CAMPGROUND NAME: Big Bay
VISIT DATE: 09/06/1996
UPDATE DATE: 02/10/2003
STATE: Missouri
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Ava/Cassville/Willow Springs
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Shell Knob
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Shell Knob, MO, take State Rt. YY east 2.8 miles to campground
sign (Forest Rt. 1083). Turn left onto Rt. 1083 and go 0.7 miles
to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,000 ft.
Campground is heavily wooded and located alongside Table Rock
Lake. Some sites overlook lake. Groceries and gas on State Rt.
YY.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through September 30.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 14
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 24
Total Sites: 38
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 35
No. Grilles on Sites: 37
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 10.5' X 51'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. An RV waste station, with potable
water, is located at Cambell Point campground (Army Corps of
Engineers) - $5 fee.
FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 10
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Table Rock Lake is 43,100 acres.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Walleye, Stripped bass, catfish, panfish and Crappie
CAMPGROUND NAME: Cobb Ridge
VISIT DATE: 09/06/1996
UPDATE DATE: 4/3/2009
STATE: Missouri
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Ava/Cassville/Willow Springs
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Chadwick
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Chadwick, MO, take State Rt. 125 south 1 mile to State Rt.
H. Turn right onto Rt. H and go 4 miles to campground sign.
Turn right at sign and go 0.5 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,260 ft.
The campground is ATV/motorcycle oriented and is situated in oak-
dominant woods with rocky surface. ATV trails criss-cross
throughout campground; lots of trails in the area. A newer part
of the campground has been designed to accommodate either groups
or single families. ATVs are permitted in the campground.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day - single no electric hookups
$15 per day - single electric hookups
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 56
Total Sites: 56
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 56
No. Grilles on Sites: 56
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 36
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 28
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 23' X 50'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 6
No. Threaded: 6
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
There are 125 miles of ATV/mountain bike trails directly
accessible from the campground.
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Council Bluff
VISIT DATE: 09/12/1996
UPDATE DATE: 3/28/2009
STATE: Missouri
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Potosi/Fredericktown
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Belgrade
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Belgrade, MO, take State Rt. C west 3.8 miles to campground
sign (State Rt. DD). Turn left onto Rt. DD and go south for 6.9
miles to Forest sign (Council Bluff Recreation Area). Turn into
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,240 ft.
The campground is heavily wooded with well spaced sites for
seclusion. The walk-in tent sites are not convenient to a vault
or water. There are groceries and gas at intersection of Rts. C
and DD. This campground is also known as Wild Boar Ridge.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open April 3 through October 5
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $8 per day for single
$16 per day for double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 9
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 45
Total Sites: 54
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 54
No. Grilles on Sites: 54
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 12' X 60'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: Yes
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 10
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The showers are coin operated and located
at the beach.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Council Bluff Lake is 440 acres. There is a fee to launch boat. Power
boats are limited to 10HP. Beach open May 19 through September 9.
HIKING
Council Bluff Lakeshore Trail - 3.5 miles
FISHING
Largemouth bass, Bluegills, Redear, Channel catfish and Black
crappies
CAMPGROUND NAME: Deer Leap
VISIT DATE: 09/09/1996
UPDATE DATE: 2/27/2008
STATE: Missouri
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Doniphan/Eleven Point
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Doniphan
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Doniphan, MO, off State Rt. 160/21, take State Rt. Y north 4.6
miles to campground sign (Forest Rt. 4349). Turn onto Rt. 4349
and go 1.5 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 320 ft.
Some sites have covered picnic tables (ramadas). The campground
is located near Current River.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through September 30
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 13
Total Sites: 13
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 13
No. Grilles on Sites: 13
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 12.5' X 48'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. An RV waste station, with no
potable water, is located at Rocky River Resort in Doniphan on
Jeffers - $2 fee.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4
No. Threaded: 1
WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): Yes
Comments:
Wading and canoeing possible.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Bass, carp, Buffalo, perch and Sunfish
CAMPGROUND NAME: Float Camp
VISIT DATE: 09/09/1996
UPDATE DATE: 2/28/2008
STATE: Missouri
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Doniphan/Eleven Point
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Doniphan
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Doniphan, MO, from State Rt. 160/21, take State Rt. Y north 4
miles to campground sign (Forest Rt. 3210). Turn left onto Rt.
3210 and into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 300 ft.
