Best Dispersed Camping near Marthasville, MO

Best Dispersed Sites Near Marthasville, MO (3)

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  1. Lone Spring Trail Backpacking Campsite(s)

  1 Review

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  23 Saves

  Silex, Missouri

  Lone Spring Trail consists of sections on the north and the south of Hwy KK. The trail is named for a perennially flowing spring that emerges in the valley at the base of a ridge. It loops through Northwood's Wild Area and crosses Big Sugar Creek, a designated state natural area. The southwestern part of the trail goes through a more open woodland that is being restored to its original condition by the use of prescribed burns. This trail is marked in a clockwise direction. Trail parking is provided along Highway KK. White Connector 7 is available to shorten one's trip. A connecting spur to the north allows the option to hike to Shady 80 Lake, and White Connector 6 to the south provides access to Big Sugar Creek Trail. There is also a spur that leads to the backpack camp.

  Map: https://www.mostateparks.com/sites/mostateparks/files/TrailMap-lonespring.pdf

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  2. Brazil Creek Camping Area

  3 Reviews

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  35 Saves

  Potosi, Missouri

  The campsites are located on the right-hand side of the road. This is part of a trail area - camping is allowed.

  Dispersed camping is allowed along the trail.

  Dispersed camping is the term used for free camping anywhere in the National Forest OUTSIDE of a designated campground.

  Dispersed camping means there are no toilets, no structures, no trash cans, no treated water, and no fire grates.

  There are extra responsibilities required for this type of camp. It's a must to educate yourself before you try it, but we hope the adventure of dispersed camping in the Mark Twain National Forest calls to you!

  Pick a Campsite and follow the Leave No Trace Principles
  Camp 100 feet away from trails and water sources.
  Treat any water found in the area before consuming it.
  Human waste (Feces) must be buried at least 6 inches deep and covered.
  Pack out all of your garbage.
  

  For more information on Dispersed Camping visit our dispersed camping page which has information on picking a campsite, how to protect water quality, and campfires!

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  3. Courtois Creek Dispersed

  2 Reviews

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  111 Saves

  Davisville, Missouri

  This section is the gateway to the Ozarks--starting at Onondaga Cave State Park and winding through the Huzzah State Forest/Conservation Area, opening into the lead district of Missouri and the Mark Twain National Forest, view variegated wildlife, flora, and scenery and end up at Hazel Creek on the south. This 45-mile long section includes 7.5 miles of state land north of the Narrows Trailhead, crosses private land at the Bass Resort, follows the Berryman Trail from about mile 22 through mile 32, and connects to the Trace Creek Section on the south at the Hazel Creek Trailhead. It is part of the over 220 mile continuous through-trail. Use caution after periods of rain as the creek crossings can be hazardous. This section of trail includes springs, creeks and other water locations, as well as some popular places for trailside camping.

  Dispersed camping is the term used for free camping anywhere in the National Forest OUTSIDE of a designated campground. Dispersed camping means there are no toilets, no structures, no trash cans, no treated water, and no fire grates. There are extra responsibilities required for this type of camp. It's a must to educate yourself before you try it, but we hope the adventure of dispersed camping in the Mark Twain National Forest calls to you!

  Pick a Campsite and follow the Leave No Trace Principles Camp 100 feet away from trails and water sources. Treat any water found in the area before consuming it. Human waste (Feces) must be buried at least 6 inches deep and covered. Pack out all of your garbage.

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  • Fires
  • Dispersed
  • Alcohol