Cains Old Camp (FR 442) in MS -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Mississippi
Cains Old Camp (FR 442) in MS
A 0.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Stone County, MS. The road serves Baggett Lake Dam.
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). Climbs 20 ft over 0.5 miles -- sustained grades near 14%. Level ground alongside most of its length.
Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. Red Creek runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Wiggins, is 16 mi off.
September normals 67–88°F, 5.2″ 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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