Kentucky Ridge (FR 542) in MO

Road corridorMark Twain NF, Ava/Cassville/Willow Springs Ranger District

11 mi from Kissee Mills

Maps 1,155 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days

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Moderate

All 1.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Roadside parking · All National Forest System roads on the 9 Mark Twain MVUMs

Some privacy

the following acts are prohibited on all Forest Service lands on the Mark Twain National Forest.…Camping in excess of 14 days in any 30-day period. After the 14 days has been reached, no camping is allowed anywhere in the Mark Twain National Forest until the end of the 30-day period.
Camping rules

October normals 44–70°F, 3.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Kentucky Ridge (FR 542) in MO -- Camping Rules & Access