Bienville Ranger District
The Bienville Ranger District in National Forests in Mississippi (Mississippi) has 212.3 miles of motorized routes on the U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map — 212.3 miles of roads and 0 miles of trails across 138 designated routes. Vehicle access: ATV 21.9 mi · Motorcycle 21.9 mi. Seasonal routes generally open Sep 15 and close Apr 30. Every route here is informational and derived from the MVUM data — it is not a legal document; carry and follow the district's official Motor Vehicle Use Map. Download the routes as GPX for your GPS or riding app.
- Total motorized miles
- 212.3
- Roads
- 212.3 mi
- Trails
- 0 mi
- Year-round miles
- 177.3 mi
- Seasonal miles
- 35 mi
212.3 mi of roads · 0 mi of trails, across 138 designated routes on the Motor Vehicle Use Map.
Vehicle access
What the MVUM designates for each vehicle class in this district — open miles, route count and season. A blank designation means the class is not designated here; it is shown as such, never guessed. ATV, motorcycle and e-bike classes are highlighted.
| Vehicle class | Open miles | Routes | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core off-highway (OHV) | |||
| ATV | 21.9 | 11 | Year-round |
| Motorcycle / dirt bike | 21.9 | 11 | Year-round |
| Other wheeled OHV | 21.9 | 11 | Year-round |
| Wider OHV (over 50 inches) | |||
| 4WD > 50" | — | — | Not designated |
| 2WD > 50" | — | — | Not designated |
| Tracked OHV > 50" | — | — | Not designated |
| Other OHV > 50" | — | — | Not designated |
| Narrow OHV (under 50 inches) | |||
| Tracked OHV < 50" | — | — | Not designated |
| Other OHV < 50" | — | — | Not designated |
| E-bikes | |||
| E-bike Class 1 | — | — | Not designated |
| E-bike Class 2 | — | — | Not designated |
| E-bike Class 3 | — | — | Not designated |
| Road-legal / licensed vehicles | |||
| Passenger vehicle | 190.4 | 127 | Varies by route |
| High-clearance vehicle | 190.4 | 127 | Varies by route |
| Truck | 190.4 | 127 | Varies by route |
| Bus | 190.4 | 127 | Varies by route |
| Motorhome | 190.4 | 127 | Varies by route |
Seasons
Of the 212.3 motorized miles here, about 177.3 miles are open year-round and 35 miles are seasonal — the seasonal window generally runs from 09/15 to 04/30 (MM/DD). Each vehicle class can carry its own season; see the access matrix above, and always confirm current status on the official Motor Vehicle Use Map.
Download the routes (GPX)
Load these into your GPS unit or riding app (onX, Gaia, Avenza and most handhelds read GPX).
Named routes
Show the 77 named routes in this district
Named routes on the MVUM and whether ATV and motorcycle use is designated on each. This is a per-district reference, not a separate page per route. Use the filter to find a route.