The campground is situated near Current River under large
hardwood trees. The Current River may appear low but has a fast
flow. There are changing rooms at the picnic area (along the
Current River), but no designated swimming area.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through September 30.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 16
Total Sites: 16
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 16
No. Grilles on Sites: 16
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 11.5' X 53'
Comments:
Some parking aprons are asphault, some gravel. There is an RV
waste station, with no potable water, in Doniphan on Jeffers - $2
fee.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: Yes
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): Yes
Comments:
Boat landing at Deer Leap National Forest campground. Wading and
canoeing possible.
HIKING
Woodchuck Trail - 0.5 miles
White Oak Trail - 1.5 miles
FISHING
Bass, crappie, Buffalo, perch and Sunfish
CAMPGROUND NAME: Greer Crossing
VISIT DATE: 09/10/1996
UPDATE DATE: 4/25/2005
STATE: Missouri
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Doniphan/Eleven Point
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Alton
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Alton, MO, take State Rt. 19 north 9.4 miles to campground
sign (Forest Rt. 3188). Turn right onto Rt. 3188 and proceed to
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 340 ft.
The sites are large and level; some are suitable for multiple
tents and have covered picnic tables (ramadas). The campground
is located on the Eleven Point National Scenic River. The river
is primarily for canoeing. Canoe rentals are available nearby.
Just 1.5 miles south of the campground, on State Rt. 19, is Greer
Spring Trail. The trail, 0.9 miles long one way, leads to the
second largest spring in Missouri. It produces 220 million
gallons of water per day. The hike is easy to moderate. Take a
lunch and enjoy the spring.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Services provided only from May 15 through September 30.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day - single
$18 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 19
Total Sites: 19
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 19
No. Grilles on Sites: 19
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 3
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 15' X 50'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel and grass.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Canoeing on the Eleven Point National Scenic River.
HIKING
McCormick-Greer Trail - 14 miles
FISHING
Rainbow trout, bass, Sunfish and catfish
CAMPGROUND NAME: Lane Spring
VISIT DATE: 09/04/1996
UPDATE DATE: 4/2/2009
STATE: Missouri
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Houston/Rolla/Cedar Creek
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Vida
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Rolla, MO, take State Hwy 63 south 9.7 miles to campground
sign. (Caution: campground sign is not clearly visible.) Turn
right at campground sign onto Forest Rt. 1892 and go 1.4 miles to
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 720 ft.
The campground is located alongside Little Piney Creek with some
sites adjacent to the creek. It is situated in mature hardwood woods.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open April 1 through October 31.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $8 per day - no hookups
$15 per day - electric hookups
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 18
Total Sites: 18
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 18
No. Grilles on Sites: 18
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 6
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 2
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 10.5' X 57'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved and level.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - Wading is possible in Little Piney Creek
HIKING
Blossom Rock Trail - 1 mile
Cedar Bluff Trail - 1.5 miles
FISHING
Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Loggers Lake
VISIT DATE: 09/12/1996
UPDATE DATE: 3/26/2009
STATE: Missouri
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Salem
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Bunker
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Bunker, MO, take State Rt. A west 0.2 miles to campground sign
(Lincoln Ave. - Forest Rt. 2221). Turn left at sign onto Lincoln
Ave and go 6.2 miles to another campground sign (Forest Rt.
2193). Turn left onto Rt. 2193 and go 1.3 miles to campground.
NOTE: Lincoln Ave/Forest Rt. 2221 is gravel with severe washboard
surface.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 880 ft.
Most sites are adjacent to Loggers Lake. Open sites are grassy
and level and suiteable for multiple tents.
NOTE: Aquatic vegetation has degarded the quality of fishing and
swimming.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open 1st full weekend in April through last full weekend in October.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $8 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 6
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 8
Total Sites: 14
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 14
No. Grilles on Sites: 14
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 12.5' X 52'
Comments:
Some parking aprons are gravel, some are grass, some are
asphault.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 1
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Loggers Lake is 21 acres. There is small, sandy beach. Electric
motors only. Nice lake for canoeing.
HIKING
Loggers Lake Nature Trail - 1.5 miles
Rock Spring Trail - 0.3 miles
FISHING
Largemouth bass, catfish and Bluegill
CAMPGROUND NAME: Marble Creek
VISIT DATE: 09/13/1996
UPDATE DATE: 3/28/2009
STATE: Missouri
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Potosi/Fredericktown
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Arcadia
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Arcadia, MO, take State Rt. 21 south 1.8 miles to State Rt.
E. Turn left onto Rt. E and go 12.7 miles to campground sign.
Turn left into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 560 ft.
