Bear Tick Ridge (FR 2459) in MO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Missouri

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Bear Tick Ridge (FR 2459) in MO

Mark Twain NF, Salem Ranger District
1,271 ft
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A 0.9-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Reynolds County, MO. The road serves Fletcher Tailings Pond Dam.

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

All 0.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (0.9 miles). Climbs 60 ft over 0.9 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 15%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. The Number 46 Lake shoreline is 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Ellington, is 17 mi off.

September normals 57–80°F, 3.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Baldy (FR 3147) in MOForest Road Road47.0miTurkey Knob (FR 3145) in MOForest Road Road47.0miSection Six (FR 3224) in MOForest Road Road47.3miFR 3181 — Twin Spring in MODispersed Camping47.4miCupola Pond (FR 4823) in MOForest Road Road47.4mi
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?