Radium Springs (FR 1010) in MO -- Camping Rules & Access

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Radium Springs (FR 1010) in MO

Road corridorMark Twain NF

5.5 mi from Holiday Island

Maps 1,168 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
VerizonWEAK
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 2.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 310 ft over 2.1 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 15%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.

Known camping along this road at mile 1.3: .

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

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Radium Spring lies 0.2 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 47–72°F, 3.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.