SILVER MINES
| Address | Madison County, Missouri (Lat 37.5528, Lon -90.4372) — the registered address (MARK TWAIN, MO) is more than 128km from the actual coordinates — the listed address (e.g. a ranger district office) may not match this location |
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| State | MO |
| Reservable | Yes — reservable on recreation.gov |
| Contact | No contact info on file — check the official recreation.gov page |
Amenities
Pets Allowed
LANTERN POSTS
PICNIC TABLES
CAMPFIRE RINGS
ELECTRIC HOOKUPS
Campfire Allowed
VAULT TOILETS
WATER SPIGOT
Checkin Time: 10:00 AM, 3:00 PM
Checkout Time: 2:00 PM, 8:00 PM
Shade: Full, Yes
Site Access: Drive-In
Min Num of People: 1
Max Num of Vehicles: 1–20
Driveway Entry: Back-In, Back-in, Parallel
Driveway Grade: Slight
Max Vehicle Length: 0–60
Driveway Surface: Gravel, Paved
Proximity to Water: N/A, Riverfront
Max Num of People: 8–75
Electricity Hookup: 30–50
Accessibility: Y
Accessible Sites: 1 of 76
Reservable Sites: 31 of 76
Overview
Silver Mines Campground is located on the St. Francis River in the Mark Twain National Forest. It offers a variety of recreational opportunities and abundant historic and geological wonders.
Recreation
Parts of the river are available for swimming, while other portions provide good fishing. Whitewater kayaking is a popular activity during the springtime when water runs high. Depending on water levels, the state holds an annual kayaking competition the third weekend of
Data updated: 2026-08-23 12:11 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)