FR 396 — Baggett Lake Dam in MS -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Mississippi

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FR 396 — Baggett Lake Dam in MS

NFs in Mississippi, De Soto Ranger District
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A 2.1-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Stone County, MS.

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

All 2.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Graded dirt the whole way in (2.1 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 3 switchbacks.

Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. The nearest town, Wiggins, is 12 mi off.

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

Nearby Spots
Raymond Creek (FR 420) in MSForest Road Road8.7miMotorcycle Tr. Head (FR 417) in MSForest Road Road8.7miFR 446 — Red Creek State Wildlife Management Area in MSDispersed Camping9.7miHickory Head (FR 404) in MSForest Road Road10.3miAcross From Tommy Joe Bond's (FR 445) in MSDispersed Camping10.4mi
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?