Best Dispersed Camping near Ovett, MS
Camp Shelby Dispersed Camping and Leaf Wilderness Area provide free primitive camping options near Ovett, Mississippi. Both areas permit fires and allow pets, but offer minimal amenities. Camp Shelby has vault toilets available while Leaf Wilderness has none. Camp Shelby is accessible by vehicle with drive-in and walk-in options, while Leaf Wilderness requires hiking or walking in.
Campers should be prepared for potentially challenging conditions at both locations. According to reviews on The Dyrt, Camp Shelby has issues with litter including "bullet casings and other trash" and the ground "turns to red mud you could get stuck in" during wet weather. Leaf Wilderness can be difficult to locate with "no signs" and camping spots positioned "along the main road." Both areas have reports of shooting activity nearby, with one visitor noting Camp Shelby "seems to be more of a shooting range than a camping spot." The 14-day camping limit applies to these public lands, and visitors should check current fire restrictions before arrival.
