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Recreation Opportunities

Stock photo of a person mountain biking
Whether you are looking for a quick 23-mile ride or a longer multi-day ride on the Ozark Trail, you'll never be at a loss for a riding adventure on…
compass sitting on moss
Mark Twain National Forest has every type of hiking adventure you could think of. Staying at a campground and want a short, keep the kids busy hike?…
Two horses standing and staring
Horseback riding trail-guide services operating under a special use permit for this activity:Brushy Creek Outdoor AdventuresFourche Creek Trailrides…
a fishing dock at the Wild Boar Hollow boat launch
There are many locations on the Mark Twain National Forest to hunt and fish. We ask that all visitors adhere to Missouri Department of Conservation…
row of ATVs lined up at a trailhead
Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) riding is a great way to enjoy your national forest.  But to do it right and prevent natural resource damage,  OHV riders…
A group of people standing and looking out over a glade along the Glade Top National Forest Scenic Byway
The Mark Twain National Forest is in the mostly rural part of Missouri commonly referred to as “the Ozarks.” Parts of the national forest are…
Brazil Creek Picnic Area
Pack up your picnic basket and enjoy one of our favorite places on the Mark Twain! Nothing is quite as good as a picnic on a summer day, and there…
Caney Tower
For those looking to meander the forest by vehicle we have three National Forest Scenic Byways:Blue Buck Knob: Dissects 24-miles of the Mark Twain…
a red and a yellow kayak next to a river
These are links to check on stream flow and flooding forecast for the Mark Twain National Forest. NOAA Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service,…
Greer Springs
Geocaching & LetterboxingRecreational Mineral, Rock and Fossil CollectingGold PanningPaintball and Airsoft Weapons, and Metal Detecting