Across From Tommy Joe Bond's (FR 445) in MS -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Mississippi

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Across From Tommy Joe Bond's (FR 445) in MS

NFs in Mississippi, De Soto Ranger District
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A 1.4-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Harrison County, MS. The road serves Red Creek State Wildlife Management Area. The road is open seasonally, October 1 to February 29.

National Forests in Mississippi, De Soto Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 30-day limit. Camp at least 100 ft from water.

All 1.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Graded dirt the whole way in (1.4 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. A body of water lies 1.1 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Latimer, is 12 mi off.

September normals 68–88°F, 5.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 446 — Red Creek State Wildlife Management Area in MSDispersed Camping0.8miMud Hole (FR 450A2) in MSDispersed Camping1.9miFR 450 — Red Creek State Wildlife Management Area in MSDispersed Camping2.0miHickory Head (FR 404) in MSForest Road Road2.1miYellow Tail (FR 450A3) in MSDispersed Camping2.2mi
Fire restrictions

Set by National Forests in Mississippi, De Soto Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?