Marble Creek Recreation Area

Paid or permit campsite

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Mark Twain National Forest Fees: Campgrounds: - Single - $15.00/night Day Use: - $5.00 per vehicle per day There is a 50% discount for camping for anyone with an Interagency Access or Senior Pass . Interagency passes cover the full day use fees, excluding busses. Season: April 2, 2025 Reservations: All sites are first come, firsts served Marble Creek, which travels through the National Forest for about 20 miles, is named for its colorful deposits of dolomite, which was mined and used as "Taum Sauk Marble" many years ago. The mineral dolomite is the main component of the sedimentary rock that is also called dolomite. It is similar to the mineral calcite but contains magnesium as well as calcium. Just based on looks, the rock dolomite is often impossible to distinguish from limestone, which is composed mainly of calcite. Previously, a grist mill operated in the area operated until 1935. Remains of the grist mill dam and building are still visible today. The site is remote, with the nearest town about 20 minutes away and there is no cell service. This is a great campground to visit if you are looking for a quiet visit to the forest. This is also a great place for swimming and fishing. Campsites are shaded by the tall trees… Rules: - Trash service available April - October only. - Horses are allowed at trailhead, but not within campground or picnic area. - No motorized vehicles permitted on trail system. No motorized vehicles beyond posted signs. - Fireworks are prohibited. - Campsite parking allows for two vehicles per site. Park only in designated parking areas. - No more than 8 people are permitted at single sites… Official page: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mtnf/recarea/?recid=21860 Source: USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go.

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