Where to Go Camping
Compiled by the Greater St. Louis Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
Greater St. Louis Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
Welcome!
The Greater St. Louis Area Council proudly presents Where To Go Camping . This book will prove invaluable for learning about camping opportunities in this council as well as those in the region.
An action-packed and varied program will keep your Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers and Explorers coming back for more. Remember, “Scouting is outing”, and Where To Go Camping is your complete guide to all the outdoor adventures that awaits you in the Greater St. Louis Area Council region.
It offers many suggestions on camping attractions in the region. While this book is loaded with information, it is only a starting point, and offers some options for how to research more about a specific location.
Two additional websites not listed elsewhere in the book which have been useful for finding camping areas are www.backpacker.com/destinations and www.usscouts.org
How To Make Reservations
All who wish to use our camps must secure a permit two weeks in advance from the Greater St. Louis Area Council. Reservations will then be mailed back as your confirmation. When you get to camp, you will need to check in with our Ranger. This allows us to be prepared for you by having the gate open and the facility or program ready to go. It also insures that we are not overselling an area or program.
No Fee Programs: Simply come into the Council Service Center, or call the Camping Service at (314) 361-0600 or 1-800-392-0895 and we will mail your reservation to you.
Fee Programs: All programs or facilities with fees involved must be paid before the permit is issued or reserved. We cannot hold a reservation without the fee.
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A weekend is considered to start at 5:00 p.m. Friday and end by 4:00 p.m. Sunday. See the reverse side of your reservation form for additional details.
Use of some facilities is determined by a lottery because of high demand. Winter cabins, lodges, tree houses, and summer camp programs are a few examples.
Reservation Season
Camping reservations for the program season October through September are available beginning with a lottery during the month of August each year. Units that participate in the lottery will be assigned a time to make reservations for the various programs and facilities. Once the lottery sign up is completed units will have the opportunity to reserve facilities on a first come, first serve basis.
Information for the lottery sign up is sent to the unit leader in July and posted in the Council’s newsletter and website.
Camp Phone Numbers
Emergency telephone numbers for the camps are:
• Beaumont Scout Reservation (636) 938-5444 Dining Hall & Educational Facility /Camp May (636) 938-4329 Cub World/Camp Grizzly (636) 587-2690 • Camp Lewallen (573) 224-5591 Summer Camp only (573) 224-3420 • S bar F Scout Ranch (573) 756-5738 Swift Base Lodge (573) 756-8810 • Pine Ridge Scout Camp (618) 549-0673
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Leadership Policy
It is the policy of the Boy Scouts of America that trips and outings may never be led by one adult. At least two adult leaders, one of whom must be 21 years or older, are required for all trips and outings. It is the responsibility of the chartered organization of a Cub Scout pack, Boy Scout troop, Venturer crew, or Explorer post to inform the committees and leadership of the unit that sufficient adult leadership must be provided on all trips and outings.
The “safety rule of four” requires that no fewer than four individuals (always with a minimum of two adults and two Scouts) go on any activity away from the meeting site. If an accident occurs, one person stays with the injured and two go for help. Additional adult leader requirements reflect an awareness of such factors as size and/or skill level of the group, anticipated environmental conditions, and overall degree of challenge.
Tour Permits
Tour Permits are our method of tracking unit activities not held on our council properties. The information that local and national tour permits provide is necessary in the preparation of our annual report. Tour permit forms are available at the Council Service Centers.
Tour permits are NOT necessary for:
1. Activities within our council boundaries by packs, troops, teams, crews, or posts. 2. Activities on council-owned property. 3. Council-sponsored activities such as trail hikes, horseback rides, OA functions, district camporees, etc. within our council boundaries.
Local Tour Permit: For trips less than 500 miles one-way. National Tour Permit: Trips over 500 miles one-way. Maximum travel per day is 12 hours. Time Required for Processing: Local – two weeks; National – four weeks.
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Table of Contents
Section Page #
Outdoor Code 5
Camping Opportunities in the Greater St. Louis Area Council 6
Schedule of Fees for Greater St. Louis Area Council Camps 13
Missouri Campgrounds 16
Illinois Campgrounds 21
Kentucky Campgrounds 28
Tennessee Campgrounds 31
Arkansas Campgrounds 33
High Adventure Camping Opportunities 36
Trails to Hike 39
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Outdoor Code
As an American, I will do my best to:
Be clean in my outdoor manners: I will treat the outdoors as a heritage to be improved for our greater enjoyment. I will keep my trash and garbage out of America’s waters, fields, woods, and roadways.
Be careful with fire: I will prevent wildfire. I will build my fire in a safe place and be sure it is out before I leave.
Be considerate in the outdoors: I will treat public and private property with respect. I will remember the use of the outdoors is a privilege I can lose by abuse.
Be conservation minded: I will learn how to practice good conservation of soil, waters, forests, minerals, grasslands, and wildlife; and I will urge others to do the same. I will use sportsmanlike methods in all my outdoor activities.
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Camping Opportunities
Beaumont Scout Reservation
Wright Lodge: This versatile building provides a dining room, two large rooms, and five small rooms. Smaller meeting rooms seat 25 to 30 people. Wright Lodge is ideal for blue and gold banquets, troop dinners, and courts of honor. Use of the kitchen is available for unit activities at an additional cost.
Camping Areas: Lane, Shippey, Laemmli, and Nusser – These camping areas are open for free use by Boy Scout troops. Water and latrine facilities are found in each area.
Outpost Camps: Troops may hike to outpost camps in Blackberry Hollow and Toad Hollow. Additional primitive areas are available.
Winter Cabins: Nine cabins are available for Scout troops as follows:
7 – with capacity of 20 heated by wood stoves 2 – with capacity of 14 heated by furnaces
All cabins have electricity, electric stove, refrigerator, and double bunks with mattresses. 20- capacity cabins have stone fireplaces and the two 14-capacity cabins have indoor water.
Cabins are available for Webelos use from April through September only.
Lottery: Scout troops wishing to use a cabin or lodge this winter will want to enter the cabin lottery to be held in July of each year. Deposit is returned when there is no damage, the cabin is left clean, and the woodbox is refilled.
Nagel Base: Nagel Base is used for our horse and hayride programs and has the following facilities:
Recreation Hall: Great for a unit meeting or activity. Heated and has electric. Outdoor bathrooms. Sleeping quarters available, with one room, bunks for 12.
Adirondacks: 14 shelters hold 4 each for year-round Boy Scout or Venturer Weekends.
Camping: For Boy Scouts and Venturers.
Picnic Area: For Cub Scouts.
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Camping Opportunities
Beaumont Scout Reservation
Programs
Orienteering: How good are you at finding your way using a map and compass? You can improve your skills and have a lot of fun if you use the orienteering facilities available at Beaumont. There is an orienteering kit available to those units who have leaders certified to use the kit. With it you can learn to use a map and compass, to make your own map, and to try a real orienteering course. For those units which fell themselves already skilled in map and compass use, there is a 21 stake permanent orienteering course available by reservation.
Charter Oak Camp: This excellent weekend program is designed to give new troops, or newly reorganized troops a good first overnight camping experience, guided by trained, veteran Scout leaders. A staff of Charter Oak campmasters conducts training in camping, cooking, hiking, and how to live comfortably in the outdoors. Weekends are in the spring.
Horseback Riding Trips Available for Scouts and Venturers: Hundreds of enthusiastic Scouts took advantage of this program last year and are signing up again this year. The Greater St. Louis Area Council is sponsoring this fun-filled adventure, with experienced members of the Trail Guide committee guiding the horseback riding sessions.
Horseback riding sessions of carious lengths are offered any Saturday or Sunday on a year-round basis, weather permitting.
Rides are scheduled as follows (all costs are per person, per ride): • 5½ hour ride (Venture crews and Explorer posts only), 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with lunch on the trail, cost $20. • 3 hour ride, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. cost $15.
There are generally 20 horses available from September to June.
Restrictions: Persons over 250 lbs. Will be safety checked and may not be able to ride.
Note: The trail guides have the responsibility to restrict any person from riding who may, in their opinion, pose a safety risk to themselves, others, or the horse.
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Camping Opportunities
Beaumont Scout Reservation
Hayrides: Wagons are available to packs, troops, teams, crews, and posts, for hayrides. Hayride groups may rent the Nagel recreation hall after hayrides for parties. All hayrides begin and end at the Nagel Base and last for about one hour. Horse and hayrides will not be cancelled because of weather until the day of the event. Available March through November.
MAXIMUM 20 PERSONS PER WAGON.
Who can use? • Hayrides: Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers, and Explorers. • Trail rides: Boy Scouts, Venturers, and Explorers. (A leader from the unit is required on the rides.)
Climbing Tower: Available to Scouts and Venturers. It is even lit at night for night climbing. The troop or post provides its own trained leader.
Ropes Course: Built in 1993, this 12-event low-course and exciting high-course are a team- building and self-esteem boost! Your unit provides the trained leader for each group of 12 maximum.
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Camping Opportunities
Camp Lewallen and Wappapello Lake
Five hundred eighty (580) acres in Southeast Missouri. Year-round camping available for Scout troops, Venture crews, and Explorer Posts. A small lake and the St. Francois River provide fishing opportunities. Camp Lewallen is at the end of Highway K, 2 miles west of Highway 67. Highway K is approximately 3 miles north of Highway 34 or 35 miles south of the S-F Scout Ranch.
