Missouri Private Land Purple Paint Law, ArdPark Cabins, Berryman, Steelville

Well known to many outdoor enthusiasts is Missouri's purple paint law. The law provides for private landowners to define the boundaries of their property by marking trees and fence posts with purple paint. Designating property lines with purple paint is equivalent to posting "no trespassing" signs and both methods are readily recognized and upheld by our courts.

While there are many miles of public national forest land surrounding ArdPark, scattered amongst it visitors will see some private property, particularly on the riverways. It is also common to see purple paint on trees along roadways and the like. Please be respectful of any purple paint and fencing you may encounter. No lawful admittance is permitted across those boundaries.