Taum Sauk Campground

Mark Twain National Forest is an astounding 1.5 million-acre forest, located only a short drive west of the campsites at Taum Sauk Campground. Here you will find approximately 750 miles of multi-purpose trails, perfect for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and so much more. If you like water activities, there are also about 350 miles of rivers and streams, where you can enjoy kayaking, canoeing, swimming, and fishing. Other recreational activities include ATV riding, scenic driving, wildlife watching, and photography. The forest has diverse plant and animal species, including game animals like deer, turkey, rabbit, fox, and more. Parts of the Ozark Trail can be accessed here too. Coldwater Conservation Area is a 120-acre park covered in woodlands, rivers, and streams. Enjoy hiking, picnicking, and nature viewing in the park, far from the city noise. If you like hunting, there are some game species in the park to pursue, including deer, turkey, rabbit, dove, and squirrel. Other recreational activities available here include bicycling, horseback riding, wildlife watching, and photography. Clearwater Lake is about one hour's drive south of Taum Sauk Mountain State Park. It's one of the most popular lakes in the area, with several campgrounds and resorts nearby. Here you will find a beautiful swimming beach, boat ramp, and camping facilities. You can enjoy swimming, water sports, kayaking, and canoeing. There is a pleasant park around the lake, where you can go hiking, biking, and nature viewing. The lake and the park are perfect for fishing and hunting, as well.