Jayhawker (FR 2440) in MO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Missouri

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Jayhawker (FR 2440) in MO

Mark Twain NF, Salem Ranger District
1,321 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 2.0-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Reynolds County, MO. The road serves Hwy 72/P TH.

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

All 2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.3 miles of dirt. Climbs 250 ft over 2 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 15%. Level ground alongside most of its length.

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

September normals 57–79°F, 3.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Camp 5 Pond (FR 3156) in MODispersed Camping45.6miMcdowell Access (FR 4813) in MODispersed Camping45.7miMcfarland Pond (FR 3222) in MOForest Road Road45.7miIron Hill (FR 4854) in MOForest Road Road45.7miFR 4831 — Ripley County High Point in MODispersed Camping45.8mi
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?