Southern (FR 3548) in MO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Missouri
Southern (FR 3548) in MO
A 1.6-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Butler County, MO. The road serves Carlton Lake Dam.
Mark Twain National Forest, Poplar Bluff Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 1.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.8 miles of dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length.
Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Poplar Bluff, is 11 mi off.
September normals 59–82°F, 3.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Mark Twain National Forest, Poplar Bluff Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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