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Chewalla Lake Recreation Area

6 mi north of Potts Camp, MS · Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G

Federal campgroundtype
36sites
Reservablebooking
Apr–May & Sep–Octbest months

About Chewalla Lake Recreation Area

Chewalla Lake Recreation Area is located in the Holly Springs Ranger District in northern Mississippi. Visitors enjoy swimming and relaxing on the sandy beach on the lake shore, as well as canoeing, kayaking and fishing. Chewalla Lake covers 260 acres and is a no-wake lake, making it a perfect location for swimming, canoeing and kayaking. Anglers enjoy fishing for largemouth bass, bream, crappie and catfish. A boat ramp is located on-site. The campground offers sites for RV and tent camping. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. RV sites have electric and water hookups. During the season the campground is open 24 hours and does not close on the major holidays, i.e. Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day, allowing families and friends to celebrate together. Don't fret if you happen to arrive later in the day or evening for your reservation we will leave a note up on…

  • Fees: Shelter GS1 costs: $40 if less than 50 people. $80 if more than 50 people. Each vehicle using the rented pavilion is required to pay the…
  • Managed by: National Forests in Mississippi, FS
  • Where: 6 mi north of Potts Camp, MS · 34.73278, -89.33972

Things to do:

FishingHikingBoating & paddlingSwimmingWildlife & birdingHistory & culture

Amenities:

ShowersElectric hookups

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

51°
31°Jan
55°
34°Feb
64°
42°Mar
73°
49°Apr
81°
58°May
88°
67°Jun
90°
70°Jul
90°
68°Aug
85°
61°Sep
74°
49°Oct
62°
40°Nov
53°
34°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–May & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Jan.

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Cell signal

Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Rural edge

The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.

Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.