Chewalla Lake Rec Area, Holly Springs, MS

Chewalla Lake Rec Area is located in the Holly Springs Ranger District of the National Forests in Mississippi (49 min southeast of Collierville, TN) with an elevation of 406 feet. There are a total of 20 campsites. The campground is open all year. 19 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 60 feet. All sites are currently reservable. 9 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $7.00 to $40.00.

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Campsites Available Tonight, Sep 19, 2024 20 FF*

Site	Status	Driveway	Length	Price
#1	First-come	Back-In	60 ft	$20
#2	First-come	Back-In	60 ft	$20
#3	First-come	Back-In	60 ft	$20
#21	First-come	Back-In	60 ft	$20
#22	First-come	Back-In	60 ft	$20
#23	First-come	Back-In	60 ft	$20
#25	First-come	Back-In	60 ft	$20
#28	First-come	Back-In	60 ft	$7
#31	First-come	Back-In	60 ft	$7
#33	First-come	Back-In	60 ft	$7
#34	First-come	Back-In	60 ft	$7
#35	First-come	Back-In	60 ft	$7
#36	First-come	Back-In	60 ft	$7
#37	First-come	Back-In	60 ft	$7
#38	First-come	Back-In	60 ft	$7
#39	First-come	Back-In	60 ft	$7
#40	First-come	Back-In	60 ft	$7
#41	First-come	Back-In	60 ft	$20
#42	First-come	Back-In	60 ft	$20
#SHL	First-come	Back-In	-	$40

Campsites Available This Weekend, Sep 20, 2024 or Sep 21, 2024 20 FF*

Site	Status	Driveway	Length	Price
#1	First-come	Back-In	60 ft	$20
#2	First-come	Back-In	60 ft	$20
#3	First-come	Back-In	60 ft	$20
#21	First-come	Back-In	60 ft	$20
#22	First-come	Back-In	60 ft	$20
#23	First-come	Back-In	60 ft	$20
#25	First-come	Back-In	60 ft	$20
#28	First-come	Back-In	60 ft	$7
#31	First-come	Back-In	60 ft	$7
#33	First-come	Back-In	60 ft	$7
#34	First-come	Back-In	60 ft	$7
#35	First-come	Back-In	60 ft	$7
#36	First-come	Back-In	60 ft	$7
#37	First-come	Back-In	60 ft	$7
#38	First-come	Back-In	60 ft	$7
#39	First-come	Back-In	60 ft	$7
#40	First-come	Back-In	60 ft	$7
#41	First-come	Back-In	60 ft	$20
#42	First-come	Back-In	60 ft	$20
#SHL	First-come	Back-In	-	$40

Campsite Reviews (43)

3.1 out of 5

5 star		35%
4 star		7%
3 star		12%
2 star		14%
1 star		26%

@DavidT5110185 · Camped on Sep 7, 2024 at Campsite #41

This campground has a lot of potential and I understand the host is bringing it back. Probably lack of resources but still worth the trip.

@StacyM6713210 · Camped on Aug 25, 2024 at Campsite #33

Wonderful, clean, and peaceful campground! Camp host was very helpful and friendly. He works very hard to provide a clean campground, as well as provide for the safety and protection of all guests. I cannot wait to visit and camp again!

@JimmyM6361385 · Camped on Jul 18, 2024 at Campsite #41

The Park is awesome and the camp host Chuck is a really great guy and does an amazing job of making everyone feel welcome and safe.He has also done an amazing job keeping the camp clean. I have been coming here for years and this is the best I think I have ever seen here.I love the newly renovated sites.

@KennethL604255 · Camped on Jul 1, 2024 at Campsite #S&P Standard

Chewalla Lake Campground is definitely coming along in its revitalization.The sites are much improved and the bathhouse is great. The lake is scenic and the trails are fun for hiking and biking.Hopefully they will follow thru with the 50 Amp upgrades on the primary sites and if they would also do the sewage upgrade for those sites the amount of visitors will increase drastically.We have enjoyed multiple stays at Chewalla and the Park Host, Chuck, is very friendly and helpful!

@JenniferC92685 · Camped on Jun 18, 2024 at Campsite #42

This place is beautiful! The campsites are spacious and the facilities are nice.

@KellyH5593310 · Camped on Jun 17, 2024 at Campsite #2

Campground is secluded and very peaceful. Campground host is friendly and working hard to maintain the campground. Recommend taking hammocks to relax and watch the fireflies at night.

@JaimeM8021700 · Camped on May 21, 2024 at Campsite #41

Loved the campground hist! Very helpful and knowledgeable. Campground was really nice. Great sites and pretty lake. Good trails for exploring.

@LeRoyM8827122 · Camped on May 6, 2024 at Campsite #42

When we arrived, only two other campers were in the entire campground, which looked run down. The roads needed repair, and the sites looked infrequently used. I met the camp host and asked what was up. He said he was a volunteer who had signed on to restore the campground, which had fallen into ruin and had been shut down for a while. If it weren't for him, I would have left. He reassured me it was safe. This campground could be a real gem if it were properly funded. It needs money and more help to restore to its former glory. I hope this happens, as it would be a treasure unrealized if not. The camp host is a real caring patriotic host. He needs help. He cares and deserves more support. Would I recommend others stay there? Yes, definitely. Especially to show that this campground is worth saving.Please increase funding and support to bring it back to life.

