DE SOTO NATIONAL FOREST

A view of the pine forests of De Soto National Forest near Brooklyn, Mississippi.

'De Soto National Forest' is 378,538 acres (1,532 km²) of pine forests in southern Mississippi. It offers year-round opportunities for outdoor activities including camping, canoeing, hunting, fishing, and more. There are two wilderness areas within DeSoto: Black Creek Wilderness Area and Leaf River Wilderness Area. Black Creek is a popular stream for canoeing, camping, and fishing, and is Mississippi's only designated National Wild and Scenic River. Two National Recreational Trails, the Black Creek Trail and Tuxachanie Trail, offer more than 60 miles (100 km) of hiking opportunities.
The district management office is in Wiggins, Mississippi which is surrounded by the National Forest on three sides: north, east, and south.
De Soto National Forest is located between Hattiesburg and Gulfport, and can be easily accessed by U.S. Highway 49 and U.S. Highway 98.

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★ Brooklyn, Mississippi

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★ Official website

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