USDA Forest Service
 

National Forests In Mississippi

 

Homochitto National Forest

1200 Hwy 184 East

Meadville, MS 39653

 

 

National Forests in Mississippi
100 W. Capitol Street Suite 1141
Jackson, MS. 39269 

Clear Springs Recreation Area

Nestled among pine covered hills you will find a cool, twelve acre spring-fed lake, which offers a variety of recreation opportunities for everyone. Camping, swimming, fishing and picnicing are available at the lake and four mountain bike and hiking trails begin within the recreation area.

 

22 units with hookups for water and electricity (50 AMP)

Pavilion (reservation required)

22 primitive campsites, picnic sites, and a group site

Day Use Fees:

Cars & Trucks: $3.00/vehicle

Golden Age & Golden Access: $1.50

Commercial Vehicles, Walk-ins & bicycles: $1.00/person

Golden Age & Access: $.50/person

Camping Fees:

Campsite without hookups $7.00

Golden Age & access: $3.50

Campsite with hook-ups $13.00

Golden Age & Access: $9.50

Our Historic Pavillion: Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's

Cooking facilities: grill & electrical hookups

Benches and tables

Fireplace

Reservations: 0-50 people $40.00/day. 51-100 $80.00/day Call 601-384-5876

Secluded group camping site:

hookups for water and electricity,

capacity for 25-30 people.

table,fire ring, cooking station under a covered shelter.

Reservations: $40.00/day

>Swimming is allowed between March 1 and September 30. A roped off swimming area is available but there is no lifeguard on duty.

>An area with swings and a playground equipment is located near the lake

Playground equipment and swings
Trails beginning from Clear Springs Campground
Trails
Hiking
Horse
Bike
ATV
Miles
Clear Springs Lake Trail
     
1
Mill Branch Trail
 
 
4.7
Tallys Trail
 
 
11.7
Richardson Creek Trail
 
 
6.9

 

Accessibility
This area has steep terrain. The roads within the recreation area are paved with slopes greater than 8%. Fully accessible cement access routes connect the parking area, pavilion, amphitheater and restrooms. There are no accessible routes to the beach or fishing areas. The bathhouses are fully accessible. Some accessible campsites and accessible parking spaces are available.

 

Location/Direction
Clear Springs is 4 miles south of US Hwy 84. It is 35 miles west of Brookhaven and 32 miles east of Natchez. It is 5 miles west of Meadville on Hwy. 84; turn south on Clear Springs Road (County Road 104), go 4 miles to the recreation area entrance

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Last Modified: Tuesday, 31 July 2007 at 12:55:41 EDT


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