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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59 reviews
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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March 21, 2024 Stayed at: 028, Loop: South
Beautiful and peaceful night, would stay again!
You can tell the new camp host has really put his heart into this place. There were tons of new renovations, the bathrooms and showers were super clean and the host was very welcoming. We only spent a few hours here the morning after we arrived, but we easily could have spent the whole weekend.
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March 11, 2024 Stayed at: 042, Loop: South
This park is a hidden GEM! We stayed in a 25 ft travel trailer we tow behind our truck. We loved every second of being there and wish we could stay longer. The site is incredibly clean, easy to maneuver, camp host and his wife were so friendly! We only wish we could have stayed longer. Definitely recommend if your passing through or headed for a weekend!!!
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March 3, 2024 Stayed at: 042, Loop: South
Had a great time during our stay at Chewalla. The place was clean and tidy, and well-represented by the campsite host who was friendly and helpful during our stay. Good fishing off the dock (caught 7 or 8 cats here) and throughout the lake (averaged 1.5/hr over 4.5hrs or so). Still a little cold for good fishing imo.
Hot showers, washer and dryer with detergent and dryer sheets, firewood available, everything we expected and then some. We have no complaints, and will definitely be back if it fits in our schedule.
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December 12, 2023 Stayed at: 002, Loop: North
Very peaceful campground. When we were at the campground, we were the only campers in the campground. Very nice sites and a lot to accommodate big rigs. Only electric and water but a dump station. nice trails and lake. Chuck works hard to keep up the place.
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November 13, 2023 Stayed at: 041, Loop: South
Camp Hosts greeted us as we pulled in. Filled us in on what was available and where it was. We asked about fire wood. Before we had backed into the site, he had delivered a small arm load of split wood. Wish we had more time to explore the place more thoroughly.
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November 5, 2023 Stayed at: 002, Loop: North
Very nice campground. Chuck has done an amazing job fixing it up.
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October 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.
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October 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.
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October 21, 2023 Stayed at: 002, Loop: North
Great place to camp. Clean rest rooms.
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July 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.
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Us Forest Service, 1000 Front Street, Oxford, MS 38655 United States
Elevation: 124 ft
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...
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). Turn left at the sign and go 1.3 mi 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.
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.
Last updated: November 2, 2026
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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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