Garrison Bottom (FR 556) in MO -- Camping Rules & Access
Garrison Bottom (FR 556) in MO
Road corridorMark Twain NF, Ava/Cassville/Willow Springs Ranger District
11 mi from Sparta
Maps 1,095 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
VerizonUSABLE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR
Road Access
Moderate
- All 1.8 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 20 ft over 1.8 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 16%.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 46–70°F, 3.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.