Climbing Tower: Available for Scouts, Venturers, and Explorers. It is a great weekend program. The troop, crew, or post must provide its own trained leader.
Wappapello Lake – Pool Lodge: On Wappapello Lake, Pool Lodge is able to accommodate 24 campers. Available for Scout troops year-round (except for summer camp). There is indoor plumbing and the lodge is equipped with a fireplace and stove.
Wappapello Lake – Baker Lodge: It is a beautiful lodge built in 1995 and it is located on Wappapello Lake. It is available to Scout troops year-round (except for summer camp). There is indoor plumbing and the lodge is equipped with a fireplace, stove, and showers. It has a capacity of 30 campers.
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Camping Opportunities
Pine Ridge Scout Camp
Pine Ridge Scout Camp is nestled in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest along the shore of Little Grassy Lake, southeast of Carbondale. The land is part of the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge. Giant City State Park, the River to River Trail, and the Crab Orchard and Panther’s Den Wilderness all surround the lakes of this refuge. Scouts have unbelievable outdoor resources at their disposal. Pine Ridge Scout Camp is located on the northwest shore of the lake. From Giant City Road, turn on State Fish Hatchery Road, staying to your right follow the gravel road to the camp. Year-round camping and fishing is available.
Tipi Program: Three tipis for your troop to erect and spend the weekend at Pine Ridge Scout Camp. A trained leader for your unit is required.
Lodges: Front and Scout Lodges are available for meetings, training sessions, or courts of honor.
Musgraves Lodge : A log cabin which sleeps 20 people contains refrigerator, wood burning stove , and bunk beds.
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Camping Opportunities
S bar F Scout Ranch
Five thousand two hundred (5,200) acres of Scouting paradise with the 270-acre Nims Lake in the middle and the Little St. Francois River running through it.
Camping: Weekend camping is available for Scout troops and Webelos dens in the Camporee Area. Year-round water and outdoor latrines are provided. The three Boy Scout Camps are not available and use is prohibited except during summer camp.
Outpost Camping: For Boy Scout troops and Venture crews, outpost camping is available along the Three-Notch Trail and along the Little St. Francois.
Swift Explorer Base: Available for weekend camping by Venture crews and Explorer posts.
Swift Base Lodge: Available to crews and posts from September 15 to May 31. This heated lodge with indoor facilities and kitchen, houses 40. Scout troops may reserve it within one month if still available.
Tipi Program: Five tipis for your troop to erect and spend the weekend at S bar F. A trained leader from your unit is required.
Rock Climbing and Rappelling: Overcoming fear, instilling confidence, peering over the edge or staring up the cliffs of Freedom, Ranger Falls, Collarbone, or Baby Snake is a highlight for many troops and posts. Patrol camping sites are available on top of the cliffs or along the Little St. Francois River. Climbing equipment is available for units with qualified leadership.
Ropes Initiative Course: An outdoor adventure that challenges your troop, crew, or post both physically and mentally. The ropes course has 12 events that are fun, but they require cooperation, trust and some courage to complete. There are 5 patrol camping sites at the course. Qualified leadership is required. Training is held twice a year for both rock climbing and the ropes course.
Scout and Wenzel Lodges: Great places for a weekend with your troop! The lodges accommodate 34 people. Stove, refrigerator, and woodstove heat. Water, latrine and large grill outside. The cabin lottery is in August.
Tree Houses: The best view of Nims Lake is from the 5 tree houses at the Overlook! Thirty- eight (38) beds, latrine, and grill are for your use. This lottery is also in August.
Overlook Picnic Area: Great for a Cub pack or Scout troop fishing derby or family picnic.
Huck’s Cove: USE IS PROHIBITED IN THE OFF SEASON. Please keep out.
Canoeing: Available to troops and posts April 1 through November 1.
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Camping Opportunities
S bar F Scout Ranch
Nims Lake Boating and Fishing Regulations
1. Safety Afloat Guidelines are required for boating. 2. A reservation must be made at the Council Service Center. Pay special attention to the Rule of 4. 3. All persons between the ages of 16 and 65 must possess a current state license for fishing. 4. Nims Lake was built for Scouts, and each leader fishing must have at least one Scout with him. 5. Each person in watercraft (maximum 3) must be a swimmer and WEAR A PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE AT ALL TIMES. 6. Live minnows are not allowed. 7. Electric trolling motors only – no gas engines. 8. Watercraft is restricted to daylight hours. 9. Everyone must check in with the rangers and present the camp use permit. 10. Fishing is a unit activity – not individual. Buddy boats are required – see Safety Afloat Guildlines. 11. All other camp rules are in effect. Violators will be asked to leave the property.
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SCHEDULE OF FEES AND FACILITY SIZE (For members of the Greater St. Louis Area Council, B.S.A.) FACILITY/PROGRAM CAPACITY RESERVATION FEE Fee Return Beaumont Scout Reservation Camping Areas: Lane, Shippey, Laemmli and Nusser Unlimited Free (Boy Scouts only) ----- Webelos Scout Area 100 max. Free ----- Lodges (2/7) 14/20 max. $80.00 $10.00 Charter Oak ----- $5.00 per person ----- Council Ring 300 $25.00 ----- Sverdrup Lodge 75 $40.00 per day ----- 2 groups of 12 $55.00 per group per Ropes Course max. day $10.00 Orienteering Kit 1 Troop $10.00 per day ----- Climbing Tower 1 Troop $35.00 per session $10.00 NAGEL EXPLORER BASE Adirondack Cabins (14) 4 $15.00 $2.00 Recreation Hall 20 (approx.) $80.00 per weekend $10.00 75 (approx.) $40.00 per day $10.00 Horseback Rides - 5-1/2 hour 20 (approx.) $20.00 per person ------3 hour 20 (approx.) $15.00 per person ----- Hayride Wagons (3) - horse drawn 20 per wagon $50.00 ----- WRIGHT LODGE - Large Meeting Rooms (2) Closed for renovation Small Meeting Rooms (5) Kitchen CUB WORLD - Activity Building 100 $10.00 per hour ----- Activity Pavilion 50 $10.00 per hour ----- Family Camp $5.00 per tent per night ----- Tent rental $10.00 per tent $5.00 Picnic Shelters $5.00 per hour ----- Council Ring 250-300 $5.00 per hour ----- Camp Lewallen/Wappapello Lake Free (Boy Scouts, Camporee Area Unlimited Venturers, & Explorers) ----- Climbing Tower 1 Troop $35.00 per session $10.00 Pool Lodge (Wappapello Lake) 24 $80.00 per weekend ----- Baker Lodge (Wappapello Lake) 30 $80.00 per weekend ----- Pine Ridge Scout Camp Rock Climbing 1 group $55.00 $10.00 Free (Boy Scouts, Camping Areas Unlimited Ventueres, & Explorers) ---- Canoes - Little Grassy Lake 10 canoes $5.00 per day per canoe ---- Musgraves Lodge 18 $80.00 per weekend $10.00 Lodges – Front and Scout $40.00 per day $5.00 3 tipis hold up $5.00 per Tipi Program to 10 each $30 per tipi tipi
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FACILITY/PROGRAM CAPACITY RESERVATION FEE Fee Return S bar F Scout Ranch Camporee Area Unlimited Free ---- Webelos Area 50 max. Free ---- Webelos Pavilion $5.00 ---- Adirondaks 20 $80.00 per weekend $10.00 Scout and Wenzel Lodges 34 max. each $80.00 per weekend $10.00 Tree Houses (5) 38 max. $35.00 per weekend $5.00 2 groups of 12 Ropes Course max. $55.00 per group per day $10.00 2 groups of 12 Rock Climbing max. $55.00 per group per day $10.00 Canoes - Nims Lake 30 canoes $5.00 per day per canoe --- 5 tipis hold up Tipi Program to 10 each $30.00 per tipi $5.00 per tipi Swift Lodge 35 max. $100.00 $15.00
Policy on Refunds of money Paid for the Use of Camping Facilities or Programs 1. General Information: a. All requests for refunds of money must be made in writing to the Camping Service of the Greater St. Louis Area Council, 4568 West Pine Boulevard. St. Louis, MO 63108-2179. b. Requests for refunds must be made within thirty (30) days after the date of non-usage or non-participation for which refund is being requested. 2. Short Term Camping: a. Rental of lodges, adirondacks, etc.: Four (4) weeks prior notice of cancellation is required for refund of money. The four weeks prior notice will allow another unit to use the facilities. b. Canoe trail program, horseback rides, hayrides, and other program features: Three (3) weeks prior notice of cancellation is required for refund of money. The three (3) weeks prior notice will allow other personnel to use the program. An exception will be made if weather conditions force the Camping Service to cancel the reservation. c. Return fees on the ropes course, rock climbing, cabins, tipis, etc. are made only if the group uses the activity. 3. Long Term Camping: a. Reservation Fee: This fee is non-refundable after May 1 of the year in which its use was intended. It is not transferable to other fees. b. Camp Fee: The camp fee (not reservation fee) is refundable when a request for refund is based on a valid reason for non-participation. Valid reasons are considered illness, death in the family, change in business plans, etc. c. Refunds are not made for those arriving in camp late or leaving early.
