Caulfield rewards people who value elbow room and Ozarks scenery, set amid rolling pastureland and timbered hollows in Howell County. Outdoor time comes easy here: trailheads and gravel backroads lead into the expansive Mark Twain National Forest, a playground for hiking, hunting, and wildlife viewing through the seasons via the official forest site at Mark Twain National Forest. Anglers and paddlers work the cool runs of the North Fork of the White River, while boaters make quick trips to sprawling Norfork Lake, maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Norfork Lake. For a dramatic day trip, the collapsed cave system at Grand Gulf State Park delivers one of the region’s standout geologic sights at Grand Gulf State Park.
Families appreciate practical school options. Many students attend the well-regarded West Plains R-VII Schools, known for robust academics and activities at West Plains R-VII School District. Graduates and career-changers can stay close to home while advancing credentials at Missouri State University–West Plains, which offers associate degrees, certificates, and workforce programs at Missouri State University–West Plains. Access to full-service healthcare is close by, with specialists, maternity, and emergency care available through Ozarks Healthcare at Ozarks Healthcare.
From tidy homesteads on acreage to secluded river-country retreats, housing around Caulfield offers space, privacy, and starlit skies—plus the freedom to build the lifestyle you want. Whether you’re relocating for quieter living or preparing to list, Agent Pronto can connect you with a proven local agent to help you move forward with confidence.