Park (FR 2796) in MO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Missouri

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Park (FR 2796) in MO

Mark Twain NF, Salem Ranger District
1,386 ft
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A 3.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Reynolds County, MO. The road serves Howes Mill Fish Hatchery Dam.

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

All 3.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (3.2 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. The nearest town, Salem, is 14 mi off.

September normals 5779°F, 4.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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?