Policy on Return of Clean-Up Fees: The clean up fee will be returned at camp by the Ranger only when he is satisfied that all equipment is left in good condition and that cabins and areas are clean. For more information contact: Greater St. Louis Area Council 4568 West Pine Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108-2179 (314)361-0600 1-800-392-0895
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Missouri Campgrounds
The Missouri Campgrounds listed on the following pages come from all across the state.
For more information write to: Missouri Department of Natural Resources P.O. Box 176 Jefferson City, MO 65102
Or call: 1-800-334-6946
Or visit their website at: http://www.mobot.org/Stateparks/
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Things to Know About Missouri State Parks and Historic Sites
• There is no entrance fee for state parks and historic sites. Fees are charged for some guided tours of caves and historic sites.
• More than 30 state parks and historic sites offer camping opportunities. Most state parks have basic campsites, while many also offer sites with electricity, water and sewer hookups. Most camping areas have modern restrooms, hot showers, trailer dump stations, coin- operated laundries and firewood.
• State park campgrounds are open year-round. Electric hookups are available year-round, while water and showers are available April 1 through October 31 in most state parks. Five state parks offer extended seasons.
• Most campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Also, 11 state parks offer the chance to reserve campsites in advance.
• There are 13 organized group camps in seven state parks, with facilities to accommodate from 40 to 200 campers. Many state parks have youth camping areas for use by non-profit youth organizations.
• Citizens who are 65 years of age or older or persons who are disabled are entitled to a reduced camping fee.
• Eight state parks have dining lodges, while 11 state parks have lodging facilities ranging from modern hotels to rustic cabins. Lake of the Ozarks State Park offers eight camper cabins.
• Guided tours at historic sites are given from 10 am. To 4 pm. Weekdays and Saturdays. Times vary on Sundays and holidays.
• Pets must be kept on leashes at all times. Pets, other than dogs used by the seeing impaired, are not allowed in any state park or historic site building.
• In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, state parks and historic sites are working to make facilities accessible to persons with disabilities. Call the specific park or site you plan to visit for up-to-date information on accessibility.
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Missouri Campgrounds
Arrow Rock State Historic Site – 167 acres. Located 13 miles • • • 162 north of I-70 on SR 41 in Saline County.
Babler State Park – 2,439 acres. Located 20 miles west of St. • • • • • 20 Louis on SR 109 between US 40 and SR 100.
Baker State Park – 5,164 acres. Situated 4 miles north of • • • • • • 122 Patterson on SR 143 in Wayne County.
Battle of Athens State Historic Site. Off SR 81 on CR CC in • • • • 167 Clark County.
Bennett Spring State Park – 3,099 acres. Located 12 miles west • • • • • • • 156 of Lebanon on SR 64 in Dallas and Laclede Counties.
Big Lake State Park – 407 acres. Located 11 miles southwest of • • • • • 335 Mound City on SR 111 in Holt County.
Crowder State Park – 1,912 acres. Situated 4 miles west of • • • • 265 Trenton on SR 146 in Grundy County.
Cuivre River State Park – 6,350 acres. Located 3 miles east of • • • • • • 57 Troy off SR 47 in Lincoln County.
Finger Lakes State Park – 1,132 acres. The park is 10 miles • • • • • 133 north of Columbia off US 63 in Boone County.
Graham Cave State Park – 357 acres. The Park lies 2 miles • • • • • 80 west of Danville off I-70 on CR TT in Montgomery County.
Hawn State Park – 4,805 acres. Off SR 32 on SR 144 in Ste. • • 61 Genevieve County.
Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park – 8,470 acres. Located 8 miles • • • • 84 north of Lesterville on CR N in Reynolds County.
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Missouri Campgrounds
Knob Noster State Park – 3,567 acres. At Knob Noster off US • • • • • 206 50 on SR 132 in Johnson County.
Lake of the Ozarks State Park – 17,213 acres. Located 6 miles • • • • • • • • 158 off US 54 on CR A in Camden and Miller Counties.
Lewis and Clark State Park – 121 acres. The park is 20 miles • • • • 292 southwest of St. Joseph on SR 138 in Buchanan County.
Long Branch State Park – 1,834 acres. Located 2 miles west of • • • • • 177 the US 63 and SR 36 in Macon County.
Meramec State Park – 6,785 acres. Situated 4 miles east of Sullivan on SR 185 in Franklin, Washington, and Crawford • • • • • • 62 Counties.
Montauk State Park – 1,356 acres. The park is 21 miles • • • • • 129 southwest of Salem on SR 119 in Dent County.
Onondaga Cave State Park – 1,317 acres. Lies 7 miles southeast • • • • • • 82 of the I-44 Leasburg exit on CR H in Crawford County.
Pershing State Park – 2,909 acres. Located 2 miles southwest of • • • • • 215 Laclede off US 36 on SR 130 in Linn County.
Pomme de Terre State Park – 734 acres. In two areas, near • • • • • • 204 Pittsburg and Hermitage, south of US 54 in Hickory County.
Prairie State Park – 3,542 acres. Situated 25 miles north of • • • 295 Joplin off SR 43 on CR P from CR K in Barton County.
Roaring River State Park – 3,403 acres. The park is 7 miles • • • • • • 266 south of Cassville on SR 112 in Barry County.
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Missouri Campgrounds
Robertsville State Park – 1,212 acres. Near the junction of CR’s • • • • 58 O and N in Franklin County.
St. Francois State Park – 2,735 acres. Located 4 miles north of • • • • 55 Bonne Terre on US 67 in St. Francois County.
St. Joe State Park – 8,238 acres. Lies 3 miles south of Park • • • • • 64 Hills off CR B via SR 32.
Stockton State Park – 2,176 acres. The park is 8 miles southeast • • • • • • • 243 of Stockton on SR 215 in Cedar County.
Table Rock State Park – 356 acres. Situated 7 miles southwest of Branson on SR 165, 1 mile south of Table Rock Dam, in • • • • • 257 Stone and Taney Counties.
Taum Sauk State Park – 6,888 acres. Located 9 miles southwest of Ironton on CR CC off SR’s 21 & 49 in Iron and Reynolds • • 93 Counties.
Thousand Hills State Park – 3,215 acres. Lies 4 miles west of • • • • • • 212 Kirksville off SR 6 on SR 157 in Adair County.
Trail of Tears State Park – 3,415 acres. Located 10 miles east of • • • • • • 120 Fruitland on SR 177 in Cape Girardeau County.
Harry S. Truman State Park – 1,440 acres. West of Warsaw off • • • • • • 222 SR 7 on CR UU in Benton County.
Mark Twain State Park – 2,775 acres. On SR 107 in Monroe • • • • • 129 County.
Van Meter State Park– 983 acres. The park is 14 miles • • • • 191 northwest of Marshall on SR 122 in Saline County.
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Missouri Campgrounds
Wakonda State Park – 1,050 acres. Located 3 miles south of La • • • • • • 142 Grange on US 61 in Lewis County.
Wallace State Park – 502 acres. The park is 6 miles south of • • • • • 282 Cameron off I-35 in Clinton County.
Wappapello State Park - 1,854 acres. Situated 16 miles north of Poplar Bluff on US 67 and 9 miles east on SR 172 in Wayne • • • • • • • • 135 County.
Washington State Park – 1,822 acres. Park is 9 miles south of • • • • • • 55 DeSoto on SR 21 in Washington County.
Watkins Mill State Park – 818 acres. Situated 6 miles east of • • • • • 274 Kearney off SR 92 on CR RA in Clay County.
Weston Bend State Park - 1,133 acres. Located 1 mile south of • • • • 292 Weston on SR 45 in Platte County.
Mark Twain National Forest – 1,473,000 acres. In Southern 130 Missouri.. Situated just southwest of Rolla off of Interstate 44
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Illinois Campgrounds
The Illinois Campgrounds listed on the pages that follow are in Northwest, West-Central, and Southern Illinois.
For more information write to: Illinois Department of Natural Resources Division of Land Management 600 North Grand Avenue West P.O. Box 19225 Springfield, IL 62794-0225
Or call: 1-800-2CONNECT
Visit their website at: http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/parks/
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Illinois Campgrounds
Anderson Lake Conservation Area – 2,135 acres, 14 miles • • • 190 southwest of Havana in Fulton County along SR 100.
Apple River Canyon State Park – 297 Acres, Located in the Northwest corner of Illinois. If you are traveling from the south, you can take I-39 to Rockford, then US Rt.20 West to Rt. 78 • • • 354 North, go 6 miles to Canyon Road, and take a left on Canyon Road.
Argyle Lake – 1,700 acres, 8 miles southwest of Macomb on • • • • 166 US 136, then 1.5 miles north.
Baldwin Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area – 2,018 acres. In Randolph and St. Clair Counties near Baldwin and New • • • 47 Athens.
Banner Marsh State Fish and Wildlife Area – 4363 acres. • • • 190 Located 25 miles southwest of Peoria on US 24
Beall Woods Conservation Area and Nature Preserve – 635 acres. Situated 6 miles south of Mount Carmel near Keensburg, • • • 147 just off SR 1.
