Berryman Trail

The Berryman Trail starts at Berryman Campground, the site of a Civilian Conservation Corps camp, and traverses 24 miles of scenic Ozark countryside. It winds through timbered stands of oak, pine and bottomland hardwood, climbing switchback fashion from low bottoms to high cherty ridges. Interesting flora and fauna abound in the old fields, glade-like rock outcroppings and deep forest. Trail users are insured a measure of solitude and quiet, as motor vehicles are prohibited on the trail. Mountain bikes are permitted; however, users must yield the right-of-way when encountering horseback riders. That portion of the trail from just west of the Berryman Recreation Area to just south of Harmon Springs is also part of the Courtois Section of the Ozark Trail.

Mileage markers are located at intervals along the trail. They start at Berryman Campground, with numeric values increasing proceeding clockwise around the loop trail. Points of interest along the trail include Beecher and Harmon Springs. Primitive camping is permitted anywhere along the trail. Practice “leave no trace” principles. Please be careful with fire and pack out non-burnable trash. Also, dispose of human waste in cat holes dug 6-8 inches deep at least 100 feet away from the trail.