Beefsteak Hollow (FR 2384) in MO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Missouri

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Beefsteak Hollow (FR 2384) in MO

Mark Twain NF, Salem Ranger District
1,201 ft
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A 1.7-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Dent County, MO. The road serves Dillard Mill State Historic Site.

Mark Twain National Forest, Salem Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 1.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.4 miles of dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.3 miles off. A lake lies 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Salem, is 20 mi off.

September normals 55–79°F, 3.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Patty Hollow (FR 4097) in MOForest Road Road51.8miBear Hollow (FR 4277) in MODispersed Camping52.9miPossum Trot (FR 3172) in MOForest Road Road53.1miMagnolia (FR 4278) in MOForest Road Road53.4miPersimmon (FR 4050) in MODispersed Camping53.6mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Mark Twain National Forest, Salem Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?