Delta National Forest - Camping
Open year-round. Reservations required via Recreation.gov at least 48 hours in advance. No alcohol permitted on Wildlife Management Areas per Mississippi regulations. ATVs prohibited off trailers at campsites and only allowed on designated trails with permits.
Safety, caution urged during hunting season
With hunting season underway, the National Forests in Mississippi is reminding all forest visitors to exercise caution and safety when visiting a national forest. Hunting is a safe, recreational sport. Some visitors, however, are sometimes surprised when they meet hunters on the forest. Please be…
Forest Closure Orders
The following are summaries of prohibited acts on the National Forests in Mississippi. A copy of each of the Forest Supervisor's Orders can be obtained from the Supervisor's Office in Jackson or any one of the six Ranger District Offices. Prohibited activity for safer use of…
Homochitto Road 102 closed near 102G
Date(s): May 3, 2021Forest Service Road 102 is closed on near the 102G intersection due to slide concerns on the Homochitto National Forest. Call the ranger district office for more information at 601-384-5876.
About
Delta National Forest glimmers like a green jewel surrounded by lazy rivers and spreading agricultural fields in the Yazoo Basin of the Mississippi River. As the only entirely bottomland hardwood ecosystem in the National Forest System, it offers a unique camping experience among seasonally flooded timber, small sloughs, and the Big and Little Sunflower Rivers. The forest features 57 primitive campsites dispersed throughout the area, each equipped with a graveled pad, fire ring, lantern post, and picnic table. Four restroom facilities are located along Forest Service Roads 715, 717, 720, and 707. Potable water is available at the Delta Work Center on FSR 703. Recreation opportunities include wildlife viewing, hiking, ATV riding on designated trails with permits, horseback riding, bird and butterfly watching, canoeing, kayaking, hunting, and fishing. Nearby attractions within an hour's drive include Highway 61 on the Mississippi Blues Trail, Vicksburg Military Park, and the B.B. King Museum.
Directions
From Jackson, MS: Take I-20 towards Vicksburg, exit 5A towards Rolling Fork (US 61N), turn right on Hwy. 16 and travel for approximately 7 miles, turn right on the Delta National Forest.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $7 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (662) 873-6256 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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