Beaver Dam – 744 acres, Take 55 north to SR 16. Located • • • • 59 approximately 7 miles north of SR 16 in Macoupin County.
Big River State Forest – 2,900 acres. In Henderson County, 6 • • • • 265 miles north of Oquawka.
Cave-in-Rock – 200 acres, take SR 91 from Marion, KY., and cross the Cave-in-Rock ferry and follow directional signs to the • • • • 232 park entrance.
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Camping Hiking Fishing Swimming Trails Bike Boating Cabins Center Visitor Louis St. From Miles
Illinois Campgrounds
Coffeen Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area. Take I-70 east to Greenville Exit SR 127, North to Donnellson. Just north of • • • 77 Donnellson take N. 3 rd Avenue, east to Buckeye Trail, north to N. 4 th Avenue, east to Main Access and Office.
Delabar State Park – 89 acres. On the Mississipi River about • • • • 267 1 ½ miles north of Oquawka near SR 164.
Eldon Hazlet State Park – 3,000 acrew. Located 3 miles north • • • • • • 80 of Carlyle and 2 miles east of SR 127 in Clinton County.
Ferne Clyffe State Park – 2,430 acres. On SR 37, 1 mile south • • • 134 of Goreville and 12 miles south of Marion.
Fort Massac State Park – 1,470 acres. Overlooking the Ohio • • • • 170 River in the southern tip of Illinois near Metropolis.
Green River State Wildlife Area – 2,230 acres. Situated 6 miles • • 310 northwest of Ohio off SR 26.
Hamilton County Conservation Area – 1,683 acres. Located 8 • • • 267 miles east of McLeansboro off SR 14.
Henderson County Conservation Area – 87 acres. Park is 20 miles southwest of Monmouth and 5 miles east of the • • • 267 Mississipi River.
Horseshoe Lake Conservation Area – 9,550 acres. In Alexander • • • 184 County just east of SR 3, 7 miles north of Cairo.
Horseshoe Lake State Park – 2,584 acres. Near SR 111 in • • • • 15 Madison County and near Granite City.
Illini State Park – 510 acres. South of the Illinois River from • • • • 252 Marseilles and US 6.
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Johnson-Sauk Trail State Park – 1365 acres. Off SR 78, 6 miles • • • • 229 south of I-80 and 5 miles north of Kewanee.
Jubilee College State Park – 3,200 acres. In Peoria county • • • 193 between the towns of Kickapoo and Brimfield, just off US 150.
Kaskaskia River State Fish and Wildlife Area – 20,000 acres. Southeast of St. Louis, extends along the Kaskaskia River from • • • • 76 Fayetteville to the Mississippi River near Baldwin.
Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park – 715 acres. In Stephenson County just west of SR 73, on Lake Road, 3 miles north of • • • • • 338 Lena.
Lake Murphysboro State Park – 1,022 acres. In Jackson • • • • 142 County, about 1 mile west of Murphysboro off SR 149.
Lowden State Park – 273 acres. The park can be reached from I-39 and I-88. If traveling north or south on I-39, exit # 104 on • • • • 306 Rt 64 west 16 miles to Oregon, take River Rd. right 2 miles to the park.
Marshall State Fish and Wildlife Area – 6,000 acres. On the east side of SR 26 and west side of SR 29, close to the Illinois • • • • 275 River near Sparland and Chillicothe.
Mississippi Palisades State Park – 2,500 acres. Near the confluence of the Mississippi and Apple Rivers in • • • • 345 Northwestern Illinois near Savanna.
Morrison-Rockwood State Park – 1,150 acres. North of • • • • 310 Morrison in Whiteside County.
Nauvoo State park – 148 acres. On the south edge of Nauvoo • • • • • 190 along SR 96.
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Pere Marquette State Park – 7,895 acres. Near Grafton and 20 • • • • • • • • 52 miles from Alton.
Prophetstown State Park – 53 acres. Park can be reached by I- 80 or I-88 and exiting onto SR 78 then heading south from I-88 or north from I-80. Located on the northeast edge of • • • 286 Prophetstown along the south bank of the Rock River in Whitside County.
Pyramid State Park – 3,178 acres. Near the town of • • • • 76 Pickneyville.
Ramsey Lake State Park – 1,815 acres. Located 1 mile • • • • 82 northwest of Ramsey in Fayette County.
Randolph State Fish & Wildlife Area. Coming from the north on SR 150 turn west on Shawneetown Trail and proceed to • • • • 96 Palestine then turn south on Palestine Road and proceed to the entrance sign and turn left into the area.
Red Hills State Park – 948 acres. Red Hills State Park is located in Lawrence County on US 50 between Olney and • • • • • 150 Lawrenceville near the town of Sumner.
Rice Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area – 5,660 acres. Traveling from the north, via I-55 to Bloomington-Normal, take I-74 west • • • • 200 to SR 474 which will bypass Peoria to the south.
Rock Cut State Park – 3,092 acres. Take I-90 west to Rockford. Take Riverside Blvd Exit. Head west on Perryville Road. North • • • • • 299 to Harmlem Road. West on Forest Hills Road, then North on SR 173.
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Rock Island Trail State Park. Park stretches from Alta to Toulon, encountering Dunlap, Princeville, and Wyoming along • • • 218 the way. The park office located in Wyoming can be reached from I-80 and I-74.
Saline County State Fish & Wildlife Area- 1,270 acres. Take SR 13 east from Harrisburg, turn right onto SR 142, travel 1 • • • • 236 mile, turn right, drive 5 miles to the park entrance.
Sam Dale Lake Conservation Area – 1,302 acres. Located • • • • 146 northwest of Johnsonville in Wayne County.
Sam Parr State Fish & Wildlife Area – 1,103 acres. Located in • • • • 149 Jasper County, the park is 3 miles northeast of Newton.
Sand Ridge State Forest – 7,500 acres. Southwest of Peoria • • 165 near Forest City in Mason County.
Sangchris Lake State Park – 2,152 acres. Located east of • • • • 110 Springfield in Sangamon and Christian counties.
Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area – 1,550 acres. Take SR • • • • 265 47 to US 30 west to Shabbona.
Siloam Springs State Park – 3,323 acres. East of Quincy near • • • • 163 Clayton.
Spring Lake Fish & Wildlife Area – 1,946 acres. Located 11 • • • • 167 miles north of US 136 near Manito.
Stephen A. Forbes State Park – 3,099 acres. Located 15 miles • • • • • • 100 northeast of Salem in Marion County.
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Trail of Tears State Forest – 5,114 acres. Situated in western Union County, 5 miles northwest of Jonesboro and 20 miles • • 163 south of Murphysboro.
Washington County Conservation Area – 1,440 acres. Located • • • • 64 off of SR 127 in Washington County.
Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park – 3,300 acres. Located 6 miles • • • • • • • 100 north of Benton on SR 154.
White Pines Forest State Park – 385 acres. Located on CR 6 • • • 357 just off of US 52.
Woodford State Fish & Wildlife Area – 2,900 acres. Located on SR 26 and can be reached from either I-80 from the north of • • • • 193 I-74 from the south
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Kentucky Campgrounds
All of the Kentucky Campgrounds indexed on the pages that follow lie in the Western and Interstate 65 Regions.
For more information write to: Kentucky Department of Parks Capital Plaza Tower 500 Mero St., Suite 1100 Frankfort, KY 40601-1974
Or call: 1-800-255-PARK (7275)
Visit their website at: http://www.state.ky.us/agencies/parks/parkhome.htm
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Barren River Lake State Resort Park– 2,187 acres. Situated 14 • • • • • • 314 miles south of Glasgow via US 31 and SR 252.
Columbus-Belmont State Park – 156 acres. Located 2 miles • • • 184 west of Columbus on SR 58.
Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park – 3,400 acres. From SR 90 take SR 449 south to SR 1206, in Cumberland and Clinton • • • • • • 354 Counties.
Green River Lake State Park – 1,331 acres. South of • • • • • 337 Campbellsville on SR 55.
John James Audubon State Park – 692 acres. Located in • • • • • • • 186 Henderson on US 41 North.
Kenlake State Resort Park – 1,795 acres. Situated 40 miles southeast of Paducah. From Paducah, take I-24 to the Purchase • • • • • • 211 Parkway, then US 68 east.
Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park – 1,352 acres. Located 21 miles southeast of Paducah. From Paducah, take • • • • • 200 I-24 east to US 62 to US 641 East.
Lake Barkley State Resort Park – 3,700 acres. Located south of • • • • • • 236 Grand Rivers off of I-24.
Lake Cumberland State Resort Park – 3,117 acres. Take I-64, • • • • • • 384 east, then take US 127 south.
Lake Malone State Park – 325 acres. Take US 431 18 miles • • • • • 262 south of Greenville to SR 973.
My Old Kentucky Home State Park – 290 acres. From • 303 Bardstown along US 31, go east on SR 150.
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Nolin Lake State Park – 5,790 acres, 5 miles north of • • • • 288 Brownsville via SR 259 to SR 728.
Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park – 863 acres. Situated 20 • • • • • • 234 miles northwest of Hopkinsville on SR 109.
