Florida (FR 415) in MS -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Mississippi
Florida (FR 415) in MS
A 4.3-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Stone County, MS. The road serves Edwards Lake Dam.
National Forests in Mississippi, De Soto Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 30-day limit. Camp at least 100 ft from water.
1.8 of the 4.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Graded dirt the whole way in (4.3 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.
A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. Ship Branch runs 0.6 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Saucier, is 4.7 mi off.
September normals 68–88°F, 5.6″ 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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