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Clear Springs Recreation Area

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Clear Springs Recreation Area, near Meadville, Mississippi, is a solid choice for campers looking to unwind in a scenic setting. With sites that offer water and electric hookups, it’s a practical spot for both tent campers and RV enthusiasts.

The campground boasts well-maintained trails that are perfect for hiking, and many visitors have enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere. One camper noted, “Clean and quiet. Trails are well maintained,” which sums up the vibe here nicely. You’ll also find a lovely lake nearby, ideal for a bit of fishing or just soaking in the views.

Amenities include clean restrooms and a dump station, making it easy to set up and enjoy your stay. While some campers mentioned that the shower facilities could use a little TLC, the overall experience is positive. As one happy visitor put it, “At $20 a night this place is a steal! Amazing views, lake playground, hiking, biking—plenty of things to keep busy.”

If you’re planning a family trip, the campground is designed with that in mind, offering a mix of privacy and community. Just keep in mind that cell service can be spotty, so it’s a great chance to disconnect and enjoy nature. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a longer retreat, Clear Springs has a lot to offer.

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Clear Springs Recreation Area is located in Mississippi

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Address

3888 Clear Springs Rd
Meadville, MS 39653

Coordinates

31.429167 N
90.983333 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Cabins
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • 30 Amp Hookups

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13 Reviews

Reviewed Apr. 16, 2025

No primitive sites found. Small RVs can fit.

It has 2 separate areas, both have electric and water at the sites. $25. Smaller RVs and tents only. Dump site at the entrance. There are trials, large picnic areas, and an older bath house with hot showers. Big pond for fishing and swimming.

Site6
Month of VisitApril
Reviewed Apr. 15, 2025

Quiet, clean, $20

There's 2 separated campgrounds. The lower site is less accessible for longer campers. $20 per night includes water, power, gravelled site, fire ring, and day use. Lots of trails and a large pond to fish and swim. Picnic areas and well maintained banks. I read a review that stated free primitive camping, but I found no such location.

Site6
Month of VisitApril
Reviewed Jun. 7, 2023

Great weekend getaway

Clean and quiet. Trails are well maintained. Our spot was a perfect ledge overlooking the lake . Can’t beat $20 a night which includes electric and water.

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Clear Springs Recreation Area by Tanya R., June 7, 2023
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Reviewed Sep. 26, 2022

Great Fall stay

Great campground and awesome bath houses. Great hiking trails. Very quiet and secluded. Verizon service was weak. Loved it and will return.

Site16
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Clear Springs Recreation Area by Ron P., September 26, 2022
  • Review photo of Clear Springs Recreation Area by Ron P., September 26, 2022
Reviewed Apr. 25, 2022

Nice family campground

$20, $13 with fed pass. 22 sites. Electric & water hookups. Dump station. Two campground loops - B: Sites 1-12, & A: Sites 13-22. Loop A is prettier that Loop B, but Loop B has more level sites which may be more suitable for larger campers. Camped at site 7 in a camper van. Large site backed against the woods with access to a hiking trail. Not much privacy between sites. Nice family campground. Sites have table, lantern post & fire ring. Picnic Area also in this rec area. Beautiful setting by the lake. Restroom/shower house needs some work. Mens shower stalls have standing water in them - possible drainage issue. Women's toilet stalls also have a similar issue due to a leaky toilet. Bugs were not too bad here in April. No AT&T & T-Mobile service at our campsite, but picked up a weak signal by the lake.

Site7
Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Clear Springs Recreation Area by Fred S., April 25, 2022
  • Review photo of Clear Springs Recreation Area by Fred S., April 25, 2022
  • Review photo of Clear Springs Recreation Area by Fred S., April 25, 2022
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Reviewed Apr. 17, 2022

Turkey Town

We preferred the ridge loop. Clean bathrooms with shower. Good access to trails nearby. Electricity and water at site. Sites feel private.

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Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Clear Springs Recreation Area by Fabein D., April 17, 2022
  • Review photo of Clear Springs Recreation Area by Fabein D., April 17, 2022
  • Review photo of Clear Springs Recreation Area by Fabein D., April 17, 2022
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Reviewed Apr. 15, 2021

My favorite camping site

It's daddy's favorite site so much that the kids are getting tired of going even though they do have fun.

It is 1st come 1st serve except for the group as site.

Unless your showing up late Friday or Saturday usually spots are available. Last two times I've been the whole park is full even the primitive site.

You'll get cell service on the upper loop.

None on the lower but it seems to be the best area for family with little ones as it's easier to ride bikes around.

Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Clear Springs Recreation Area by Johan S., April 15, 2021
  • Review photo of Clear Springs Recreation Area by Johan S., April 15, 2021
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

This place is nice.

What can I say, tent camping, not much traffic and secluded enough with enough comfort for the kids.

Reviewed Mar. 19, 2020

Love!!!

At $20 a night this place is a steal! Water and electricity at all the sites. Amazing views!, lake playground hiking biking plenty of things to keep busy.

