Bienville National Forest is a United States National Forest in central Mississippi, named for Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville.

It lies in parts of Scott, Smith, Jasper, and Newton counties and has an area of 178,541 acres (72,253 ha).

[4] The upper courses of the Leaf and Strong Rivers flow through the forest.

Recreational opportunities include camping, hiking, boating and fishing for species such as Bass, Bream, and Crappie, on Marathon Lake and Shongelo Lake.

[7] Each of these areas feature wildlife such as white-tailed deer, and wild turkey.