FR 424 — Maul Lake Dam in MS -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Mississippi

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FR 424 — Maul Lake Dam in MS

NFs in Mississippi, De Soto Ranger District
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A 1.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Harrison County, MS.

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

All 1.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.9 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Night skies measure Bortle 4 -- a rural sky with a glow on the horizon. Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. Biloxi River runs 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Lyman, is 3.1 mi off.

September normals 69–88°F, 5.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 476 — Big Biloxi Recreation Area in MSDispersed Camping2.1miPalmer Creek (FR 452) in MSDispersed Camping2.2miBig Biloxi Recreation Area in MSCampground2.4miBig Biloxi Rec Area (FR 416) in MSDispersed Camping2.4miFR 480 — Big Biloxi Recreation Area in MSDispersed Camping2.6mi
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?