EXPLORE · FREE CAMPING

Free Camping in Mississippi

1 No-Fee Site 1 with Restroom 1 with Water

Mississippi's De Soto National Forest in the south-central part of the state permits dispersed camping. The Black Creek Wilderness has backcountry camping and is the only designated wilderness in Mississippi. Black Creek is also a designated Wild and Scenic River with canoe camping opportunities.

No reservations needed for dispersed camping. Check fire restrictions at fs.usda.gov before your trip — restrictions change frequently in summer. Stay limit is typically 14 days at any one location. Find free camping on the Trek4Free map →

Before You Go

Gear up for dispersed camping — no hookups, no camp store, no running water

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Water Filter

Sawyer Squeeze or Katadyn — essential when no water provided

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Leave No Trace Kit

WAG bags + trowel for sites without restrooms

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Offline GPS

Cell service is rare at dispersed sites

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Bear Canister

Required in many dispersed zones in bear country

Free Camping Sites in Mississippi

BIG FOOT HORSE CAMP

Restroom Water 75 sites

This horse trail is approximately 23.7 miles long and moderate in difficulty. Big Foot Horse Trail consists of four loops ranging in length from 5 to 11 miles. …

📍 30.6832, 89.0393°W