Slabtown Recreation Area
Mark Twain Forest, Missouri
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June 30th, 2026
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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.
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GPS 37.56155, -92.03214
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Nearby places
- Paddy Creek Campground Campground (Paid Public) 0.7 mi
- Big Piney Trail Camp Campground (Paid Public) 0.7 mi
- Paddy Creek Trailhead Trailhead 0.9 mi
- Big Piney River Boat Ramp 1.2 mi
- Bald Ridge Trailhead Trailhead 2.7 mi
- Paddy Creek Wilderness Hiking Trail 3.7 mi
- Roby Lake Trailhead 5.7 mi
- Stone Mill Spring Tourist Attraction 12 mi
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