@EmeraldB6A9E48 · Camped on Mar 12, 2024 at Campsite #28

Beautiful and peaceful night, would stay again! You can tell the new camp host has really put his heart into this place. There were tons of new renovations, the bathrooms and showers were super clean and the host was very welcoming. We only spent a few hours here the morning after we arrived, but we easily could have spent the whole weekend.

@CharlesB214095 · Camped on Mar 3, 2024 at Campsite #42

This park is a hidden GEM! We stayed in a 25ft travel trailer we tow behind our truck. We loved every second of being there and wish we could stay longer. The site is incredibly clean, easy to maneuver, camp host and his wife were so friendly! We only wish we could have stayed longer. Definitely recommend if your passing through or headed for a weekend!!!

@AlexanderCDC58 · Camped on Feb 24, 2024 at Campsite #42

Had a great time during our stay at Chewalla. The place was clean and tidy, and well-represented by the campsite host who was friendly and helpful during our stay. Good fishing off the dock (caught 7 or 8 cats here) and throughout the lake (averaged 1.5/hr over 4.5hrs or so). Still a little cold for good fishing imo. Hot showers, washer and dryer with detergent and dryer sheets, firewood available, everything we expected and then some. We have no complaints, and will definitely be back if it fits in our schedule.

@CarolynD398550 · Camped on Dec 2, 2023 at Campsite #2

Very peaceful campground. When we were at the campground, we were the only campers in the campground. Very nice sites and a lot to accommodate big rigs. Only electric and water but a dump station. nice trails and lake. Chuck works hard to keep up the place.

@DANIELL7634709 · Camped on Nov 4, 2023 at Campsite #41

Camp Hosts greeted us as we pulled in. Filled us in on what was available and where it was. We asked about fire wood. Before we had backed into the site, he had delivered a small arm load of split wood. Wish we had more time to explore the place more thoroughly.

@JeffB8180041 · Camped on Oct 28, 2023 at Campsite #2

Very nice campground. Chuck has done an amazing job fixing it up.

@JerryFB1C46D6B · Camped on Oct 24, 2023 at Campsite #41

Was only able to stay 2 nights had to leave early. Work in progress. Chuck the host is working wonders at this park.

@GradyS01C1821A · Camped on Oct 20, 2023 at Campsite #2

Great place to camp. Clean rest rooms.

@GradyS01C1821A · Camped on Oct 20, 2023 at Campsite #3

Great low key site. Chuck, the campsite host, greeted us and was very informative of the current renovation that is still going on. Still a lot of work on the back sites, but will be back again. Park ranger did frequent drive throughs.

@johnc3063297 · Camped on Oct 2, 2023 at Campsite #S&P Standard Nonelectric

The campsite was closed for awhile and was recently hit by a micro burst. The camp host and NFS have done a good job of getting the campground back in recent shape. The bathrooms should be done soon. I felt very safe and the campground was clean and quiet. I guess my only complaint would be the 1,000,000 watt flood lights on the washroom. Kind of ruins the darkness of the camping experience.

@LynnP6546689 · Camped on Jul 2, 2021 at Campsite #3

We got to the park ant it said it was closing due to extreme vandalism. The park’s facilities were all locked and there was just a port a potty there, the sites were a mess and out of all the sites there, only 2 were reserved July 4 weekend. There was no camp host, no check in and it was totally deserted except for two tent campers, one group looks like they had been there for a long time, they had a car but no license plate was on the car. We were to scared to stay so we left after walking around the entire campground, which looked totally abandoned. I would like my money back.

@LynnP881 · Camped on Jul 2, 2021 at Campsite #3

@LarryM8356646 · Camped on Jun 26, 2021 at Campsite #41

A really nice campground area,however, the bathhouses were closed due to vandalism & the whole rec area is being shut down,closed completely because of that & not being able to get good,responsible camp hosts. Really a shame as the sites are roomy some w/electric & water, all have fire rings & grills. The Army Corp of Engineers always does a great job with all their campgrounds & recreation areas. Too bad this one will be closed indefinitely. Very sad.

@LarryM262 · Camped on Jun 26, 2021 at Campsite #41

@RogerG8547378 · Camped on Jun 21, 2021 at Campsite #1

Host was flipping out screaming all morning. No one was there. Chunks of burnt wood laying all over the place. Swimming area and restrooms were closed due to vandalism.

@RogerG228 · Camped on Jun 21, 2021 at Campsite #1

Host was flipping out screaming all morning. No one was there. Chunks of burnt wood laying all over the place. Swimming area and restrooms were closed due to vandalism.

@HeatherW288312 · Camped on May 19, 2021 at Campsite #42

During our first stay on May 9 the grass was overgrown, sites were full of garbage and branches and the place looked abandoned. A tornado hit nearby and we had to scope out a ravine to run to since the bathrooms were closed. On our second stay on May 19 the grass had been cut but a sketchy couple slept in their pickup truck nearby with a loose dog and the man rode his 4-wheeler around the campground until around 2am. At least he finally turned his loud music off around 11pm. It would have been nice to have a ranger come through to check things out. It's a shame, because the lake here is pretty and it's a very convenient location right off the interstate. If you come here, just know you're on your own and there are very few "livable" campsites.

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