FR 1077 — Panther Cave in MO -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 1077 — Panther Cave in MO

Road corridorMark Twain NF

8.1 mi from Holiday Island

Maps 1,470 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Mark Twain National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
VerizonMARGINAL
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 0.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 0 ft over 0.6 miles, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 22%.
Roadside parking · All National Forest System roads on the 9 Mark Twain MVUMs

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 45–70°F, 3.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.