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).

Cell Phone Coverage at Silver Mines

Cell signal at Silver Mines (Fredericktown, MO): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Fredericktown, MO, MO★ 4.3 (132 reviews)From $15/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV60 ft
Hookups9 electric sites
ADA sites1 sites
ToiletsVault toilets
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it 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

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: May-October

Campground operational season as stated

Best: March

Whitewater kayaking popular during springtime high water; state holds annual kayaking competition third weekend of March

Things to do nearby

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Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
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4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
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.

Location

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Getting there →

From St. Louis, Missouri, take I-55 south to Festus, then take Highway 67 south to Fredericktown, then take Highway 72 west for approximately 4 miles to Highway D. Turn left and travel approximately 2 miles on Highway D to the recreation area.

Campground entrance

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Mark Twain National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Mark Twain National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Silver Mines cost per night?+
Silver Mines costs $15–$50 per night. Hookup options: Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What season is Silver Mines open?+
Silver Mines is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Silver Mines have hookups?+
Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What is the maximum RV length at Silver Mines?+
Silver Mines can accommodate RVs up to 60 feet.
How do I make reservations at Silver Mines?+
Silver Mines is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Silver Mines?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Silver Mines is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Silver Mines open, and what are check-in times?+
Silver Mines is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$15 /night★ 4.3 (132)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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