Slabtown Recreation Area

About Slabtown Recreation Area

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.

How to Get There

From Roby, MOTake 17 North for 1.5 miles to Country Road 800Turn right onto County Road 800 and travel 7 miles; this is a gravel roadWhen you pass the Big Piney Bridge, the road turns to asphalt hereSlabtown will be on your right just after the bridgeFrom Licking, MOTake Highway 32 West for 3 miles to Highway NTurn right onto Highway N and travel 2 milesTurn left onto Highway AF and drive 4 milesSlabtown is on the left

Plan Your Visit to Slabtown Recreation Area

Heading to Slabtown Recreation Area? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)