Trails of the Roger Pryor Pioneer Backcountry
- Status
- Status not postedDaily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- mostateparks.com
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Trails of the Roger Pryor Pioneer Backcountry is a park unit.
Popular activities here are horseback riding and hiking. Its trail network totals roughly 70 miles, according to the park.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park — Area Grounds | Daily | sunrise – sunset | — |
Official wording
Area Grounds: Sunrise to sunset
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park.
Pets
Pets welcome; leash no longer than 10 feet at all times; no more than two dogs per campsite recommended; pets not allowed in buildings (except Cabins for Canines units), public swimming areas or waters reserved for fishing.
Statewide rule from Missouri's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
Fees apply to camping, lodging and some tours (e.g. cave tours).
Statewide fee rule from Missouri's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Missouri State Parks reservation system (UseDirect / Tyler, 'ICampMO')
- Phone
- 877-422-6766 (877-ICampMO)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
HikingHorseback riding
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blair Creek Equestrian Trail | — | — | — |
| Brushy Creek Trail | — | — | — |
| Ozark Trail, Blair Creek Section | — | — | — |
| Ozark Trail, Upper Current Section | — | — | — |
Trail descriptions from the park
Below is a list of designated trails at this area.
Blair Creek Equestrian TrailBrushy Creek Trail
- Trail Map
- Trail Information
- Trail Map
- Trail Information
Ozark Trail, Blair Creek SectionOzark Trail, Upper Current Section
- Trail Map
- Trail Information
- Trail Map
- Trail Information
Amenities
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
Sources and freshness
- Missouri State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Quick List of Parks and Historic Sites (HTML) + MoDNR ArcGIS boundary layer for coordinates
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology