Pony Ranch (FR 453) in MS -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Mississippi

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Pony Ranch (FR 453) in MS

NFs in Mississippi, De Soto Ranger District
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A 2.6-mile stretch of graded 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 2.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Graded dirt the whole way in (2.6 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.0 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 4 -- a rural sky with a glow on the horizon. Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. A body of water lies 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Saucier, is 6.7 mi off.

September normals 68–88°F, 5.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Section 25 (FR 467) in MSDispersed Camping0.9miPalmer Creek (FR 452) in MSDispersed Camping1.8miDead End (FR H17) in MSDispersed Camping2.7miPlantation Loop (FR H14) in MSDispersed Camping2.7miCarson (FR 432) in MSDispersed Camping2.8mi
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?