Turkey Roost (FR 2304) in MO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Missouri

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Turkey Roost (FR 2304) in MO

Mark Twain NF, Salem Ranger District
1,213 ft
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A 3.0-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 3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (3 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. The nearest town, Ellington, is 21 mi off.

September normals 55–80°F, 3.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Mcdowell Access (FR 4813) in MODispersed Camping44.5miCold Rock Hollow (FR 4147) in MOForest Road Road45.1miCamp 5 Pond (FR 3156) in MODispersed Camping45.2miHorseshoe Float Camp in MOCampground45.5miFR 4831 — Ripley County High Point in MODispersed Camping45.5mi
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?