Operating Hours
Open year-round.

Visitation
Highest in the summer months.

Permits
No permit needed.

Visitors Center and Programs
Visitor Center: There is a National Forest District Office located in Ava, MO.

Food Supplies and Concessions
Food/Supplies: Restaurants and stores are located in Ava and Cassville, and in other cities within the Mark Twain National Forest.

Visitor Impact
Visitors should beware of poison ivy, ticks, and poisonous snakes.

Always treat surface water before drinking it.

Additional Information
The Mark Twain National Forest within which this wilderness is located can be contacted at: USDA Forest Service 401 Fairgrounds Road Rolla, MO 65401 Phone: 573-364-4621