Campground · MS
CHEWALLA LAKE RECREATION AREA
MS · National Forests in Mississippi
CHEWALLA LAKE RECREATION AREA is generally easy to book. Across the 8 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in March (3/10) and eases to its lowest in May (1/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.
Booking difficulty by month
Midweek tip: in the busiest month (March), arrivals are lightest on Monday — shift your dates to improve your odds.
When reservations open
Booking window
Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.
For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.
Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.
Sites & amenities
- 10 electric sites
- 10 water hookups
- 37 RV sites
- Max RV length 60 ft
Activities: WILDLIFE VIEWING, DAY USE AREA, CANOEING, SWIMMING SITE, HIKING, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, BOATING, FISHING, PICNICKING, SWIMMING, WATER ACCESS, WILDERNESS, KAYAKING
How much does it cost to camp at Chewalla Lake Recreation Area?
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 day use fee of $5, this includes the renter of the pavilion.
Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.