Big Piney equestrian 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 Situated in an open pine forest, this area serves as one of 3 trailheads for the 18-mile Big Piney Trail , which travels through the Paddy Creek Wilderness . Designed as an equestrian camp, the area has a trail register station and 5 campsites accommodating horse trailers, with picnic tables, fire rings and high line posts. Hitching rails available near the bathroom and a mounting block area is available at the trail register station. A vault toilet is on site, but drinking water is not available. Rules: - No trash containers; please pack out all your trash. - Dogs must be on a 6 foot leash in the campground. - Fireworks are prohibited. - Campsite parking allows for two vehicles per site. - Park only in designated parking areas. - No more than 8 people are permitted at single sites (16 for double - sites). - Only collect dead and downed wood for campfires. Official page: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mtnf/recarea/?recid=21776 Source: USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go.