Turkey Roost (FR 527) in MS -- Camping Rules & Access in Mississippi
Turkey Roost (FR 527) in MS
Road corridorNFs in Mississippi, Bienville Ranger District
4.9 mi from Raleigh
Maps 426 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 9/15–12/31Stay limit: 30 consecutive days
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Road Access
Moderate
- 1.5 of this road’s 9.2 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, graded dirt the whole way.
- Near Shongelo Recreation Area.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
2 known camp spots along this road, between mile 1.3 and mile 6: reported by travellers.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.0 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. Campers may not return to the same campsite within the calendar year. Please place your campsite at least 100 feet from any stream or other water source. To prevent resource damage, please keep your campsite within 150 feet from a roadway. Move at least 200 feet away from any water sources, trails, parking areas and campsites.
- Camping rules
Climate averages
September normals 63–87°F, 3.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.