Camping near Homochitto National Forest
Homochitto National Forest in southwestern Mississippi features several established campgrounds with Clear Springs Recreation Area serving as the primary developed camping destination. This forest area provides camping options ranging from RV sites with hookups to more primitive tent camping areas. The Clear Springs Lake Rec Area NF Campground offers electric hookups, drinking water, and sanitary dump stations across two separate camping loops. Within a short drive, campers can also access Natchez State Park Campground and Percy Quin State Park, both offering additional amenities including cabins and glamping opportunities alongside traditional tent and RV camping areas.
Roads leading to camping areas in Homochitto National Forest may present challenges, particularly for larger vehicles. The Clear Springs campground has two distinct loops with varying site sizes—Loop A sites (13-22) are generally considered more scenic but Loop B sites (1-12) offer more level terrain better suited for larger campers. Most established campsites provide electric and water hookups for $20-25 per night, with federal pass holders receiving discounts. Cell service varies significantly throughout the forest, with several visitors noting weak or non-existent coverage in many areas. As one camper noted, "No AT&T & T-Mobile service at our campsite, but picked up a weak signal by the lake."
Campground facilities at Clear Springs feature recently renovated bathhouses with showers, though some visitors have reported maintenance issues including drainage problems in shower stalls. The recreation area includes a lake suitable for swimming and fishing, with a shallow sandy area for younger swimmers. Hiking opportunities abound with trails ranging from a short loop around the lake to longer forest routes extending up to 17 miles. Visitors particularly appreciate the relative seclusion of the campgrounds. One camper described it as "a great little campground nestled in the woods" where "some of the campsites border part of the lake and more are wooded." During peak times, especially weekends, the campgrounds can fill completely, though weekday availability is typically better outside summer months. The primitive camping areas once mentioned in older reviews may no longer be available, according to recent visitor reports.