Some camp sites are adjacent to Marble Creek. The campground has
a variety of hardwoods and pines, many of which are Cedar.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: No charge
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 8
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 17
Total Sites: 25
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 24
No. Grilles on Sites: 25
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 10.5' X 70'
Comments:
Some parking aprons are paved, some are gravel; most are not
level and are in need of maintenance.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 2
WATER SPORTS - None
Comments:
Wading possible in Marble Creek.
HIKING
Ozark Trail - section to Crane Lake is 8 miles and is open to
horseback riding, mountain bikes and foot hiking.
FISHING
Smallmouth and Rock bass, perch, Bluegill, Bullhead and catfish
CAMPGROUND NAME: Markham Springs
VISIT DATE: 09/09/1996
UPDATE DATE: 2/26/2008
STATE: Missouri
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Poplar Bluff
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Williamsville
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Williamsville, MO, take State Rt. 49/A west 3 miles to
Markham Springs Recreation Area sign. Turn left at sign and
proceed to campground.
NOTE: Recreation area sign is set back from road and not clearly
visible until just before turn into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 360 ft.
The campground is located on Black River. Some sites are
adjacent to the river. There is a delightful pond with old stone
mill and home adjacent to the pond set back from the picnic area.
Overall, a very pleasant campground.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 15 through September 15.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day - single (no elec. hookups)
$15 per day - single (elec. hookups)
$25 per day - double (elec. hookups)
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 36
Total Sites: 36
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 36
No. Grilles on Sites: 36
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 11
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 15' X 55'
Comments:
Parking aprons are gravel and dirt.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: Yes
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 8
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Canoeing possible on Black River.
HIKING
Eagle Bluff Trail (loop) - 2.5 miles
FISHING
Largemouth and Smallmouth bass, Walleye and perch
CAMPGROUND NAME: North Fork
VISIT DATE: 09/07/1996
UPDATE DATE: 4/3/2009
STATE: Missouri
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Ava/Cassville/Willow Springs
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Dora
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Dora, MO, take State Rt. 181 south 0.5 miles to State Rt.
CC. Turn left onto Rt. CC and go 4.3 miles to North Fork Hammond
Mill forest sign. Turn right into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 680 ft.
Some sites overlook North Fork-White River. There are covered
shelves for propane stove and cooking. Campground is located
close to Devil's Backbone Wilderness and is well situated for
canoeing into the wilderness. Canoes are available for rent in
Dora.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 15 through November 30.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 19
Total Sites: 19
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 19
No. Grilles on Sites: 19
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 13.5' X 49'
Comments:
The parking aprons are asphault and gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 3
No. Threaded: 3
WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): Yes
Kayaking (whitewater): Yes
Comments:
Canoeing and wading in the North Fork of the White River.
HIKING
Ridge Runner Trail - 12 miles
FISHING
Rainbow trout, catfish, bass and Sunfish
CAMPGROUND NAME: Paddy Creek
VISIT DATE: 09/05/1996
UPDATE DATE: 4/2/2009
STATE: Missouri
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Houston/Rolla/Cedar Creek
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Licking
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Licking, MO, take State Rt. 32 west 3.9 miles to State Rt. N.
Turn right onto Rt. N and go 2.3 miles to State Rt. AF. Turn
left onto Rt. AF and go 9.1 miles to Paddy Creek Recreation Area
sign (Paddy Creek Rd.). Turn left onto Paddy Creek Rd. and go
1.9 miles to campground sign (Campground Rd.). Turn left and
proceed to campground.
NOTE: Paddy Creek Rd. is steep and very curvy in places.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 820 ft.
The campground is located alongside Paddy Creek on eastern edge
of Paddy Creek Wilderness Area. The creek offers great finds for
rock hounds.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Services provided April 1 through November 30.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: Donation requested; $5 per day suggested
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 6
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 22
Total Sites: 28
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 28
No. Grilles on Sites: 26
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 24' X 63'
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Comments:
Wadding possible in Paddy Creek.
HIKING
Big Piney Trail
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Red Bluff
VISIT DATE: 09/12/1996
UPDATE DATE: 3/28/2009
STATE: Missouri
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Potosi/Fredericktown
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Viburnum
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Viburnum, MO, take State Rt. 49 north 7.2 miles to County
Rt. 724 (Sellers Rd.). Turn right onto Sellers Rd. and go 0.4
miles to "Y" intersection. Bear left onto County Rt. 721 and go
3.1 miles to State Rt. V. Turn left onto Rt. V and go about 0.3
miles (through Davisville) to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 740 ft.
The first 8 sites have rocky ground cover. Some picnic tables
are covered (ramadas). The campground is located on Huzzah
Creek, which sometimes floods making it difficult to maintain.
There are groceries in Davisville, but no gas.