Rough River Dam State Resort Park – 637 acres, 15 miles south • • • • • • 250 of Harned on SR 79.
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Tennessee Campgrounds
The following list of Tennessee Campgrounds is limited to campgrounds located in the western portion of the state.
For more information write to: Tennessee Dept. of Tourist Development 320 Sixth Avenue N., 5 th Floor Rachel Jackson Bldg. Nashville, TN 37243
West Tennessee Heritage and Community Tourism Development 225 Martin Luther King, Suite 305 Jackson, TN 38301
Or call: 1-800-TN-PARKS
Visit their website at: http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/
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Big Hill Pond State Park – 4,500 acres. Located 10 miles west • • • • 319 of Eastview on SR 57.
Chickasaw State Park – 14,400 acres. Situated 7 miles west of • • • • • • 288 Henderson on SR 100.
Fort Pillow State Historic Park – 1,646 acres. Positioned 18 • • • • • 303 miles west of Henning off SR 87 via SR 207.
Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park – 12,512 acres. 16 miles • • • • • • • 302 north of Memphis off US 51 in Shelby County.
Natchez Trace State Park. Located 40 miles northeast of • • • • • • • 295 Jackson in Carrol, Henderson, and Benton Counties.
Nathan Bedford Forest State Park – 840 acres. From Camden, • • • • • • 269 take SR 191 north for 8 miles.
Paris Landing State Park – 841 acres. 17 miles northeast of the • • • • • • 242 town of Paris on US 79.
Pickwick Landing State Park – 500 acres. 15 miles south of • • • • • 342 Savannah off SR 128.
Reelfoot Lake State Park – 280 acres. 5 miles east of • • • • • 197 Tiptonville on SR 21.
T.O. Fuller State Park – 384 acres. Located just inside the southwest corner of Memphis. Situated on Mitchell Road, 3 • • • 292 miles west of US 61.
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Arkansas Campgrounds
The following Arkansas Campgrounds lie in the vicinity of Interstate 40, the Arkansas River and north.
For more information write to: Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism One Capitol Mall Little Rock, AR 72201
Or call: 1-800-NATURAL
Visit their website at: http://www.arkansasstateparks.com/places_to_stay/default.asp
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Bull Shoals – 663 acres, 6 miles north of Mountain Home on • • • • • 327 SR 5, then 8 miles west on SR 178.
Crowley’s Ridge – 270 acres, 15 miles north of Jonesboro on SR 141; or 9 miles west of Paragould on US 412, the 2 miles • • • • • 242 south on SR 168.
Devil’s Den State Park - Located 8 miles south of Fayetteville • • • • • • • • 368 on I-540 then 17 miles southwest on Ark. 170.
Jacksonport – 157 acres, north between SR 69 and White River. • • • • • 258
Lake Charles – 140 acres, 8 miles northwest of Hoxie on US • • • • • 232 63, then 6 miles southwest on SR 25.
Lake Dardanelle Stat Park. To reach the Russelville Area, take Exit #81 (SR 7) off 1-40 at Russellville. Turn south, then • • • • • 476 immediately turn west on SR 326 and go 4 miles. To reach the Dardanelle Area go 4 miles west of Dardanelle on SR 22.
Lake Fort Smith State Park. Park is at the northern edge of Mountainburh. Watch for the park access sign on US 71, then • • • • • • 395 travel ½ mile east t othe park.
Lake Frierson – 114 acres, 10 miles north of Jonesboro on SR • • • • 304 141.
Lake Poinsett – 111 acres, 1 mile east of Harrisburg on SR 14, • • • • 294 then 3 miles south on SR 163.
Mount Nebo State Park. Park is 7 miles west of Dardanelle on • • • • • • 478 SR 155.
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Old Davidsonville – From Pocahontas, travel 2 miles west on US 62, then 9 miles southwest on SR 166. Or from Black Rock, • • • • 217 take US 63 to SR 361, then go 6 miles north.
Petit Jean State Park. Take Exit #108 off I-40 at Morrilton and travel 9 miles south on SR 9, then go 12 miles West on SR 154, • • • • • • • 446 or from Dardanelle, travel 7 miles south on SR 7, then go 16 miles east on SR 154 to the park.
Village Creek – 6,909 acres, 13 miles north of Forrest City on • • • • • • • 312 SR 284.
Wilthrow Springs State Park. Park is 5 miles north of Huntsville on SR 23; or 20 miles south of Eureka Springs on • • • • • 321 SR 23.
Woolly Hollow State Park. Take Exit #125 off I-40 at Conway and travel 12 miles north on US 65, then 6 miles east on SR • • • • • 445 285 to the park.
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There are five different types of programs at Philmont Scout Ranch. The first program which is an expedition includes exploring the Philmont High Country. There are 280 miles of trails, fishing, rock climbing, hiking and many more things to do on Expeditions. The crew size including leaders ranges from 4 to 12 people all of which have to be 14 by January 1 of the year they attend. The next program is clavacades which includes riding horses over some of Philmon’s most scenic trails. Riding and packing skills are necessary and riders are limited to under 200 pounds. The length of the calvacades is 8 days. The crew size including leaders ranges from 10 to 15 people all who have to meet the same age requirement as above. If you are in to hiking in the wilderness then mountain men and women is for you. In this program you go co-ed backpacking into the Philmont wilderness under the direction of the Philmont staff. The length of this is 6 days and the units are organized at Philmont. This program has the same age requirement as the ones above. The last two programs are rayado men and rayado women. In these programs you can experience an outstanding program of backpacking, leadership training, and outdoor skills. Philmont staff is provided. The length is 15 days and the units are organized at Philmont. All people attending have to be 15 by January 1 of the year they attend.
For more information contact: Philmont Scout Ranch Route 1, Box 35 Cimarron, NM 87714 (505)376-2281
Visit their website: http://www.philmont.com/
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In coral reef sailing at the sea base, a 44’ sailboat becomes your home for 7 days. It is fully equipped and staffed by a licensed captain. Your group will sail, fish, snorkel and visit many exciting places. The crew size is six including leaders and you must be 13 by January 1 of the year you attend. In mariner sailing your group is furnished two 25’ sailboats and equipment. A sailboat instructor helps you navigate and explore many reefs and islands of the Keys. This program is designed for crews with prior experience. The crew size, including leaders, must be from 7 to 0 and must meet the same age requirement as above. In sea exploring on a 65’ ship fully equipped and staffed usually by six experienced Sea Base members your group is provided with a fantastic Bahamas experience. Over eight days you visit small islands, dive, fish and sail the clear Caribbean. The crew size must be 20 to 22 people including leaders. Each person must meet the age requirement above to attend. In scuba certification you become scuba certified. It is fun and challenging and is supervised by professional dive instructors. All equipment is provided in this 7 day outing. The crew size is from 6 to 8 people. All crews must meet the age requirement. In scuba adventure you get to practice your scuba skills on the reefs and wrecks of the Florida Keys. During the 7 days you explore our underwater world, learn marine biology, and oceanography. You also have a chance to wind surf and fish. All crews must meet the age requirement. In out island adventure your access to this remote island wilderness is by Sea Base launch. You are supplied with sail boats and outboard motorboats, food, water, snorkeling gear, and fishing tackle. Your experienced program mate will be with you to instruct in safe boat operation and primitive island skills that will help you throughout the seven days. The crew consists of 6 to 8 people.
For more information contact: Florida National High Adventure Sea Base PO Box 858 Islamoranda, FL 33036 (305)664-4173
Visit their website: http://www.bsaseabase.org/
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There are four different Northern Tier Program camps. They are: Charles Sommers Wilderness Canoe Base in Ely, MN; Bissett in Manitoba, Canada; Atikokan in Ontario, Canada; and Northern Wisconsin. There are many different programs put on by each camp. All participants must meet the age requirement of 13 years of age by January 1 of the year they attend. There is Okpik which is offered during the winter months. Its purpose is to show you how to build shelters out of snow, teach winter ecology, cross country skiiing, and much more.
For more information contact: Northern Tier National High Adventure Programs PO Box 509 Ely, MN 55731-0509 (218)365-4811
Visit their website: http://www.ntier.org/
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1904 Worlds Fair Historic Trail
Type of Trail : Historic Boy Scout Approved : Yes Total Trail Length : 10 miles Length Off-Roads : None Starting Point : Cricket Dr., Forest Park, St. Louis, MO. Ending Point : Start Points of Interest : A few things that remind us of the World’s Fair in 1904.
