National Forests in Mississippi

Contact Information

National Forests
in Mississippi

Forest Supervisor's Office
Suite 500-N
200 S. Lamar St.
Jackson, MS 39201

Phone: (601) 965-1600
TTY: (601) 965-1791

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.