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Forest
is a small city located in Scott County in central Mississippi. The population was 5,725 as of 2013. The city of Forest is home to Gaddis park, which is arguably one of the finest city parks in the state. It features ten lighted tennis courts, a tennis pavilion, six ball fields, a walking trail, playground equipment, basketball courts, picnic tables with grills and an open air pavilion. Forest also has a country club with an 18-hole golf course, a lake for fishing, a swimming pool and clubhouse. A large banquet hall at the country club is available for private parties on a rental basis. In addition, Cherry Hill Golf Course is a 9-hole course located just north of town. Forest 12 miles from Forest is Roosevelt State Park. Whether you want to rough it, or sleep in comfort, Roosevelt Park features primitive camping or a new 20-unit motel. Other amenities include a swimming pool, a 150-acre lake, tennis courts, ball fields, fishing, paddle boats, miniature golf, meeting rooms and more. Just a short drive from the town of Forest is Bienville National Forest, with 86,000 acres of land for public hunting, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, picnicking and camping. The 26-mile horseback riding route is a favorite of horse lovers throughout the country.
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Forest Vacation Rentals
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Forest Hotels and Resorts
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| Best Western - Forest | I-20 At Hwy 35 500TH | Forest, MS | | (601) 469-2640 | | Comfort Inn - Forest | 1250 Hwy 35 S | Forest, MS | | (601) 469-2100 | | Days Inn - Forest | 1280 Hwy 35 S | Forest, MS | | (601) 469-2500 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 1275 Hwy 35 S | Forest, MS | | (601) 469-8288 | | Days Inn - Newton | 261 Eastside Dr | Newton, MS | 18.4 mi. | (601) 683-3361 | | Econo Lodge - Carthage | 211 Hwy 25 N | Carthage, MS | 25.7 mi. | (601) 267-7900 | | The Vineyards At Castlewoods | 1000 Vineyard Dr | Brandon, MS | 29.2 mi. | (601) 919-0908 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites | 112 Ridge Way | Flowood, MS | 29.2 mi. | (601) 992-7773 |
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Forest Weather & Climate
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Central Mississippi has a humid, subtropical climate with warm, humid summers and short winters. In Mississippi, summer temperatures vary little from one part of the state to another. In winter, however, the southern coast is generally warmer than northern regions, due to the influence of the Gulf of Mexico. Humidity in summer is a problem statewide, with the comfort index being 26 out of 100, where the higher the number, the more comfortable. The north-central region of the state averages 53 inches of precipitation per year. Some snow usually falls in the northern and central sections. Mississippi lies in the path of hurricanes, although the southern coast is much more affected by these types of storms. Two tornado alleys cross the state, from the southwest to northeast.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
56°F |
33°F |
6.18 in. |
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| February |
62°F |
36°F |
5.56 in. |
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| March |
70°F |
43°F |
6.54 in. |
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| April |
76°F |
49°F |
5.87 in. |
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| May |
82°F |
58°F |
4.83 in. |
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| June |
88°F |
65°F |
4.38 in. |
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| July |
91°F |
69°F |
5.59 in. |
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| August |
91°F |
68°F |
4.27 in. |
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| September |
86°F |
62°F |
3.74 in. |
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| October |
77°F |
50°F |
3.74 in. |
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| November |
67°F |
42°F |
5.42 in. |
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| December |
59°F |
36°F |
5.82 in. |
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Forest Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Jackson International airport (JAN) located about 35 miles west of Forest in Jackson, Mississippi, Key Field (MEI) located approximately 42 miles east of Forest in Meridian, Mississippi, Hesler Noble Field (LUL) located roughly 50 miles south of Forest in Laurel, Mississippi, and finally the Hattiesburg Laurel Regional airport (PIB) located around 62 miles south of Forest in Laurel Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
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Forest Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Exchange Club Park | Brookhaven | MS | 78.5 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Atwood Water Park | Monticello | MS | 67.2 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Pine Burr Country Club | Wiggins | MS | 24.9 mi. | | | Bay Springs Country Club | Bay Springs | MS | 28.1 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Roosevelt State Park | | MS | 11.8 mi. | | | Golden Memorial State Park | | MS | 14.8 mi. | | | Lefleurs Bluff State Park | | MS | 39.5 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Mississippi Museum of Art | Jackson | MS | 41.7 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Jackson Zoological Park | Jackson | MS | 41.7 mi. | |
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