Shockaloe Trail Bc 2

Open — Open for day use only through December 15. Camping is not permitted at this location; overnight camping is only allowed at Base Camp I. Restroom currently closed.

USDA Forest Service Continues Response to Ice Storm Impacts on National Forest System Lands

Response work continuesHolly Springs, Tombigbee and Delta National Forests sustained damage from ice during Winter Storm Fern. Trees have been weakened, some roads are covered with downed trees and broken limbs.

Holly Springs National Forest Roads and Travel Hazards

Downed trees and debris are making many roads dangerous and impassible throughout the HollySprings National Forests. Visitors should avoid traveling in impacted areas until hazards are removed.

USDA Forest Service Responds to Ice Storm Impacts on National Forest System Lands

Ice and trees are still present on the roads throughout the Holly Springs and Delta National Forests.Crews are assessing damage, clearing debris, and restoring safe access where conditions allow.

USDA Forest Service Responds to Ice Storm Impacts on National Forest Lands

USDA Forest Service crews are clearing debris and restoring access on National Forest System lands in north Mississippi, including the Delta and the Holly Springs National Forest, after last week’s ice storm.

Holly Springs/Tombigbee NF Temporarily Close Recreation Areas

Severe weather is expected this evening, Friday, January 23, 2025. The Tombigbee and Holly Springs National Forests have temporarily closed the following recreation areas: Chewalla Lake, Puskus Lake, Davis Lake and Choctaw Lake.

Caution Winter Weather Conditions

Current ConditionsA winter weather system is impacting most of Mississippi, creating hazardous conditions across the National Forests in Mississippi. Visitors should anticipate:

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.

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

Shockaloe Trail Base Camp II serves as a day-use staging area for riders, hikers, and mountain bikers traveling the 23-mile Shockaloe Horse Trail, a nationally recognized trail listed in the National Register of Trails. The facility is located in Bienville National Forest's characteristic piney woods environment, offering convenient access to a trail system that showcases over 60 years of forest management practices. The base camp provides five pull-through parking spaces suitable for trucks and trailers, a group pavilion available for daily rental at $40, and hitching rails for horses. Amenities include vault toilets and drinking water available from a hand pump. The site is located approximately 8 miles northwest of Forest on Forest Service Road 513, about 5 miles north of Base Camp I. It is important to note that overnight camping is not permitted at Base Camp II. Camping is only allowed at Base Camp I, located further south on the same forest road. Base Camp II is strictly a day-use area for parking, picnicking, and trail access. The facility operates seasonally from March 1 through December 15. Self-contained RVs may use the parking area during day use, but restroom facilities may be closed periodically.

Directions

Located 8 miles northwest of Forest, Mississippi on Forest Service Road 513. Base Camp II is approximately 5 miles north of Base Camp I on the same forest road, just north of U.S. Highway 80.

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Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $40

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly
Pull Through Sites Yes

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile None

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