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Chewalla Lake Recreation Area

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.

Number of accommodations: 12

Rates, Sites & Availability

12 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: North
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 002, Loop: North
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: North
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 028, Loop: South
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 031, Loop: South
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 033, Loop: South
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 037, Loop: South
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 038, Loop: South
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 039, Loop: South
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 040, Loop: South
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 041, Loop: South
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 042, Loop: South
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available

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.

Review Summary

3.7
59 reviews
5
47.5%
28
4
20.3%
12
3
6.8%
4
2
10.2%
6
1
15.3%
9

donavon b

Verified

February 15, 2025 Stayed at: 042, Loop: South

5

Holly Springs is a beautiful town to visit

Larson L

Verified

November 18, 2024 Stayed at: 028, Loop: South

5

This is a wonderful campground. Peaceful, serene setting on the lake. Campground hosts are super kind, friendly and working hard to bring the sites and infrastructure back to life after the campground had recently been closed down for a number of years. Bring a kayak and/or stand-up paddle board to fully enjoy the lake if it’s a visit in warmer weather. Will definitely return here if my van travels bring me back to the area!

Kathy B

Verified

November 14, 2024 Stayed at: 042, Loop: South

4

The site was big and very nice with water and electric. The campground host was friendly and helpful. He even told me that I could get some wood from his pile at no charge which I really appreciated. The bathrooms and shower house were clean and well stocked. I walked the lake trail which was an easy walk partially by the water and the rest through the woods. The picnic table was new and very sturdy. I stayed overnight on my way elsewhere so it worked out perfect for me.

Susan M

Verified

October 28, 2024 Stayed at: 041, Loop: South

5

Beautiful lake and campground! Can't wait to go back! If you're looking for a relaxing and enjoyable weekend with the family this is the place to be.

David T

Verified

September 17, 2024 Stayed at: 041, Loop: South

3

This campground has a lot of potential and I understand the host is bringing it back. Probably lack of resources but still worth the trip.

Stacy M

Verified

September 3, 2024 Stayed at: 033, Loop: South

5

Wonderful, clean, and peaceful campground! Camp host was very helpful and friendly. He works very hard to provide a clean campground, as well as provide for the safety and protection of all guests. I cannot wait to visit and camp again!

jimmy m

Verified

August 30, 2024 Stayed at: 041, Loop: South

5

The Park is awesome and the camp host Chuck is a really great guy and does an amazing job of making everyone feel welcome and safe.
He has also done an amazing job keeping the camp clean. I have been coming here for years and this is the best I think I have ever seen here.
I love the newly renovated sites.

Kenneth L

July 9, 2024

4

Chewalla Lake Campground is definitely coming along in its revitalization.

The sites are much improved and the bathhouse is great. The lake is scenic and the trails are fun for hiking and biking.

Hopefully they will follow thru with the 50 Amp upgrades on the primary sites and if they would also do the sewage upgrade for those sites the amount of visitors will increase drastically.

We have enjoyed multiple stays at Chewalla and the Park Host, Chuck, is very friendly and helpful!

Jennifer C

Verified

July 9, 2024 Stayed at: 042, Loop: South

5

This place is beautiful! The campsites are spacious and the facilities are nice.

Kelly H

Verified

June 20, 2024 Stayed at: 002, Loop: North

5

Campground is secluded and very peaceful. Campground host is friendly and working hard to maintain the campground. Recommend taking hammocks to relax and watch the fireflies at night.

Location Chewalla Lake Recreation Area

Address:
Us Forest Service
Oxford, MS, 38655
United States

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.

Latitude & Longitude: 34.7328 / -89.3397

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