| BALUCTA | ✓ | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| BANGOR | ✓ | ✓ |
| KOCH | ✓ | ✓ |
| MCDANIEL | ✓ | ✓ |
| POLKVILLE (SMITH CO.) | ✓ | ✓ |
| WALSH | ✓ | ✓ |
| ABILENE | · | · |
| ACCESS TO PVT | · | · |
| AK TRAIL | · | · |
| ALGERIA | · | · |
| BARBER CR | · | · |
| BATAAN | · | · |
| BATTE SAWMILL | · | · |
| BIENVILLE HEADQUARTERS | · | · |
| BIENVILLE PINES | · | · |
| BOYKIN CHURCH | · | · |
| BUSTIN | · | · |
| C-202 | · | · |
| C-229 | · | · |
| C-261 (POLKVILLE) | · | · |
| CANEY CR STRONG R FK | · | · |
| CASHMERE | · | · |
| CHICKEN HILL RD | · | · |
| CLEAR SPRINGS | · | · |
| COFFEE EAST | · | · |
| COMP 239 | · | · |
| COMP 268 | · | · |
| COMPARTMENT 206 | · | · |
| DAWSON | · | · |
| DERRICK CEMETERY | · | · |
| DONALD | · | · |
| DONNELL | · | · |
| EISENBURG | · | · |
| GOAT PATCH | · | · |
| GOODSON ROAD | · | · |
| GREEN BARN | · | · |
| GREENTREE RES. | · | · |
| GRIFFITH | · | · |
| HAWKE | · | · |
| J.C. HAWKINS | · | · |
| KEARNEY | · | · |
| LITTLE BEACH | · | · |
| LITTLE BILL | · | · |
| LOMAX | · | · |
| LOOP ROAD | · | · |
| LUTHER CHAPEL | · | · |
| MARATHON | · | · |
| MCMILLAN | · | · |
| MORGAN | · | · |
| NICKSON | · | · |
| POKEVILLE (SCOTT CO.) | · | · |
| RALEIGH WORK CENTER | · | · |
| ROSS TANK | · | · |
| RUBIN DERRICK | · | · |
| SCOTT CO. | · | · |
| SHELTON LEWIS | · | · |
| SHOCKALOE TRAIL ROAD | · | · |
| SHONGELO | · | · |
| SMITH CO. | · | · |
| SPRING LAKE | · | · |
| STROUD | · | · |
| SUNTOWER | · | · |
| TIP ARIENDER | · | · |
| TISHKILL LAKE RD | · | · |
| TISKILL BOAT LANDING | · | · |
| TOPEKA | · | · |
| TURKEY ROOST | · | · |
| WARDELL | · | · |
| WAS 525A (PART) | · | · |
| WAS 539-B | · | · |
| WAS 5501 | · | · |
| WAS 553 | · | · |
| WAS 5573A | · | · |
| WAS 5751E | · | · |
| WAS 5995 | · | · |
| WAS PART OF 563A | · | · |
| WHEATLY | · | · |
Data: U.S. Forest Service, Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) Motor Vehicle Use Map — Roads (layer 1) and Trails (layer 2), retrieved 2026-07-11. A work of the U.S. Government, public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). State assignment: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb state boundaries.
This page is a searchable summary of the Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map data — it is not the official MVUM and not a legal document. Route designations, closures and conditions change. The controlling document is the district's official Motor Vehicle Use Map: carry it and follow posted signs when you ride.
Data vintage: USFS EDW MVUM, retrieved 2026-07-11.
Nearby districts
The six nearest ranger districts by centroid distance (great-circle) — cross-forest and cross-state neighbours included — for planning a wider trip.
| District | Forest | Total miles | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chickasawhay Ranger District | National Forests in Mississippi, MS | 326.6 | 101 km |
| Delta Ranger District | National Forests in Mississippi, MS | 113.8 | 136 km |
| De Soto Ranger District | National Forests in Mississippi, MS | 722.8 | 154 km |
| Tombigbee Ranger District | National Forests in Mississippi, MS | 72.5 | 155 km |
| Homochitto Ranger District | National Forests in Mississippi, MS | 281.5 | 164 km |
| Holly Springs Ranger District | National Forests in Mississippi, MS | 125 | 249 km |
Frequently asked questions
- Can you ride an ATV in the Bienville Ranger District?
- Yes. The MVUM designates ATV use on about 21.9 miles across 11 routes here (year-round). Confirm on the district's official Motor Vehicle Use Map before you ride.
- How many miles of motorized routes are in the Bienville Ranger District?
- 212.3 miles total — 212.3 miles of roads and 0 miles of trails, across 138 designated routes on the Forest Service MVUM.
- Is this the official Motor Vehicle Use Map?
- No. This page is an informational, searchable view of the MVUM route data. It is not a legal document. The controlling document is the district's official MVUM — always carry and follow it.
- Are the routes open year-round?
- Partly. About 177.3 miles are open year-round and 35 miles are seasonal (typically open Sep 15 to Apr 30). Each vehicle class can have its own season — see the access matrix above.
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