State Park
Paddy Creek Recreation Area
Licking, MO
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- Address:Licking, MO
About
The recreation area is located along a major creek that goes to the Big Piney River. It has a picnic area and campsites. It is located next to the east boundary of the Paddy Creek Wilderness and is one of the 3 Big Piney Trail trailheads.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Paddy Creek Recreation Area
Paddy Creek-Paddy Creek Trail
Missouri
1.1 mi230 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Slabtown Bluff Trail
Missouri
1.2 mi351 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
Paddy Creek-Bald Ridge Spur
Missouri
0.1 mi
Trail
Paddy Creek-Bald Ridge Spur
Missouri
1.4 mi
Trail
Paddy Creek-Big Piney Trail
Missouri
3.5 mi305 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Paddy Creek-Big Piney Spur
Missouri
2.0 mi171 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
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