Delta National Forest - Camping
Open — Open year-round for camping by reservation only. Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance via Recreation.gov or at the Delta Ranger District Office in Rolling Fork. Currently, Delta NF Road 720/721 is closed.
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.
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.
De Soto Rec Areas close as severe weather approaches
JACKSON, Miss. – March 13, 2025 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is temporarily closing all recreation areas on both districts of the De Soto National Forests as a precaution as severe weather approaches the area.De Soto Ranger District:
Forest Service fights wildfires in Greene County
JACKSON, Miss. – March 13, 2025 — Forest Service firefighters are currently working to contain two wildfires in Greene County on the Chickasawhay Ranger District.
Delta NF Road 720/721 closed
Date(s): Feb 19, 2025Delta National Forest road 720/721 is temporarily closed due to the Little Sunflower river water elevation
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 great green jewel in western Mississippi's Sharkey County, surrounded by lazy rivers and spreading agricultural fields. As the only entirely bottomland hardwood ecosystem in the National Forest System, this 60,898-acre forest offers a unique camping experience within seasonally flooded timber, majestic Bald Cypress groves, and small sloughs draining into the Big and Little Sunflower Rivers. The forest features 57 primitive campsites dispersed throughout designated areas. Each campsite includes a graveled pad, fire ring, lantern post, and picnic table. Camping is only permitted at designated campsites. Potable water is available at the Delta Work Center on Forest Service Road 703, but no water or restrooms are available at individual campsites. The terrain is relatively flat, characteristic of the Mississippi Alluvial Valley, and provides an immersive bottomland hardwood forest experience. Operating as the Sunflower Wildlife Management Area, the forest offers excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing, bird and butterfly watching, hiking, ATV riding on designated trails (with required permits), horseback riding, canoeing, kayaking, hunting, and fishing. The area is surrounded by bayous, rivers, and lakes, with nearby attractions including Highway 61 and the Mississippi Blues Trail, the Mississippi Mound Trail, and Vicksburg Military Park within an hour's drive. No alcohol is allowed on Wildlife Management Areas per Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks regulations. ATVs are not allowed off trailers at campsites and require daily or annual permits available at fee stations or the Delta Ranger District office.
Directions
From Jackson, take I-20 west towards Vicksburg. Take exit 5A towards Rolling Fork (US 61 North). Turn right on Highway 16 and travel approximately 7 miles. Turn right onto Delta National Forest.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | No |
| 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 | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (662) 873-6256 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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