SILVER MINES CAMPING and being lazy by the river.
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Great campground, but the "RIVERSIDE LOOP" is the only one with electric hookup. Only 11-12 sites here, one is for host. Plenty of other primitive sights, non electric, but they're not walking distance from the Riverside Loop.
Campsites 2, 3, 8 and 10 on inside of loop are best for tents, but no shade. Others are a little less level.
Be sure to reserve early and post your campsite below in comments.
[Recreation.gov - Camping, Cabins, RVs, Permits, Passes & More](https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232392)
There are toilets in the campground, and electric. There's a great little river access right by the campground where we can hang out and play in the water.
We will NOT be kayaking. But hiking trail is fabulous, so bring your gear. Plenty of bugs, so come prepared.
HIKING BOOTS REQUIRED for safety. Trail is really rough in spots.
HIKING POLES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
DRIVING: Maybe best to use your GPS. Meetup mapping worked well last time too. About 85 to 90 miles from 44/141 area. Not a bad drive down Hwy 55 to 61/67 just beyond Farmington. About 1.5 hours.
ZERO CELL RECEPTION after you leave the highway at Fredericktown, so know before you go on directions.
Expect TICKS and bugs. This is not one of our civilized campgrounds and the trails are rough. Frontline your dogs and spray your clothes/tents/etc with Permethrin.
If you sign up, include your campsite, your gear (tent/camper) and your arrival/departure date.
Here is the link that appears to give accurate directions:
Silver Mine Trailhead - Google Maps
DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
From Fredericktown:
- From the intersection of MO Hwy 72 and US Hwy 67, head West on Hwy 72 approx. 4.3 miles to State Hwy D, near the small community of Oak Grove.
- Turn Left onto Hwy D, and travel approx. 2.9 miles to the entrance on your right.