Within Mark Twain National Forest, this walk-in campground occupies a historic homestead site along Missouri's only National Forest Scenic Byway. The Glade Top Trail passes directly through the area, connecting visitors to 23 miles of ridge-top driving through the Ozarks. Two fire rings and a picnic table serve the small open camping area, which requires a short walk from the gravel parking space.
The site marks the former homestead of J.W. Findley, known locally as "The Walking Preacher of the Ozarks" in the 1930s. A QR code post provides additional historical information about the location. A wide trail leads uphill from the camping area. The gravel access road can be dusty but remains in good condition with minimal traffic. For different terrain, Hercules-Glades Wilderness Area lies three miles west.
Description
Welcome to Glade Top Trail, a National Forest Scenic Byway in Missouri! This 23-mile Scenic Byway is named for the beautiful glades that surround the ridge tops where the Scenic Byway traverses. Along the trail are seven overlook “pull-outs” that provide panoramic views that reach to the Springfield Plateau twenty miles to the northwest and forty miles south to the Boston Mountains in Arkansas. Visit the detail stop links below for more about each of the views. The Glade Top Trail is little changed from the original road constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the late 1930’s. For twenty-three miles, the two-lane, all weather gravel road follows narrow ridge tops rising approximately 500 feet above the surrounding rolling countryside, and overlooks and passes through many limestone/dolomite glades interspersed with open and closed woodlands.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsMark Twain National Forest Glad Top Trail Willie Lee Wolf Junction is located in Missouri near Greeson Lake
Coordinates
36.67077012 N
92.82452355 W
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Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 11 min from Springfield, MO
- 2 hrs 9 min from Joplin, MO
- 2 hrs 27 min from Fayetteville, AR
- 3 hrs 12 min from Fort Smith, AR
