Silver Mines

Mark Twain National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: Fredericktown, MO, MO

Price: From $15 per night

Price range: $15–$50 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (132 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.The campground offers dozens of single-family campsites, as well as large group sites, all available for tent and RV camping.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/silver-mines to be notified when sites open up.

Silver Mines Campground is located on the St. Francis River in Mark Twain National Forest, offering swimming, fishing, and whitewater kayaking opportunities with abundant historic and geological features.

Wildlife alert: Northern Cottonmouth snakes present in area; also Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Great Blue Heron, Eastern Phoebe, Great Crested Flycatcher, Eastern Woodrat, Three-toed Box Turtle, and Eastern Hognose Snake documented nearby.

Insider tips for Silver Mines: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Electric hookups available on select sites only; plan accordingly 2-mile trail available for hiking in the area

Skip Silver Mines if: You need water or sewer hookups—not available at most sites. You plan to visit November through April—seasonal closure. You require full hookup sites—only electric available on select sites.

Best time to visit Silver Mines: May-October — Campground operational season as stated. March — Whitewater kayaking popular during springtime high water; state holds annual kayaking competition third weekend of March.

Nearby campgrounds: Highway K (ANNAPOLIS, MO), Council Bluff Recreation Area (Belgrade, MO), Greenville Recreation Area (WAPPAPELLO, MO), Sutton Bluff Recreation Area (Salem, MO).