Bounds Branch Ridge (FR 2829) in MO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Missouri

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Bounds Branch Ridge (FR 2829) in MO

Mark Twain NF, Salem Ranger District
1,347 ft
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A 2.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Shannon County, MO. The road serves Rock Spring.

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

All 2.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (2.2 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.0 miles off. Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. The nearest town, Ellington, is 19 mi off.

September normals 57–79°F, 3.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Mcdowell Access (FR 4813) in MODispersed Camping45.8miCamp 5 Pond (FR 3156) in MODispersed Camping46.1miFR 4831 — Ripley County High Point in MODispersed Camping46.4miMcfarland Pond (FR 3222) in MOForest Road Road46.4miIron Hill (FR 4854) in MOForest Road Road46.5mi
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?