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Recreation Region: Homochitto

Brushy Creek Horse Trail

Brushy Creek offers 5.5 miles of designated horse trail. Horse enthusiasts are able to experience a delightful forest setting and uncharacteristically steep terrain of Mississippi. Facilities include a primitive camping area and a small day use area. Brushy Creek is open year-round unless weather conditions require the area to be closed. No user fees required.

Site Brochure Trail Map

Current Conditions
Dispersed camping is available. Water is not provided. Restrooms are not available.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

40

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

General Information

Open year-round

No fees required.

Area Use Regulations:
1. Horses can be dangerous to individuals not experienced with horses. TPeople unfamiliar with the risks associated with horses should stay a safe distance away from them.
2. Cutting of live trees is prohibited.
3. Tethering of horses to trees is prohibited.
4. Camping area must be cleaned upon leaving. All trash must be picked up and packed out. All manure and hay must be carried out.
5. Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. -7 a.m.
6. Trailer parking in designated areas only.
7. Horse trailers in day use area is prohibited.
8. No users shall block roads, trails or creek access.
9. All-terrain vehicle use is prohibited on roads, trails and waterways.
10. Failing to dispose of all garbage, including paper, cans, bottles, sewage, waste material or rubbish by the removal of the area is prohibited.
11. Keep horses off steep erosion-sensitive hills around campground. Damaging any natural feature or other property of the United States is prohibited.

Getting There

Directions

From Gloster, MS: Travel 2 miles north on Highway 33. Turn right on East Homochitto Road. Travel 2 miles to County Road 106. Continue for another 1.75 miles, then turn right on Forest Road 106D.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated June 11th, 2025