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Recreation Region: De Soto Ranger District

Leaf Wilderness Area

Leaf Wilderness is a 940-acre tract of land in the floodplains of the Leaf River.  All but the western edge of the wilderness, which is uplands, consist of meandering sloughs, oxbow lakes, and level terrain. Vegetation is mostly loblolly-shortleaf pine forest and oak-gum-cypress-spruce pine on the river bottoms.

Access to this area is from the 1.5-mile hiking trail.  This area is open to foot travel only.  Leaf Wilderness is open year-round unless weather conditions require the area to be closed.  No user fees required.

Current Conditions
Trails aren't available due to storm damage. 

General Information

Open year-round

This area is open to foot travel only.

No fees required.

Getting There

Directions

Leaf Wilderness is located on the east side of state HWY 57, approximately 10 miles north of Benndale, MS and 6 miles south of McLain, MS.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Last updated June 18th, 2025