Campground

Clear Springs Recreation Area (MS)

National Forests in Mississippi · Meadville · Mississippi — managed by USDA Forest Service

Clear Springs Recreation Area (MS) campground
Photo: Recreation.gov · USFS

Weekend availability at Clear Springs Recreation Area (MS)

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 17, 11:15 PM PT
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Open
    9/13 sites
  • Fri, Oct 2
    Open
    10/13 sites
  • Fri, Oct 9
    Open
    11/13 sites
  • Fri, Oct 16
    Open
    11/13 sites
  • Fri, Oct 23
    Open
    11/13 sites

Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
28
Electric sites
25
Water hookups
23
Pull-through
2
Group Shelter ElectricRV ElectricShelter Electric

About this campground

Overview This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. Only pay for a site that you have verified as vacant. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service. This campground has 22 campsites and is generally open all year long. This location may be inaccessible at any time during the year due to weather and road conditions. Recreation Visitors will be able to bike, hike, canoe, fish, and view wildlife. Facilities Facilities include camping, with 22 units with hookups for water and electricity. A group camp site(reservation required) 8 picnic tables within the day use area; A pavilion for 25-30 people(reservation required). Flush toilets and hot showers; A one mile hiking trail around the lake; An amphitheater. 10 miles hiking/mountain biking trail. Natural Features Clear Springs Recreation Areas is nestled in a secluded area of roling hills. The area, surrounded by tall stands of pine and mixed hardwood treees, provide visitors with a shady forest atmostpehere. A 10 acre lake connects both camping areas. Contact Info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (601) 384-5876. Nearby Attractions Okhissa lake is a 1,075 acre lake approximately 15 minutes away from the campground. It has a swim area, day use area, one boat launch. Fish that can be caught include catfish, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and other small panfish.

Elevation
346 ft

Activities

  • BIKING
  • CANOEING
  • DAY USE AREA
  • FISHING
  • KAYAKING
  • MOUNTAIN BIKING
  • WILDLIFE VIEWING
  • PICNICKING
  • HIKING
  • CAMPING
  • AMPHITHEATER

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