Long Leaf Horse Camp
Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations accepted. Campers must bring their own drinking water.
Heat Advisory issued July 21 at 1:50PM CDT until July 21 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisories, heat index values in excess of 105 degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and southeast Mississippi. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory today, until 9 PM CDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory tomorrow, from 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Heat Advisory issued July 21 at 1:50PM CDT until July 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisories, heat index values in excess of 105 degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and southeast Mississippi. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory today, until 9 PM CDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory tomorrow, from 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Weapons Use FOREST ORDER NO. 08-11-37-23-152-1
FOREST ORDER NO. 08-11-37-23-152-1 Discusses weapons use, storage, and travel prohibitions on the National Forests in Mississippi
About
Long Leaf Horse Camp sits at the trailhead of the Longleaf Horse Trail in the Chickasawhay Ranger District of De Soto National Forest. The trail system spans 21 miles across three color-coded loops, accommodating horseback riders, hikers, mountain bikers, and horse-drawn wagons through scenic longleaf pine habitat. The camp provides 12 primitive sites, each outfitted with a picnic table, fire ring with grill, and hitching post for horses. Vault toilets serve the area, with at least one being ADA accessible. Campers must bring their own drinking water as none is available on-site. Gator Pond, located at the trailhead, can be used to water horses but riders must stay off the pond dam. Fishing is available at Gator Pond for catfish, bluegill, and bass, though a Mississippi wildlife management area permit and fishing license are required. Electric-motor-only boating is permitted but there is no boat ramp.
Directions
About 15-17 miles southeast of Laurel, MS, off Forest Service Road 213. The trailhead camp is located on Forest Service Road 213-B.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $3 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (601) 965-1600 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Longleaf Horse Trail | |
| USFS Horse Riding and Camping |
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