Taum Sauk Mountain
Taum Sauk Mountain in the Saint Francois Mountains is the highest natural point in the U.S. state of Missouri at 1,772 ft (540 m). Head 6 mi west of Arcadia to reach it. For a second stop, Mark Twain National Forest is 20 mi away.
A mountain, 6 mi west of Arcadia
Arcadia is the nearest base
Arcadia is 6 miles east, with 5 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 68–84°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Taum Sauk Mountain
Taum Sauk Mountain in the Saint Francois Mountains is the highest natural point in the U.S. state of Missouri at 1,772 ft (540 m).
The topography of Taum Sauk is that of an elongated ridge with a NNW-SSE orientation rather than a peak.
- Type
- Mountain
- Elevation
- 1,772 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 22K a year
Where to base yourself for Taum Sauk Mountain
Close by, places to stay are in Arcadia (5) and Pilot Knob (5).
Arcadia
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
605 people
6 mi east of Taum Sauk Mountain
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Taum Sauk Mountain | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia | 6 mi east | 10 min | 5 1 hotel · 4 inns & B&Bs | 605 | $155K | — |
| Pilot Knob | 6 mi northeast | 10 min | 5 1 hotel · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 701 | $108K | — |
| Ironton | 6 mi east | 10 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 campground | 1,408 | $120K | — |
| Farmington | 22 mi northeast | 35 min | 10 9 hotels · 1 hostel | 19,226 | $197K | D |
| Caledonia | 14 mi north | 20 min | 3 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 134 | $55K | — |
| Annapolis | 14 mi south | 20 min | 3 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 239 | $107K | — |
| Fredericktown | 23 mi east | 35 min | 5 2 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 4,584 | $136K | C |
| Knob Lick | 21 mi east | 30 min | 3 3 campgrounds | 41 | — | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Nearby, too
Places worth adding lie within 69 miles.
65 mi Theme parkMid America Adventure
120 mi National forestMark Twain National Forest
26 mi State parkElephant Rocks State Park
37 mi State parkJohnson's Shut-Ins State Park
47 mi LandmarkFort de Chartres50 mi CaveMeramec Caverns
68 mi LandmarkJefferson Barracks National Cemetery40 mi National RiverOzark National Scenic Riverways1.1M visitors a yearPhoto credits
Mid America Adventure: Chris Hagerman from New Port Richey, FL, US, CC BY 2.0 · Mark Twain National Forest: Kbh3rd, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Elephant Rocks State Park: Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park: Kbh3rd, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort de Chartres: Kbh3rd, CC BY 3.0 · Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery: Robert Lawton, CC BY-SA 2.5
Taum Sauk Mountain in questions
What town is Taum Sauk Mountain near?
Arcadia, MO, about 6 miles east.
When is the best time to visit Taum Sauk Mountain?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 68–84°.
What is the closest airport to Taum Sauk Mountain?
Cape Girardeau Regional (CGI), about 68 miles away. The nearest big hub is St. Louis Lambert (STL), about 84 miles.
Where should I stay near Taum Sauk Mountain?
Arcadia (6 mi, 5 places to stay), Pilot Knob (6 mi, 5 places to stay) and Farmington (22 mi, 10 places to stay).
Questions for Arcadia
No one has shared advice yet; Arcadia’s Town Square takes questions.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.