Bienville National Forest, National forest in Jasper County, Mississippi, United States.
The Bienville National Forest encompasses 178,541 acres of mixed pine and oak forests, featuring the upper courses of Leaf and Strong Rivers.
The United States Forest Service established this protected area on June 15, 1936, as part of a larger federal land acquisition program.
Local ranger district offices in Forest, Mississippi, conduct educational programs about native flora and fauna for visitors throughout the year.
Visitors can access numerous campgrounds, trails, and picnic facilities, with Marathon Lake and Shongelo Lake offering fishing opportunities for bass and bream.
The forest contains three Wildlife Management Areas - Bienville, Tallahalla, and Caney Creek - supporting populations of white-tailed deer and wild turkey.
Location: Jasper County
Operator: United States Forest Service
GPS coordinates: 32.33233,-89.42094
Latest update: March 17, 2025 03:24
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