FR 1134 — Piney Creek Wilderness Pine View Tower Trailhead in MO -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 1134 — Piney Creek Wilderness Pine View Tower Trailhead in MO

Road corridorMark Twain NF

7.4 mi from Shell Knob

Maps 1,016 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
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 3.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 410 ft over 3.2 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 27%.

Known camping along this road at mile 1.6: .

Roadside parking · All National Forest System roads on the 9 Mark Twain MVUMs

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • A pond lies 1.1 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 47–71°F, 3.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.