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Mark Twain National Forest

Rolla, MO U.S.A.

401 Fairgrounds Road
Rolla, MO 65401
U.S.A.
573-364-4621
877-444-6777 Camp Reservations
573-364-6844 TDD
Open Year-Round No Entry Fee Charged
State Park Information

The biggest jewel in Missouri's natural treasury is the 1.5-million-acre Mark Twain National Forest. Located in southern Missouri, these public lands cross 29 counties. The topography ranges from valleys and foothills to the rugged Ozark Mountains. There are forests, fields, lakes, streams and wildlife.

There are more than 40 campgrounds and picnic sites, more than 350 miles of streams, lakes ranging from 10 to 440 acres and seven wilderness areas totaling more than 63,000 acres.

In addition, there are hundreds of miles of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding and 125 miles of trails for off-road vehicles.

Fishing and bird watching are among other popular activities.

Outdoor Activities
Activities Column 1 Activities Column 2 Activities Column 3
Camping available Freshwater Fishing available Visitor Center not available
Hiking available Saltwater Fishing not available Children's Activities not available
Backpacking available Guided Tours not available
Rock Climbing available Scenic Drives available
Horse Trails available Big Game Hunting available Picnicking available
Wheelchair Trails/Ramps not available Upland Hunting available Off-Road Vehicles available
Waterfowl Hunting available Lodging Nearby available
Restaurants Nearby available
Canoeing available
Kayaking available Cross-Country Skiing not available
Rafting available Downhill Skiing not available Bird-Watching available
Beaches available Snowboarding not available Nature Viewing available
Boat Launch available Snowshoeing not available Historic Sites available
Snowmobiling not available
Ice Skating not available
Mountain Biking available Winter Camping not available
Touring available

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