HUNT CAMP 79A
Open year-round. Reservations required at least 48 hours in advance via Recreation.gov. Campers must have reservation receipt on-site. Current fire danger is Low.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 1 at 6:51PM CDT until July 1 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
At 651 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Silver City to near Louise to near Holly Bluff, moving west at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Anguilla, Silver City, Louise, Midnight, and Holly Bluff.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 1 at 3:06PM CDT until July 1 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 431 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN LOUISIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 PARISHES IN NORTHEAST LOUISIANA CATAHOULA CONCORDIA EAST CARROLL FRANKLIN MADISON RICHLAND TENSAS WEST CARROLL IN MISSISSIPPI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 40 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI ATTALA CHOCTAW COPIAH HINDS HOLMES HUMPHREYS LEAKE MADISON RANKIN SCOTT SIMPSON SMITH YAZOO IN EAST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI CLARKE JASPER KEMPER LAUDERDALE NESHOBA NEWTON NOXUBEE WINSTON IN NORTH CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI CARROLL GRENADA LEFLORE MONTGOMERY WEBSTER IN NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI CLAY LOWNDES OKTIBBEHA IN NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI BOLIVAR SUNFLOWER WASHINGTON IN SOUTH CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI LINCOLN IN SOUTHWEST MISSISSIPPI ADAMS CLAIBORNE FRANKLIN JEFFERSON IN WEST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI ISSAQUENA SHARKEY WARREN THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ACKERMAN, ANGUILLA, BAY SPRINGS, BELZONI, BRANDON, BROOKHAVEN, BROOKSVILLE, BUDE, CANTON, CARROLLTON, CARTHAGE, CLEVELAND, COLUMBUS, CONEHATTA, CRYSTAL SPRINGS, DE KALB, DECATUR, DELHI, DURANT, EPPS, EUPORA, FAYETTE, FERRIDAY, FOREST, GOODMAN, GREENVILLE, GREENWOOD, GRENADA, HARRISONBURG, HAZLEHURST, HEIDELBERG, INDIANOLA, ISOLA, JACKSON, JONESVILLE, KOSCIUSKO, LAKE PROVIDENCE, LEXINGTON, LOUISVILLE, MACON, MADISON, MAGEE, MATHISTON, MAYERSVILLE, MEADVILLE, MENDENHALL, MERIDIAN, MORTON, NATCHEZ, NEWELLTON, NEWTON, NORTH CARROLLTON, OAK GROVE, PEARL, PEARL RIVER, PHILADELPHIA, PICKENS, PORT GIBSON, QUITMAN, RALEIGH, RAYVILLE, RICHLAND, RIDGELAND, ROLLING FORK, ROXIE, RULEVILLE, SCOOBA, SHUBUTA, ST. JOSEPH, STARKVILLE, STONEWALL, TALLULAH, TAYLORSVILLE, TCHULA, UNION, VAIDEN, VICKSBURG, VIDALIA, WATERPROOF, WEIR, WESSON, WEST FERRIDAY, WEST POINT, WINNSBORO, WINONA, AND YAZOO CITY.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 1:52PM CDT until July 1 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Louisiana and central, southwest, and west central Mississippi. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
About
Hunt Camp 79A (Site 079A) is a primitive dispersed campsite situated in the Blue Lake Recreation Area of Delta National Forest, the only bottomland hardwood forest in the National Forest System. Located in Sharkey County, Mississippi, this site provides a rustic camping experience in the heart of the Mississippi Delta lowlands. The campsite features a graveled pad, fire ring, lantern post, and picnic table. The 65-foot gravel driveway accommodates back-in access for vehicles including tents, trailers, and RVs up to 30 feet in length. Maximum occupancy is 8 people with 2 vehicles allowed per site. Pets are permitted and campfires are allowed in the provided fire ring. Note that this is a primitive site with no potable water or restrooms at the campsite itself. Potable water is available at the Delta Work Center on Forest Service Road 703. Restroom facilities are located along Forest Service Roads 715, 717, 720, and 707 throughout the forest. Campers should be prepared for bears and other wildlife; proper food storage is required. Alcohol is prohibited on Wildlife Management Areas.
Directions
From Rolling Fork, take Hwy 16 east towards Holly Bluff for approximately 7.5 miles. Turn right (south) onto FR 715 for approximately 3.5 miles, then turn left into Blue Lake Recreation Area.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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