Clear Springs Recreation Area
Open year-round, 24 hours a day. Sites are first-come, first-served; pay on-site by scanning a QR code with the Recreation.gov mobile app or with cash/check. Potable water is currently unavailable at the site. May be inaccessible during severe weather.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 1 at 7:56PM CDT until July 1 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 431 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN LOUISIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 PARISHES IN NORTHEAST LOUISIANA CATAHOULA CONCORDIA EAST CARROLL FRANKLIN MADISON RICHLAND TENSAS WEST CARROLL IN MISSISSIPPI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 20 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI COPIAH HINDS HOLMES HUMPHREYS MADISON RANKIN SIMPSON YAZOO IN NORTH CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI LEFLORE IN NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI BOLIVAR SUNFLOWER WASHINGTON IN SOUTH CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI LINCOLN IN SOUTHWEST MISSISSIPPI ADAMS CLAIBORNE FRANKLIN JEFFERSON IN WEST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI ISSAQUENA SHARKEY WARREN THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ANGUILLA, BELZONI, BRANDON, BROOKHAVEN, BUDE, CANTON, CLEVELAND, CRYSTAL SPRINGS, DELHI, DURANT, EPPS, FAYETTE, FERRIDAY, GOODMAN, GREENVILLE, GREENWOOD, HARRISONBURG, HAZLEHURST, INDIANOLA, ISOLA, JACKSON, JONESVILLE, LAKE PROVIDENCE, LEXINGTON, MADISON, MAGEE, MAYERSVILLE, MEADVILLE, MENDENHALL, NATCHEZ, NEWELLTON, OAK GROVE, PEARL, PICKENS, PORT GIBSON, RAYVILLE, RICHLAND, RIDGELAND, ROLLING FORK, ROXIE, RULEVILLE, ST. JOSEPH, TALLULAH, TCHULA, VICKSBURG, VIDALIA, WATERPROOF, WESSON, WEST FERRIDAY, WINNSBORO, AND YAZOO CITY.
Heat Advisory issued July 1 at 1:52PM CDT until July 1 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Louisiana and central, east central, south central, southeast, and southwest Mississippi. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat related illnesses.
2026 Fee Free Dates
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About
Clear Springs Recreation Area sits in the rolling hills of Homochitto National Forest, surrounded by tall stands of pine and mixed hardwood trees. The centerpiece is a 12-acre spring-fed lake that connects the camping areas and provides opportunities for swimming, fishing, and relaxation. The campground offers 22 sites ranging from basic tent sites to full hookup sites with water and electricity. Facilities include flush restrooms with hot showers, an RV dump station, a picnic area with tables and grills, and a pavilion that accommodates 25-30 people. Fully accessible cement pathways connect the parking area, pavilion, amphitheater, and restrooms. A one-mile interpretive trail loops the lake, while additional mountain biking and hiking trails extend through the surrounding forest. Nearby Okhissa Lake, a 1,075-acre reservoir approximately 15 minutes away, offers additional fishing for catfish, largemouth bass, crappie, and bluegill, along with a swim area and boat launch.
Directions
Take Highway 84 and travel 3.6 miles west of Meadville to Clear Springs Road. Turn left onto Clear Springs Road and travel approximately 4.1 miles south to Clear Springs Recreation Area.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (601) 384-5876 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| USFS Clear Springs Recreation Area |
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