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Other Names | Tiger Creek ORV Area, Desoto National Forest, Chickasawhay Ranger District, West Little Thompson Creek |
Last Known Status | Open |
This part of the Desoto National Forest has about 12 miles of woods trails for dirt bikes and ATVs. There is a warm up, main and short loops. Camping is permitted and amenities include picnic tables, shaded parking and a vault toilet.
The trails are usually open year-round but may close temporarily during inclement weather or when ground conditions become saturated so check the trail hotline before heading out.
Permit Required | No | |
Dates Open | Year-Round | |
Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Unknown | |
Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
Whip Flags | Not Required | |
Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (48 inches) | has entrance gate and narrow terrain |
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
Four Wheelers | Permitted | (maximum width 48 inches) |
UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 48 inches) |
SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
MX Helmet Required | Yes | |
Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
Campfires | ||
Night Riding | No | riding hours permitted during daylight hours |
Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on trails |
Rule Enforcement |
Area | Motorized Trails |
Land | National Forest |
Parking | (None) |
Entry | (None) |
Riding | Yes ($10.00 per rider) onsite pay station, bring exact change |
Camping | (None) |
Our Rating | Good |
Recommended Stay | Full Day |
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Nearest City | Ovett, MS | ||
| From: Laurel, MS
1) Take SR-15 South about 15 miles 2) Turn left (east) on FS Road 202, continue 5.5 miles 3) Turn right (south) on FS Road 220, continue 1.5 miles toward staging area. |
Contact Info | OHV Trail Hotline (601) 428-5118 |
Contact Info | Desoto National Forest - Chickasawhay Ranger District 968 Highway 15 South Laurel, MS 39443 (601) 428-0594 www.fs.usda.gov |
Approx Size | 5,120 acres (8 sq mi) | |
Miles Of Trail | 12 | |
Climate Type | Forest | |
Elevation | 230 to 250 ft. | |
Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
Loose Dirt | Little | |
Hard Pack | Mostly | |
Sand | Little | |
Mud | Some | |
Dust | Little | |
Rocks | None | |
Trees | Many | |
Steep Hills | None | |
Large Jumps | None | |
Berms | Some | |
Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
Novice | Mostly | |
Amateur | Some | |
Expert | None |
Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Thompson Service Station (601) 344-3400 |
Diesel | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Tuckers Crossing Grocery (601) 518-0118 |
Water | 5-20 Miles (N) | Sleepy Hollow RV Park (601) 426-6444 |
RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (N) | Sleepy Hollow RV Park (601) 426-6444 |
RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (N) | Sleepy Hollow RV Park (601) 426-6444 |
Campground | On Site | primitive camping permitted |
Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Tuckers Crossing Grocery (601) 518-0118 |
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