Lane Spring Recreation Area
Open for camping April 1 through October 31, 2026. Quiet hours are 10 PM to 6 PM. Most campsites are first-come, first-served; some sites and pavilions are reservable via Recreation.gov. Firewood from outside the area is prohibited.
Forest Closure - Bridge Replacement at Paddy Creek
Paddy Creek Recreation Area, National Forest System Road 211, Big Piney Trailhead Spur Trail (03-016-D), Paddy Creek Trail Loop (Trail 03-016-C), and a section of the Big Piney Trail (03-016-A) will be closed from December 1, 2026 until December 31, 2027 while a bank on the creek is restabilized…
Forest Order - Trail 119 Closure (Chadwick Motorized Trail System)
The closure of Forest Trail 119 in the Chadwick Motorized Trail System will serve to ensure the protection of people who visit the Mark Twain National Forest by preventing access to the trail during the removal of a culvert. The Closure Order and Map can be accessed in the green links below.
Forest Order 09-05-21-26-03 National Forest System Road 566 Closure
This is a temporary closure for FS Road 566 up to Coy Bald Trailhead to avoid risk of entrapment from flooding waters during the peak rain season. Access to the Coy Bald Trailhead requires crossing U.S. Army Corps of Engineers land—and traversing the Cane Creek low‑water crossing, a…
About
Lane Spring Recreation Area is situated in a beautiful hardwood forest along Little Piney Creek in the northwestern portion of Mark Twain National Forest, about 12 miles south of Rolla, Missouri. The campground offers 17 individual campsites spread across two loops, with six sites featuring electric hookups and six positioned directly along the creek. Most sites are back-in style with two pull-through options available. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring with grill, and lantern post. The centerpiece of the recreation area is Lane Spring itself, a bubbling spring surrounded by watercress and native plant species, viewable from an accessible shaded stone patio. Little Piney Creek parallels the entire recreation area and is managed as a Blue-Ribbon Wild Trout stream where the rainbow trout population is self-sustaining rather than stocked. Anglers must use artificial lures and flies only, with a daily limit of one trout measuring 18 inches or longer. Two trails offer hiking opportunities through the area. The 1.25-mile Blossom Rock Trail and 1.5-mile Cedar Bluff Trail traverse lush bottomland vegetation with abundant wildflowers before climbing to views of the creek and rock outcroppings. The campground serves as a popular venue for weddings, family reunions, and nature observation.
Directions
From Rolla, Missouri, travel 12 miles south on Highway 63. Turn right (west) onto Forest Road 1892, marked by an entrance sign. Follow this road 1.5 miles to the recreation area where the road dead ends.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 34ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 34ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| sm.fs.marktwainnf@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (417) 967-4194 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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