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
Daniel S
VerifiedApril 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: North
I would not recommend staying here, not managed well or clean.
Madelyn B
VerifiedApril 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: North
We stayed at site #2 in our Camper. The spot had everything we needed for electrical and water hook up. Bonus is you could see a bit of the lake from the site. We enjoyed fishing, playing basketball, and checking out some of the walking areas. The facilities were closed for safety purposes due to the pandemic, so no rating on those. The only thing I will mention is some of the other campers left trash at their site, and also dumper their tanks(not sure if only grey or black as well) on the site they were at as well. There is a dump station on site, btw. Over all, we had a great experience, just wish people would be more responsible.
hardy c
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: North
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debbie b
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: South
We camped at several paid campgrounds on this trip but I insisted on trying out this one as well. I had never stayed at a free site before and was a bit concerned. It was amazing! Great views, not a lot of people and those who were there were far enough away we didn't even notice them. We didn't even mind not having hookups! It felt perfectly safe though there was one truck that made several passes through during the night and a young couple who came late at night and parked for a bit in another site. It was me, my daughter and granddaughter and we didn't feel unsafe at all. We stayed one night on our way to Lebanon, MO and another night on our way back to SC. I will stay here again! Easy to get to and oh, so peaceful!
Allison M
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: North
Found my campsite easily, but my power and my neighbor's power was not turned on until late that night. There was no one around to assist and the campground hosts were not in.
Richard C
VerifiedJanuary 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: South
Beautiful place!
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
