Chewalla Lake Recreation Area

FS USDA Forest Service · OXFORD, MS · Developed

Conditions

Road Access Paved
Driveway Surface Paved
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Max RV Length 60 ft

Features

Rig Size Back In Only
Hookup Full Hookups 30 amp
Access Paved Access
Style Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites40
Sites Accepting RVs37
Overnight Sites39
Max RV Length60 ft
Max Amps30
Full Hookup Sites10
Electric Hookup Sites10
Back-In Sites39
SurfacePaved

Location

34.7327778, -89.3397222 · US FOREST SERVICE , OXFORD , MS 38655

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Description

Overview

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.

Recreation

Chewalla Lake covers 260 acres and is a no-wake lake, making it a perfect location for swimming, canoeing and kayaking. Anglers enjoy fishing for largemouth bass, bream, crappie and catfish. A boat ramp is located on-site.

Facilities

The campground offers sites for RV and tent camping. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. RV sites have electric and water hookups. During the season the campground is open 24 hours and does not close on the major holidays, i.e. Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day, allowing families and friends to celebrate together. Don't fret if you happen to arrive later in the day or evening for your reservation we will leave a note up on the site showing that its reserved.

Natural Features

The lake is surrounded by a dense forest of pine and hardwoods, such as sweet gum and oak. Many dogwoods are scattered throughout the campground, creating a beautiful, blooming display in the springtime.

The campground lies on land once used heavily for farming. Erosion has caused deep gullies to form throughout the area, but split-rail fences line the gullies, adding character to the facility.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (662) 236-6741.

Nearby Attractions

Holly Springs is 8.5 miles northwest of the lake. This charming town is known as the Antebellum Capitol of the mid-south. More than 200 buildings in town are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A variety of dining and shopping options are available, as well as grocery stores and gas stations.

Directions

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.

Activities

BOATING CAMPING CANOEING DAY USE AREA FISHING HIKING HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE KAYAKING PICNICKING SWIMMING SWIMMING SITE WATER ACCESS WILDERNESS WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

FeeShelter GS1 costs: $40 if less than 50 people. $80 if more than 50 people. Each vehicle using the rented pavilion is required to pay the day use fee of $5, this includes the renter of the pavilion.
Phone662-236-6550, THE OXFORD OFFICE IS OPEN MONDAY - FRIDAY 7:30AM - 4:00PM, CLOSED SATURDAY/SUNDAY AND ALL FEDERAL HOLIDAYS.
ADA AccessN
ReservableYes

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