Chewalla Lake Recreation Area

Us Forest Service, 1000 Front Street, Oxford, Mississippi, United States
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Warning

General

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.

CHEWALLA LAKE RECREATION AREA
Playground
Walking Trail by the Lake
Fishing Island & Dock
CHEWALLA LAKE BOAT RAMP

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Playground Playground
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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.

Available sites

12 total sites
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Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Open year round

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

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Playground Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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12 Sites Available

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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

Summary

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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.

Based on guest feedback

3.7

Overall rating

Based on 59 reviews

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5 stars 47.5% (28)
4 stars 20.3% (12)
3 stars 6.8% (4)
2 stars 10.2% (6)
1 star 15.3% (9)

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Karin C

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July 21, 2025 Stayed at: 041, Loop: South

There's a lot of potential with this campground, but it is in desperate need of maintenance. The road is in rough shape, the restrooms at the picnic area have a collapsed roof, and the bathhouse in the campground needed a good cleaning. The three stars are for the beautiful lake and quiet setting. I would probably try other campgrounds before returning here. (I drive a Sprinter Van, so I have no comments on site access...its all easy for me!)

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michael m

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June 29, 2025 Stayed at: 031, Loop: South

beautiful place. surprised no mosqitoes

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Kathleen G

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June 28, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: North

If you are looking for a tidy park with water and electric hookups, this is not it. The park had an unkept appearance with lots of tall grass and downed trees. The spigot spewed brown water, so we were unable to connect to city water. The electric connections had reverse polarity with hot and neutral wires reversed. Thankfully our battery management system prevented us from connecting to bad power. We were disappointed in this National Forest campground. Not worth the drive off the interstate.

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Sharon B

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May 27, 2025 Stayed at: 042, Loop: South

This campground was easy to find and well-maintained. It was very affordable, as well.

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Norman R

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May 15, 2025 Stayed at: 041, Loop: South

Our site was close to the dam, so it took us a while to get used to the sound of the water. The park is very clean and has a great fitness trail, which is in new condition and has many workout stations. We enjoyed our stay.

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Donald L

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May 9, 2025 Stayed at: 042, Loop: South

Nice quiet campground. Lots of walking possibilities and a well kept trail down by the lake. Campground roads are gravel and well kept. The host went out of his way to accommodate my schedule, he was on the ball!

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ryan l

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April 14, 2025 Stayed at: 033, Loop: South

Camp host is real nice, it was quiet mostly while I was there

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Mark T

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April 9, 2025 Stayed at: 002, Loop: North

Camp host was awesome

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John E

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March 13, 2025 Stayed at: 041, Loop: South

I found the campsites to be well maintained and well designed. Mine had both electrical and water supplies specific to my site. It was also nice that there was an abundance of free firewood. I also found the lake and small island just offshore to be very scenic.

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Crystal C

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February 24, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: North

Great little lake campground. We were the only ones in the park. Too bad we couldn't have gotten another spot because they all say they are booked but they aren't. Absolutely no one except the camp host was there, yet only 2 sites were available to book

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Location & Directions for Chewalla Lake Recreation Area

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

Elevation: 124 ft

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

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

General

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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