About this place

Chewalla Lake Recreation Area's name is from the Choctaw word ""Chiho-la,"" meaning ""supreme being."" Like Owl Creek, this was a special place for Native Americans, who once built a ceremonial mound where the lake now stands. A small mound commemorating the site has been reconstructed near an overlook of the lake. This recreation area offers a beautiful and tranquil setting for enjoyment of the outdoors. Visitors can enjoy a cool and scenic view of the 260-acre lake, which is popular with fishermen and swimmers in the warmer months. Facilities include 36 campsites (nine with electrical hookups), 40 picnic units, boat ramp, mooring dock, accessible fishing pier, swimming beach, children's playground, group picnic pavilion, restrooms with flush toilets and showers, drinking water, 1-mile walking trail and a sewage dump station. Chewalla Lake Recreation Area is a fee area, and the fee station is located just beyond the entrance gate. No attendant will be on duty. Therefore, users should make sure that they have correct currency before arriving at the recreation area. From Holly Springs, travel east on MS Hwy. 4 and turn right onto Salem Road (Higdon Road), then drive southeast 6.5 miles. Turn left onto Chewalla Lake Road and travel 1 mile to the entrance.