Army Corps of Engineers · Sardis Lake · Sardis, MS

Clear Creek

Clear Creek Campground is nestled in the forests surrounding Sardis Lake. It is conveniently located within 15 minutes of Oxford, MS. Clear Creek campground offers close access to mountain biking, boating, and picnicking at Sardis Lake.

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Site mix

Standard with electric18
RV with electric2
Host/management32
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 65 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

20 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
19RV electricBack-in65PavedPartial30 ampYes / –8 / 2YesYes
20ElectricBack-in65PavedPartial30 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
21ElectricBack-in65PavedPartial30 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
22ElectricBack-in65PavedPartial30 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
23ElectricBack-in65PavedPartial30 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
24ElectricBack-in65PavedPartial30 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
25ElectricBack-in65PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
26ElectricBack-in65PavedPartial30 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
27ElectricBack-in65PavedPartial30 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
28RV electricBack-in65PavedPartial30 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 02:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water
Max vehicle length65 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
Tent padsYes
Fees$20.00 per night
AccessibilitySites 19, 18 are listed accessible

Clear Creek Campground offers 19 open sites with electric and water hookups. Flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Clear Creek40°50°60°70°80°90°January: 4.76 inches of precipitationFebruary: 5.47 inches of precipitationMarch: 5.54 inches of precipitationApril: 5.92 inches of precipitationMay: 5.39 inches of precipitationJune: 5.28 inches of precipitationJuly: 4.24 inches of precipitationAugust: 3.18 inches of precipitationSeptember: 3.71 inches of precipitationOctober: 4.11 inches of precipitationNovember: 4.34 inches of precipitationDecember: 6.23 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 42.1°F averageFebruary: 46.1°F averageMarch: 54.2°F averageApril: 62.9°F averageMay: 71.6°F averageJune: 79.3°F averageJuly: 82.5°F averageAugust: 82.0°F averageSeptember: 76.0°F averageOctober: 64.7°F averageNovember: 52.9°F averageDecember: 44.9°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Sardis Dam, 5 miles from the campground at 303 feet, station USC00227815 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 58 inches a year.

Getting there

From Oxford, Mississippi, take Highway 314 north 8 miles and follow signs to the campground.

Nearest townSardis, Mississippi
Coordinates34.4269° N, 89.7097° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearOle Miss Outdoors ↗10.8 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗29.7 mi
RV sales & serviceCamping World ↗39.1 mi

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Explore

Video

Clear Creek State Park Campground Tour (PA) | Cabins, Yurts, RV & Tent & Riverfron

Worth a stop

The John W. Kyle State Park, across the lake from Clear Creek, offers a swimming pool, golf course and recreation hall. Just east of Sardis Lake is Holly Springs National Forest, where wildlife viewing is a popular activity.

Natural features

Sardis Lake covers over 98,000 acres in the rolling hills of northwest Mississippi. The man-made lake sits on the Tallahatchie River at an approximate elevation of 400 feet. The campground is forested with bottomland hardwoods.

Recreation

Sardis Lake offers an array of recreational activities, including fishing, boating, water skiing and swimming. A scenic trail near the campground offers great hiking and biking opportunities.

Guidebooks for Mississippi

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  • Guide to the Natchez Trace Parkway
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    Scott B. Williams, 2014
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Clear Creek?

Sites at Clear Creek are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Clear Creek?

$20.00 per night

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Clear Creek?

Check-in 03:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Clear Creek have?

52 sites, including 18 standard sites with power and 2 RV sites with electric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Clear Creek?

The longest site here provides 65 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Does Clear Creek have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Clear Creek?

Flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Clear Creek?

Yes, pets are allowed at Clear Creek. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Clear Creek?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Clear Creek?

Sites 19 and 18 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Clear Creek?

FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Clear Creek?

Sardis Lake offers an array of recreational activities, including fishing, boating, water skiing and swimming. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation