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Clear Springs Recreation Area
Nestled among pine covered hills, you will find a cool, 12-acre spring-fed lake, which offers a variety of recreation opportunities for everyone. Camping, swimming, fishing and picnicking are available at the lake and four mountain bike and hiking trails begin within the recreation area. This area has steep terrain. The roads within the recreation area are paved with slopes greater than 8 percent.
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. Boat trailers are prohibited.
At a Glance
| Fees: | Day Use Fees: Cars and trucks: $5 per vehicle Senior and Access Pass: $2.50 per vehicle Commercial vehicles, walk-ins and bicycles: $1 per person Senior and Access Pass: $.50 per person MS Adventure Pass: free Annual Pass: free Camping Fees: Campsite with hookups: $20 per night Senior and Access Pass: $13 per night Annual Pass: no camping benefits MS Adventure Pass: no camping benefits |
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| Restrictions: | Boat trailers are prohibited. |
General Information
Directions:Clear Springs is 4 miles south of U.S. Highway 84, located 35 miles west of Brookhaven and 32 miles east of Natchez. It is 5 miles west of Meadville on Hwy. 84. From Hwy. 84, turn south on Clear Springs Road (County Road 104), then go 4 miles to the recreation area entrance.
Activities
Campground Camping
Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:Campsites with hookups for water and electricity (50 AMP).
| No. of Sites | 22 |
Group Camping
Recreation areas with activity Group Camping:Secluded group campsite: capacity for 25-30 people, hookups for water and electricity, table and fire ring.
| No. of Sites | 2 |
| Reservation Info | Secluded Site: $40 per day |
| Group Shelter | Yes |
| Group Cooking Facilities | Cooking station |
| Fire Information | Group Site: Fire ring |
| Hookups - Electric | Yes (50 AMP) |
| Reservation required?: | Y |
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| Reservation info: | Call 601-384-5876 to reserve group camping area. |
Lake and Pond Fishing
Recreation areas with activity Lake and Pond Fishing:Picnicking
Recreation areas with activity Picnicking:Our historic pavilion was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s and includes a fireplace, benches and tables.
| No. of Sites | 22 |
| Fees: | $40/day for 1-50 people; $80/day for 51-100 people |
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| Reservation required?: | Y |
| Reservation info: | Call 601-384-5876 to reserve pavilion. |
Swimming
Recreation areas with activity Swimming: Swimming is allowed between March 1 and September 30. A roped off swimming area is available but there is no lifeguard on duty.
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