Mark Twain National Forest
From Recreation.gov
**Notice to Campers - Greenville Campground October 2026:** During the last 3 Saturdays of October, the Greenville Campground will host the Jack O’ Lantern Jubilee Special Event. The event will take place Saturday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. During this time, the gates to the campground will be closed and no vehicle traffic will be allowed through due to pedestrian traffic. Participants will enjoy trick-or-treating through the campground. Campers are encouraged to participate in site decoration, but participation is completely voluntary. This is a family friendly event. Passing out alcoholic beverages or other adult drinks will not be allowed. This will be a highly trafficked time for the campground, so if you believe that this will affect your stay at the Greenville Campground, please make appropriate schedule changes or accommodations. Thank you for visiting the Wappapello Lake project.
Flood Warning issued May 22 at 10:43AM CDT until May 25 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri... Missouri River at Hermann. Missouri River near Chamois. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Missouri River near Chamois. * WHEN...Until Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Flood Stage: Lower lying bottom land begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:42 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 18.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:42 PM CDT Thursday was 18.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.8 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
Flood Warning issued May 22 at 9:18AM CDT until May 23 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri... Missouri River at Boonville affecting Moniteau, Boone, Howard and Cooper Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Missouri River at Boonville. * WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Low-lying rural areas along the river flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:04 AM CDT Friday the stage was 21.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this afternoon and continue falling to 10.4 feet Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Overview
Mark Twain National Forest encompasses 1.5 million acres of public land across 29 counties in southern and central Missouri's Ozarks. The forest is open and offers over 750 miles of trails for hiking, horseback, mountain biking, and motorized use, plus 350+ miles of floatable streams. Current notable closures and conditions: ALL CAVES are closed forest-wide due to White Nose Syndrome (Forest Order 09-05-21-08). The Blue Ridge Horse Trail and portions of the Ozark Trail - Current River Section on the Eleven Point District are closed due to storm damage recovery. The 1039 Fire area near Cassville remains closed after a November 2025 wildfire burned 1,200+ acres. Feral swine hunting is prohibited (management program in effect). Water levels at McCormack Lake, Beaver Lake, and Markham Springs are lower than normal. Wild Boar Ridge Campground water system is out of service (use nearby Chapen Hill). Forest-wide camping is limited to 14 days per 30-day period. The forest contains wilderness areas, the Eleven Point National Scenic River, numerous springs, glades, and karst features. Fire danger is currently moderate.
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