Clear Creek Day Use Area (Ms)
Sardis Lake — lakeside
Location: Sardis, MS, MS
Price: From $100 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Clear Creek is nestled in the forests surrounding Sardis Lake. It is conveniently located within 15 minutes of Oxford, MS. Clear Creek offers access to camping, mountain biking, boating, and picnicking at Sardis Lake.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/clear-creek-day-use-area-ms to be notified when sites open up.
Clear Creek offers scenic camping nestled in forests surrounding Sardis Lake with convenient access to water activities like fishing, boating, and swimming within 15 minutes of Oxford, MS.
Wildlife alert: Timber Rattlesnake present in area; also Barred Owl, Belted Kingfisher, American White Pelican, and various snake species (Gray Ratsnake, Green Anole)
Insider tips for Clear Creek Day Use Area (Ms): Book early as this is a federal campground with only 2 tent sites Mountain biking trail available on-site Boat launch provides direct access to Sardis Lake for water sports
Skip Clear Creek Day Use Area (Ms) if: You need electrical or water hookups - none are available. You require well-maintained facilities - reviews mention poor upkeep, cobwebs, and abandoned trash throughout. You prefer fall/winter camping - seasonal closure October-April.
Best time to visit Clear Creek Day Use Area (Ms): May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Clear Creek (Ms) (SARDIS, MS), Pat’S Bluff (Sardis, MS), Engineer Point (Sardis, MS), Outlet Channel (Sardis) (Sardis, MS).
Cell Phone Coverage at Clear Creek Day Use Area (Ms)
Cell signal at Clear Creek Day Use Area (Ms) (Sardis, MS): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Clear Creek is nestled in the forests surrounding Sardis Lake. It is conveniently located within 15 minutes of Oxford, MS. Clear Creek offers access to camping, mountain biking, boating, and picnicking at Sardis Lake.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with only 2 tent sites
Mountain biking trail available on-site
Boat launch provides direct access to Sardis Lake for water sports
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Oxford, MS take Hwy. 314 (Old Sardis Road) approximately 8 miles until you see the Clear Creek Recreation Entrance sign. The day use area is about 1 mile past the sign.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Sardis Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Sardis Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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