USDA Forest Service · Mississippi

Clear Springs Recreation Area (MS)

USDA Forest Service · Mississippi, United States

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Sites
28
Hookups
24 electric, 23 with water
Season
Year-round
Group sites
Yes
Drinking water
Yes
Restrooms
Yes
Showers
Yes
Dump station
Yes
Pets
Yes
Elevation
433 ft
Dark sky
Bortle class 1
Cell coverage
AT&T weak · T-Mobile none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
Access road
CLEAR SPRINGS RA (NFSR 104A) · bituminous surface treatment · high degree of user comfort
Lake
National Forests in Mississippi
Nearest town
Meadville
Address
1200 Hwy 184 East, Meadville, MS, 39653
Phone
N/A
Activities
Amphitheater, Biking, Camping, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Picnicking, Wildlife Viewing

About

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.

Weather, month by month

MonthTypical highTypical lowColdest nightHottest dayYears with a night below 32°F
January58°37°14°75°8 of 11
February64°44°17°79°1 of 11
March71°53°29°81°1 of 11
April75°57°41°85°0 of 11
May84°68°56°92°0 of 11
June89°72°63°95°0 of 11
July91°75°70°96°0 of 11
August93°75°68°103°0 of 11
September89°72°61°97°0 of 11
October79°60°41°88°0 of 10
November69°51°26°79°2 of 10
December60°44°27°78°4 of 10

Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.

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