Mark Twain National Forest

Little Scotia Trail

14 campsites, each with table and fire ring. Drinking water and vault toilets are centrally located.

The trail begins at the campground, winds around 2-acre Little Scotia Pond, over the earthen dam and crosses the spillway to the picnic area on the south side. At the picnic area, one fork in the trail leads to the parking lot; the other turns east and passes the stream that connects to Big Scotia Pond and leads back to the campground.

Use: foot travel
Length: 0.4 mile loop
Rating: Moderate

Area Attractions:

Picnicking: 5 picnic sites, each with table and grill. No day use fee is charged, but donations are welcome.

Fishing: Little Scotia Pond. Swimming is not recommended.
No lifeguard on duty.

Hiking: Little Scotia Trail, a 0.4-mile loop.
No day use fee is charged.

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Sam A. Baker State Park
Johnson Shut-ins State Park, Taum Sauk Mountain State Park
Ozark National Scenic Riverways

How to get there:

From Bunker, MO take Hwy 72 northwest for 9.5 miles; turn onto Forest Road 2341 for another half-mile.

From Salem, MO go 19 miles east on Highway 72. Follow the Forest Service signs to Little Scotia Recreation Area.