FR 405 — Leaf River State Wildlife Management Area in MS -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 405 — Leaf River State Wildlife Management Area in MS
Road corridorNFs in Mississippi, De Soto Ranger District
15 mi from Wiggins
Maps 268 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 2.1–2.6 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
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Stay limit: 30 consecutive days
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Road Access
Easy
- All 6.1 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.5 miles off.
- Open country, with nothing named rising within 30 miles.
Rules
- You may camp in a dispersed area for up to 30 days. After 30 days, you must move at least 5 road miles for camping in another dispersed area. Please place your campsite at least 100 feet from any stream or other water source… please keep your campsite within 150 feet from a roadway. Move at least 200 feet (about 70 steps) away from any water sources, trails, parking areas and campsites.
- Camping rules
Climate averages
October normals 56–80°F, 3.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.