White Oak and Wood Chuck Trails

Area Status: Open

These short nature trails are located in the Float Camp Recreation Area and provide excellent opportunities for enjoying nature.

Woodchuck Trail is a ¼ mile trail that starts in the campground and connects to the White Oak Trail.

The White Oak trail is a 1.41 mile loop originating at Float Camp Picnic Area's parking lot. This trail is a loop, there are a number of tree identification signs along the trail that name some of the common tree species you’ll see in the Ozarks. It’s a fairly wide and relatively flat trail, there are a series of small rolling hills but no major changes in grade.

At a Glance

Area Amenities:	Fee charged for some activities, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water, Parking
Fees:	*Day Use Fee* $3/vehicle $10/busses
Open Season:	January - December
Usage:	Light
Restrictions:	*On the Trail* Hiking is permitted. No motorized vehicles, or horses/bikes are permitted. *At the Trailheads* Dogs must be on a 6 foot leash in the day use area Fireworks are prohibited.
Closest Towns:	Doniphan, Mo.
Water:	Pressurized Drinking Water System
Restroom:	Vault
Passes:	Pass information can be found on the Passes and Permits page of the website.
Operated By:	USDA Forest Service
Information Center:	Eleven Point Ranger District Email \| Phone and Address

General Information

Directions:

From US Highway 160 in Doniphon, MO

Take Highway Y heading north for approximately 4 miles.
Turn left on FR 3210 and drive .25 to a fork in the road. Left fork takes you to the campground, right fork takes you to the day use.

Accessibility:

Water faucets and toilets are all accessible.

General Notes:

Safety:

During temperate months, be prepared for biting insects, poison ivy and high temperatures.
Be aware of hunting seasons.

For more safety tips visit the Safety section of the website.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Day Hiking

Float Camp Picnic Area is located only 150 feet from the cool waters of the crystal clear Current River and nestled under a mature forest of hardwoods which offers plentiful shade. Visitors enjoy fishing or hiking on the Wood Chuck and White Oak Trails. A campground is only a half-mile away for those who want to stay longer than a day. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.

Amenities

Picnic tables:	In day use area
Fee charged for some activities:	A day use fee is charged in the day use area
Parking:	In day use area
Toilets:	In day use area
Drinking water:	In day use area