Grasshopper (FR 2309) in MO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Missouri

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Grasshopper (FR 2309) in MO

Mark Twain NF, Salem Ranger District
1,244 ft
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A 4.1-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Reynolds County, MO. The road serves Ozark Trail - Karkaghne mile 19.

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

All 4.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (4.1 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Ellington, is 14 mi off.

September normals 57–80°F, 3.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Silver Saddle (FR 4982) in MODispersed Camping44.9miIron Hill (FR 4854) in MOForest Road Road45.1miMcfarland Pond (FR 3222) in MOForest Road Road45.2miConway (FR 4941) in MODispersed Camping45.3miCedar Creek (FR 4887) in MOForest Road Road45.3mi
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?