Slabtown Recreation Area

Campground closure

Closed (US Forest Service)

This is a small, quiet access and camping area along the Big Piney River.

Slabtown is downriver from Mason Bridge, about 8 miles. This stretch is more open and deeper.

Traveling downriver from Slabtown you can paddle or boat to Ross Bridge, a 10 mile trip. This section is faster and shallower. Between Ross Bridge and East Gate, a 12-mile float, you will be floating through Fort Leonard Wood. Ross Bridge will be the last take-out before you float through Fort Leonard Wood.

The 1-mile Slabtown Bluff Trail offers hiking along scenic bluffs overlooking the Big Piney River and surrounding bluffs and rock outcrops.

Fees

No fees

Rules

Fireworks are prohibited. Dogs must be on a 6 foot leash Follow the Leave No Trace Principles The river can rise rapidly, be aware of changing conditions. No trash containers; please pack out all your trash. Tent camping only Only collect dead and downed wood for campfires.

Directions

From Roby, MO Take 17 North for 1.5 miles to Country Road 800 Turn right onto County Road 800 and travel 7 miles; this is a gravel road When you pass the Big Piney Bridge, the road turns to asphalt here Slabtown will be on your right just after the bridge From Licking, MO Take Highway 32 West for 3 miles to Highway N Turn right onto Highway N and travel 2 miles Turn left onto Highway AF and drive 4 miles Slabtown is on the left