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.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued June 11 at 2:53PM CDT until June 11 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 314 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 7 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS CALHOUN GREENE JERSEY MACOUPIN MADISON MONROE SAINT CLAIR IN MISSOURI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 20 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL MISSOURI AUDRAIN BOONE CALLAWAY COLE MONITEAU OSAGE IN EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI CRAWFORD FRANKLIN GASCONADE JEFFERSON LINCOLN MONTGOMERY SAINT CHARLES SAINT LOUIS SAINT LOUIS CITY WARREN WASHINGTON IN NORTHEAST MISSOURI MONROE PIKE RALLS THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALTON, BELLEVILLE, BOWLING GREEN, CAHOKIA, COLUMBIA, EDWARDSVILLE, FULTON, JEFFERSON CITY, MEXICO, SAINT CHARLES, SAINT LOUIS, SULLIVAN, UNION, AND WASHINGTON.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued June 11 at 2:52PM CDT until June 11 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 314 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ARKANSAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 5 COUNTIES IN NORTHWEST ARKANSAS BENTON CARROLL CRAWFORD MADISON WASHINGTON AR IN OKLAHOMA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 19 COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL OKLAHOMA CHEROKEE MUSKOGEE OKFUSKEE SEQUOYAH IN NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA ADAIR CRAIG CREEK DELAWARE MAYES NOWATA OKMULGEE OSAGE OTTAWA PAWNEE ROGERS TULSA WAGONER WASHINGTON OK IN SOUTHEAST OKLAHOMA MCINTOSH THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BARTLESVILLE, BENTONVILLE, BERRYVILLE, CLAREMORE, EUFAULA, EUREKA SPRINGS, FAYETTEVILLE, GROVE, HUNTSVILLE, JAY, MIAMI, MUSKOGEE, NOWATA, OKEMAH, OKMULGEE, PAWHUSKA, PAWNEE, PRYOR, ROGERS, SALLISAW, SAPULPA, SPRINGDALE, STILWELL, TAHLEQUAH, TULSA, VAN BUREN, VINITA, AND WAGONER.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued June 11 at 2:47PM CDT until June 11 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 314 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN KANSAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST KANSAS BOURBON CHEROKEE CRAWFORD IN MISSOURI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 30 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL MISSOURI BENTON CAMDEN HICKORY MARIES MILLER MORGAN PULASKI IN EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI PHELPS IN SOUTH CENTRAL MISSOURI DENT TEXAS IN SOUTHWEST MISSOURI BARRY BARTON CEDAR CHRISTIAN DADE DALLAS DOUGLAS GREENE JASPER LACLEDE LAWRENCE MCDONALD NEWTON POLK STONE TANEY WEBSTER WRIGHT IN WEST CENTRAL MISSOURI ST. CLAIR VERNON THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ANDERSON, APPLETON CITY, ARNICA, AURORA, AURORA SPRINGS, AVA, BANGERT, BAXTER SPRINGS, BENDAVIS, BOLIVAR, BRANSON, BUFFALO, CAMDENTON, CAPLINGER MILLS, CARTHAGE, CASSVILLE, CEDAR SPRINGS, CHARITY, CHICOPEE, CHRISTIAN CENTER, COLE CAMP, COLUMBUS, CRANE, CROCKERVILLE, CROSS TIMBERS, DARIEN, DAWSON, DECATURVILLE, DOGWOOD, DUNCAN, EDGEWATER BEACH, EDMONSON, EL DORADO SPRINGS, ELDON, ELSEY, FILLEY, FOOSE, FORSYTH, FORT LEONARD WOOD, FORT SCOTT, GLADDEN, GOODHOPE, GOODMAN, GRAFF, GREENFIELD, HERMITAGE, HOLLISTER, HOWES, HUGGINS, INDIAN POINT, JADWIN, JOHNSON CITY, JOPLIN, KENOMA, KIMBERLING CITY, KIRBYVILLE, LAKE OZARK, LAKE SPRING, LAMAR, LAQUEY, LAURIE, LEBANON, LINCOLN, LOCKWOOD, LONE OAK, LOWELL, LYNCHBURG, MADRY, MANSFIELD, MARCH, MARIONVILLE, MARSHFIELD, MEINERT, MONETT, MORA, MOUNT VERNON, MOUNTAIN GROVE, NEOSHO, NEUTRAL, NEVADA, NIXA, NOEL, NORTHVIEW, NORTHWYE, OLIVE, OSAGE BEACH, OZARK, OZARK BEACH, PAWNEE STATION, PINEVILLE, PITTSBURG, PITTSBURG, PLAD, PLATO, POWERSITE, QUINCY, RIVERTON, ROACH, ROBY, ROCKY COMFORT, ROCKY MOUNT, ROGERSVILLE, ROLLA, ROME, SALEM, SELMORE, SEYMOUR, SHERWIN, SILVER DOLLAR CITY, SOUTH WEST CITY, SPRINGFIELD, SQUIRES, STIPPVILLE, STOCKTON, STOVER, TIFFIN, VANZANT, VERSAILLES, VICHY, VILLAGE OF FOUR SEASONS, WARSAW, WAYNESVILLE, WEAUBLEAU, WHEATLAND, WHITAKERVILLE, AND WINDYVILLE.
Hydrologic Outlook issued June 11 at 11:45AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
ESFEAX Missouri River at Boonville This hydrologic outlook is based on the forecast rainfall for the next 24 hours and estimated runoff from earlier rainfall. Crests may vary if actual rainfall or runoff is greater or less than anticipated. Location: Missouri River at Boonville Flood stage: 21.0 feet Latest stage: 18.0 feet at 11 AM Thursday Maximum Forecast Stage: 21.5 feet at 7 AM Monday Jun 15 Fld Obs Forecasts Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat 1pm 1pm 1pm Missouri River Boonville 21.0 18.0 Thu 11am 18.1 20.8 19.6 Later statements, possibly warnings, may be issued as additional information becomes available.
Special Weather Statement issued June 11 at 1:10AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
High temperatures reaching the lower 90s this afternoon will combine with high humidity values to produce heat index readings peaking in the 100 to 105 range. This will be the 3rd consecutive day with heat index readings exceeding 100 degrees in many locations. With this being the first heat wave of the season be particularly alert to heat related illness potential and take the necessary action to protect yourself.
Lake Wind Advisory issued June 10 at 11:25PM CDT until June 11 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph expected. * WHERE...Crab Orchard and Rend Lake in Illinois, Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley in Kentucky, and Lake Wappapello in Missouri. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
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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