Overnight Camping Available : No Campsite Facilities : None Backpacking Campsite on Trail : No Intermediate Trail Facilities : Water
Requirements for Hiking Trail : Two leaders for a group of 20 or less registered BSA. Are Groups Permitted : Yes Trail Maps Available : Yes Trail Well Marked : Yes Trail Marker Designs : See map. Awards Available Are : None Trail Open Dates Are : Year-round Advance Time Reservations Needed : 2 weeks For Information/Reservations Contact : Greater St. Louis Area Council Boy Scouts of America 4568 West Pine Blvd. St. Louis, MO 6308 (314)361-0600 1-800-392-0895
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Between the Rivers Section – Ozark Trail
Type of Trail : Hiking, Horse Boy Scout Approved : No Total Trail Length : 30 Miles Length Off – Roads : 30 Miles Starting Point: Highway 60 Ending Point : Forest Road 3152 Points of Interest : Sinkholes, Glades, Springs
Overnight Camping Available : Yes Campsite Facilities : No Facilities, Dispersed Backpacking Campsite on Trail : Yes Intermediate Trail Facilities : No Facilities, Dispersed
Requirements for Hiking Trail : None Are Groups Permitted : Yes Trail Maps Available : Yes Trail Well Marked : Yes Trail Marker Designs : Gray or White 4” by 6” Diamonds Awards Available Are : None Trail Open Dates Are : Year-round Advance Time Reservations Needed : None For Information/Reservations Contact : Chuck Andrina PO Box 69 Van Buren, MO 63965 (314)323-4216
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Blue Ridge Horse Trail
Type of Trail : Horseback Riding Boy Scout Approved : No Total Trail Length : 14 Miles Length Off-Roads : 8 Miles Starting Point : Forest Road 3170 at State Highway 19, 10 Miles South of Winona Ending Point : Forest Road 3175 Points of Interest : Ridges and Valleys of the Ozarks
Overnight Camping Available : Yes Campsite Facilities : Primitive Backpacking Campsite on Trail : Yes Intermediate Trail Facilities : Primitive
Requirements for Hiking Trail : Several guidelines must be followed. Suggest interested persons contact address below. Are Groups Permitted : Yes Trail Maps Available : Yes Trail Well Marked : Yes Trail Marker Designs : Plastic white/gray diamonds. Awards Available Are : None Trail Open Dates Are : Year-round Advance Time Reservations Needed : None For Information/Reservations Contact : Ranger, Winona Ranger District RR #1, Box 182 Winona, MO 65588 (314)325-4233
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Carondelet-Jefferson Barracks Trail
Type of Trail : Historical Boy Scout Approved : Yes Total Trail Length : 12 miles Length Off-Roads : None Starting Point : Hilliker Bridge Picnic Shelter, Carondelet Park, St. Louis, MO Ending Point : Start Points of Interest : Many interesting historic buildings and two overlooks of the Mississippi River.
Overnight Camping Available : Yes, Jefferson Barracks only. Campsite Facilities : None Backpacking Campsite on Trail : None Intermediate Trail Facilities : Water and restrooms.
Requirements for Hiking Trail : Two leaders for a group of 20 or less boys registered BSA. Are Groups Permitted : Yes Trail Maps Available : Yes Trail Well Marked : Yes Trail Marker Designs : White Civil War cannons painted on utility poles. Awards Available Are : None Trail Open Dates Are : Year-round Advance Time Reservations Needed : 2 weeks For Information/Reservations Contact : Greater St. Louis Area Council Boy Scouts of America 4568 West Pine Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108 (314)361-0600 1-800-392-0895
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Chewalla Nature Trail
Type of Trail : Nature Boy Scout Approved : No Total Trail Length : 10 miles (5 miles in and 5 miles out). Length Off-Roads : 10 miles Starting Point : Chewalla National Forest Ending Point : Start Points of Interest : Big Lake and Dam, small lake at the campsite, and Beaver Dam.
Overnight Camping Available : Yes Campsite Facilities : Not indicated. Backpacking Campsite on Trail : Not indicated. Intermediate Trail Facilities : Not indicated.
Requirements for Hiking Trail : None Are Groups Permitted : Yes Trail Maps Available : Yes Trail Well Marked : Not indicated. Trail Marker Designs : Not indicated. Awards Available Are : Patch (Special segment patch for overnighter). Trail Open Dates Are : Year-round Advance Time Reservations Needed : 3 weeks For Information/Reservations Contact : Ken Humphreys PO Box 17507 Memphis, TN 38117 (901)323-2739
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Cuivre River Trail
Type of Trail : Scenic and nature. Boy Scout Approved : No Total Trail Length : 10 miles Length Off-Roads : 10 miles Starting Point : Campground in Cuivre River State Park, Lincoln County, MO Ending Point : Start Points of Interest : Heavily wooded foot trails, Frenchman’s Bluff
Overnight Camping Available : Yes Campsite Facilities : Water, wood, toilets. Backpacking Campsite on Trail : Yes Intermediate Trail Facilities : Primitive
Requirements for Hiking Trail : Follow Missouri State Park rules. Are Groups Permitted : Open to public. Trail Maps Available : Yes Trail Well Marked : Yes Trail Marker Designs : Yellow or blue paint markings on trees. Awards Available Are : Patch and repeater patch. Trail Open Dates Are : Year-round Advance Time Reservations Needed : First come, first serve. For Information/Reservations Contact : Special Awards Co. 811 Lafayette Webster Groves, MO 63119 (314)961-2610
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Daniel Boone Trail
Type of Trail : Historical and scenic. Boy Scout Approved : Yes Total Trail Length : 20 miles Length Off-Roads : None Starting Point : Matson, MO Ending Point : Daniel Boone gravesite, near Marthasville, MO Points of Interest : Daniel Boone’s home, Daniel Boone’s grave, Femme Osage Village, Pioneer Cemetery, Old Wagon Road, Grist Mill, Swiss Village view, wine cellar and Wells Fargo House, Old Stage Coach House, Emmaus, Daniel Boone Monument.
Overnight Camping Available : No Campsite Facilities : None Backpacking Campsite on Trail : No Intermediate Trail Facilities : None
Requirements for Hiking Trail : Must have two adult leaders with every group of 20 or less, be a registered member of BSA. Are Groups Permitted : Scouts and Explorers. Trail Maps Available : Yes Trail Well Marked : Yes Trail Marker Designs : Foot print design. Awards Available Are : Patch Trail Open Dates Are : Year-round Advance Time Reservations Needed : 2 weeks For Information/Reservations Contact : Greater St. Louis Area Council Boy Scouts of America 4568 West Pine Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108 (314)361-0600 1-800-392-0895
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Gateway West Historic Trail
Type of Trail : Historical Boy Scout Approved : Yes Total Trail Length : 10 miles Length Off-Roads : None Starting Point : Wharf Street near Eads Bridge, St. Louis, MO. Ending Point : Start Points of Interest : Eads Bridge, Showboat “Goldenrod”, Gateway Arch, Old Courthouse, Kiel Auditorium, Soldier’s Memorial, Christ Church Cathedral, and others, see map.
Overnight Camping Available : No Campsite Facilities : None Backpacking Campsite on Trail : No Intermediate Trail Facilities : None
Requirements for Hiking Trail : Two adult leaders with every 20 boys, registered with BSA. Are Groups Permitted : All Scout groups. Trail Maps Available : Yes Trail Well Marked : No, use road map. Trail Marker Designs : None Awards Available Are : Patch Trail Open Dates Are : Year-round Advance Time Reservations Needed : 2 weeks For Information/Reservations Contact : Greater St. Louis Area Council Boy Scouts of America 4568 West Pine Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108 (314)361-0600 1-800-392-0895
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Green Rock Trail
Type of Trail : Scenic and nature. Boy Scout Approved : Yes Total Trail Length : 10 miles Length Off-Roads : 10 miles Starting Point : Rockwoods Range Tract, near Allentown, MO. Ending Point : Rockwoods Range Tract, near Alolentown, MO. Points of Interest : Rockwoods Fire Tower, Rockwoods Reservation, Many forms of wildlife, Round House.
Overnight Camping Available : Yes Campsite Facilities : Drinking water, toilets, firewood. Backpacking Campsite on Trail : No Intermediate Trail Facilities : None
Requirements for Hiking Trail : Must have two adult leaders for every 20 boys, must use map and compass, registered with BSA. Are Groups Permitted : Scout groups. Trail Maps Available : Yes Trail Well Marked : Yes Trail Marker Designs : Yes Awards Available Are : Patch Trail Open Dates Are : Year-round Advance Time Reservations Needed : 2 weeks For Information/Reservations Contact : Greater St. Louis Area Council Boy Scouts of America 4568 West Pine Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108 (314)361-0600 1-800-392-0895
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Henry Rowe Schoolcraft Trail
Type of Trail : Historic, orienteering. Boy Scout Approved : Yes Total Trail Length : 10 miles (there is also a 4 mile second loop). Length Off-Roads : 10 miles Starting Point : Forest Road 2397 near Potosi, MO. Ending Point : Start Points of Interest : Many different places that are associated with Schoolcraft.
Overnight Camping Available : Yes Campsite Facilities : Water and firewood. Backpacking Campsite on Trail : Yes Intermediate Trail Facilities : None
Requirements for Hiking Trail : Two leaders for a group of 20 or less boys registered BSA. Are Groups Permitted : Yes Trail Maps Available : Yes Trail Well Marked : Yes Trail Marker Designs : Two painted 2” x 6” vertical rectangles. Awards Available Are : None Trail Open Dates Are : Year-round Advance Time Reservations Needed : 2 weeks For Information/Reservations Contact : Greater St. Louis Area Council Boy Scouts of America 4568 West Pine Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108 (314)361-0600 1-800-392-0895
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Huzzah Wildlife Area
Type of Trail : Scenic and Nature Boy Scout Approved : No Total Trail Length : Varies Length Off-Roads : Varies Starting Point : Huzzah State Wildlife Management Area, Leasburg, MO. Ending Point : Start Points of Interest : Rugged wilderness area, Bee line hike area, Courois Creek (canoe stream), Huzzah Creek (canoe stream), Onondaga Cave nearby.
