Bienville
Marathon Lake and Shongelo Lake are our primary recreation areas with activities ranging from picnicking to fishing.
Recreation Sites
Beaver Lake
Site Open
Beaver Lake is a 67-acre manmade lake dating from the days of railroad logging. One of the original railroad tramlines serves as a dam that traps and holds overflow water from a nearby creek. A…
Bienville Wildlife Management Area
Site Open
Bienville Wildlife Management Area is under the management of Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. For information concerning permits or if you have other questions, contact the…
Caney Creek Wildlife Management Area
Site Open
Caney Creek Wildlife Management Area is managed by Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. For directions, information about permits or other questions, contact the local office…
Greentree Reservoir
Site Open
Greentree Reservoir is a 33-acre manmade lake frequently visited by local fishermen. Both boat and limited bank fishing is possible. Facilities include a boat ramp and a small parking area. No…
Harrell Prairie
Site Open
Harrell Prairie is the largest and least disturbed prairie in Mississippi. Unique all year long, Harrell Prairie is especially spectacular in the spring when the variety of flowers and grasses are…
Marathon Lake
Site Open
Marathon Lake is a 50-acre lake located in Smith County. It was named after Marathon Lumber Company which closed in 1929. The lake has been stocked with catfish, bass and crappie and is open to…
Office Trail
The Office Trail is located behind the Bienville National Forest office (information center). Along this .75-mile interpretive trail, visitors will have an opportunity to learn about multiple use…
Shockaloe Base Camp II
Site Open
Shockaloe Base Camp II provides parking and picnicking for riders traveling on the Shockaloe Horse Trail. The area is a delightful “piney woods” setting. Facilities include five pull-through…
Shockaloe Trail
The nationally recognized Shockaloe Trail is listed in the National Register of Trails. A trip along the trail allows the rider or hiker to view more than 60 years of forest management practices in…
Shongelo Lake
Site Open
This small recreation area is located 5 miles north of Raleigh, MS and 21 miles south of Forest, MS. Shongelo Lake is a 5-acre lake offering bank fishing. A swimming area, seven picnic sites, picnic…