About Silver Mines
Silver Mines Campground is located on the St. Francis River in the Mark Twain National Forest. It offers a variety of recreational opportunities and abundant historic and geological wonders. Parts of the river are available for swimming, while other portions provide good fishing. Whitewater kayaking is a popular activity during the springtime when water runs high. Depending on water levels, the state holds an annual kayaking competition the third weekend of March. The 2-mile Silver Mines Trail follows both sides of the river, leading to various picnic areas. A 1.2-mile trail spurs to a popular conservation area, where visitors can view spectacular rock formations along the river. The campground offers dozens of single-family campsites, as well as large group sites, all available for tent and RV camping. Some sites have 30-amp electric hookups. The large group site can accommodate up to…
- Fees: **Day-Use Fee:** - $5 per vehicle, - $10 per bus, - $40 for season pass; **Camping Fees:** - $15 for single non-electric, - $25 for double…
- Season: March 6, 2025
- Managed by: Mark Twain National Forest, USFS - Mark Twain National Forest
- Where: 7 mi west of Fredericktown, MO · 37.55278, -90.43722
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Feb.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Mines Spur | Hiking | 0.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
AT&T 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 18.2 mi
Propane: 16.3 mi
Camps nearby
- Riverside Campground 0 mi
- Prospect Camground 0.4 mi
- Summit Campground 0.5 mi
- Group Campground 1 0.6 mi
- Spring Branch Overflow Campground 0.7 mi
- West 8.4 mi