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