HUNT CAMP 79B
Open year-round by reservation only. Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance through Recreation.gov and the receipt must be on-site. Camping is limited to 14 days within any 30-day period.
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About
Hunt Camp 79B is one of three designated campsites (079A, 079B, 079C) within the Blue Lake Recreation Area in Delta National Forest. The site accommodates tents, trailers, and RVs up to 30 feet with a back-in gravel driveway. Each campsite includes a graveled pad, fire ring, lantern post, and picnic table. A vault toilet serves the recreation area, though no potable water is available on site. Blue Lake Recreation Area provides a quiet setting for primitive camping with access to lake fishing, a gravel boat launch suitable for small watercraft, and a 2-mile interpretive nature trail focused on outdoor education. The Delta National Forest is Mississippi's only national forest in the Delta region and features bottomland hardwood habitat. Potable water is available at the Delta Ranger District work center on Forest Service Road 703. Reservations are required for all campsites and must be made through Recreation.gov at least 48 hours in advance. Bears and other wildlife may be present; proper food storage is required.
Directions
From Rolling Fork, take Highway 16 east toward Holly Bluff for approximately 7.5 miles. Turn right (south) onto Forest Road 715 and continue for approximately 3.5 miles. 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 | $3.5 - $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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