Overnight Camping Available : Yes Campsite Facilities : Drinking water and toilets. Backpacking Campsite on Trail : No Intermediate Trail Facilities : None
Requirements for Hiking Trail : None Are Groups Permitted : All groups. Trail Maps Available : Yes Trail Well Marked : Not required. Trail Marker Designs : None Awards Available Are : Patch Trail Open Dates Are : Year-round Advance Time Reservations Needed : Not required For Information/Reservations Contact : Special Awards Co. 811 Lafayette Webster Groves, MO 63119 (314)961-2610
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John J. Audubon Trail
Type of Trail : Historic, scenic and nature. Boy Scout Approved : Yes Total Trail Length : 12 miles Length Off-Roads : 12 miles Starting Point : Clark National Forest, north of Womack, MO. Ending Point : Start Points of Interest : Rough wilderness terrain, with creeks and open glades.
Overnight Camping Available : Yes Campsite Facilities : Drinking water, toilets, and firewood. Backpacking Campsite on Trail : No Intermediate Trail Facilities : None
Requirements for Hiking Trail : Must have two adult leaders for every 20 scouts, registered BSA, must use map and compass. Are Groups Permitted : Scout groups. Trail Maps Available : Yes Trail Well Marked : Yes Trail Marker Designs : Trees marked with 2” x 6” white rectangular blazes. Awards Available Are : Patch Trail Open Dates Are : Year-round, except during deer season. Advance Time Reservations Needed : 2 weeks For Information/Reservations Contact : Greater St. Louis Area Council Boy Scouts of America 4568 West Pine Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108 (314)361-0600 1-800-392-0895
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Kit Carson Trail
Type of Trail : Scenic and nature. Boy Scout Approved : Yes Total Trail Length : 8 miles Length Off-Roads : 8 miles Starting Point : Hohn Scout Reservation, Lake of the Ozarks, Laurie, MO. Ending Point : Start Points of Interest : The trail is located over a wide range of topography – forests, hollows, lake shore of Lake of the Ozarks, and an adventurous bluff. Review trail brochure leaflet for complete descriptions on various points of interests. Very physical and rough trail.
Overnight Camping Available : Yes Campsite Facilities : Water, toilets, and firewood. Backpacking Campsite on Trail : No Intermediate Trail Facilities : None
Requirements for Hiking Trail : Make reservations with contact below. Are Groups Permitted : All scouting groups except cubs. Trail Maps Available : No, follow descriptive leaflet. Trail Well Marked : Yes Trail Marker Designs : Orange spots on trees. Awards Available Are : Patch Trail Open Dates Are : Year-round Advance Time Reservations Needed : 2 weeks For Information/Reservations Contact : Great Rivers Council, BSA Box 736 Columbia, MO 65205 (314)449-2561
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Les Petites Cotes Trail
Type of Trail : Historic and scenic. Boy Scout Approved : Yes Total Trail Length : 10 miles Length Off-Roads : None Starting Point : First Capital Building at the intersection of First Capital Dr. and Main St. in St. Charles, MO. Ending Point : Start Points of Interest : Borromeo Cemetery, First Free Public School, First Capital
Overnight Camping Available : No Campsite Facilities : None Backpacking Campsite on Trail : No Intermediate Trail Facilities : Water and restrooms.
Requirements for Hiking Trail : Two leaders for a group of 20 or less boys registered BSA. Are Groups Permitted : Yes Trail Maps Available : Yes Trail Well Marked : Yes Trail Marker Designs : See map. Awards Available Are : No Trail Open Dates Are : Year-round Advance Time Reservations Needed : For Information/Reservations Contact : Greater St. Louis Area Council Boy Scouts of America 4568 West Pine Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108 (314)361-0600 1-800-392-0895
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Lost Creek Trail
Type of Trail : Scenic and nature. Boy Scout Approved : Yes Total Trail Length : 20 miles Length Off-Roads : None Starting Point : Pendelton, MO Ending Point : Start Points of Interest : Primitive country, Kimmich Cemetery, Miller Cemetery, Lost Creek, Roundabout Hill, Clay pits.
Overnight Camping Available : Yes Campsite Facilities : Primitive Backpacking Campsite on Trail : No Intermediate Trail Facilities : None
Requirements for Hiking Trail : Two leaders for a group of 20 or less boys registered BSA. Are Groups Permitted : Scout and Explorer groups. Trail Maps Available : Yes Trail Well Marked : Yes Trail Marker Designs : 2” x 6” white rectangular blazes. Awards Available Are : Patch Trail Open Dates Are : Year-round Advance Time Reservations Needed : 2 weeks For Information/Reservations Contact : Greater St. Louis Area Council Boy Scouts of America 4568 West Pine Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108 (314)361-0600 1-800-392-0895
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Meramec Wilderness Trail
Type of Trail : Scenic and nature. Boy Scout Approved : No Total Trail Length : 10 miles Length Off-Roads : 10 miles Starting Point : Museum parking area, Meramec State Park. Ending Point : Start Points of Interest : Meramec State Park Museum, Break-In Cave (off limits to hikers) spring flowing out of cave, Fisher’s Cave which may be explored for a fee, Meramec River, Pine Forest.
Overnight Camping Available : Yes Campsite Facilities : Water, wood, toilets. Backpacking Campsite on Trail : Yes Intermediate Trail Facilities : Water, wood, toilets.
Requirements for Hiking Trail : Follow Missouri State Park rules. Are Groups Permitted : Open to the public. Trail Maps Available : Yes Trail Well Marked : Yes Trail Marker Designs : Paint markers on trees. Awards Available Are : Patch and repeater patch. Trail Open Dates Are : Year-round Advance Time Reservations Needed : First come, first serve. For Information/Reservations Contact : Special Awards Co. 811 Lafayette Webster Groves, MO 63119 (314)961-2610
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Moses Austin Trail
Type of Trail : Historic, scenic, and nature. Boy Scout Approved : Yes Total Trail Length : 14 miles Length Off-Roads : 14 miles Starting Point : Clark National Forest, west of Potosi, MO. Ending Point : Start Points of Interest : Wilderness forest, Little Pilot Knob Mountain, Floyd Lookout Tower.
Overnight Camping Available : Yes Campsite Facilities : Drinking water (must be treated), firewood. Backpacking Campsite on Trail : No Intermediate Trail Facilities : None
Requirements for Hiking Trail : Two leaders for a group of 20 or less boys registered BSA. Are Groups Permitted : Scout groups. Trail Maps Available : Yes Trail Well Marked : Yes Trail Marker Designs : Trees marked with 2” x 6” white rectangles. Awards Available Are : Patch Trail Open Dates Are : Year-round, except deer season. Advance Time Reservations Needed : 2 weeks For Information/Reservations Contact : Greater St. Louis Area Council Boy Scouts of America 4568 West Pine Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108 (314)361-0600 1-800-392-0895
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Pioneer Trace
Type of Trail : Scenic and nature. Boy Scout Approved : Yes Total Trail Length : 17 miles Length Off-Roads : 17 miles Starting Point : Beaumont Scout Reservation, southwest of St. Louis, MO. Ending Point : Start Points of Interest : Rugged wildlife trail, Old home sites, Den trees, Flint ridges, Largest tree in Beaumont, Indian thong tree markers.
Overnight Camping Available : Yes Campsite Facilities : Water and firewood. Backpacking Campsite on Trail : Yes Intermediate Trail Facilities : Primitive
Requirements for Hiking Trail : Two adults for 20 scouts, registered with BSA. Are Groups Permitted : Scout and explorer groups. Trail Maps Available : Yes Trail Well Marked : Yes Trail Marker Designs : 2” x 6” orange rectangular blazes, with mile numbers on 2” x 3” silver blazes. Awards Available Are : Patch Trail Open Dates Are : Year-round Advance Time Reservations Needed : 2 weeks For Information/Reservations Contact : Greater St. Louis Area Council Boy Scouts of America 4568 West Pine Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108 (314)361-0600 1-800-392-0895
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River to River Trail
Type of Trail : Scenic, nature and historic. Boy Scout Approved : Yes Total Trail Length : 80 miles Length Off-Roads : Not indicated. Starting Point : Battery Rock on the Ohio River. Ending Point : Devil’s Backbone Park on the Mississippi River. Points of Interest : Battery Rock, Devil’s Backbone, Tower Rock, Old Shawneetown, Rock Creek, Camp Ondessonk, Rim Rock, etc.
Overnight Camping Available : Yes Campsite Facilities : Water and firewood. Backpacking Campsite on Trail : Yes Intermediate Trail Facilities : Primitive
Requirements for Hiking Trail : None Are Groups Permitted : Yes Trail Maps Available : Yes Trail Well Marked : Yes Trail Marker Designs : White diamonds with blue “I” in the middle. Awards Available Are : Patch Trail Open Dates Are : Year-round Advance Time Reservations Needed : None For Information/Reservations Contact : Southernmost Illinois Tourism Bureau PO Box 278, Exit 18, I-57 Ullin, Illinois 62992 1-800-248-4373
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Rockywood Backpack Trail
Type of Trail : Hiking and backpacking. Boy Scout Approved : No Total Trail Length : 10 miles Length Off-Roads : 10 miles Starting Point : Park Dining Hall Ending Point : Start Points of Interest : Scenery on the trail.
