Dutch Mill Pond (FR 3278A) in MO -- Camping Rules & Access

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Dutch Mill Pond (FR 3278A) in MO

Road corridorMark Twain NF

2.2 mi from Van Buren

Maps 512 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

Moderate
  • All 0.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
  • Near Ozark Trail - Current River mile 27.
  • Estimated climb: 90 ft over 0.3 miles, with sustained grades near 12%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
Roadside parking · All National Forest System roads on the 9 Mark Twain MVUMs

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Wilburn Branch runs 0.6 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 45–72°F, 3.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.