Forest, Mississippi travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Forest is a city in the Mississippi Pines region of Mississippi. One thing about Forest, the name doesn't fail to live up to its surroundings, as you'll feel pretty immersed in that passing through these parts.

1 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 places to stay

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Best things about Forest

Lake Railroad Depot

A Queen Anne Victoria style train depot that operated from the Civil War era to the 1940s, with a caboose outside. But the inside is only accessible during the city's Lakefest Day in May supposedly.

Roosevelt State Park

This park offers a good way to explore the Bienville National Forest ecology with nature trails and a lake for boating and fishing. It also has quite the water slide and pool, plus fall colors.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May, Oct–Nov. Summer highs reach about 91°F; winter lows dip to about 38°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jan and Jul. (climate data from nearby Gulf Coast)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
JAN Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport, Jackson — 35 mi away. Directions
MEI Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport, Meridian — 42 mi away. Directions
MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, New Orleans — 170 mi away (major hub). Directions

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Lake Railroad Depot
Lunch Garden Patch
Afternoon Roosevelt State Park

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

Map

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See

See Lake Railroad Depot

A Queen Anne Victoria style train depot that operated from the Civil War era to the 1940s, with a caboose outside. But the inside is only accessible during the city's Lakefest Day in May supposedly.

📍 1-119 Brooks St, Lake⚠ Last checked Aug 2021 — confirm before you go

Maps

Do

Do Roosevelt State Park

This park offers a good way to explore the Bienville National Forest ecology with nature trails and a lake for boating and fishing. It also has quite the water slide and pool, plus fall colors.

📍 2149 MS-13to the south of Morton, west of Forest.💲 $2 per person day use fee, but more for camping☎ +1 601 732-6316⚠ Last checked Aug 2021 — confirm before you go

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