Cypress Creek Landing
The campground is currently closed. The boat ramp may remain open for day use. No confirmed reopening date available.
Flood Warning issued June 17 at 1:32PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Mississippi... Leaf Near McLain affecting George, Greene and Perry Counties. For the Leaf River...including McLain, New Augusta...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Leaf near McLain. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, some county roads in the area will become flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 19.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.0 feet this evening. It will then rise to 23.5 feet Friday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Watch issued June 17 at 12:54PM CDT until June 19 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Alabama, including the following areas, Baldwin Central, Baldwin Coastal, Baldwin Inland, Butler, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Covington, Crenshaw, Escambia, Mobile Central, Mobile Coastal, Mobile Inland, Monroe, Washington and Wilcox, northwest Florida, including the following areas, Escambia Coastal, Escambia Inland, Okaloosa Coastal, Okaloosa Inland, Santa Rosa Coastal and Santa Rosa Inland, and southeast Mississippi, including the following areas, George, Greene, Perry, Stone and Wayne. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall will continue through at least Friday afternoon. Additional rainfall amounts of 4 to 8 inches are expected with locally higher amounts, which may cause flash flooding, especially in urban and other poor drainage areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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About
Cypress Creek Landing occupies a scenic bluff overlooking Black Creek in Perry County's De Soto National Forest. Situated 7 miles downstream from Janice Landing, this primitive campground marks the endpoint of both the Black Creek float trip and hiking trail, offering paddlers and hikers a convenient takeout and camping destination along Mississippi's only national wild and scenic river. The campground provides basic amenities including flush toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings with grills. No potable water is available, so campers must bring their own supply. A boat launch provides access to the clear, tea-colored waters of Black Creek for non-motorized boating. The area also offers opportunities for picnicking, wildlife viewing, and scenic overlooks of the river corridor below. Sites are available on a first-come-first-served basis at $7 per night. Payment can be made on-site via QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, though cellular service may be limited. No alcoholic beverages are permitted.
Directions
From Janice, MS (intersection of Hwy. 29 and County Road 301): travel north about 0.25 mile on Hwy. 29. Head east on Forest Service Road 305 for approximately 3 miles. Go south on Forest Service Road 305-B to the landing.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $7 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (601) 965-1600 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| USFS Cypress Creek Landing |
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