  • Review photo of Clear Springs Recreation Area by Jaclyn M., March 19, 2020
  • Review photo of Clear Springs Recreation Area by Jaclyn M., March 19, 2020
Reviewed Oct. 20, 2019

Great camping location

Spent the weekend camping at one of the improved sites with water on site. Site had picnic table, fire pit, and plenty of room for tents and your camp set-up. Our site had a great view of the creek and was a little more tucked away but right by the bathrooms. Trails are throughout the area, couple of fishing spots, lots of picnic areas with grills and a playground. The place was not very crowded and the US Forest Service ranger (Virginia) was very kind and helpful. We hiked some of Richardson Creek Trail, but decided to turn around because it was overgrown at points and we found ticks on our dog. Otherwise, it was a beautiful walk through the woods. Several large banana spiders set up along the way so keep an eye out! Also, the county is supposed to be under a fire burn until the end of October.

  • Review photo of Clear Springs Recreation Area by Jeri W., October 20, 2019
  • Review photo of Clear Springs Recreation Area by Jeri W., October 20, 2019
  • Review photo of Clear Springs Recreation Area by Jeri W., October 20, 2019
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Reviewed Apr. 26, 2019

Rustic and secluded, beautiful hiking trails

This is a secluded campground, has tent/RV camping with water and electric. It has bathrooms with showers and swimming area in the lake, one side shallow and sandy for smaller swimmers, one side deeper. It has pavilions and tables, and great hiking trails around the lake and longer trails through the woods.

Reviewed Apr. 9, 2019

Beautiful remote location

Located close to Vicksburg, Ms. and on a small man made lake. The area is hilly and has some great hiking trails. The bathrooms are small but do have a shower. Not a lot of room for large RV's so check with them. Water and electric available as well as a dump station.

Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of Clear Springs Recreation Area by Doug D., April 9, 2019
Reviewed Jul. 15, 2018

A great little campground for RVs or tents

Clear Springs Recreation Area,located in the Homochitto National Forest near Roxie, Ms, is probably one of my favorite campgrounds within 3 hours from New Orleans. It's located in a beautiful section of the forest, complete with rolling hills and a lake.

The primitive tent only sites are located about half a mile up the road from the main campground, providing a substantial distance between you and the RVs. The dirt road to the tent only sites is lined with individual camp sites until you reach the back area. The back has a few small hilltops that have about 4 sites per hill. Each hill is about 50 yards from each other, again, providing needed space between you and other campers. All of the sites have fire pits with fold down cast iron grills. The ground was level enough for tents, and there's a good amount of trees for hammock camping.

The RV spots are located near the lake(pond), and have picnic tables and the fire pit. Some of the RV sites are more open air and without much privacy, yet some are nestled amongst the trees on the outer perimeter.

Adjacent to the RV sites are the restrooms, equipped with showers. On a very cold and frozen winter morning, I had decided to visit the facilities. To my great surprise, when I opened the door, I was hit with blast of warm air! So you can rest easy knowing that the restrooms are heated. There is a large pavilion that is open to air on three sides. the open sides have a railing with bench seats. There are also picnic tables located within. Most interesting was the oversized stone fireplace. It looks most welcoming, although I had no chance to use it.next to the pavilion is an open picnic area with charcoal grills and more tables. All of these picnic areas overlook the pond.

I understand that there is 17 miles of hiking trails surrounding the area. It looks like a large circuit with shorter trails interconnecting by the map.

I haven't experienced this campground outside of dead winter. I enjoyed the subfreezing temps next to a hot fire. I have been four times in the last couple of years, twice solo and twice with guests. I very much love this campground.

Month of VisitFebruary
  • Review photo of Clear Springs Recreation Area by Wilkinson T., July 15, 2018
  • Review photo of Clear Springs Recreation Area by Wilkinson T., July 15, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions

What facilities and amenities does Clear Springs Recreation Area offer?

Clear Springs Recreation Area provides water and electric hookups at all campsites for $20 per night ($13 with a federal pass). Facilities include clean bathhouses with hot showers, picnic tables, and fire rings at each site. The recreation area features a lake for swimming and fishing, multiple pavilions, and well-maintained hiking and biking trails. There's a playground for children, a dump station near the entrance, and both improved and primitive camping options. The campground is designed for smaller RVs and tents, with some sites offering more privacy than others.

Where is Clear Springs Campground located in Mississippi?

Clear Springs Recreation Area is located in the Homochitto National Forest near Roxie and Bude, Mississippi. It's approximately three hours from New Orleans and relatively close to Vicksburg. The campground is nestled in a scenic section of forest characterized by rolling hills, creating a secluded natural retreat in southwestern Mississippi. Its location makes it a popular destination for campers from both Mississippi and Louisiana.

What are the best spots to see at Clear Springs Campground?

The lake is definitely a highlight at Clear Springs, featuring both a shallow, sandy area for small children and a deeper section for swimming. Hiking enthusiasts will appreciate the well-maintained trails that circle the lake and extend through the surrounding forest. Many campsites offer scenic overlooks of the water, particularly those on the ridge that provide elevated views. The rolling hills of Homochitto National Forest create a beautiful backdrop throughout the campground, and there are several picnic areas along the water's edge that offer peaceful spots to relax and enjoy the natural setting.

How is the campground layout at Clear Springs and where can I find a map?

Clear Springs has two distinct camping areas. The first consists of Loop A (sites 13-22) and Loop B (sites 1-12), with a total of 22 sites. Loop A is considered more scenic but Loop B offers more level sites better suited for campers. There's also a lower campground area that's less accessible for longer vehicles. Some sites are situated on ridges overlooking the lake, while others are tucked away for more privacy. For a map, check with the camp host upon arrival or contact the Homochitto National Forest office before your trip. Maps are typically available at the campground entrance or ranger station.