| Castor River Trail Castor River Conservation Area |
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Location:
Bollinger County
Trail Manager:
Missouri Dept. of Conservation
2302 County Park Drive
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Phone:
1-573-290-5730
Website:
www.mdc.mo.gov
Bollinger County
Trail Manager:
Missouri Dept. of Conservation
2302 County Park Drive
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Phone:
1-573-290-5730
Website:
www.mdc.mo.gov
Directions:
From Cape Girardeau, take Hwy 72 northwest to Hwy 34. Turn west on Hwy
34 and travel about 34 miles to Hwy Y. Turn south on Hwy Y and follow 5
miles to County Road 708. Turn east for 0.4 of a mile to the equestrian trailhead
parking lot and campground on the right.
GPS Co-ordinates:
Castor River Forest: 37.21227, -90.16650
Trailer Parking:
Ample
Trail Maps:
Yes, usually at the trailhead, or you can print a color topo map from:
www.mdc.mo.gov/documents/area_brochures/7842map.pdf
Miles of Trails:
19.5 mile loop.
Season:
Year-round.
*Caution: Open to hunters during hunting seasons.
Fees:
No day use or camping fees.
Equestrian Camping:
Yes, designated campground with 8 primitive campsites.
Trail Notes:
This multi-use trail is moderately difficult with some rocky areas, steep hills, bluffs,
creeks, and deadfall to negotiate. It's a beautiful area to ride in. Horses are not
allowed in Blue Pond Nature Area, but you can tie up your horse and walk in to
see the shut-in area.
Cart/Wagon Driving:
Unknown at this time. Researching now.
Water Available:
Drinking Water: None available.
Water for horses: Creeks and ponds along the trail, but none in the campground.
Other Facilities:
Hitching rails and parking pads, but no other facilities.
Other Activities:
Hiking, hunting, camping, and mountain biking.
Other Services:
Car Care, groceries, & a restaurant: Marble Hill, about 17 miles east.
Feed and Tack: Bollinger County Co-op
Marble Hill
1-573-238-2623
Emergency Information:
Cell Phone Signal: Limited to none.
Bollinger County Sheriff: 1-573-238-2633
Hospital: Southeast Missouri Hospital
Cape Girardeau
1-573-651-5855
Veterinarian: Dr. Linus F. Huck, DVM
Jackson
1-573-243-8645
From Cape Girardeau, take Hwy 72 northwest to Hwy 34. Turn west on Hwy
34 and travel about 34 miles to Hwy Y. Turn south on Hwy Y and follow 5
miles to County Road 708. Turn east for 0.4 of a mile to the equestrian trailhead
parking lot and campground on the right.
GPS Co-ordinates:
Castor River Forest: 37.21227, -90.16650
Trailer Parking:
Ample
Trail Maps:
Yes, usually at the trailhead, or you can print a color topo map from:
www.mdc.mo.gov/documents/area_brochures/7842map.pdf
Miles of Trails:
19.5 mile loop.
Season:
Year-round.
*Caution: Open to hunters during hunting seasons.
Fees:
No day use or camping fees.
Equestrian Camping:
Yes, designated campground with 8 primitive campsites.
Trail Notes:
This multi-use trail is moderately difficult with some rocky areas, steep hills, bluffs,
creeks, and deadfall to negotiate. It's a beautiful area to ride in. Horses are not
allowed in Blue Pond Nature Area, but you can tie up your horse and walk in to
see the shut-in area.
Cart/Wagon Driving:
Unknown at this time. Researching now.
Water Available:
Drinking Water: None available.
Water for horses: Creeks and ponds along the trail, but none in the campground.
Other Facilities:
Hitching rails and parking pads, but no other facilities.
Other Activities:
Hiking, hunting, camping, and mountain biking.
Other Services:
Car Care, groceries, & a restaurant: Marble Hill, about 17 miles east.
Feed and Tack: Bollinger County Co-op
Marble Hill
1-573-238-2623
Emergency Information:
Cell Phone Signal: Limited to none.
Bollinger County Sheriff: 1-573-238-2633
Hospital: Southeast Missouri Hospital
Cape Girardeau
1-573-651-5855
Veterinarian: Dr. Linus F. Huck, DVM
Jackson
1-573-243-8645
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