Mark Twain National Forest · Missouri

Ozark Trail - McCormack Lake

1.0 mi of trail, end to end · native material surface · trail No. 266163-3 · trail class 3 · typical grade 10-12% · tread 18-24 inches wide · hiking, horse

Trailhead McCormack Lake Day Use Area Drive there

McCormack Lake Day Use Area the Forest Service's write-up

There are no fees for the trail or the day use areas that serve as trailheads. · season January to December

The day use area is an open area surrounded by shade trees with views of McCormack Lake.

From here you can access a 1.07 mile spur trail that will take you to the Lazy C Trail or the Eleven Point River Section of the Ozark Trail . The trail begins on the southside of the mowed area, right near the trees. There is a sign to help you locate the spur trail access.

Restrictions <em><strong>At the Day Use Area and Trailhead</strong></em> <ul><li>Horses will need to stage at Lazy C Trailhead. You can ride on the trail, but horses are not allowed in the day use area or the lake.</li><li>No overnight camping in day use areas at any time of year.</li><li>Dogs must be on a 6 foot leash in the day use area</li><li>No trash containers; please pack out all your trash.</li><li>Fireworks are prohibited.</li></ul><em><strong>On the Trail</strong></em> <ul><li><a href="http://lnt.org/">Leave No Trace</a><strong>:</strong>&nbsp;Avoid using the trail during wet conditions.&nbsp; Pack out what you pack in; be prepared, stay on the trail, dispose of waste properly, respect wildlife and other visitors, and minimize your impact.</li><li>Hiking, Biking and Horseback riding is permitted.</li><li>No motorized vehicles are permitted.</li></ul>

Accessibility <p>Tables and toilets are accessible</p>

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About this trail's facts

The lines are the US Forest Service's National Forest System trails layer (public domain), read 2026-10-16 and simplified for the map; the length is the line's, end to end, and the class, surface, grade and tread width are the forest's own entries where it publishes them - a forest that publishes the centreline alone has none. The trailheads and the points along the way are the Service's recreation points, and the write-ups its own recarea text, unedited. Heights come from USGS 3DEP through Terrain Tiles on AWS (Mapzen/Tilezen), read along each line and rounded; a short trail on steep ground can be off by a few tens of feet. Closures change: check the forest's own site before you go.