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.
Heat Advisory issued July 1 at 8:54PM CDT until July 1 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Temperatures and heat index readings have fallen below critical thresholds, and the threat has ended.
2026 Fee Free Dates
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Forest-wide Orders
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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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