Welcome to Mark Twain National Forest

(image) 2 individuals kayaking on the riverMark Twain National Forest’s 1.5 million acres through 29 southern and central Missouri counties is known for its rivers and trails.

Established in 1938 through the Weeks Act, which celebrates 100 years in 2011, Mark Twain National Forest continues to offer summer recreation activities as it restores Missouri’s great outdoors.

Click for current  Fire Information on the Forest. 2013 Prescribed Fire Burn Map is now available.

Recent News


Features

Forest 2013 Recreation Internship Opportunities

Individuals undergoing map training.

Mark Twain National Forest has internship opportunities in 2013 for college students with an interest in, and are majoring in, recreation management or similar fields.


Forest Offers Fee-Free Recreation Days in 2013

Residents enjoying a fee free weekend and free fishing weekend on Potosi Ranger District June 2011.

Mark Twain National Forest 2013 offers recreation fee-free days

Spotlights

2012 Forest Highlights

Volunteers conduct aquatic survey of Mill Creek.

Besides managing our first summer wildfire season in decades, 2012 we made progress on several major projects that will significantly contribute to restore Missouri’s great outdoors.

Mark Twain National Forest’s Hosts Free Kids Fishing Derby

Mr. Lewis and son fishing at Stone Mill Creek

Mark Twain National Forest will host a free kid’s trout fishing derby Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Stone Mill Spring Recreation Area, Fort. Leonard Wood, Missouri.