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Amidon Memorial Conservation Area

Amidon Memorial Conservation Area Amidon Memorial Conservation Area is a 1,630-acre area located on the upper reaches of the Castor River in Bollinger and Madison counties. A granite shut-ins on the Castor River adds an interesting geologic feature with pink boulders lining the river banks.

The shut-ins area is perfect for summertime swimming and wading. Year round you can hike the beautiful Cedar Glade Trail, a 1-mile hike that explores the scenic area. The forest's timber species range from mixed hardwoods to shortleaf pine to cedar glades. The Driscoll Tract contains two old grist mill sites that date back to the mid 1800s, lending a historical flavor to the area. The main entranc

The shut-ins area is perfect for summertime swimming and wading. Year round you can hike the beautiful Cedar Glade Trail, a 1-mile hike that explores the scenic area. The forest's timber species range from mixed hardwoods to shortleaf pine to cedar glades. The Driscoll Tract contains two old grist mill sites that date back to the mid 1800s, lending a historical flavor to the area. The main entranc

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County Road 208
Fredericktown, MO
63645

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 8pm

Telephone

(573) 290-5730

Website

http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/moatlas/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8426&txtAreaNm=Amidon%20Mem%20CA&txtCounty=&t

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Amidon Memorial Conservation Area is a 1,630-acre area located on the upper reaches of the Castor River in Bollinger and Madison counties. The forest's timber species range from mixed hardwoods to shortleaf pine to cedar glades. A granite shut-ins on the Castor River adds an interesting geologic feature. During your visit, you may see various forest improvement practices designed to improve wildlife habitat and maintain watershed quality. Any physical disturbance is only temporary and normal aesthetic appearance will return soon. MDC has created watering ponds and planted food plots and agricultural crops within the forest to provide additional food sources for wildlife. Source: https://nature.mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/amidon-memorial-conservation-area Missouri Dept. of Conservation Visit Missouri Only In Missouri Amidon Memorial Conservation Area Castor River Shut Ins Fredericktown, Missouri
Perhaps, rather than extending the parking area and improving the road, we should consider shutting the place down for the summer, somehow. Only a few years ago it was one of Missouri's hidden gems. Now it is littered and defaced. If you love it, leave it in its natural state for others to enjoy.
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How is the hiking? How far are the trails?
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Is there flooding down there? I am from St. Louis and I want to travel there today but there’s a lot of flooding up here.