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Mark Twain National Forest Foraging Conditions — ForageIQ

Mark Twain National Forest

Sprawling 1.5M-acre national forest across southern Missouri. Shortleaf pine mixed with oak-hickory-ash hardwoods. Old apple orchards and abandoned homesteads scattered throughout — classic morel micro-habitat. Less crowded than Ozark Highlands but requires more scouting.

Trees:White Oak Hickory Tulip Poplar

Updated Apr 19, 6:14 PM MT

Foraging Potential95/100

✅Moisture

✅Soil Temp

✅No Freeze

✅No Drought

Precip 7d

0.00"

Precip 14d

0.00"

Soil Temp

52°F

SWE

Snow Water Equivalent — how much water is in the snowpack vs. normal. Declining SWE means snowmelt is adding moisture to the soil.

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Nearby Camping

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Stinking Pond Float Camp

dispersed

USFS~4.1 mi from centerFee required/night

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Horseshoe Bend Float Camp

dispersed

USFS~4.2 mi from centerFee required/night

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Horseshoe Float Camp

developed

~4.2 mi from center

Bliss Spring Campsite

backcountry

~4.3 mi from center

Barn Hollow Float Camp

dispersed

USFS~4.4 mi from centerFee required/night

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Whites Creek Float Camp

dispersed

USFS~5.2 mi from centerFee required/night

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Greer Springs Campground

developed

~7.2 mi from center

Greer Crossing Recreation Area

developed

USFS~7.3 mi from centerFee required/night

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Eleven Point National Wild and Scenic River

developed

USFS~7.4 mi from center

Greenbriar Float Camp

dispersed

USFS~7.6 mi from centerFee required/night

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Greenbrier Float Camp

developed

~7.6 mi from center

McCormack Lake Recreation Area

developed

USFS~8.6 mi from centerFee required/night

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Boze Mill Float Camp

dispersed

USFS~9.5 mi from centerFee required/night

Mark Twain National Forest

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⚠ Road Access Notice

Always verify road access is public before following GPS directions to mountain areas. Many forest roads are seasonal, gated, or require 4WD. Dispersed camping follows USFS/BLM rules (typically 14-day limit). Check ranger district offices for current road and campground conditions.

Mark Twain National Forest

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Nearby Camping

Stinking Pond Float Camp

Horseshoe Bend Float Camp

Horseshoe Float Camp

Bliss Spring Campsite

Barn Hollow Float Camp

Whites Creek Float Camp

Greer Springs Campground

Greer Crossing Recreation Area

Eleven Point National Wild and Scenic River

Greenbriar Float Camp

Greenbrier Float Camp

McCormack Lake Recreation Area

Boze Mill Float Camp

Viable Species