Pow Camp (FR 402) in MS -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Mississippi

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Pow Camp (FR 402) in MS

NFs in Mississippi, De Soto Ranger District
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A 3.8-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Harrison County, MS. The road serves Broadus Lake Dam.

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

1.6 of the 3.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 1.6 miles of graded dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length.

A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. A lake lies 0.4 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Saucier, is 8.4 mi off.

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

Nearby Spots
Alligator Pond (FR H11) in MSDispersed Camping1.0miCaldwell (FR H8) in MSDispersed Camping1.8miOld Cemetery (FR 419) in MSDispersed Camping2.3miNorth Choctaw (FR H5) in MSDispersed Camping2.6mi36 Pasture (FR H6) 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?