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Due to damage associated with Hurricane Gustav the Mills Branch and Tallys Creek Trails are Temporaily Closed. If you have any questions please contact the Homochitto National Forest at 601-384-5876.
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DON'T MOVE FIREWOOD !!!
Our forests are threatened by nonnative insects and diseases that can kill large numbers of trees. Three recently introduced insects–emerald ash borer, Asian longhorned beetle, and Sirex woodwasp–are wood-infesting species that can be transported long distances in firewood. Once transported into new areas, these insects can become established and kill local trees. We must stop the spread of these insects and protect our forests and trees. Read More...
Welcome to Homochitto National Forest
Welcome to the Homochitto National Forest in the rolling hills of SW Mississippi. We have 189,000 acres of land that are managed for a multitude of activities. Homochitto National Forest is rich in wildlife and teeming with recreational activities. There are many hiking trails and a nationally recognized mountain bike trail available for your enjoyment. We invite you to check out our website, then come on down and visit Southwest Mississippi's best kept secret.
How to locate the District Ranger's Office on the Homochitto National Forest
We are located 30 miles east of Natchez, MS; 100 miles south and west of Jackson, MS' and 120 miles north of New Orleans, LA. The office is 1/2 mile off MS State Highway 84 at the Bude/Meadville, MS exit.
Homochitto National Forest is the first of Mississippi's six national forests. Established in 1936, it was named after the Homochitto River. Homochitto, meaning big red, is the local Indian name for the river.
Four recreation areas make for plenty of camping sites, and recreational hiking, biking, fishing, boating, swimming, hunting, and wildlife-viewing alternatives abound. The eastern half of the forest is covered with an irregular terrain and loess soils, which provide for an unusually excellent trail system.
Last Modified: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 10:07 AM