Buzzard Ridge (FR 2677) in MO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Missouri

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Buzzard Ridge (FR 2677) in MO

Mark Twain NF, Salem Ranger District
1,247 ft
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A 1.4-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Reynolds County, MO. The road serves Ozark Trail - Karkaghne mile 18.

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

All 1.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (1.4 miles). Climbs 110 ft over 1.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 16%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

The nearest town, Ellington, is 17 mi off.

September normals 56–79°F, 3.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Baldy (FR 3147) in MOForest Road Road46.9miTurkey Knob (FR 3145) in MOForest Road Road46.9miFR 3181 — Twin Spring in MODispersed Camping47.2miSection Six (FR 3224) in MOForest Road Road47.3miFR 4948 — Twin Spring in MODispersed Camping47.4mi
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?