MO-Busiek+State+Forest+and+Wildlife+Area


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=Busiek State Forest and Wildlife Area= Springfield, Missouri 65801 Busiek State Forest and Wildlife Area Website Busiek State Forest and Wildlife Area Map Busiek State Forest and Wildlife Area Brochure

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Busiek SF and WA
Coordinates: 36.8638083, -93.2357861 eBird links: Hotspot map View details Recent visits My eBird links: Location life list Submit data

About Busiek State Forest and Wildlife Area
Located 18 miles south of Springfield on US-65. This area is mainly forest with woodlands, glades, and old fields. Facilities/features: primitive camping by Special Use Permit only, picnic areas, firearms range, intermittent stream (Camp Creek), and a permanent stream (Woods Fork).

This area is named in honor of Dr. Urban and Erma Marie Busiek. The original 740 acres was purchased from their son, Dr. Paul Busiek, in 1981 and approximately one-quarter of the purchase price was donated to the Missouri Department of Conservation. All other land was purchased by the Department over the next several years.

The area provides multiple recreation use opportunities. A well marked trail system provides approximately 18 miles of trails for use by hikers, bicyclists, and horseback riders. There is also an unstaffed firearms shooting range available. Camping is permitted ONLY with a permit - available through the Springfield Regional office. From Busiek State Forest and Wildlife Area Website

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