Bienville National Forest's Shockaloe Base Camp I sits on open terrain managed by the US Forest Service, with drive-in and walk-in access available from April through October. Water and restroom facilities have been reported as inconsistently available, so campers should pack in everything they need. One notable factor: a train passes through once or twice overnight, which can interrupt sleep. Cell service is listed as available. Caney Creek on Forest Road 503 and other pet-friendly campgrounds around Bienville National Forest give campers additional options if this site doesn't fit the plan.
Description
There are two base camps associated with Shockaloe Horse Trail: Base Camp I and Base Camp II. Each base camp has a pavilion and an open area for parking.
Camping is only permitted at Base Camp I.
Camping is not permitted at Base Camp II.
Have at least two adults in your party. Park trucks and trailers in spaces provided. Keep all facilities clean. Carry first aid supplies with each party. Be careful crossing roads. No public telephones available. Wearing orange/bright colored clothing during deer hunting season is recommended.
In case of emergency, contact Scott County Sheriff's Office (601-469-1511).
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsShockaloe Base Camp I Camping is located in Mississippi near Bienville National Forest
Directions
From Forest, MS, at the intersection of State Rt. 35 and US Rt. 80, take Rt. 80 west for 5.2 miles to a National Forest Trail sign (Forest Rt. 513). Turn right onto Rt. 513 (gravel) and go 0.2 miles to campground on right.
Coordinates
32.36561596 N
89.56215855 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 17 usersLast on 7/13/26
AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 3 users
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 17 usersLast on 7/13/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 3 users
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 38 min from Jackson, MS
- 1 hr 32 min from Hattiesburg, MS
- 2 hrs 31 min from Tuscaloosa, AL
- 2 hrs 33 min from Gulfport, MS
