Twin Ponds (FR 2358) in MO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Missouri

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Twin Ponds (FR 2358) in MO

Mark Twain NF, Salem Ranger District
1,147 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 0.1-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Dent County, MO. The road serves Howes Mill Fish Hatchery Dam.

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

All 0.1 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (0.1 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

A lake lies 0.1 mi off. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. The nearest town, Salem, is 14 mi off.

September normals 57–80°F, 4.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Post Cut Off (FR 4226) in MODispersed Camping52.3miLookout Road (FR 4092) in MODispersed Camping52.5miCactus (FR 4093) in MODispersed Camping52.5miHigbee (FR 4192) in MODispersed Camping52.6miWatermelon (FR 4223) in MODispersed Camping52.7mi
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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?