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Leaf Wilderness Area

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Leaf Wilderness Area in Mississippi features flat terrain with dense forest cover. Temperatures range from 40°F in winter to 90°F in summer. Campers can explore the nearby De Soto National Forest and enjoy the natural surroundings.

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Location

Leaf Wilderness Area is located in Mississippi

Coordinates

31.01328402 N
88.78079682 W

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Access

Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Hike-In
Backcountry sites.

Stay Connected

WiFi
Fair
Verizon
Good
AT&T
Unknown
T-Mobile
Good

Site Types

Dispersed

Features

For Campers

Alcohol
Pets
Fires

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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General Info

Drive Time

39 min from Hattiesburg
1 hr from Gulfport
1 hr 2 min from Mobile
1 hr 17 min from Daphne

Ethan B.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 12, 2025

Spots are along main road

You just drive and see very clear campsites along the main road. Due to it being public land, we did here shooting nearby, not fun.

If it weren't for the shooting, this would be a 5 star.

Month of VisitFebruary

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Debbie S.

Traveler

Reviewed Apr. 7, 2025

Couldn’t find, no signs!

My GPS said turn left, I looked and there was an old, overgrown, wagon trail. Next to a private residence. WITH NO SIGN. I was afraid I was trespassing! It was on the dark side of dusk and raining really hard so maybe I missed something… I won’t try again!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the elevation of Leaf Wilderness Area?

Leaf Wilderness Area is located at 47 feet.

Are fires allowed at Leaf Wilderness Area?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Leaf Wilderness Area, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Leaf Wilderness Area have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Leaf Wilderness Area does not have wifi.

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