Overnight Camping Available : Yes Campsite Facilities : Primitive Backpacking Campsite on Trail : Yes Intermediate Trail Facilities : None
Requirements for Hiking Trail : None Are Groups Permitted : Yes Trail Maps Available : Yes Trail Well Marked : Yes Trail Marker Designs : Arrows Awards Available Are : None indicated. Trail Open Dates Are : Year-round Advance Time Reservations Needed : None For Information/Reservations Contact : Washington State Park Office RR #2 DeSoto, MO 63020
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Shiloh Military Trail: Hike #1
Type of Trail : Historic and educational. Boy Scout Approved : Yes Total Trail Length : 14 miles Length Off-Roads : Not indicated Starting Point : Shiloh National Military Park Ending Point : Start Points of Interest : The trail is lined with many monuments, plaques, and markers explaining the Battle of Shiloh.
Overnight Camping Available : Yes, there are several campgrounds in the surrounding areas of the park. Campsite Facilities : Not indicated. Backpacking Campsite on Trail : No Intermediate Trail Facilities : None
Requirements for Hiking Trail : Required reading, view movie with questions. Are Groups Permitted : Yes (minimum age 11 years old). Trail Maps Available : Yes, order them in advance. Trail Well Marked : Yes Trail Marker Designs : National Park Service Design Awards Available Are : Medal, patch, neckerchief slide, and hat pin. Trail Open Dates Are : Year-round Advance Time Reservations Needed : 3 weeks For Information/Reservations Contact : Shiloh Military Trail, Inc. PO Box 17507 Memphis, TN 38117 (901)323-2739
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Songbird Trail
Type of Trail : Hiking Boy Scout Approved : No Total Trail Length : 1.2 miles Length Off-Roads : 1.2 miles Starting Point : Watercress Spring Recreation Area Ending Point : Watercress Spring Recreation Area Points of Interest : Watercress Spring and Civil War trenches.
Overnight Camping Available : Yes (May 1 – October 1) Campsite Facilities : Restroom, grill, table, and water. Backpacking Campsite on Trail : No Intermediate Trail Facilities : None
Requirements for Hiking Trail : None Are Groups Permitted : Yes Trail Maps Available : Yes Trail Well Marked : Yes Trail Marker Designs : Easy to follow without markers. Awards Available Are : None Trail Open Dates Are : Year-round Advance Time Reservations Needed : None For Information/Reservations Contact : Chuck Andrina PO Box 69 Van Buren, MO 63965 (314)323-4216
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Taum Sauk Trail
Type of Trail : Historic and scenic. Boy Scout Approved : Yes Total Trail Length : 20 miles Length Off-Roads : 18 miles Starting Point : Fort Davidson in Pilot Knob, MO. Ending Point : Johnson Shut-Ins State Park Points of Interest : Fort Davidson, Russell Mountain, Taum Sauk Mountain – highest point in Missouri, Mina Sauk Falls.
Overnight Camping Available : Yes Campsite Facilities : Water, firewood, toilets. Backpacking Campsite on Trail : Yes Intermediate Trail Facilities : Campsite located 10 miles along trail, water, firewood, and toilets.
Requirements for Hiking Trail : Two leaders for 20 scouts, registered BSA. Are Groups Permitted : Scout and Explorer groups. Trail Maps Available: Yes Trail Well Marked : Yes Trail Marker Designs : Diamond wedge markers with Taum Sauk name. Awards Available Are : Patch Trail Open Dates Are : Year-round, except deer season. Advance Time Reservations Needed : 2 weeks For Information/Reservations Contact : Greater St. Louis Area Council Boy Scouts of America 4568 West Pine Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108 (314)361-0600 1-800-392-0895
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Three Notch Trail
Type of Trail : Historic, scenic and nature. Boy Scout Approved : Yes Total Trail Length : Various Length Off-Roads : Entire trail Starting Point : S-F Scout Ranch near Fredericktown, MO. Ending Point : Start Points of Interest : Rugged wilderness, White Oak Spring Branch, Little St. Francis River, High cliff overlooks, Nims Lake, Castle Rock, old settlers cabin, and fern grotto.
Overnight Camping Available : Yes Campsite Facilities : Water (must be treated), wood, toilets. Backpacking Campsite on Trail : Yes Intermediate Trail Facilities : Wood
Requirements for Hiking Trail : Two adults for 20 scouts, registered BSA. Are Groups Permitted : Scout and Explorer groups. Trail Maps Available : Yes Trail Well Marked : Yes Trail Marker Designs : 2” x 6” white rectangular blazes. Awards Available Are : Patch with corresponding segments. Trail Open Dates Are : Year-round Advance Time Reservations Needed : 2 weeks For Information/Reservations Contact : Greater St. Louis Area Council Boy Scouts of America 4568 West Pine Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108 (314)361-0600 1-800-392-0895
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Tomahawk Trail
Type of Trail : Scenic and nature. Boy Scout Approved : Yes Total Trail Length : 10 miles Length Off-Roads : 9.5 miles Starting Point : Beaumont Scout Reservation, southwest of St. Louis, MO. Ending Point : Start Points of Interest : Mud Cave, Blackberry Hollow outpost, Toad Hollow outpost, chipping or arrowhead pits, rugged wildlife trail.
Overnight Camping Available : Yes Campsite Facilities : Water and wood. Backpacking Campsite on Trail : No Intermediate Trail Facilities : None
Requirements for Hiking Trail : Two adults for 20 scouts, registered BSA. Are Groups Permitted : Scout and Explorer groups. Trail Maps Available : Yes Trail Well Marked : Yes Trail Marker Designs : 2” x 6” white rectangular blazes. Awards Available Are : Patch Trail Open Dates Are : Year-round Advance Time Reservations Needed : 2 weeks For Information/Reservations Contact : Greater St. Louis Area Council Boy Scouts of America 4568 West Pine Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108 (314)361-0600 1-800-392-0895
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Tower Rock National Historic Trail
Type of Trail : Historic, scenic and nature. Boy Scout Approved : Yes Total Trail Length : 12 miles Length Off-Roads : 7 miles Starting Point : Tower Rock Natural Area, 2 miles south of MO A, near Wittenburg, MO. Ending Point : Start Points of Interest : Nature trail, Beer cellars, Saxon immigrant landing, Mississippi River ferry, Pipeline suspension bridge, Devil’s Bake Oven, and Tower Rock.
Overnight Camping Available : Yes Campsite Facilities : Primitive, outdoor toilets. Backpacking Campsite on Trail : No Intermediate Trail Facilities : None
Requirements for Hiking Trail : Trail Guide must accompany hikers, members must wear proper uniform. Must read 50 page booklet, “Tower Rock” (available from sponsor at moderate cost). Small registration fee includes ferry ride across Mississippi River. Are Groups Permitted : Any escorted groups. Trail Maps Available : No Trail Well Marked : No Trail Marker Designs : None Awards Available Are : Medal and patch. Trail Open Dates Are : Year-round Advance Time Reservations Needed : 2 weeks For Information/Reservations Contact : Tower Rock National Historic Boy Scout Trail PO Box 67 Altenburg, MO 63732 (314)824-5513
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Whispering Pine Trail
Type of Trail : Hiking Boy Scout Approved : No Total Trail Length : 10 miles Length Off-Roads : 10 miles Starting Point : Trail head Ending Point : Start Points of Interest : Exposure of sandstone granite, Pickle Creek, and River Aux Vases, mosses and ferns.
Overnight Camping Available : Yes Campsite Facilities : Water, wood, and restrooms. Backpacking Campsite on Trail : Yes Intermediate Trail Facilities : None
Requirements for Hiking Trail : None Are Groups Permitted : Yes Trail Maps Available : Yes Trail Well Marked : Yes Trail Marker Designs : Orange arrows Awards Available Are : Patch Trail Open Dates Are : Year-round Advance Time Reservations Needed : None For Information/Reservations Contact : Hawn State Park RR #3, Box 124 St. Genevieve, MO 63670 (314)883-3603
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White Creek Trail
Type of Trail : Hiking and backpacking. Boy Scout Approved : No Total Trail Length : 18 miles Length Off-Roads : 16.6 miles Starting Point : Camp Five Pond Ending Point : Start Points of Interest : White Creek Cave, Fiddler Spring, Bliss Spring, Eleven Point River.
Overnight Camping Available : Yes Campsite Facilities : None Backpacking Campsite on Trail : Yes Intermediate Trail Facilities : None
Requirements for Hiking Trail : Compass, map and proper footgear and proper clothes. Are Groups Permitted : Yes Trail Maps Available : Yes Trail Well Marked : No, easy to follow. Trail Marker Designs : White diamond. Awards Available Are : None Trail Open Dates Are : Year-round Advance Time Reservations Needed : No For Information/Reservations Contact : District Ranger 1104 Walnut Doniphan, MO 63935 (314)996-2153
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