

Small roadside park along McMurtrey Creek offering creek, riffles and wooded banks — great for intimate waterscape and seasonal foliage shots. Easy pull-off parking with no fee; accessible from Salem, MO. Visit after rain for stronger flow, during fall for color or at golden hour for warm side-lighting. Weekday mornings are quiet; surfaces can be slippery, so wear good shoes.


Small roadside park along McMurtrey Creek offering creek, riffles and wooded banks — great for intimate waterscape and seasonal foliage shots. Easy pull-off parking with no fee; accessible from Salem, MO. Visit after rain for stronger flow, during fall for color or at golden hour for warm side-lighting. Weekday mornings are quiet; surfaces can be slippery, so wear good shoes.