Ranacker Roads
Ranacker Conservation Area
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Location:
Pike County

Trail Manager:
Missouri Dept. of Conservation
653 Clinic Road
Hannibal,  MO  63401

Phone:
1-573-248-2530

Website:
www.mdc.mo.gov
Directions:  
From Bowling Green, take Hwy 61 north to Hwy RA, turn south.
Follow Hwy RA until it dead ends at the equestrian trailhead parking lot.
There is a low water bridge to cross before getting to the second parking
lot.  Do not try to cross this during high water.

GPS Co-ordinates:
Ranacker C.A.:  39.44532, -91.29876

Trailer Parking:
Ample

Road Maps:
Yes, by calling, or you can print a color topo map by going to:
www.mdc.mo.gov/documents/area_brochures/6710map.pdf

Miles of Roads:
About 3.5 miles.

Season:
Year-round.
*Caution.  Open to hunters during hunting seasons.

Fees:
No day use or camping fees.

Equestrian Camping:
Yes, primitive camping area at the end of Hwy RA.

Trail Notes:
Horseback riding is permitted on roads open to vehicles, or by
special use permit.  Roads are old forest roads, but it gets hilly
and rocky, crosses creeks in several places, and seems just like
an oversized trail.  No other apparent hazards.  Do not try and
cross Peno Creek during high water.

Cart/Wagon Driving:
Allowed on all roads open to vehicular use.

Water Available:
Drinking Water:  None available.
Water for horses:  Creeks.

Other Facilities:
Out houses at the campgrounds and at the shooting range lot.
No other facilities.

Other Activities:
Hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, nature study, picnicking, photography,
& target shooting.

Other Services:
Car Care, groceries, & a restaurant:  Bowling Green, about 15 miles south.
Feed & Tack:  Orscheln Farm and Home
              Bowling Green
              1-573-324-3466

Emergency Information:
Cell Phone Signal:  Limited to none.
Pike County Sheriff:  1-573-324-3202
Hospital:  Pike County Memorial Hospital
          Louisiana, MO
          1-573-754-5531
Veterinarian:  Dr. Annette Dixon, DVM
            Louisiana
          1-573-242-3444      
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*Trail Alert: Open during Spring Turkey Hunting, 4/12 & 13 and 4/21 thru 5/11.