Amidon Memorial Conservation Area - Madison and Bollinger Counties, MO - Public Access Lands on Waymarking.com

Amidon Memorial Conservation Area is a 1,630-acre area located on the upper reaches of the Castor River in Bollinger and Madison counties. Evelyn and Ellsworth Amidon donated a portion of the area to the Conservation Department; other tracts were acquired from private landowners and the U.S. Forest Service.

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. The Driscoll Tract contains 2 old grist mill sites that date back to the mid 1800s, lending a historical flavor to the area.

Amidon Memorial Conservation Area is located south of State Highway J, approximately 8 miles east of Fredericktown. County Road 208 fords the Castor River on the area.

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Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 1630 Is there a trail system?: Yes What points of interest are there?: Castor River Shut-ins What activities are available?: Used by locals as a swimming hole. Also available for hunting, fishing, hiking, birdwatching and primitve camping. List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.): possible to fall on slippery rocks when wet, possible strong river current at times, probable poison ivy and any of Missouri's indigenous venemous critters Dogs Allowed?: Yes Is a permit/fee required?: No Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link] If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.: Not listed Hours of accessibility?: Not listed If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: Not listed

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