Pitts (FR 2453) in MO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Missouri

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Pitts (FR 2453) in MO

Mark Twain NF, Salem Ranger District
1,245 ft
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A 1.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Reynolds County, MO. The road serves Ozark Trail - Karkaghne mile 14.

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

All 1.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (1.2 miles). Climbs 10 ft over 1.2 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 14%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

West Fork Black River runs 0.8 mi off. The nearest town, Ellington, is 17 mi off.

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

Nearby Spots
Handy Hollow (FR 4921) in MODispersed Camping46.7miKeyboy Ridge (FR 3195) in MODispersed Camping46.8miRip-Ore (FR 4759) in MODispersed Camping47.0miChapel Point (FR 4838) in MODispersed Camping47.2miBaldy (FR 3147) 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?