Top Locations for Back Packing in Missouri

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AMark Twain National Forest

  • 401 Fairgrounds Road
    Rolla, MO 65401-2911
  • +1 573 364 4621
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  • Norman Rockwell must have created his art in this beautifull little town. A short drive will take you to Roaring river..Trout fishing...camping...hikeing...and beautifull sceenery...also has ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • Overview Nearly lost amidst all the bluster and hype of downtown Branson, are the outdoor family options that abound in the area. Mark Twain National Forest, in particular, offers a wealth of mind-balming escapes. More than 742 miles of trails fan throughout this hardwood forest, all of them perfect for h... more on Yahoo! Travel

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Mark Twain National Forest
401 Fairgrounds Road
Rolla, MO 65401-2911

BSquaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge

Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge
  • Mound City
    MO, Missouri
  • 8164423187
  • Tucked into the unique Loess hills of northwestern Missouri, Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge is a well managed migration stop for many of our feathered friends. The refuge consists of ... more on Epinions.com
  • I had not been to Squaw Creek for years and was glad I took the time to go this year. I have now been up 4 times this winter. Taking the auto tour, I have seen deer, raccoon, snow geese, ducks, ... more on Epinions.com

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Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge
Mound City
MO, Missouri

CJohnson's Shut-Ins State Park

  • HC Route 1 Box 126
    Hwy. N, Middlebrook, MO 63656, U.S.A.
  • +1 573 546 2450
  • Overview Over millions of years in Missouri's St. Francois Mountains, rapid river waters have carved potholes, chutes and canyonlike gorges, called shut-ins, in the rocky terrain. Three designated natural areas recognize the outstanding qualities of the shut-ins, fen and dolomite glade. Johnson's Shut-Ins... more on LLBean.com

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Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park
HC Route 1 Box 126
Hwy. N, Middlebrook, MO 63656, U.S.A.

DHawn State Park

Hawn State Park
  • Ste. Genevieve
    MO, Missouri
  • 5738833603
  • Hawn State Park (HSP) offers a scenic taste of Missouri wilderness in a small package within a one-hour drive of St. Louis. The park's best features include a sandstone canyon carved by gurgling ... more on Epinions.com
  • Overview One of Missouri's most beautiful and unspoiled landscapes, Hawn State Park is a superb example of the eastern Ozark sandstone country. The 4,953-acre park contains lush stands of native pines and hardwoods, and a generous understory of dogwood, redbud and wild azalea. A 10-mile backpacking trail,... more on Epinions.com

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Hawn State Park
Ste. Genevieve
MO, Missouri

ELake of the Ozarks State Park

  • P.O. Box 170
    Off Hwy. 42, Kaiser, MO 65047, U.S.A.
  • +1 573 348 2694
  • Highlights: visitor center more
  • Overview Missouri's largest state park cover 17,441 acres, Lake of the Ozarks encompasses wooded hillsides, savannas, stalactite-filled caverns, a lake and miles of shoreline. Ten multi-use trails journey through oak-hickory forests, across sunny glades and along bluffs overlooking the lake. The park also... more on LLBean.com

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Lake of the Ozarks State Park
P.O. Box 170
Off Hwy. 42, Kaiser, MO 65047, U.S.A.

FOzark National Scenic Riverways

  • 404 Watercress Drive
    P.O. Box 490, Van Buren, MO 63965, U.S.A.
  • +1 573 323 4236
  • Highlights: visitor center more
  • Overview Authorized in 1964, this was the country's first national scenic riverway. The 134 miles of the Current and Jacks Fork rivers are ideal for canoeing, tubing, fishing and swimming. Cave tours, historic sites and demonstrations of Ozark crafts add a cultural dimension to this waterway. There are al... more on LLBean.com

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Ozark National Scenic Riverways
404 Watercress Drive
P.O. Box 490, Van Buren, MO 63965, U.S.A.

GTrail of Tears State Park

  • 429 Moccasin Springs
    Jackson, MO 63755, U.S.A.
  • +1 573 334 1711
  • Highlights: visitor center more
  • Overview Trail of Tears State Park commemorates a tragedy in American history, but it also stands as tribute to a later generosity by southeastern Missourians. In response to pressure from white settlers, President Andrew Jackson in 1830 authorized the removal of the Cherokees from North Carolina, Georgia... more on LLBean.com

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Trail of Tears State Park
429 Moccasin Springs
Jackson, MO 63755, U.S.A.

HMark Twain National Forest

  • 401 Fairgrounds Road
    Rolla, MO 65401, U.S.A.
  • +1 573 364 4621
  • Overview The biggest jewel in Missouri's natural treasury is the 1.5-million-acre Mark Twain National Forest. Located in southern Missouri, these public lands cross 29 counties. The topography ranges from valleys and foothills to the rugged Ozark Mountains. There are forests, fields, lakes, streams and wi... more on LLBean.com

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Mark Twain National Forest
401 Fairgrounds Road
Rolla, MO 65401, U.S.A.

ITaum Sauk Mountain State Park

  • C/O Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park
    HCR 1 Box 126, Middlebrook, MO 63656, U.S.A.
  • +1 573 546 2450
  • Overview Recreationists seeking a rugged outdoor experience visit Taum Sauk Mountain State Park, situated in the scenic St. Francois (pronounced Francis) Mountains. The park is named for the state's highest point, 1,772-foot Taum Sauk Mountain. Because the region is so undeveloped, the absence of light po... more on LLBean.com

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Taum Sauk Mountain State Park
C/O Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park
HCR 1 Box 126, Middlebrook, MO 63656, U.S.A.

JSt. Joe State Park

  • 2800 Pimville Road
    Park Hills, MO 63601, U.S.A.
  • +1 573 431 1069
  • Overview By 1900, the St. Joe Lead Corp. was the largest of four mining companies in southeast Missouri, whose Lead Belt provided most of the nation's lead for more than a century. St. Joe donated land to the state in 1976 that became St. Joe State Park. At more than 8,000 acres, it is Missouri's third-la... more on LLBean.com

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St. Joe State Park
2800 Pimville Road
Park Hills, MO 63601, U.S.A.