Photo to Hughes Lake Dam in Bienville Nat'l Forest

Bienville National Forest is a United States National Forest in central Mississippi, named for Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville. It lies in parts of Scott, Smith, Jasper, and Newton counties and has an area of 178,541 acres. The forest is headquartered in Jackson, as well as all six National Forests in Mississippi, with local ranger district offices located in Foreā€¦
Bienville National Forest is a United States National Forest in central Mississippi, named for Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville. It lies in parts of Scott, Smith, Jasper, and Newton counties and has an area of 178,541 acres. The forest is headquartered in Jackson, as well as all six National Forests in Mississippi, with local ranger district offices located in Forest, Mississippi.
  • Location: Mississippi, United States
  • Established: June 15, 1936
  • Nearest city: Jackson, MS
  • Area: 178,541 acres (722.53 km²)
  • Governing body: U.S. Forest Service
Data from: en.wikipedia.org