

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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.

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January 21, 2026 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 40 ft 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.

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Us Forest Service, 1000 Front Street, Oxford, MS 38655 United States

Elevation: 124 ft

Map of Chewalla Lake Recreation Area location at Oxford, MS, United States

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Getting There

In Holly Springs, Mississippi at the intersection of State Routes 4 and 7, take Route 4 east 1.4 mi to the Chewalla Lake sign. At the sign, bear right and go 5.7 mi to the Chewalla Lake Recreation Area sign (Forest Route 611/Chewalla Lake Road). T...

Nearest town

Oxford, MS - 41 mi

About 52 min to downtown

Highway access

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.

Policies & Rules

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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.

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Population: 26,411

Nearby city: Southaven, MS

Approx. 42 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 512 ft

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Chewalla Lake Recreation Area

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