Mark Twain National Forest

Mark Twain National Forest encompasses 1.5 million acres of public forest lands in southern and central Missouri across 29 counties.  There were once two national forests in Missouri - Clark National Forest and Mark Twain National Forest.  The two were combined as Mark Twain National Forest in 1976.  Today, the forest contains more than 750 mils of trail, including a section of the Ozark Trail, 350 miles of streams for boating, campgrounds, scenic driving and seven wilderness areas.

Contact Information:

401 Fairgrounds Road
Rolla, MO 65401

Phone: (573) 364-4621

Ranger Districts:

Ava Ranger District:

The Ava Ranger District is grouped with the Cassville and Willow Springs Ranger Districts in southern Missouri.  The Ava Ranger District consists of forest lands between US-65 and MO-5

Wilderness Areas:

There are seven designated wilderness areas in the forest.

Hercules Glades Wilderness:

Hercules Glades Wilderness protects an area of open limestone glades.

Waterfalls:

1. Long Creek Falls

External Links:

US Forest Service website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/mtnf/home