Oct 9-15, 2025 — Fall Whoopin It Up in Winona —

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All — We have had to move to the Peck Ranch Facilities due to the Federal Government Shutdown.

Peck Ranch is approx 5 miles East of Winona on Hwy H. When you get to the Peck Ranch Access road there

will be a large  State park style sign.. just turn right and go approx 8 miles to the entrance to Peck Ranch. Go left at the junction and proceed through the open gates approx 1.3 miles to the “Y” in the road. veer right and go about 1/4 miles to the housing facilities.

You can park anywhere in the open area. You’ll see OTA vehicles and tool trailer parked. The first entrance is the access to the housing unit.

 

There are 8 bedrooms that have 4 bunk beds .. We will just double up to try and keep just 2 folks to a room

The facility has full showers and rest rooms and well as a well equipped kitchen and common area.

If you prefer to camp there is a very spacious outdoor area that accommodate a dozen or more tents or even campers.

There are no hookups or facilities  for campers however .. so just be aware.

You will need sleeping bags or bed linens for the

beds and the USFS doesn’t provide those. You will also need to bring toiletries and bath towels.

GPS location of Peck Ranch Housing  — 37.03104 -91.17380

link for more info on Peck

https://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/peck-ranch-conservation-area

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Join the OTA in Winona ( USFS housing facility on Hwy 19 10 miles south of Eminence .. 2 miles north of the HWY 60/19 Junction)

for the annual fall trail maintenance work event on the southern sections of the Ozark Trail.

There is housing available in the 2 USFS buildings. We can accommodate up to 18-20 folks in the houses and there is plenty

of space for outdoor camping on the grounds. The houses have full kitchens and bathroom facilities

Stay for a day or the entire 10 days.. up to you.

Bring you 0wn lunch fixins and if you have special dietary needs .. please let us know or bring your own.

We’ll prepare several breakfasts and dinners for the crew that comes out.

Bring sturdy hiking shoes/boots, long pants and weather appropriate shirts. You will need sleeping bags or bed linens for the

beds and the USFS doesn’t provide those. You will also need to bring toiletries and bath towels.

As allways, the OTA provides all tools ad safety equipment needed ( helmets,gloves and safety glasses).