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Recreation Region: De Soto Ranger District

Big Creek Landing

Big Creek Landing, located on a high bank overlooking Black Creek Wild and Scenic River, serves as the northern terminus and beginning/end point for both the Black Creek float trip and the Black Creek Hiking Trail. Here the stream ranges from 20- to 100-feet wide and, depending on the season and rainfall, 1- to 15-feet deep.

Big Creek Landing is a small recreation area. Facilities include one camping or picnicking site and a concrete boat launch. Drinking water and sanitary facilities are not available.

Big Creek Landing is open year-round unless weather conditions require the area to be closed. No user fees required.

Current Conditions
Open for day use and river access only; no overnight camping is allowed.

General Information

Stay limit: 7 days. No alcoholic beverages allowed.

No fees are required for this site

No fees required.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 31.0684

Longitude: -89.251

Directions

Take Highway 49 one mile south to the Brooklyn exit. At the junctions of Highway 49 and County Road 334 (just south of Black Creek), turn west onto County Road 334. After .5 mile, turn west on County Road 335. Continue for 1.5 miles and turn north on Forest Service Road 335E to the landing.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated June 18, 2025