Recreation

OUTDOOR

Stone County is rich in natural beauty and resources. There is an abundant supply of game and fish for those who wish to enjoy nature. The lakes and rivers offer excellent fishing for bass, bream, crappie, and catfish. The forests abound in deer, turkey, quail, rabbits, squirrels, and birds.

Bethel ATV Trail

37-mile ATV trail in Desoto National Forest is divided into the north and south loops

Forest Service Road 426 C
Wiggins, MS
Driving Directions
601.928.4422

Bethel Mountain Biking Trail

19-Mile mountain biking trail through beautiful expansive national forest with varied terrain and topography

Desoto National Forest, DeSoto District near Wiggins, MS
Wiggins, MS
Driving Directions
601.528.6160
http://www.fs.fed.us/mississippi/DeSoto

Black Creek Wilderness Hiking Trail

41-mile premier federally designated wilderness hiking trail in pristine forested terrain in beautiful DeSoto National Forest; the apex of hiking in Mississippi; one of the finest hiking trails in the Southeastern United States; along the corridor of the Black Creek watershed, which is federally designated as a wild and scenic river-the only one in the state of Mississippi; new views of this ecosystem at every turn; boardwalks and footbridges spanning the many side creeks and waterways as the trail works its way up the river valley; truly beautiful and interesting mix of ecosystems

DeSoto National Forest
Wiggins, MS
Driving Directions
601.928.4422
http://www.southernregion.fs.fed.us/mississippi/desoto

Black Creek Scenic River and Float Trip

Canoeing/kayaking through up to 100 miles in a scenic wilderness area in DeSoto National forest; 10 landings available; expect to see plentiful birds and wildlife; optimum viewing during migration periods

Desoto National Forest
Wiggins, MS
Driving Directions
601.528.6160
http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/mississippi/desoto

Blaylock Park

Tennis courts, walking path, playground

Corner of Second St. and Collins, Wiggins

Club Red’s Beachhouse

Shep Batson Rd.
Wiggins, MS
Driving Directions
985.643.4192

Cypress Creek Landing

Located in the lush DeSoto National Forest, features boat ramp, canoeing & tubing, fishing, picnic area, swimming

DeSoto National Forest
Wiggins, MS
Driving Directions
601.528.6160
http://www.southernregion.fs.fed.us/mississippi/desoto

DeSoto National Forest Birding and Wildlife Viewing

birding and wildlife viewing on well-marked paths in beautiful national forest of tall pines and other varied plant life; early morning trips recommended to see rare red-cockaded woodpecker, brown-headed nuthatch, Bachman sparrow, other pine-woods species

654 West Frontage Road
Wiggins, MS
Driving Directions
601.928.4422
http://www.southernregion.fs.fed.us/mississippi/desoto

DeSoto National Forest , Desoto Ranger District

well-marked paths through tall pines; early morning birding trips recommended; red-cockaded woodpecker, brown-headed nuthatch, Bachman sparrow, other pine-woods species; Black Creek National Recreation Trail for hiking, 41 miles in federally-designated wilderness area; Tuxachanie Trail- 19.7 mile trail through vast expanse of piney woods, camping

654 West Frontage Rd
Wiggins, MS
Driving Directions
601.928.4422
http://www.southernregion.fs.fed.us/mississippi/desoto

Fairley Bridge Landing

Located in the lush DeSoto National Forest, Fairley Bridge Landing features boat ramp, canoeing & tubing, fishing, nature trail, picnic areas, swimming

DeSoto National Forest
Wiggins, MS
Driving Directions
601.528.6160
http://www.southernregion.fs.fed.us/mississippi/desoto

Flint Creek Water Park

Located on Hwy 29 in Wiggins, 1900 total acres and a 640 acre lake, 13 miles of shoreline, offering excellent fishing, boating, waterskiing, swimming, kiddy waterslides and 4 adult giant waterslides open most of the year, 132 fully developed camping spurs, 60 sites with sewer, water on all sites, 46 cabins, two open-air pavilions, 1 lodge hall, 2 class-A campgrounds with 132 total RV campsites, campsite #2 equipped with cable TV, all campsites in camping area #1 equipped 30/50 amp electrical, sewer hookup on most, picnic table and grill on each site, swimming area and beach for each campground, laundry facility for each campground, seven bath houses throughout campgrounds with toilets, hot water, shower, 42 primitive campsites with water, beautiful location 35 miles from MS Coast.

1216 Parkway
Wiggins, MS
Driving Directions
601.928.3925
1.800.748.9403
http://www.phwd.net

P.O.W. Lake

Located in the lush DeSoto National Forest, P.O.W. Lake features boat ramp, canoeing & tubing, fishing, nature trail

DeSoto National Forest
Wiggins, MS
Driving Directions
601.528.6160
http://www.southernregion.fs.fed.us/mississippi/desoto

Stone-Wiggins Recreation Association

The Stone-Wiggins Recreation Association promotes activities for citizens and youth of the Stone County - Wiggins, Mississippi area.

http://www.stonewigginsrec.org