Openings · last 7 days
2
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232392
When Silver Mines reopens
Silver Mines's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
4
Openings · last 90 days
4
Only 4 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 49 monitored sites
Of the 2,597 tracked site-dates (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 1,414 open for online reservation · 126 reserved · 1,057 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 49 monitored sites, 31 can be reserved online and 18 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
45.6% of tracked site-dates are not currently open for online reservation. 1,414 of 2,597 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online45.6%
Open site-dates1,414 / 2,597
Reserved (of online inventory)126 / 1,540
Weekday openings731
Weekend openings493
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 731 fall on weekdays and 493 on weekends (Fri–Sun). The split covers the 1,224 open site-nights on mapped sites; 1,414 site-dates are open across all monitored inventory.
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027October holds the most room. 753 of 1,274 site-dates are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 40 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 1 day-use unit| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked date. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked date. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked date. New Year: no online availability on any tracked date.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 015 | 49 |
| 020 | 49 |
| 022 | 49 |
| 024 | 49 |
| 030 | 49 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Availability by day-use unit
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Unit | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| Riverside Pavilion | 46 |
This day-use unit currently has 46 reservation dates available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
1,224 open site-nights across 27 sites at Silver Mines, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
48 overnight sites and 1 day-use unit are represented in the current inventory. Day-use inventory is excluded from every night-based figure on this page — site-nights, longest runs, multi-night stays, holiday stays and RV fit; its reservation dates are listed separately below.
Multi-night stays. 86 2-night, 77 3-night, 56 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 015.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 60 ft. 30 sites take 25 ft, 16 sites take 35 ft, 8 sites take 40 ft. 10 sites of 40 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.
All 27 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 015 | 35 ft | None | 49 | 35 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +37 more |
| 020 | 35 ft | None | 49 | 35 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +37 more |
| 022 | 30 ft | None | 49 | 35 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +37 more |
| 024 | 35 ft | None | 49 | 35 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +37 more |
| 030 | 35 ft | None | 49 | 35 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +37 more |
| 033 | 25 ft | None | 49 | 35 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +37 more |
| 034 | 60 ft | None | 49 | 35 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +37 more |
| 039 | 35 ft | None | 49 | 35 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +37 more |
| 045 | 30 ft | None | 49 | 35 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +37 more |
| 046 | 35 ft | None | 49 | 35 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +37 more |
| 048 | Not recorded | None | 49 | 35 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +37 more |
| 049 | 30 ft | None | 49 | 35 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +37 more |
| 053 | 30 ft | None | 49 | 35 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +37 more |
| 013 | 25 ft | None | 47 | 24 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +35 more |
| 042 | Not recorded | None | 47 | 30 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +35 more |
| 018 | 35 ft | None | 46 | 26 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +34 more |
| 027 | 30 ft | None | 46 | 23 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +34 more |
| 055 | 35 ft | None | 46 | 23 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +34 more |
| 041 | Not recorded | None | 45 | 21 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +33 more |
| 004 | 50 ft | Yes | 43 | 16 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +31 more |
| 006 | 50 ft | Yes | 42 | 19 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +30 more |
| 005 | 50 ft | Yes | 41 | 19 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9 +29 more |
| 009 | 50 ft | Yes | 41 | 14 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +29 more |
| 008 | 50 ft | Yes | 38 | 14 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +26 more |
| 001 | 45 ft | None | 37 | 12 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +25 more |
| 026 | 25 ft | None | 36 | 35 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +24 more |
| 011 | 50 ft | Yes | 32 | 14 nights | Sep 24, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 18 +20 more |
Day-use inventory
46 available reservation dates across 1 day-use unit. Day-use inventory is reserved by the date, so it carries no stay length.
All 1 day-use unit with current availability
| Unit | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Pavilion | 46 | 27 dates | Sep 22, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +34 more |
About Silver Mines
Overview
Silver Mines Campground is located on the St. Francis River in the Mark Twain National Forest. It offers a variety of recreational opportunities and abundant historic and geological wonders.
Recreation
Parts of the river are available for swimming, while other portions provide good fishing. Whitewater kayaking is a popular activity during the springtime when water runs high. Depending on water levels, the state holds an annual kayaking competition the third weekend of March.
The 2-mile Silver Mines Trail follows both sides of the river, leading to various picnic areas. A 1.2-mile trail spurs to a popular conservation area, where visitors can view spectacular rock formations along the river.
Facilities
The campground offers dozens of single-family campsites, as well as large group sites, all available for tent and RV camping. Some sites have 30-amp electric hookups. The large group site can accommodate up to 74 people. Additional sites are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Picnic tables and campfire rings with grills are provided, as are accessible vault toilets and drinking water. Parking spurs vary from asphalt, to grass, to gravel or dirt.
Natural Features
This beautiful area is located along the St. Francis River, the only river in Missouri classified as a whitewater river. It is widely used for kayaking during springtime. The campground is located at a historic mining operation and is known for its Precambrian granite and felsite rocks. A variety of wildlife makes its home in the area.
Nearby Attractions
The Millstream Gardens Conservation Area is located eight miles west of Fredericktown, or four miles west of the campground, on Highway 72. It is home to the scenic Tiemann Shut-ins and other spectacular sights along the riverbed.
49 monitored sites18 FCFS sitesRVs up to 60 ft6 with hookups40 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 74
Getting there
From St. Louis, Missouri, take I-55 south to Festus, then take Highway 67 south to Fredericktown, then take Highway 72 west for approximately 4 miles to Highway D. Turn left and travel approximately 2 miles on Highway D to the recreation area.
Mark Twain, MO
BoatingCampingFishingHikingSwimming SiteWildlife Viewing
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232392 · facility
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Roll CS-232392 · Silver Mines · MO12 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Silver Mines?
Reservations for Silver Mines are made through Recreation.gov. 1,414 of 2,597 tracked site-dates are currently open (54.4%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 4 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site or unit on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Silver Mines?
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site-date openings at Silver Mines in the last 7 days, 4 over 30 days and 4 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Silver Mines?
77 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site 015. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Silver Mines fit a 35-foot RV?
16 of the 40 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 60 ft. 30 of those 40 sites have a recorded maximum length and 10 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Silver Mines?
October 2026, with 753 open site-dates in the current snapshot of 1,274.
When is the next open date at Silver Mines?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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