Double Branch (FR 397) in MS -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Mississippi

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Double Branch (FR 397) in MS

NFs in Mississippi, De Soto Ranger District
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A 7.3-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Stone County, MS. The road serves Baggett Lake Dam. The road is open seasonally, October 1 to February 29.

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

All 7.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Graded dirt the whole way in (7.3 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 5 switchbacks.

Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. Indian Camp Branch runs 1.0 mi off. The nearest town, Wiggins, is 11 mi off.

September normals 67–88°F, 4.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Raymond Creek (FR 420) in MSForest Road Road6.8miMotorcycle Tr. Head (FR 417) in MSForest Road Road7.0miFR 446 — Red Creek State Wildlife Management Area in MSDispersed Camping8.5miAcross From Tommy Joe Bond's (FR 445) in MSDispersed Camping9.1miAirey Lake Rec Area (FR 433) in MSDispersed Camping9.2mi
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?