Homochitto National Forest

Homochitto National Forest is in Southwestern Mississippi and encompasses a total area of about 192,000 acres of land. More specifically, the forest is in seven different counties including Wilkinson County, Franklin County, Adams County, Copiah County, Jefferson County, Lincoln County, and Amite County. The forest is managed by the U.S. Forest Service and was established on July 20, 1936. 

The forest is located close to Brookhaven as well as other cities and towns close-by including Gloster, Meadville, and Natchez. Natchez is a word that is derived from a Native American dialect whose community lived on the lower Mississippi River. The forest gets its name from the Homochitto River. Homochitto is a Native American word for the ‘Big Red River.’ Several attractions make Homochitto National Forest an interesting place to visit.

However, the main attractions for most visitors include the 12-acre Clear Spring Lake and sandy beach as well as a pristinely manicured grass area in the forest for visitors to enjoy. Additionally, the forest has a very popular hunting area, where visitors can also get to see lots of turkey and deer. Besides these attractions, the forest is also popular for camping, fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding.

Amenities in the forest include trails, a campground, dispersed camping, scenic drive, picnic sites, and a playground. One of the activities that some dog owners like to participate in when in the forest is hunting with their dogs. There are of course a lot of regulations to guide proper use of the forest's resources and to prevent any damage or inconvenience to the ecosystem and other visitors to the forest. 

Dog owners are always expected to maintain immediate control of their dogs and ensure that their dogs are always leashed. Furthermore, dog owners should be aware of the areas of the forest that they are allowed (or prohibited) from visiting the Homochitto National Forest when they are with their dog.