Chewalla Lake Recreation Area
Open — Open year-round with both reservable and first-come, first-served sites available. The day use bathhouse is temporarily closed, but portable toilets are available. The campground bathhouse and boat ramp restroom remain open.
Safety, caution urged during hunting season
With hunting season underway, the National Forests in Mississippi is reminding all forest visitors to exercise caution and safety when visiting a national forest. Hunting is a safe, recreational sport. Some visitors, however, are sometimes surprised when they meet hunters on the forest.
Forest Closure Orders
The following are summaries of prohibited acts on the National Forests in Mississippi. A copy of each of the Forest Supervisor's Orders can be obtained from the Supervisor's Office in Jackson or any one of the six Ranger District Offices.
De Soto Rec Areas close as severe weather approaches
JACKSON, Miss. – March 13, 2025 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is temporarily closing all recreation areas on both districts of the De Soto National Forests as a precaution as severe weather approaches the area.De Soto Ranger District:
Forest Service fights wildfires in Greene County
JACKSON, Miss. – March 13, 2025 — Forest Service firefighters are currently working to contain two wildfires in Greene County on the Chickasawhay Ranger District.
Delta NF Road 720/721 closed
Date(s): Feb 19, 2025Delta National Forest road 720/721 is temporarily closed due to the Little Sunflower river water elevation
Homochitto Road 102 closed near 102G
Date(s): May 3, 2021Forest Service Road 102 is closed on near the 102G intersection due to slide concerns on the Homochitto National Forest. Call the ranger district office for more information at 601-384-5876.
About
Chewalla Lake Recreation Area is named from the Choctaw word "Chiho-la," meaning "supreme being." This site was once a special place for Native Americans, who built a ceremonial mound where the lake now stands. A small commemorative mound has been reconstructed near an overlook of the lake. The recreation area centers around a beautiful 260-acre no-wake lake surrounded by dense forests of pine and hardwoods including sweet gum, oak, and dogwoods that create stunning spring blooms. The lake is popular for swimming, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing for largemouth bass, bream, crappie, and catfish. Facilities include 36 campsites (9 with electrical hookups), 40 picnic units, a boat ramp with mooring dock, an accessible fishing pier, a sandy swimming beach, children's playground, group picnic pavilion, a 1-mile walking trail, and a dump station. The campground sits on land once heavily farmed, and erosion has created deep gullies throughout the area. Split-rail fences line these gullies, adding rustic character to the facility. Located 8.5 miles southeast of Holly Springs, the area provides convenient access to this charming town known as the Antebellum Capitol of the mid-south, with over 200 buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Directions
From Holly Springs, travel east on MS Hwy. 4 and turn right onto Salem Road (Higdon Road), then drive southeast 6.5 miles. Turn left onto Chewalla Lake Road and travel 1 mile to the entrance. Physical address: 726 Chewalla Lake Rd, Holly Springs, MS 38659.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $7 - $40 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 60ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 60ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (662) 236-6550 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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