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Chewalla Lake Recreation Area

34.7326° N / 89.3406° W · Data Sep 18 2026, checked hourly
Next open date Jan 1, 2027Next open weekend Jan 1, 202737 monitored sites

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Chewalla Lake Recreation Area

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Opening record
No detected openings in the last 90 days

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01 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 37 monitored sites

Of the 6,771 tracked site-dates (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 1,011 open for online reservation · 3 reserved · 1,872 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 3,885 closed. Of the facility's 37 monitored sites, 13 can be reserved online and 24 are first-come, first-served.

Where the open windows are

85.1% of tracked site-dates are not currently open for online reservation. 1,011 of 6,771 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027
Not open online85.1%
Open site-dates1,011 / 6,771
Reserved (of online inventory)3 / 1,014
Weekday openings528
Weekend openings405

Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 528 fall on weekdays and 405 on weekends (Fri–Sun). The split covers the 933 open site-nights on mapped sites; 1,011 site-dates are open across all monitored inventory.

Open dates by month

Sep 2026 – Mar 2027
02505007501,0001,2500 OPEN0 OPEN0 OPEN0 OPEN403361247SEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARSOLID = OPEN SITE-DATES · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

September shows no online availability. 0 of 481 tracked site-dates are open there — 481 closed.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 36 sites
WindowNightSites openStatus
Labor DaySAT Sep 50None open
SUN Sep 60None open
MON Sep 70None open
ThanksgivingTHU Nov 260None open
FRI Nov 270None open
SAT Nov 280None open
ChristmasTHU Dec 240None open
FRI Dec 250None open
New YearTHU Dec 310None open
FRI Jan 112Open

Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no site is currently available for the complete two-night stay. Thursday has no online availability; individual Friday night remains open.

Best-availability sites

Most open site-nights · tracked window
SiteOpen site-nights
001  78
002  78
003  78
028  78
031  78

The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.

Next windows

As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshot
Next open dateFri · Jan 1, 2027
Next open weekendFri · Jan 1, 2027
September0 of 481 · closed

The next bookable night is Jan 1, 2027; the first open weekend starts Jan 1, 2027. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.

Stays and site detail

933 open site-nights across 12 sites at Chewalla Lake Recreation Area, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

36 overnight sites and 1 day-use unit are represented in the current inventory. Day-use inventory is excluded from every night-based figure on this page — site-nights, longest runs, multi-night stays, holiday stays and RV fit.

Multi-night stays. 13 2-night, 13 3-night, 13 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Jan 1, 2027 at site 001.

RV length. Longest recorded site here is 60 ft. 36 sites take 25 ft, 36 sites take 35 ft, 36 sites take 40 ft.

