FR 660D — Big Snow Lake Dam in MS -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 660D — Big Snow Lake Dam in MS

Road corridorNFs in Mississippi, Holly Springs Ranger District

11 mi from Holly Springs

Maps 543 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

National Forests in Mississippi ↗

Stay limit: 30 consecutive days
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Road Access

Moderate
  • All 0.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Open country, with nothing named rising within 30 miles.
  • A pond lies 0.4 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.

Rules

  • The National Forests in Mississippi welcomes dispersed camping in all forests.…You may camp in a dispersed area for up to 30 days. After 30 days, you must move at least 5 road miles for camping in another dispersed area. Campers may not return to the same campsite within the calendar year.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 48–74°F, 4.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.