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Clear Springs Recreation Area

6 mi southwest of Meadville, MS · AT&T 4G

Federal campgroundtype
First comebooking
Mar–May & Oct–Novbest months

About Clear Springs Recreation Area

Nestled among pine covered hills, you will find a cool, 12-acre spring-fed lake, which offers a variety of recreation opportunities for everyone. Camping, swimming, fishing and picnicking are available at the lake and four mountain bike and hiking trails begin within the recreation area. This area has steep terrain. The roads within the recreation area are paved with slopes greater than 8 percent. Fully accessible cement access routes connect the parking area, pavilion, amphitheater and restrooms. There are no accessible routes to the beach or fishing areas. The bathhouses are fully accessible. Some accessible campsites and accessible parking spaces are available. Boat trailers are prohibited. [Recreation Site Brochure](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd898216.pdf) [Campsite Map](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd898770.pdf) [Trail…

  • Fees: **Day Use Fees:** Cars and trucks: $5 per vehicle Senior and Access Pass: $2.50 per vehicle Commercial vehicles, walk-ins and bicycles: $1…
  • Managed by: USFS - National Forests in Mississippi
  • Where: 6 mi southwest of Meadville, MS · 31.42917, -90.98334

Things to do:

FishingHikingBoating & paddlingSwimmingBiking

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

Weather by month

59°
38°Jan
64°
41°Feb
71°
47°Mar
77°
53°Apr
84°
62°May
89°
69°Jun
91°
71°Jul
92°
70°Aug
88°
65°Sep
79°
54°Oct
69°
45°Nov
61°
39°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Mar–May & Oct–Nov (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.

See Clear Springs Recreation Area from above

Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.

Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
Was 1349 -124 ExtendedATV road1.8 mi1.7 mi
Was 1350ATV road1.8 mi1.4 mi

Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.

Good to know

Cell signal

AT&T 4G

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

The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.

Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Propane: 5.9 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.