Chewalla Lake Recreation Area

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

Loved the campground hist! Very helpful and knowledgeable. Campground was really nice. Great sites and pretty lake. Good trails for exploring.

When we arrived, only two other campers were in the entire campground, which looked run down. The roads needed repair, and the sites looked infrequently used. I met the camp host and asked what was up. He said he was a volunteer who had signed on to restore the campground, which had fallen into ruin and had been shut down for a while. If it weren't for him, I would have left. He reassured me it was safe.

This campground could be a real gem if it were properly funded. It needs money and more help to restore to its former glory. I hope this happens, as it would be a treasure unrealized if not.

The camp host is a real caring patriotic host. He needs help. He cares and deserves more support.

Would I recommend others stay there? Yes, definitely. Especially to show that this campground is worth saving.

Please increase funding and support to bring it back to life.