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Address. Shannon County. Eminence, MO 65466. Phone number. Park Office: 573-751-5211. Solitude reigns in the Roger Pryor Pioneer Backcountry, a 60,000-acre tract adjacent to Echo Bluff State Park. The backcountry is part of Pioneer Forest, which is owned by the L-A-D Foundation. It is Missouri's largest privately owned forest.
Key Takeaways: Explore the remote and rugged Roger Pryor Pioneer Backcountry for a true wilderness adventure. Learn about the remarkable achievements and legacy of Roger Pryor, a pioneer in conservation. Experience diverse natural communities, including caves, streams, springs, and rock formations.
Eminence, MO 65466. 573-546-2450. Website. Solitude reigns in the Missouri park system’s largest undeveloped area, the Roger Pryor Pioneer Backcountry. The 60,000-acre tract in a remote corner of the Ozarks is part of the state’s largest privately owned forest.
at Trails of the Roger Pryor Pioneer Backcountry. For quick reference, a map and trail information for each trail is available to download below. For more information about trails in Missouri State Parks, please visit here.
Roger Pryor Pioneer Backcountry located at County Road 19-250, Salem, MO 65560 - reviews, ratings, hours, phone number, directions, and more.
Location: In Shannon County; call park for location. Facilities: Hiking and backpacking trails (27 miles). Activities: Hiking, backpacking. Special Features: The state's largest undeveloped area is located within the state's largest privately owned forest (Pioneer Forest) in a remote area of the Ozarks. In addition to its 27 miles of trails ...
At 62,000 acres, the Roger Pryor Pioneer Backcountry is the largest contiguous piece of land under any ownership, public or private, in the state of Missouri. Its setting is deep in the Ozark region of southern Missouri, north of the Current River.
