Established Camping
Silver Mines
About
USDA Forest Service
Mark Twain National Forest
Overview
Silver Mines Campground is located on the St. Francis River in the Mark Twain National Forest. It offers a variety of recreational opportunities and abundant historic and geological wonders.
Recreation
Parts of the river are available for swimming, while other portions provide…
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Summer fun
Beautiful, peaceful, and clean.
Pretty decent place
We stayed for a couple nights here and although we really enjoyed the actually camp ground the some of the sight near the broken old dam, the amenities and signs couldn’t been better. Views were pretty ok. Decent hiking trail close by, have to pay fees for some spaces.
Riverside Bliss
This is our near-home favorite campground. Whitewater kayaking on the Saint Francis River anytime the paddle gage on old bridge is greater than 0. Also gage can be found on missouriwhitewater.com. This campground doesn't have a lot of amenities, but makes up for it in beauty all around the…
Location
Silver Mines is located in Missouri
Directions
From St. Louis, Missouri, take I-55 south to Festus, then take Highway 67 south to Fredericktown, then take Highway 72 west for approximately 4 miles to Highway D. Turn left and travel approximately 2 miles on Highway D to the recreation area.
Address
MARK TWAIN
MO
Coordinates
37.5527778 N
90.4372222 W