Camp Ridge Trailhead

Forest Order - Trail 119 Closure Extended (Chadwick Motorized Trail System)

The closure of Trail 119 of the Chadwick Motorized Trail System has been extended due to delays with the culvert replacement. This order supersedes the previous order.

The closure of Trail 119 begins on Trail 101 about halfway between KC Pavilion Trailhead and Cobb Ridge Campground and extends south almost 1 mile to where Trail 119 meets Trail 101 again.

Prohibitions

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(b), the following is prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) trail in the Ava/Cassville/Willow Springs Ranger District, Mark Twain National Forest, described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A (the “Described Trail”):

Being on the Trail. 36 C.F.R. § 261.55(a).

Exemptions

Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:

Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this Order or a written determination by a Forest Service authorized officer that a permit is not required under 36 C.F.R. § 251.50(e)(1) or (2).
Any Federal, State, or Local Officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting resource in the performance of an official duty.

Described Trail

The entirety of Forest Trail 119, within the Chadwick Motorized Trail System, beginning at the junction with Forest Trail 101, then following south for approximately one mile to the junction with Forest Trail 101.

Purpose

The purpose of this Order is to is to protect the health and safety of the public while work is conducted to remove a culvert within Forest Trail 119.

Implementation

This Order shall be in effect from October 4, 2026 through December 31, 2026, unless rescinded.
A map identifying the Described Trail is attached and made part of this Order as Exhibit A. For a digital version of this Order and Exhibit A
Unless otherwise expressly defined in this Order, the terms used in this Order are defined by the regulations of the Secretary of Agriculture, 36 C.F.R. Chapter II, Parts 200-299. If there are terms in this Order that are not expressly defined in the Order or 36 C.F.R. Chapter II, Parts 200-299, their meaning shall be determined by their plain language definitions.
A violation of the above prohibitions is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organizations, or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551; 18 U.S.C. §§ 3559, 3571, and 3581.
Contact the Ava/Cassville/Willow Springs Ranger District in Ava, MO, (417) 683-4428, and Mark Twain National Forest Supervisor’s Office in Rolla, MO, (573) 364-4621, for more information about this Order.
This Order supersedes any previous Orders prohibiting the same or similar act on the same Trail, specifically Order# 09-05-21-26-06.

This is one of the three trailheads for the Chadwick Motorized Trail System. The other two are KC Pavilion and Oak Camp. Riders can also access the trail from Cobb Ridge Campground.

This site has picnic facilities.

Fees

No fees at this trailhead

Rules

Trail Riders must obey all State laws established for vehicles used off-highway. Motorized vehicles used in Chadwick riding area must be no more than 50 inches wide. Use only established numbered and approved trails - do not go cross country. Vehicles must have an appropriate muffler and approved spark arrester maintained in effective working order. All equipment must have operable braking systems. Trailhead No overnight camping in day use areas at any time of year. No trash containers; please pack out all your trash.