Morgan Spring Float Camp

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Mark Twain National Forest

Dispersed camping area · USDA Forest Service · Mark Twain National Forest Fees: No fees Season: January to December Reservations: First come, first served. Morgan Spring Float Camp is on the right, just past the spring branch inlet from Morgan Spring. This camp is 7.7 miles downriver of Riverton . Footpaths lead from the float camp to Morgan and Blue Springs. There are three campsites available on a first come basis at this primitive site. The vault toilet is located just up the trail from the campsites. From this float camp the next take out is at Hwy 142 Access . Old Thomasson Mill Spring was the original name for this beautiful spring back in the days when a small grist mill by that name stood nearby. The area contains unique geographic landforms and associated deep blue, mineral rich springs that add 140 million gallons of brisk 58 water to the Eleven Point River daily. The site has a colorful history. Thomasson water mill operated along the Morgan Spring branch until the early 1900's and B.B. Morgan operated an aquaculture business… Rules: - Fireworks are prohibited. - Park only in designated parking areas. - No more than 8 people are permitted at single sites sites). - Dogs must be on a 6 foot leash in the campground. - Only collect dead and downed wood for campfires. - No trash containers; please pack out all your trash - Follow the Leave No Trace Principles - No glass or polystyrene on the river. - The river can rise… Official page: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mtnf/recarea/?recid=21736 Source: USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go.