National Forests in Mississippi

Contact Information

National Forests
in Mississippi

Office Hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm, 
Monday - Friday

Forest Supervisor's Office
200 S. Lamar St., Suite 500-N
Jackson, MS 39201
Phone: (601) 965-1600

Bienville Ranger District
3473 Highway 35 South
Forest, Mississippi 39074

(601) 469-3811

Chickasawhay Ranger District
968 Highway 15 South
Laurel, Mississippi 39443

(601) 428-0594

Delta Ranger District
68 Frontage Road
Rolling Fork, Mississippi 39159

(662) 873-6256

De Soto Ranger District
654 West Frontage Road
P.O. Box 248
Wiggins, Mississippi 39577

(601) 528-6160

Holly Springs Ranger District
1000 Front Street
Oxford, Mississippi 38655-4915

(601) 236-6550

Homochitto Ranger District
1200 Highway 184 East
Meadville, Mississippi 39653

(601) 384-5876

Tombigbee Ranger District
P.O. Box 912
Highway 15 South
Ackerman, Mississippi 39735

(662) 285-3264

Welcome to the National Forests in Mississippi

Grass at Dawn on the Bienville National Forest

Davis Lake at Sunrise on the Tombigbee National Forest

Blue Heron on the Delta National Forest in Mississippi

Chickasawhay River - National Forests in Mississippi

Chewalla Lake Bridge at Holly Springs Ranger District

Our lands contain over 2,000 acres of lakes and ponds and 600 miles of streams that are open to the public for fishing. We have 14 wildlife management areas; operated by Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. In these areas we emphasize intensive management of game species such as white-tailed deer, wild turkey, and bobwhite quail.

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Features

Recreational Opportunities

The National Forests in Mississippi abound with recreational opportunities. Whether you enjoy camping, hiking, picnicking, biking, horse riding, OHV riding, scenic driving, nature viewing, fishing, hunting, or water activities, National Forests in Mississippi can provide you with the outdoor experience you are looking for. Here you will find an overview of developed and undeveloped recreational opportunities on each ranger district.

Travel Management Rule (MVUM)

To better protect natural resources while continuing to provide opportunities for motorized recreation, the National Forests in Mississippi has implemented the travel management rule. The travel management rule requires each National Forest and Grassland to designate roads, trails, and areas open for motor vehicle use.