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.
Sites & Rates
Average nightly rates12 total sites
RV Sites
12 sites
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
jane b
VerifiedMay 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: North
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Casey H
VerifiedMay 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: South
Had been coming here for 6 years but missed a year with the COVID shut down. Came back this year to no camp host, bathrooms/showers locked up tight, and terrible, terrible road conditions. The new trailer pads were nice but we cut our trip short due to the creepy ghost town atmosphere and repeated falls into potholes when trying to go anywhere. Really sad. Thanks for the memories but that's it for us.
Heather W
VerifiedMay 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: South
During our first stay on May 9 the grass was overgrown, sites were full of garbage and branches and the place looked abandoned. A tornado hit nearby and we had to scope out a ravine to run to since the bathrooms were closed. On our second stay on May 19 the grass had been cut but a sketchy couple slept in their pickup truck nearby with a loose dog and the man rode his 4-wheeler around the campground until around 2am. At least he finally turned his loud music off around 11pm. It would have been nice to have a ranger come through to check things out. It's a shame, because the lake here is pretty and it's a very convenient location right off the interstate. If you come here, just know you're on your own and there are very few "livable" campsites.
Marc J
VerifiedJune 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: North
The place needs to be closed. Looks as if nobody was there since COVID-19 (April) 2020. Showers were filthy, restrooms were locked. Spider webs EVERYWHERE! Didn’t feel safe at all so we left after one night. Pitiful for a COE government run facility. Cannot and will not recommend.
Roger G
VerifiedJune 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: North
Host was flipping out screaming all morning. No one was there. Chunks of burnt wood laying all over the place. Swimming area and restrooms were closed due to vandalism.
Lynn P
VerifiedJuly 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: North
We got to the park ant it said it was closing due to extreme vandalism. The park’s facilities were all locked and there was just a port a potty there, the sites were a mess and out of all the sites there, only 2 were reserved July 4 weekend. There was no camp host, no check in and it was totally deserted except for two tent campers, one group looks like they had been there for a long time, they had a car but no license plate was on the car. We were to scared to stay so we left after walking around the entire campground, which looked totally abandoned. I would like my money back.
Larry M
VerifiedJuly 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: South
A really nice campground area,however, the bathhouses were closed due to vandalism & the whole rec area is being shut down,closed completely because of that & not being able to get good,responsible camp hosts. Really a shame as the sites are roomy some w/electric & water, all have fire rings & grills. The Army Corp of Engineers always does a great job with all their campgrounds & recreation areas. Too bad this one will be closed indefinitely. Very sad.
Grady S
VerifiedOctober 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: North
Great place to camp. Clean rest rooms.
Grady S
VerifiedOctober 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: North
Great low key site. Chuck, the campsite host, greeted us and was very informative of the current renovation that is still going on. Still a lot of work on the back sites, but will be back again. Park ranger did frequent drive throughs.
Jerry F
VerifiedOctober 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: South
Was only able to stay 2 nights had to leave early. Work in progress. Chuck the host is working wonders at this park.
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.
Elevation: 124 feet
41 mi drive to downtown Oxford (about 52 min)
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: September 15, 2026
