Southeast Corner Off Joe Batt (FR 437) in MS -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Mississippi

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Southeast Corner Off Joe Batt (FR 437) in MS

NFs in Mississippi, De Soto Ranger District
50 ft
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A 0.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Jackson 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 0.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.5 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. The nearest town, Latimer, is 3.6 mi off.

September normals 69–88°F, 5.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 409, National Forests in Mississippi in MSDispersed Camping1.3miFR 411, National Forests in Mississippi in MSDispersed Camping3.1miFR 406, National Forests in Mississippi in MSDispersed Camping3.5miFR 406G2, National Forests in Mississippi in MSDispersed Camping3.7miFR 406G1, National Forests in Mississippi in MSDispersed Camping3.7mi
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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?