Bell Mountain Wilderness
Bell Mountain Wilderness is a 9,183-acre wilderness area in Iron County, Missouri. It rises from about 951 to 1,702 ft. The nearest town is Caledonia, 8 miles away in a straight line.
Bell Mountain Wilderness map
Bell Mountain Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
Common questions
- The maximum group size at Bell Mountain Wilderness is 10.
- Campfires are prohibited in some areas: Prohibited within 100 feet of listed features.
- Caledonia, MO is the nearest town, 8 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Bell Mountain Wilderness is about 1,702 ft, and its lowest about 951 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model). Its highest named summit is Bell Mountain, about 1,702 ft.
Who manages Bell Mountain Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 9,183 | Not on record | 10 | Not on record | Potosi Ranger District, 573-438-5427 |
Getting to Bell Mountain Wilderness
- Caledonia, MO is the nearest town, 8 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Trailheads at Bell Mountain Wilderness
- Bell Mountain Wilderness Th (0.01 mi outside the boundary, 1,537 ft), at 37.6662, -90.8518
- Lindsey Mountain Th (0.01 mi outside the boundary, 1,513 ft), at 37.6283, -90.8312
- Bell Mountain Hwy A Trailhead (0.06 mi outside the boundary, 934 ft), at 37.6258, -90.9111
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Named summits, canyons, and springs in Bell Mountain Wilderness
- Bell Mountain summit
- Lindsey Mountain summit
Features whose official location is inside the boundary, from the USGS Geographic Names Information System, accessed 2026-09-30. Summit elevations measured on the USGS 3DEP elevation model, which can read a few feet under a surveyed summit height.
Public lands next to Bell Mountain Wilderness
- National forestBell Mountain Wilderness lies inside Mark Twain National Forest.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in Missouri
- wilderness.net (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- apps.fs.usda.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)