Roaring River Cove Hardwoods Natural Area
BARRY 59 Roaring River Cove Hardwoods
Aerial view of Roaring River and Forest
A 120-acre portion of Roaring River State Park, in portions of Sections 23 and 26, T22N, R27W, Eagle Rock 7.5 min. topographic map. Designated June 5, 1978.
Natural Features
Old-growth, dry upland forest and limestone ledges on deeply dissected cherty hills in the White River Section of the Ozark Natural Division. The area features an old- growth stand of black oak, white oak, red oak, post oak and shagbark hickory on rocky chert slopes with an understory of flowering dogwood and service berry. Basswood, black walnut, white oak and an understory of sugar maple and eastern hop hornbeam are found in richer, more protected coves. The Ozark chinquapin tree also occurs here. A total of 66 bird species has been recorded from
the site. The natural area is owned by the Department of Natural Resources. For further information contact the Park Superintendent, Roaring River State Park, P.O. Box D, Cassville, MO 65625, phone 417/847-2539.
