Recreation area

Caney Creek WMA

National Forests in Mississippi · Mississippi — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Caney Creek Wildlife Management Area is under the management of Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks.  For information concerning permits or open and closing, contact the local WMA office or go to:  www.mdwfp.com.

Getting there

I-20, Exit 88. Take, Hwy 35 south go approx.  ¼ mile and turn right on West Moore Tower Road, headquarters is approximately one mile on left.  Another way is I-20, take Exit 80. Take, Hwy 481 south. Go approx. 10 miles and turn right on CR 563. Go approx. 1.5 miles and turn right at sign indicating headquarters entrance.

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.