Visit the Good Ole Days Country Store in Bixby. Have a deli
lunch and a banana split. View and purchase antiques - a fun
place.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open April 15 through October 11
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $8 per day - single
$15 per day - single w/electric hookups
$16 per day - double
$30 per day - double w/electric hookups
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 1
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 42
Total Sites: 43
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 43
No. Grilles on Sites: 43
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 6
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 10' X 59'
Comments:
Some parking aprons are gravel, some paved; many are not level.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Comments:
Wading in Huzzah Creek
HIKING
Red Bluff Trail
FISHING
Smallmouth and Rock bass, perch and Channel catfish
CAMPGROUND NAME: Silver Mines
VISIT DATE: 09/13/1996
UPDATE DATE: 3/28/2009
STATE: Missouri
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Potosi/Fredericktown
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Fredericktown
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Fredericktown, MO, take State Rt. 72 west 5.2 miles to
Forest Service sign and State Rt. D. Turn left onto Rt. D and go
3.2 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation varies from 540 to 720 ft.
The campground, located along St. Francis River in the Silver
Mines Recreation Area, has four loops - Prospect, Riverside,
Summit, and Spring Branch. The river is the only white water
river in Missouri, which is at its peak for kayaking in the
spring.
The Silver Mines Recreation Area is the site where the Einstein
Mining Co. began mining in 1877. Two years later, the St.
Francis River was dammed to drive a turbine wheel for hauling and
crushing ore. Mining was for lead and silver and later for
tungsten. Over 20 different minerals have been identified in
this area. One can hike to the dam on one side of the river and
the remains of two mine openings can be seen on the other.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open March 6 through October 18.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $8 per day - single
$15 per day - single w/electric hookups
$16 per day - double
$30 per day - double w/electric hookups
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 11
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 61
Total Sites: 72
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 72
No. Grilles on Sites: 72
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 11
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 15' X 56'
Comments:
The parking apron surfaces vary from asphalt to grass to gravel
or dirt. The electric hookup campsites are located in the Riverside
loop.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 6
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): No
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): Yes
Comments:
Wading and whitewater kayaking on the St. Francis River.
Whitewater kayaking enthusiasts from near and far come to the
area in the spring to participate in the Missouri Whitewater
Championships. Contact the Missouri Whitewater Association for
more information at http://missouriwhitewater.org/
HIKING
Einstein Mines Dam (foot) - up to 1 mile
Millstream Gardens (foot) - up to 1.2 miles
FISHING
Smallmouth and Rock bass, perch, bluegill and bullhead
CAMPGROUND NAME: Sutton Bluff
VISIT DATE: 09/12/1996
UPDATE DATE: 3/26/2009
STATE: Missouri
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Salem
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Centerville
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Centerville, MO, take State Rt. 21 north 2.3 miles to
campground sign. Turn left and go 6.8 miles to another
campground sign (Forest Rt. 2236). Turn left onto Rt. 2236 and
go 2.5 miles to still another campground sign. Turn left into
campground.
NOTE: Forest Rt. 2236 is gravel and narrow.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 608 ft.
There are 20 miles of ATV trails, some starting in the
campground. Some sites are adjacent to the West Fork of Black
River. Many of the parking aprons are steep and pitched.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open 1st full weekend in April through last full weekend in October.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $8 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 13
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 21
Total Sites: 34
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 34
No. Grilles on Sites: 34
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 12' X 48'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 3
No. Threaded: 3
WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Wading is possible in West Fork of Black River. River not
floatable at time of visit.
HIKING
Sutton Bluff (loop trail) - 2 miles
FISHING
Smallmouth Bass, Rock Bass and Bluegill
CAMPGROUND NAME: Watercress Spring
VISIT DATE: 09/10/1996
UPDATE DATE: 4/25/2005
STATE: Missouri
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Doniphan/Eleven Point
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Van Buren
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Van Buren, MO, take Forest Rt. 4282 west 0.5 miles to
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 320 ft.
Campground is located close to Current River. There are Civil
War gun emplacements still visible up near the Ranger Station.
Hike the Songbird Hiking Trail and see the Union Army gun
trenches.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Services provided only from May 1 through October 1.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day for single
$18 per day for double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 17
Total Sites: 17
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 17
No. Grilles on Sites: 17
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 15' X 54'
Comments:
Parking aprons are gravel and asphault.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Canoeing and tubing on Current River. Power boats are limited to
40 HP.
HIKING
Songbird Hiking Trail - 1.2 miles.
FISHING
Smallmouth and Rock bass, Long Ear sunfish, and crappie
