Washington
Region
FIPS code
221
Hughes Mountain
Points of Interest:
- See ancient volcanic rocks with unusual hexagonal structures.
- Enjoy the view of the Ozark landscape from atop the ancient mountain.
- Enjoy spring blooming glade wildflowers.
Natural History:
Hughes Mountain rises 380 feet above the floodplain of the nearby Big River and is comprised of rhyolite, a type of igneous rock. The rhyolite of Hughes Mountain formed from ancient lava flows around 1.4 billion years ago. Under certain conditions as lava cools it can form columnar joints.
Washington State Park Hardwood
Points of Interest:
- Hike along the 1,000 step trail built by the CCC amongst a dazzling array of spring wildflowers.
- Enjoy fall colors of a mixed hardwoods forest.
Natural Features Description:
In contrast to the glades and dry woodlands of the rest of Washington State Park, here on these north and east facing slopes above the Big River are stands of tall northern red oak, white oak, and Kentucky coffee tree. Below them a mid-story of Ohio buckeye, sugar maple, pawpaw, spicebush and bladdernut thrives.
Mineral Fork
Restrictions
Mainstem and its tributaries, except as noted below:
Daily limit: Black bass—The daily and possession limit is 12 fish and may include no more than 6 largemouth bass and smallmouth bass, combined total of both species.
Length limit: Spotted bass—No minimum length limit
From Highway F in Washington County to the Big River:
Length limit: Smallmouth bass—minimum 15”
Daily limit: Daily and possession limit of 12 black bass, which may include no more than 6 largemouth bass and smallmouth bass, combined total of both species, may include only 1 smallmouth bass
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Courtois Creek
Restrictions
Mainstem and its tributaries:
Daily limit: Black bass: 12 fish, including no more than 6 largemouth bass and smallmouth bass, combined total of both species
Length limit: Spotted bass: None
From Highway 8 bridge in Crawford County to Huzzah Creek:
Length limit: Goggle-eye: minimum 8”