Leashed dogs are welcome on trails such as the long distance Longleaf Trace, the 23 mile Shockaloe Horse Trail in Bienville, and paths through the old growth pines. Keep dogs on a six foot leash in developed recreation areas.
Pets are not allowed at swimming areas.
A 6-foot leash is required in developed recreation areas like campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads. On the general forest and most trails there is no leash law, but your dog must be under control at all times.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.
The six national forests of Mississippi cover more than a million acres of piney woods, from Homochitto near Natchez to De Soto in the south. Dogs are welcome, with leashes required in developed areas. Leashed dogs are welcome on trails such as the long distance Longleaf Trace, the 23 mile Shockaloe Horse Trail in Bienville, and paths through the old growth pines. Keep dogs on a six foot leash in developed recreation areas.
A 6-foot leash is required in developed recreation areas like campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads. On the general forest and most trails there is no leash law, but your dog must be under control at all times.
Pets are not allowed at swimming areas.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.