Where the Leaf River winds through De Soto National Forest, Janice Landing provides five drive-in or boat-in sites that serve as a launch point for float trips. The US Forest Service manages this year-round campground with basic amenities including toilets and drinking water, though one reviewer noted significant sediment in the water supply. No pets are allowed.
The boat launch draws weekend traffic during warmer months, with reviewers suggesting back-loop sites for quieter camping. Cell service is unavailable. Campers should arrive prepared with supplies, as services remain limited in this section of the national forest that attracts paddlers and anglers accessing the creek system.
Description
Janice Landing is located 10 miles downstream from Moody’s Landing on the Black Creek float trip. Black Creek hiking trail passes near this campground.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsJanice Landing is located in Mississippi near Wiggins
Directions
Take Hwy 49 to Brooklyn; go east on County Rd 301 (Brooklyn-Janice Rd) to Hwy 29; turn south and go 2 ½ miles OR Take Hwy 49 to Wiggins; take the North Wiggins exit off Hwy 49 for approximately 2 miles; take Hwy 29 north for approximately 12 miles
Coordinates
30.99500008 N
89.05000028 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
VerizonNo Coverage- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
Drive Time
- 35 min from Hattiesburg, MS
- 44 min from Gulfport, MS
- 1 hr 12 min from Slidell, LA
- 1 hr 26 min from Mobile, AL
