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 Doniphan, MO (573-996-2153).

Food Supplies and Concessions
Food/Supplies: Restaurants and stores are located in Doniphan 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
For information on the Mark Twain National Forest, within which this wilderness is located, contact: USDA Forest Service 401 Fairgrounds Road

Rolla, MO 65401 Phone: 573-364-4621