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Celebrate the Ozarks


Enjoy the unique beauty of Missouri's Ozarks karsts, glades, and beautiful springs.

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The Forest is waiting, come explore!

Mark Twain National Forest has a wide range of popular recreation opportunities. The forest has over 750 miles of trails for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and motorized use. 

Sections of the Ozark Trail wind through the forest. More than 350 miles of perennial streams, suitable for floating canoeing and kayaking, meander through its canopied expanses. Our campgrounds offer visitors a variety of forest experiences, including semi-primitive and wilderness camping for solitude.

Recreation Opportunities

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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?…
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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…
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These are links to check on stream flow and flooding forecast for the Mark Twain National Forest. NOAA Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service,…
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Passes and Permits

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Maps and Guides

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Safety and Ethics

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Timber Sales

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Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Project

CFLR

Highlights

Falling Springs Damage Repair

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The first phase of repairs at Falling Springs in Oregon County have been completed.  The Eleven Point District would like to extend a “Thank You” to the Mingo Job Corps Center for their continued support of efforts to assist the Mark twain NF reach goals and assist with the protection and maintenance of historic structures.

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