East Hurricane (FR 401D) in MS -- Camping Rules & Access
East Hurricane (FR 401D) in MS
Road corridorNFs in Mississippi, De Soto Ranger District
14 mi from Saucier
Maps 155 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
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Stay limit: 30 consecutive days
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Road Access
Easy
- All 0.6 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
- Near Red Creek State Wildlife Management Area.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Open country, with nothing named rising within 30 miles.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.
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 57–80°F, 3.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.