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Has anyone used Quiver River state park near Troy? As I recall from past camping trips it wasn't too bad there. The sky is incredible around Mark Twain lake.
Pat, Thanks for the Campbell Bridge site recommendation. I have always avoided river sites because of humidity/fog but this Campbell looks like it is worth a
They guys who did astrophotography used to go to Whiteside Conservation area (north-west of STL, near Troy) as the ranger was amenable to letting them stay
Mark, I've been using Missouri Department of Conservation areas for several years now, I live about 50 miles west-southwest of the Arch and even here the light
I've been there. It is nice. I wonder if a dark site somewhere is in the works. Free is nice (taxes?), but I wouldn't even mind paying a little (No more than