The district is also home to Mississippi's only national wild and scenic river, Black Creek, famous for its wide, white sandbars and relaxed floating pace. Two national recreation trails, the Black Creek and the Tuxachanie, offer over 60 miles for the hiker to explore the pinewoods.

De Soto National Forest, named for 16th-century Spanish conquistador Hernando de Soto, is 518,587 acres (810 sq mi; 2,099 km 2) of pine forests in southern Mississippi. It is one of the most important protected areas for the biological diversity of the Gulf Coast ecoregion of North America.

3 days ago · Explore one of 8 easy hiking trails in De Soto National Forest that are great for the whole family. Looking for a more strenuous hike? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 16 to 784 feet in elevation gain.

Vast expanses of national forest lands are perfect settings for bird watching and rejuvenating the spirit. There are picnic facilities, group shelters, and scenic surroundings for church socials, organizational events, and family reunions.

The Desoto National Forest is characterized by gently rolling terrain covered by southern pine ridges and hardwood bottoms with clear, tea-colored streams meandering throughout. Year-round recreation opportunities abound for the hiker, bicyclist, camper, canoeist, ATV rider, horse enthusiast, hunter, and fisherman.

De Soto National Forest, spanning 518,587 acres in southern Mississippi, stands as a crucial protector of Gulf Coast biodiversity. Home to rare and endangered species and offering diverse habitats, it provides year-round opportunities for outdoor activities, including camping, canoeing, hiking, bird-watching, and fishing.

DeSoto National Forest is a 518,587-acre property in southwestern Mississippi. In 2005 Hurricane Katrina damaged everything along the Gulf Coast up to 60 miles inland and DeSoto National Forest was hit hard.

Turkey Fork Recreation Area is the most popular recreation area on the DeSoto National Forest and one of the most visited outdoor recreation areas in south Mississippi, offering three bathhouses, a picnic area, two swim areas, a boat ramp, a floating pier, 20 RV campsites, and 8 primitive camping sites, which surround a 240-acre lake

Explore the most popular forest trails in De Soto National Forest with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.

Named after Hernando de Soto, who was an explorer during the 1500s, the Desoto National Forest in southeast Mississippi has 518,587 acres for you to explore and enjoy. This is the largest national forest in Mississippi and has tons of piney forests with lush vegetation and mature trees to give you shade and provide plenty of cover for the wildlife.