| Swan Creek Trail Mark Twain National Forest |
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Location:
Christian County
Trail Manager:
Mark Twain National Forest
Ava Ranger District
P.O. Box 188
Ava, MO65608
Phone:
1-417-683-4428
Website:
www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/marktwain/recreation/hiking
Christian County
Trail Manager:
Mark Twain National Forest
Ava Ranger District
P.O. Box 188
Ava, MO65608
Phone:
1-417-683-4428
Website:
www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/marktwain/recreation/hiking
Directions:
From Springfield, take Hwy 125 south for 33.8 miles to Forest Road 533
where you will find the entrance sign to the Bar-K Wrangler Camp on the
left. Follow the road to the bottom of the hill.
GPS Co-ordinates:
Not available at this time.
Trailer Parking:
Extensive
Trail Maps:
Simple Colored Map
Miles of Trails:
20 miles of multiple loops.
Season:
Year-round.
*Caution. Open to hunters during hunting seasons.
Fees:
No day use or camping fees.
Equestrian Camping:
Yes, at the Bar-K Wrangler Camp and primitive dispersed camping.
Trail Notes:
The trails start across Swan Creek from the camp ground. There are more
miles of trail than officially listed, and a lot of riding on the east side of the
creek around the camping area. Don't cross Swan Creek during high water.
Swan Creek is prone to flash flooding and can flood the whole lower camp-
ground. Mostly wooded with a few glades mixed in, there are some stream
crossings and steep hills. The trail is marked sparingly so carry a map and
compass. If you do get lost, follow any drainage west and you will be back
to Swan Creek. Swan Creek has a small horseshoe shaped waterfall at the
upper end of the campground area.
Cart/Wagon Driving:
There is some road riding and open fields to drive on in the camping areas, but the trail
itself is mostly single track and too rugged, so it wouldn't be suitable for carts or wagons.
Water Available:
Drinking Water: Not available
Water for horses: Creeks and streams.
Other Facilities:
Toilets, picnic tables, pull through parking and hitch rails.
Other Activities:
Hiking, camping, mountain biking, nature study, photography, hunting and fishing.
Other Services:
Car Care, groceries & restaurants: Springfield, 30 miles north.
Feed: MFA Feed
Springfield
417-866-7717
Tack: PFI Western Store
Springfield
417-866-7717
Emergency Information:
Cell Phone Signal: Limited to none
Christian County Sheriff: 1-417-485-3836
Hospital: Springfield Community Hospital
Springfield
1-417-882-4700
Veterinarian: Spragg Veterinarian Clinic
Rogersville
1-417-753-2417
From Springfield, take Hwy 125 south for 33.8 miles to Forest Road 533
where you will find the entrance sign to the Bar-K Wrangler Camp on the
left. Follow the road to the bottom of the hill.
GPS Co-ordinates:
Not available at this time.
Trailer Parking:
Extensive
Trail Maps:
Simple Colored Map
Miles of Trails:
20 miles of multiple loops.
Season:
Year-round.
*Caution. Open to hunters during hunting seasons.
Fees:
No day use or camping fees.
Equestrian Camping:
Yes, at the Bar-K Wrangler Camp and primitive dispersed camping.
Trail Notes:
The trails start across Swan Creek from the camp ground. There are more
miles of trail than officially listed, and a lot of riding on the east side of the
creek around the camping area. Don't cross Swan Creek during high water.
Swan Creek is prone to flash flooding and can flood the whole lower camp-
ground. Mostly wooded with a few glades mixed in, there are some stream
crossings and steep hills. The trail is marked sparingly so carry a map and
compass. If you do get lost, follow any drainage west and you will be back
to Swan Creek. Swan Creek has a small horseshoe shaped waterfall at the
upper end of the campground area.
Cart/Wagon Driving:
There is some road riding and open fields to drive on in the camping areas, but the trail
itself is mostly single track and too rugged, so it wouldn't be suitable for carts or wagons.
Water Available:
Drinking Water: Not available
Water for horses: Creeks and streams.
Other Facilities:
Toilets, picnic tables, pull through parking and hitch rails.
Other Activities:
Hiking, camping, mountain biking, nature study, photography, hunting and fishing.
Other Services:
Car Care, groceries & restaurants: Springfield, 30 miles north.
Feed: MFA Feed
Springfield
417-866-7717
Tack: PFI Western Store
Springfield
417-866-7717
Emergency Information:
Cell Phone Signal: Limited to none
Christian County Sheriff: 1-417-485-3836
Hospital: Springfield Community Hospital
Springfield
1-417-882-4700
Veterinarian: Spragg Veterinarian Clinic
Rogersville
1-417-753-2417
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