Alerts
Forest Alerts
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2026 Fee Free Dates
The National Forests in Mississippi are great escapes! There’s something for everyone who enjoys the great outdoors, and the fee-free days provide a great opportunity to visit a new place or an old favorite. All standard amenity sites, such as day-use and picnic areas, are waived during fee-free… -
Forest-wide Orders
These Forest Orders apply to all areas within the National Forest in Mississippi discussing the following topics:FishingVehicle use and safetyCampingAlcohol useDriver's and fishing licenses  -
De Soto RD Temporary Recreation Site Closures
Due to flooding on the Black Creek and Biloxi Rivers, the following sites at the DeSoto National Forest are temporarily closed for public safety: Big Creek LandingMoody's LandingJanice LandingFairley Bridge LandingCypress Creek Landing and CampgroundBig Biloxi Campground Additional rain is… -
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. Please be… -
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.  Prohibited activity for safer use of… -
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.