Silver Mines

US Forest Service · Missouri

Silver Mines in Missouri. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 152 public campsites we map in Missouri.

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. Recreation 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.

What we know about it

Managed by

US Forest Service

Fee

$15/night

Booking

Reservation required

Dogs

Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)

Site type

RV & Tent Campground

Suits an RV

Yes

Number of sites

792

Coordinates

37.55278, -90.43722

Nearest sites we map

• Marble Creek Recreation Area14 km · US Forest Service
• Taum Sauk Mountain State Park Campground26 km · State park system
• St. Joe State Park Campground28 km · State park system
• Sam A. Baker State Park Campground34 km · State park system
• Hawn State Park Campground36 km · State park system
• Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park Campground38 km · State park system

Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-05-22, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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