Mark Twain National Forest
 

Welcome to Mark Twain National Forest

(image) 2 individuals kayaking on the riverMark Twain National Forest’s 1.5 million acres through 29 southern and central Missouri counties is known for its rivers and trails.

Established in 1938 through the Weeks Act, which celebrates 100 years in 2011, Mark Twain National Forest continues to offer summer recreation activities as it restores Missouri’s great outdoors.

Features

$40.6M to Purchase, Restore Lands in 15 States Including Missouri

Greer Spring water flowing from the spring

US Forest Service targets $40.6 million to purchase, restore lands in 15 states including $990,000 in Missouri.


Volunteers Plant Pollinator Garden at Forest Headquarters

Twenty five Rolla volunteers spent Earth Day planting 150 native plants in front of Mark Twain NF

Earth Day, April 22, 2012, area volunteers plant a fourth pollinator garden at Headquarters of Mark Twain National Forest in Rolla.

Spotlights

Mark Twain National Forest Wild Fires History

(image) Wildfire

Mark Twain National Forest Wild Fires History, including average wild fire sizes and information about the two forest fire seasons.

Geocachers Enjoy Treasure Hunt

Travis and Cindy stop for a photo while they treasure hunt geocache on Mark Twain National Forest

Two geocachers enjoy treasure hunting on Mark Twain National Forest’s Potosi Ranger District