South Tank Trail (FR 35000) in MS -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Mississippi

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South Tank Trail (FR 35000) in MS

NFs in Mississippi, De Soto Ranger District
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A 24.7-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Perry County, MS.

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

8.1 of the 24.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly graded dirt, with 0.4 miles of dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length. A water crossing 8.1 miles in.

Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. Janney Lake lies 1.2 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Purvis, is 15 mi off.

September normals 66–89°F, 4.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Beaver Dam (FR 401) in MSForest Road Road25.2miFR 430 — Red Creek State Wildlife Management Area in MSDispersed Camping26.5miFR 401H1, National Forests in Mississippi in MSDispersed Camping27.1miOld Still (FR 408) in MSForest Road Road27.1miWyatt Broadus (FR 423) in MSDispersed Camping27.7mi
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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?