FR 170, National Forests in Mississippi in MS -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 170, National Forests in Mississippi in MS
Road corridorNFs in Mississippi, Homochitto Ranger District
12 mi from Gloster
Maps 331 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.
National Forests in Mississippi ↗
Stay limit: 30 consecutive days
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Road Access
Moderate
- 0.6 of this road’s 3.2 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly graded dirt with 0.6 miles of dirt.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.4 miles off.
- Open country, with nothing named rising within 30 miles.
Rules
- The National Forests in Mississippi welcomes dispersed camping in all forests.…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. Campers may not return to the same campsite within the calendar year.…Please place your campsite at least 100 feet from any stream or other water source.…To prevent resource damage, please keep your campsite within 150 feet from a roadway.
- Camping rules
Climate averages
October normals 55–80°F, 4.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.