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USGS quadrangle maps can be purchased from the Forest Service or the U.S. Open water sources within the wilderness are not recommended for drinking. When possible, take advantage of this opportunity and plan your visit outside the peak spring and fall use seasons. The Ozark climate is mild enough to make Wilderness visits feasible throughout the year, as long as visitors bring proper gear. Collin's Ridge Trailhead is located on County Road KK 362 which comes off KK Highway about 16 miles west of West Plains, MO on the south side of the wilderness.Blue Spring Trailhead is located within the North Fork Recreation Area (no horses allowed on this short section).McGarr Ridge Trailhead is located on the south side of CC Highway about 4 miles east of Dora, MO and.
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Raccoon Hollow Trailhead is located on the south side of CC Highway about 1 1/2 miles east of Dora, MO.Firing any tracer bullet or incendiary ammunitionĪva Cassville/Willow Springs Ranger Districtįour trailheads provide entry to Devil's Backbone Wilderness:.Discharging a firearm or any other implement capable of taking human life or causing injury, in or within 150 yards of an occupied area, or in any manner or place whereby any person or property is exposed to injury or damage as a result of such discharge.
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building of "structures" such as rock fire rings, tables, lean-tos and the like.Landing of aircraft, or dropping or picking up any material, supplies or persons by means of aircraft, including helicopters.Possessing or using a motor vehicle, motorboat, motorized equipment, or mechanical transport (including mountain bike and wagon).Cutting or defacing live or dead standing trees or other vegetation.No placing in or near a stream, lake, or other water any substance which does or may pollute a stream, lake, or other water.The following are not allowed within the wilderness area: Special uses will not be permitted, except for access to surrounded private property. Overnight and day use visitors are requested to register.Ĭommercial use will not be permitted. There are no fees, however there are self-registration stations at each wilderness trailhead entrance. Year round, quiet hours 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM. Trails: There are 13 miles of moderate trail within the area accessible from McGarr Ridge Trailhead. Trail System Map ( printable) and Trail System Map available on the Avenza app.