All 12 sites with current availability
SiteMax RVHookupsOpen site-nightsLongest runDates
00160 ftYes7878 nightsJan 1, 2027, Jan 2, 2027, Jan 3, 2027, Jan 4, 2027, Jan 5, 2027, Jan 6, 2027, Jan 7, 2027, Jan 8, 2027, Jan 9, 2027, Jan 10, 2027, Jan 11, 2027, Jan 12, 2027 +66 more
00260 ftYes7878 nightsJan 1, 2027, Jan 2, 2027, Jan 3, 2027, Jan 4, 2027, Jan 5, 2027, Jan 6, 2027, Jan 7, 2027, Jan 8, 2027, Jan 9, 2027, Jan 10, 2027, Jan 11, 2027, Jan 12, 2027 +66 more
00360 ftYes7878 nightsJan 1, 2027, Jan 2, 2027, Jan 3, 2027, Jan 4, 2027, Jan 5, 2027, Jan 6, 2027, Jan 7, 2027, Jan 8, 2027, Jan 9, 2027, Jan 10, 2027, Jan 11, 2027, Jan 12, 2027 +66 more
02860 ftNone7878 nightsJan 1, 2027, Jan 2, 2027, Jan 3, 2027, Jan 4, 2027, Jan 5, 2027, Jan 6, 2027, Jan 7, 2027, Jan 8, 2027, Jan 9, 2027, Jan 10, 2027, Jan 11, 2027, Jan 12, 2027 +66 more
03160 ftNone7878 nightsJan 1, 2027, Jan 2, 2027, Jan 3, 2027, Jan 4, 2027, Jan 5, 2027, Jan 6, 2027, Jan 7, 2027, Jan 8, 2027, Jan 9, 2027, Jan 10, 2027, Jan 11, 2027, Jan 12, 2027 +66 more
03360 ftNone7878 nightsJan 1, 2027, Jan 2, 2027, Jan 3, 2027, Jan 4, 2027, Jan 5, 2027, Jan 6, 2027, Jan 7, 2027, Jan 8, 2027, Jan 9, 2027, Jan 10, 2027, Jan 11, 2027, Jan 12, 2027 +66 more
03760 ftNone7878 nightsJan 1, 2027, Jan 2, 2027, Jan 3, 2027, Jan 4, 2027, Jan 5, 2027, Jan 6, 2027, Jan 7, 2027, Jan 8, 2027, Jan 9, 2027, Jan 10, 2027, Jan 11, 2027, Jan 12, 2027 +66 more
03860 ftNone7878 nightsJan 1, 2027, Jan 2, 2027, Jan 3, 2027, Jan 4, 2027, Jan 5, 2027, Jan 6, 2027, Jan 7, 2027, Jan 8, 2027, Jan 9, 2027, Jan 10, 2027, Jan 11, 2027, Jan 12, 2027 +66 more
03960 ftNone7878 nightsJan 1, 2027, Jan 2, 2027, Jan 3, 2027, Jan 4, 2027, Jan 5, 2027, Jan 6, 2027, Jan 7, 2027, Jan 8, 2027, Jan 9, 2027, Jan 10, 2027, Jan 11, 2027, Jan 12, 2027 +66 more
04060 ftNone7878 nightsJan 1, 2027, Jan 2, 2027, Jan 3, 2027, Jan 4, 2027, Jan 5, 2027, Jan 6, 2027, Jan 7, 2027, Jan 8, 2027, Jan 9, 2027, Jan 10, 2027, Jan 11, 2027, Jan 12, 2027 +66 more
04260 ftYes7878 nightsJan 1, 2027, Jan 2, 2027, Jan 3, 2027, Jan 4, 2027, Jan 5, 2027, Jan 6, 2027, Jan 7, 2027, Jan 8, 2027, Jan 9, 2027, Jan 10, 2027, Jan 11, 2027, Jan 12, 2027 +66 more
04160 ftYes7542 nightsJan 1, 2027, Jan 2, 2027, Jan 3, 2027, Jan 4, 2027, Jan 5, 2027, Jan 6, 2027, Jan 7, 2027, Jan 8, 2027, Jan 9, 2027, Jan 10, 2027, Jan 11, 2027, Jan 12, 2027 +63 more

About Chewalla Lake Recreation Area

Overview

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.

Recreation

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.

Facilities

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 the site showing that its reserved.

Natural Features

The lake is surrounded by a dense forest of pine and hardwoods, such as sweet gum and oak. Many dogwoods are scattered throughout the campground, creating a beautiful, blooming display in the springtime.

The campground lies on land once used heavily for farming. Erosion has caused deep gullies to form throughout the area, but split-rail fences line the gullies, adding character to the facility.

Nearby Attractions

Holly Springs is 8.5 miles northwest of the lake. This charming town is known as the Antebellum Capitol of the mid-south. More than 200 buildings in town are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A variety of dining and shopping options are available, as well as grocery stores and gas stations.

37 monitored sites24 FCFS sitesRVs up to 60 ft9 with hookups36 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 7

Getting there

In Holly Springs, Mississippi at the intersection of State Routes 4 and 7, take Route 4 east 1.4 miles to the Chewalla Lake sign. At the sign, bear right and go 5.7 miles to the Chewalla Lake Recreation Area sign (Forest Route 611/Chewalla Lake Road). Turn left at the sign and go 1.3 miles to the campground. Physical address is 726 Chewalla Lake Rd, Holly Springs MS, 38659.

Us Forest Service, Oxford, MS 38655662-236-6550, THE OXFORD OFFICE IS OPEN MONDAY - FRIDAY 7:30AM - 4:00PM, CLOSED SATURDAY/SUNDAY AND ALL FEDERAL HOLIDAYS.
BoatingCampingCanoeingDay Use AreaFishingHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteKayakingPicnickingSwimmingSwimming SiteWater AccessWildernessWildlife Viewing

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Chewalla Lake Recreation Area?

Reservations for Chewalla Lake Recreation Area are made through Recreation.gov. 85.1% of tracked site-dates are not currently open for online reservation; 1,011 of 6,771 remain open. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?

No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.

How current is this availability data?

Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

Can I get a multi-night stay at Chewalla Lake Recreation Area?

13 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Jan 1, 2027 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.

Which sites at Chewalla Lake Recreation Area fit a 35-foot RV?

36 of the 36 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 60 ft.

Which month has the most availability at Chewalla Lake Recreation Area?

January 2027, with 403 open site-dates in the current snapshot of 1,147.

When is the next open date at Chewalla Lake Recreation Area?

As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Jan 1, 2027 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.

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