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Fall Photo Guide

Mississippi Fall Foliage 2026

Bald cypress in the backwaters turns rust-orange in November and is the only foliage subject really worth planning around.

Seasonal model estimate. Timing remains uncertain; check recent reports before traveling. Source: seasonal timing model. Calculated .

What changes color here

  • oak
  • sweetgum
  • bald cypress
  • hickory

Northern hills early November; the coast late November if at all.

What to shoot instead

Plan a backwater shoot for bald cypress, and frame the rust-orange foliage with its reflection. Oak, sweetgum, and hickory are also typical foliage subjects.

Real color within a drive: Missouri , Alabama , Louisiana

Where to shoot in Mississippi

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Common questions

Does Mississippi have a fall foliage season?
Bald cypress in the backwaters turns rust-orange in November and is the only foliage subject really worth planning around. Northern hills early November; the coast late November if at all.

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