Black Creek Wilderness
Black Creek Wilderness is a 5,033-acre wilderness area in Perry County, Mississippi. It rises from about 83 to 264 ft. The nearest town is Bond, 8 miles away in a straight line.
Black Creek Wilderness map
Black Creek Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- Bond, MS is the nearest town, 8 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Black Creek Wilderness is about 264 ft, and its lowest about 83 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Black Creek Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 5,033 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | De Soto Ranger District, 601-928-6160 |
Getting to Black Creek Wilderness
- Bond, MS is the nearest town, 8 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Trailheads at Black Creek Wilderness
- Black Creek Trailhead (0.02 mi outside the boundary, 122 ft), at 30.9878, -89.0518
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Public lands next to Black Creek Wilderness
- National forestBlack Creek Wilderness lies inside National Forests in Mississippi.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in Mississippi
- wilderness.net (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- apps.fs.usda.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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