The Homochitto (homa-cheta) National Forest, comprised of
189,000 acres, is located in the southwest section of
Mississippi. There is one developed campground which met our
Nestled in the mountain-like hills of western Mississippi is the
little Homochitto National Forest. In its beautiful but rugged
terrain, people have found diverse recreational opportunities,
pleasant camping location, and quiet since the late 1930s. In
the mid-1930s, the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) began its
efforts of reforestation in the area, developing a system of
roadways and building various recreational areas. The Forest's
only developed campground, Clear Spring, owes its beginnings to
these efforts. The Clear Springs Recreational Area, consisting
of a man-made lake, campground, picnic grounds, swim area, and
two hiking trails. The longer of the two trails in the
Recreation Area, Clear Springs Trail, is developing a reputation
as one of the top three mountain-bike trails in Mississippi.
Most campsites are secluded and either ov