Raymond Creek (FR 420) in MS -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Mississippi
Raymond Creek (FR 420) in MS
A 10.7-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Harrison County, MS. 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.
4.2 of the 10.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly graded dirt, with 1 miles of dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-ends 2.5 miles in -- mapped turnaround at the end.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. Wolf Branch runs 1.1 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Saucier, is 10 mi off.
September normals 68–88°F, 5.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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