Clear Springs Recreation Area

Open

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

8:54 PM — 10:00 PM

Temperatures and heat index readings have fallen below critical thresholds, and the threat has ended.

Homochitto National Forest

2026 Fee Free Dates

The National Forests in Mississippi are great escapes! There’s something for everyone who enjoys the great outdoors, and the fee-free days provide a great opportunity to visit a new place or an old favorite. All standard amenity sites, such as day-use and picnic areas, are waived during fee-free…

Homochitto National Forest

Forest-wide Orders

These Forest Orders apply to all areas within the National Forest in Mississippi discussing the following topics:FishingVehicle use and safetyCampingAlcohol useDriver's and fishing licenses

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.

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

Availability

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