Mayfield Spring


Area Status: Open
Gasconade River Access Site at Mayfield Spring

Mayfield Spring is a very small canoe launch area from a gravel bar, providing boat/canoe access for the Gasconade River. You can drive up close to the river to put in a kayak or canoe. There is one small place to park on the opposite side of the road.

At a Glance

Operational Hours: Day use from 6 am to 10 pm
Reservations: First come, first served
Fees: No fees
Permit Info: Fishing permits are available from Missouri Department of Conservation
Open Season: January - December
Restrictions:
  • Only suitable for high clearance vehicles.
  • Dogs must be on a 6 foot leash in the day use area
  • No trash containers; please pack out all your trash.
  • Fireworks are prohibited.
Closest Towns: Lebanon or Roby, MO
Water: None
Restroom: None
Operated By: USDA Forest Service
Information Center: Houston/Rolla/Cedar Creek Ranger District
Email | Phone and Address

General Information

Directions:

From Competition, MO,

  • head north on Hwy Z.
  • Turn East on Berry Road to FS Road 5136.

Recreation Map

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Activities

River and Stream Fishing

This area has a gravel boat ramp, and is suitable for launching a motorboat or non-motorized watercraft.  No drinking water, toilet facilities, or garbage service at this location. 

Fish Species Bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass
Fishing Mode Canoe, kayak, wading
Fishing Platform None
Fishing Method Rod & Reel, Flyfishing

Boating - Non-Motorized

This area has a gravel boat ramp, and is suitable for launching non-motorized watercraft.  No drinking water, toilet facilities, or garbage service at this location.  

Type of Craft canoe, kayak
Size Restrictions None
Class of Rapids None

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Location

 
  Latitude : 
37.50968951

  Longitude : 
-92.41071077