Campground List
CAMPGROUND NAME: Big Biloxi
VISIT DATE: 02/04/1997
UPDATE DATE: 9/27/2007
STATE: Mississippi
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: DeSoto
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Saucier
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Gulfport, MS, at Interstate 10 and State Rt. 49, take Rt. 49
north 9.6 miles to National Forest Recreation Area Big Biloxi
sign (DeSoto Park Rd.). Turn left onto De Soto Park Rd. and go
0.5 miles to campground sign. Turn left into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The campground, 14 miles from the Mississippi Gulf Coast, is situated
adjacent to the Big Biloxi River where canoeing is a major activity.
Gas and groceries are available on State Rt. 49.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
May 1 through October 31 - 14 days maximum stay
November 1 through April 31 - 30 days maximum stay
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $7 per day - no electric hookups
$13 per day - electric hookups
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 & 30
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 25
Total Sites: 25
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 25
No. Grilles on Sites: 25
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 16
No. Water Only: 9
No. Electric Only: 0
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Largest Parking Apron Size: 12' X 46'
Comments:
Parking aprons are paved.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Comments:
Showers are wheelchair friendly.
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: Yes
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
No. Threaded: 0
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Canoeing on the Big Biloxi River.
HIKING - No
Comments:
There are unmarked trails in the campground.
FISHING
Bass, Bream and Channel Catfish
CAMPGROUND NAME: Cypress Creek Landing
VISIT DATE: 02/04/1997
UPDATE DATE: 3/30/2007
STATE: Mississippi
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: DeSoto
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Wiggins
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Wiggins, MS, take State Rt. 29 north 15.5 miles to Cypress
Creek Landing sign (State Rt. 305). Turn right onto Rt. 305 and
go 3.8 miles to another Cypress Creek Landing sign. Turn right
at sign and go 1.8 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The campground is near the Black Creek Wilderness and some sites
overlook the Black Creek National Scenic River.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
May 1 through October 31 - 14 days maximum stay
November 1 through April 31 - 30 days maximum stay
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $7 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 & 30
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 14
Total Sites: 14
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: No
No. Tables on Sites: 14
No. Grilles on Sites: 14
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 16' X 59'
Comments:
Parking aprons are pea gravel.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 2
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Canoeing on the Black Creek National Scenic River. Canoe rentals
available in Brooklyn, MS.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Bass, Bream and Channel Catfish
CAMPGROUND NAME: Long Leaf Horse Trail
VISIT DATE: 02/03/1997
UPDATE DATE: 1/30/2008
STATE: Mississippi
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Chickasawhay
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Laurel
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Laurel, MS, take State Rt. 15 south 7.9 miles to Long Leaf
Horse Trail sign (George Boutwell Rd.). Turn left onto George
Boutwell Rd. and go 1.9 miles to horse silhouette sign (Forest
Rt. 201). Turn right onto Rt. 201 and go 4.5 miles to another
horse silhouette sign (Forest Rt. 213). Turn right onto Rt. 213
and go 0.5 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 140 ft.
The campground, adjacent to Gator Pond, is situated in long-leaf pine
woods. Located at the mid-point of the 11 mile, self-guided, Gavin
Forest Education Auto Tour, the campground is a nice place for a
break. However, folks are discovering this quiet little spot and staying
for more than lunch. There is a hitching post at each site. Besides
horseback riders, the Long Leaf Horse Trail is popular with mountain
bikers and training for Ultra runners.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: No charge
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 17
Total Sites: 17
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 17
No. Grilles on Sites: 17
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 6
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 17' X 47'
Comments:
Sites are very basic with gravel and dirt parking aprons.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
No. Threaded: 0
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Power boats limited to electric motors.
HIKING
Long Leaf Horse Trail - 3 loops: 6, 11 and 25 miles. Trail is
multi-use for horses, mountain bikers and training for Ultra
runners.
Note: There is a $3 fee to all to use this trail.
FISHING - Yes
Comments:
Bass, Blue gill and catfish.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Turkey Fork
VISIT DATE: 02/03/1997
UPDATE DATE: 1/30/2008
STATE: Mississippi
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Chickasawhay
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Sand Hill
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Richton, MS, take State Rt. 42 east for 12.8 miles to National
Forest Turkey Fork Recreation Area sign. Turn right at sign and
go 2.7 miles to another Turkey Fork Recreation Area sign. Turn
left at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 140 ft.
The campground is situated in a mixed hardwood and pine forest with
some sites overlooking Turkey Fork Lake. There is separate parking
area in campground for extra vehicles and boat trailers.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 20
Total Sites: 20
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 20
No. Grilles on Sites: 20
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 20
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Largest Parking Apron Size: 21' X 83'
Comments:
Parking aprons are paved.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
No. Threaded: 0
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Turkey Fork Lake is 250 acres. Water skiing limited to the hours
of 10AM to 6PM. Jet skis are not permitted.
HIKING
Turkey Fork Trail - 3/4 of a mile.
FISHING
Bass, Blue Gill and Channel Catfish
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