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National Forests in Mississippi
Welcome!
From the pine forests of the Gulf Coastal Plain to the upland hardwoods in the northern part of the state, the National Forests in Mississippi covers 1.2 million acres of diverse natural resources and valued public lands spread across the state.
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Recreation
The National Forests offers an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities. Camping, hiking and fishing are just a few of the many attractions that draw more than one million visitors to the forest each year.
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Maps
Be prepared with maps available in your preferred format: Interactive, downloadable and print.
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Passes & Permits
Many opportunities, services and facilities across the National Forests in Mississippi are free to enjoy. However, some activities do require fees or permits to help maintain, manage, and improve recreational amenities.
Features
Volunteers turn out to support De Soto National Forest
National Deer Association teamed up here with about 100 volunteers as part of a National Public Lands Day program to improve the Leaf River Wildlife Management Area on the De Soto National Forest.
Volunteers improved wildlife habitat by seeding clover and planting crabapple and American chestnut trees and installing wood duck boxes. They also worked on restoring an administrative building.
AmeriCorps NCCC members receive ‘boots on the ground’ training on the Homochitto
A new team of AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) members hit the ground running here, helping the Forest Service with everything from fighting wildfires to preserving endangered species.
Spotlights
Hiking
Whether you are interested in day hikes or backpacking into the wilderness, the National Forests in Mississippi has the perfect trail for your next outdoor adventure.
Camping
The National Forests offers a camping experience for everyone--from campgrounds to primitive dispersed sites to hookups for those who prefer the comfort of their RV.
Fishing
With more than 6,100 acres of small impoundments and oxbow lakes and 650 miles of rivers and streams, Mississippi national forests boast some of the finest fishing spots around.
Hunting
Over a million acres of national forest lands are available to the public for hunting in Mississippi.
