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 National Forests in Mississippi Welcome!

From the pine forests of the Gulf Coastal Plain to the upland hardwoods in the northern part of the state, the National Forests in Mississippi covers 1.2 million acres of diverse natural resources and valued public lands spread across the state.

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	The National Forests offers an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities. Camping, hiking and fishing are just a few of the many attractions that draw more than one million visitors to the forest each year.

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	Many opportunities, services and facilities across the National Forests in Mississippi are free to enjoy. However, some activities do require fees or permits to help maintain, manage, and improve recreational amenities.

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  Features Volunteers turn out to support De Soto National Forest  National Deer Association teamed up here with about 100 volunteers as part of a National Public Lands Day program to improve the Leaf River Wildlife Management Area on the De Soto National Forest.  Volunteers improved wildlife habitat by seeding clover and planting crabapple and American chestnut trees and installing wood duck boxes. They also worked on restoring an administrative building. View Feature
 AmeriCorps NCCC members receive ‘boots on the ground’ training on the Homochitto  A new team of AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) members hit the ground running here, helping the Forest Service with everything from fighting wildfires to preserving endangered species. View Feature
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        A national forest sign reading Marathon Hiking Trail next to a trail through the woods.Whether you are interested in day hikes or backpacking into the wilderness, the National Forests in Mississippi has the perfect trail for your next outdoor adventure. Camping
                   
        Two folding chairs and a table with an illuminated lantern sit under an awning outside an RV.The National Forests offers a camping experience for everyone--from campgrounds to primitive dispersed sites to hookups for those who prefer the comfort of their RV. Fishing
                   
        A young boy holds a fishing rod next to a lake.With more than 6,100 acres of small impoundments and oxbow lakes and 650 miles of rivers and streams, Mississippi national forests boast some of the finest fishing spots around. Hunting
                   
        Hunter on HorsebackOver a million acres of national forest lands are available to the public for hunting in Mississippi.
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	**Forest Supervisor's Office**
6425 Lakeover Road, Suite A,
Jackson, MS 39213
Phone: 601-965-1600



**Bienville Ranger District**
3473 Highway 35 South
Forest, Mississippi 39074

601-469-3811



**Chickasawhay Ranger District**
968 Highway 15 South
Laurel, Mississippi 39443

601-428-0594



**Delta Ranger District**
68 Frontage Road
Rolling Fork, Mississippi 39159

662-873-6256



**De Soto Ranger District**
654 West Frontage Road
P.O. Box 248
Wiggins, Mississippi 39577
601-528-6160



**Holly Springs Ranger District**
1000 Front Street
Oxford, Mississippi 38655-4915

662-236-6550

**Homochitto Ranger District**
1200 Highway 184 East
Meadville, Mississippi 39653

601-384-5876



Tombigbee Ranger District
P.O. Box 912
Highway 15 South
Ackerman, Mississippi 39735

662-285-3264



					
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