Old Ranch Road (FR 784) in MO -- Camping Rules & Access

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Old Ranch Road (FR 784) in MO

Road corridorMark Twain NF

9.7 mi from West Plains

Maps 1,017 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 Turkey Spring.
  • Estimated climb: 60 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

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.6 miles off.
  • Rattlesnake Spring lies 0.7 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 45–70°F, 3.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.