Camping

Osage Wilderness Trail

Type of trail: Scenic and Nature

Season: Open all year EXCEPT during deer hunting season

Trail is Approved By: Boy Scouts of America

Length of Trail: 12.5 miles, all off-road

Starting Point: Reservation Office, H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation, near Osceola, Missouri.

Ending Point: Same as starting point.

Points of Interest: Harry S. Truman Lake, Ozark fores, Rugged wildlife trail

Kirkland's Cabin and "The Point"

Overnight Camping: Yes

Campsite Facilities: Approved water supply

Trail Backpacking Camp Yes

Trail Camp Facilities: Firewood

Requirements for Hiking Trail: Must be a registered Scout, Explorer, Venturer, or leader of the Boy Scouts of America

Groups Permitted on Trail: All Scout, Varsity Scout, Venture Scout, and Explorer units

Trail Maps Available: Yes Click here for a Trail Map Click here for a Point of Interest Map

Trail Well Marked: Yes

Trail Marker Design: Trees marked orange paint blazes

Guides Available if Requested: No

Someone to Meet Hikers if Requested: Yes

Available Awards: Patch

Advance Time Required for Reservations: Two weeks

For More Information Contact:

H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation
5525 NE Scout Camp Road, Osceola, MO 64776

Phone # (417) 646-8115
Fax # (417) 646-5588