Deer Pond (FR 2282) in MO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Missouri

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Deer Pond (FR 2282) in MO

Mark Twain NF, Salem Ranger District
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A 1.1-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 1.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (1.1 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.5 miles off. Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. Little Branch runs 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
Bear Hollow (FR 4277) in MODispersed Camping52.5miPossum Trot (FR 3172) in MOForest Road Road52.8miMagnolia (FR 4278) in MOForest Road Road53.0miPersimmon (FR 4050) in MODispersed Camping53.1miKeaster Hill (FR 4069) in MOForest Road Road53.3mi
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?