Set within Bienville National Forest outside the town of Forest, Mississippi, Shockaloe Base Camp 1 is a low-cost, drive-in site managed by the US Forest Service. Fees run $0 to $7 per night. The camp includes drinking water, toilets, and trash service, though reviewers note the bathrooms and fire pits need attention. Audible train noise is also part of the experience here. No pets are allowed. Among campgrounds near Bienville National Forest, Shockaloe Base Camp I Camping sits just 0.1 miles south and is worth comparing before booking. The season runs April through October, so plan accordingly.
Description
Overview
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBienville National Forest Shockaloe Base Camp 1 is located in Mississippi near Forest
Coordinates
32.367222 N
89.5625 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 17 usersLast on 7/25/26
AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 3 users
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 17 usersLast on 7/25/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 3 users
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
Drive Time
- 38 min from Jackson, MS
- 1 hr 32 min from Hattiesburg, MS
- 2 hrs 32 min from Tuscaloosa, AL
- 2 hrs 34 min from Gulfport, MS
