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Salem Ranger District
The Salem district encompasses approximately 175,000 acres within the Salem Plateau of the Ozark Highlands. The district includes lands located within Crawford, Iron, Dent, Reynolds, and Shannon counties in the south-east central part of the state of Missouri. The Ozarks are characterized by deeply dissected hills, karst topography, horizontal bedrock, caves, sink holes, and natural springs. The ecosystem is rich in biological diversity and includes species that are found only in the Ozark Plateau. The main vegetation is upland oak-hickory and oak-pine forest, with bottomland hardwood forest in the floodplains of large rivers.
At a Glance
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| Closest Towns: | Salem district office is in Salem, MO 65560 |
General Information
Directions: The district office is located 1 block south on Hwy 19 from the junction of Hwy 32/72 in Salem MOActivities
Mountain Biking
Areas for Mountain Biking at Salem Ranger District
Campground Camping
Areas for Campground Camping at Salem Ranger District
RV Camping
Areas for RV Camping at Salem Ranger District
Group Camping
Areas for Group Camping at Salem Ranger District
Dispersed Camping
Areas for Dispersed Camping at Salem Ranger District
Lake and Pond Fishing
Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Salem Ranger District
River and Stream Fishing
Areas for River and Stream Fishing at Salem Ranger District
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Salem Ranger District
- Huzzah Ponds
- Loggers Lake Recreation Area
- Loggers Lake - hiking loop
- OT - Blair Creek Section
- OT - Karkaghne Section
- OT Sutton Bluff Trailhead
- Sutton Bluff Recreation Area
Backpacking
Areas for Backpacking at Salem Ranger District
Horse Riding
Areas for Horse Riding at Salem Ranger District
Small Game Hunting
Viewing Scenery
Areas for Viewing Scenery at Salem Ranger District
OHV Camping
Areas for OHV Camping at Salem Ranger District
OHV Trail Riding
Areas for OHV Trail Riding at Salem Ranger District
Picnicking
Areas for Picnicking at Salem Ranger District
Group Picnicking
Areas for Group Picnicking at Salem Ranger District
Scenic Driving
Boating - Non-Motorized
Areas for Boating - Non-Motorized at Salem Ranger District
Swimming
Areas for Swimming at Salem Ranger District
Location
