Sweetwater Ridge (FR 2325) in MO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Missouri

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Sweetwater Ridge (FR 2325) in MO

Mark Twain NF, Salem Ranger District
1,271 ft
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A 0.4-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Shannon County, MO. The road serves Ozark Trail - Blair Creek mile 4.

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

All 0.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (0.4 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. The Number 51 Lake shoreline is 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, Ellington, is 15 mi off.

September normals 57–80°F, 3.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Camp 5 Pond (FR 3156) in MODispersed Camping42.5miMcdowell Access (FR 4813) in MODispersed Camping42.5miFR 4831 — Ripley County High Point in MODispersed Camping42.8miHorseshoe Float Camp in MOCampground43.5miCold Rock Hollow (FR 4147) in MOForest Road Road43.6mi
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?