573-290-5730
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| Yes, there is a shooting range here, about a half mile past the camping area. |
Location:
Bollinger County
News, Updates, or Warnings:
Open to hunters during hunting seasons.
There is a shooting range closeby, so make sure your horses are used to the sound of gunfire.
Directions:
From Cape Girardeau, take Hwy 72 northwest to Hwy 34. Turn west on Hwy 34 and travel about 34 miles to Hwy Y. Turn south on Hwy Y and follow 5 miles to County Road 708. Turn east for 0.4 of a mile to the equestrian trailhead parking lot and campground on the right.
GPS Co-ordinates:
Equestrian Campground: N37.18401, W-90.15573
Trailer Parking:
Ample
Season:
Year-round
Fees:
No day use or camping fees.
Equestrian Camping:
Yes, allowed in the designated campgrounds.
Primitive sites: 12
Electric sites: 0
Cart/Wagon Driving:
You could drive on the gravel roads in the area but it's not allowed and not feasible on the trail.
Miles of Trails:
19.5 mile loop.
Trail Notes:
This multi-use trail is moderately difficult with some rocky areas, steep hills, bluffs, creeks, and deadfall to negotiate. It's a beautiful area to ride in. Horses are not allowed in Blue Pond Nature Area, but you can tie your horse up and walk in to see the shut-in area.
Maps:
Colored Map
Other Trail Users:
Hikers, mountain bike riders, and hunters.
Other Activities:
Hiking, hunting, camping, and mountain bike riding.
Facilities:
Hitching rails, highlines, parking pads, picnic tables, rock fire rings, lantern hooks, and a brand new double privy (10/5/2016) at the campground.
Drinking Water: None Available
Water For the Horses: Creeks and ponds along the trail but none in the campground.
Other Services:
Car Care, Groceries, & Restaurants: Marble Hill, about 17 miles east.
Tack and Feed: Bollinger County Co-op
Marble Hill
573-238-2623
Emergency Information:
Cell Phone Signal: Limited to none.
Bollinger County Sheriff: 573-238-2633
Hospital: Madison Memorial Hospital
GPS: N37.55946, W-90.30247
Fredericktown
573-783-3341
Veterinarian: Dr. Linus Huck, DVM
Jackson
573-243-8645
Volunteers Helping With This Page:
No one at this time, available to adopt. If interested, please contact us.
Photos:
Campground photos:
Various Trail Pictures:
Trail Leading to the Blue Hole & the Blue Hole.
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