Pine Grove Road, in the DeSoto National Forest, is a road with two distinct personalities. The northwestern section of the road between Strickland Road and Highway 63 is a graded gravel road that meanders past rural southern homes, historic old homesteads, and groomed green pastures. The second half of the road, southeast of Highway 63, is a graded dirt road with less development along the route. Mississippi's heavy clay soil, combined with frequent rainfall, creates a perfect recipe for muddy conditions, particularly during the wet seasons. This section of road can become treacherous and nearly impassable with rain. Due to the frequent tracts of private property along this entire road, camping is not appropriate on Pine Grove Road.