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De Soto National Forest
P.O. Box 248
654 West Frontage Road
Wiggins, MS 39577
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Jackson, MS. 39269

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De Soto National Forest

Big Biloxi Campground

This fully developed campground is set on the banks of the Big Biloxi River contains 25 campsites--all with water and electric hookups

Facilities:
· Picnic area with pavilion

· Bathhouse with showers
· Dump station
· 1/2 mile nature trail
Fees: All users must pay. Fees are payable prior to parking and/or setting up camp. Golden Age/Access Passports accepted. Rates & discounts are as follows:

Directions:From Gulfport at the junction of Hwy 49 & 90 take Hwy 49, 12 miles to De Soto Park Road, turn west at the Big Biloxi sign and travel ½ mile to campground.

 
Campground: (electricity, water, all sites) $13.00
Golden Age/Access discount $9.50
(water only, sites 17-25) $7.00
Golden Age/Access discount $3.50
Day Use Parking: Vehicle $3.00
Golden Age/Access discount $1.50
Bicycle or foot $1.00
Golden Age/Access discount $0.50
Pavilion Reservation Fee: (1-50 people) $40.00
   
 
Big Biloxi Campground Recreation Site Rules
  • Pavilion Fee is for reservation only. Users must pay day use fee in addition to reservation fee.
  • Campgrounds are for recreation use only.
  • Campground is open to day users from sunrise to sunset.
  • Gates are open from 6am to 10pm. Check out time is 2pm.
  • All visitors to campers must pay day use fees and leave by 10pm
  • No loud noises that unreasonably disturb another are allowed. No loud noises (including radios and generators) are permitted after 10pm.
  • Camp sites are limited to a maximum of two vehicles and a maximum of four people (or one family).
  • Camp sites are available on a first come basis. Reservations are not accepted.
  • All tents or campers must be set up on tent pad areas.
  • Camp fires are permitted only in the fire ring (if provided). Let trees live, cut only dead and down wood for campfires.
  • No firearms, air rifles or gas guns. No discharging of fireworks.
    No alcoholic beverages.
  • Campground limit of stay is 14 days, May 1-October 31 and 30 days from November 1-April 30.
  • All pets must be on a leash (no longer than 10 feet).
    No live stock allowed.
  • Operation of low PSI vehicle (3-4 wheelers) is not allowed.
  • Park or leave vehicles according to posted instructions.

 

Note: All violators are subject to fines.

US Dept of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, & marital or family status.

Call 202 720-2600 (voice & TDD for alternative communication means). Call 202 720-5964 to file a discrimination complaint.