Bienville National Forest

Nearly 73,000 acres of Bienville National Forest are found in Smith County, most of it located in the northern part of the county. The National Forest offers visitors a variety of opportunities during all seasons of the year. Interstate 20 routes through the forest and allows easy and convenient access for many travelers who might want to take a rest stop or tour the forest.  Almost the entire acreage is open to  hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, and other outdoor pursuits. Portions of the Caney Creek and Tallahalla Wildlife Management Areas are located within the Bienville National Forest and are managed cooperatively with the Mississippi Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks. Hunting for deer, turkey, squirrel and rabbit is very popular. For more information about National Forests in Mississippi, look here. Caney Creek has a location near Polkville and has made improvements to Beaver Lake which is now open.