Silver Mines Campground

About

Silver Mines offers a variety of recreational opportunities and is abundant with historic and geological wonders. This beautiful area is located along the St. Francis River, the only river in Missouri classified as white water, and is used for kayaking during the spring high waters. People enjoy hiking and fishing along the river throughout the year. Silver Mines is located at a historic mining operation and is known for its Precambrian granite and felsite rocks. Silver Mines Recreation Area is named for the abandoned Einstein Mine, which was mined for Silver, Tungsten and Lead. The Einstein Silver Mining Company began mining in 1877, and mining ceased completely in 1946. Nearby visitors can visit other natural attractions in the area, including Elephant Rocks State Park and Johnsons Shut-ins State Park. Millstream Gardens Conservation Area, located up-river from Silver Mines, is the put-in for those looking to experience the white water on the St. Francis river. This is a large recreation area, and particularly busy during the spring. However, visitors who come during the fall months will be treated to spectacular fall color along the St. Francis River.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

• fuel station

  Fuel station

  7.9 mi

• grocery

  Walmart Supercenter

  6.5 mi

• potable water

  Potable water

  < 0.1 mi

• trailhead

  Summit Loop Trailhead (Silver Mine Rec Area)

  0.1 mi

• attraction

  Viewpoint

  0.3 mi

• recreation site

  Silver Mines Day Use Area

  0.3 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Forest road access near this stay: SILVER MINES REC AREA in Mark Twain National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

• MO
• fs.usda.gov
• OPEN