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
ryan l
VerifiedApril 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: South
Camp host is real nice, it was quiet mostly while I was there
Donald L
VerifiedMay 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!
Norman R
VerifiedMay 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.
Sharon B
VerifiedMay 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: South
This campground was easy to find and well-maintained. It was very affordable, as well.
Kathleen G
VerifiedJune 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.
michael m
VerifiedJune 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: South
beautiful place. surprised no mosqitoes
Karin C
VerifiedJuly 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!)
Lowell S
VerifiedAugust 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: North
It’s in the woods quite
Rick B
VerifiedAugust 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: South
Nice quiet campground, water and electric hookups, heavy forest and picturesque lake. Friendly campground host. Shower and restrooms, washer and dryer. Roads were once paved but are in very poor condition now.
Wyvonnia Lynn R
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: South
We did not stay. The park was run down and in disrepair. There were park hosts on site but the restroom and showers had not been taken care of for some time.
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
