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Dispersed Camping

Pine Ridge Recreation Area

12 Reviews

About

USDA Forest Service

This area is located in a pine forest and provides a campground and picnic area while serving as a trailhead to the 36-mile Cedar Creek Trail. Four picnic sites and 8 campsites are provided. Larger grassy area can provide small groups such as scouts.

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Location

Pine Ridge Recreation Area is located in Missouri

Directions

From New Bloomfield, head west on Route MM 1 mile; Turn north on Route J to Guthrie; Then turn west on Route Y for 2 miles. From Ashland, go east on Route Y, 7 miles.

Coordinates

38.7580086 N
92.1423314 W

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Access

Drive-In
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Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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WiFi
Good
Verizon
Unknown
AT&T
Unknown
T-Mobile
Unknown

Site Types

Dispersed

Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Phone Service
Drinking Water
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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General Info

Randy M.

Traveler

Reviewed May. 15, 2023

Fantastic

I’ve been going from one campsite to the next for a few weeks now and this place is the best. Clean updated vault toilets. Potable water and we’ll kept sites.

Site2

Month of VisitJune

Mashleys B.

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 21, 2021

Nice campsite!

Went here on a sunday night. Only two other campers. Toilets, dumpster, and water pump present. Only bummer was lots of ticks and there must be a gun range nearby, which set off our dog's anxiety.

Sitesite 4

Month of VisitJuly

Michael M.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 18, 2021

Nice semi-quite place to overnight.

All and all nice place. Some roads are gravel and chalky leading there (my cars still covered and I'm in Colorado now!) Pit Toilets were nice, one for campground. 2 potable water sites. Campsites were not well defined and judging by the beer cans in some site fire rings it might get rowdy on the weekend.

Site8

Month of VisitJuly

Michelle H.

Scout

Reviewed May. 31, 2021

I loved it

It was a nice quiet area designated camping spots and not too far from any stores very clean working bathrooms we really enjoyed ourselves there we'll be looking forward to going back

Month of VisitJune

Guide

Reviewed Oct. 18, 2020

Pine Ridge

Closed for the season

Chrischelle N.

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 8, 2020

Great Campground

Pros: Free!! Close to Columbia but far enough away for a getaway. Easy to find from the road, even in the dark. Fire pits and picnic tables are there. Vault toilets and running water available. Hiking trailhead at the entrance of the campground. Camping spots are spaced out enough.

Cons: Can hear lawn-mowing and Gun shots from neighboring properties in the early morning. Still not the end of the world. Definitely fills up on the weekends.

I stayed at #3 and it was a very spacious private spot. If you have kids/dogs I recommend spot #4 it has a long strip of playroom for running around without disturbing other spaces. 2 week maximum stay.

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Fred B.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 6, 2020

Pine Ridge Dispersed camping at Mark Twain National Forest

There was easy access to the campground. There were designated spots to camp that had a picnic table and camp grill. Didn't like people just sitting in parked cars in the campground. Quite place to camp for the night.

Lula L.

Ranger

Reviewed Feb. 9, 2020

Peaceful

Stayed 2 nights, blacktop rv site, back in, w table, fire pit, grill on pit as well as seperate on pedestal, covered table for storage or prep, also picnic table, water faucet, dumpsters, vault toilet. Stayed in Oct so it was not busy, there were a few tents, hiking trail lots of shade. Nice country road drive in and out.

Month of VisitNovember

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Jenn L.

Traveler

Reviewed Sep. 27, 2019

My absolute favorite place close to home.

This campground is pretty stripped down. There are vault toilets and that's it for amenities. However, it is also one of my favorites close to home to hike. The campsites are always clean, but you almost always find litter in the fire rings. You have to gather your own wood or bring approved stuff in, but it is perfect for a quick overnight trip.

Josh S.

Ranger

Reviewed Apr. 17, 2019

Great dry dock area

Wonderful open areas for camping. Fire pits aplenty. Great hiking trails to meadows and forest. Several sites all first come first serve. No power and vault toilets. Donation camping so late night arrivals can get scetchy.

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Charlotte B.

Ranger

Reviewed Jul. 9, 2018

great trails

Love the trails and the secluded spots. There usually are always people camping, even in the winter. Also, there are no electric sites so dont forget your generator. My husband and I have felt a little unsafe. We once had another camper come into our site and not want to leave.

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Curtis M.

Guide

Reviewed May. 22, 2018

Pines Pines Pines impressive

Set in the Cedar Creek District of the mark Twain National Forest this campground is perfect for a night stay or a backpacking trip. On site camp hostess and privy. Great hammock camping

Month of VisitMarch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the max vehicle length at Pine Ridge Recreation Area?

Pine Ridge Recreation Area allows vehicles up to 34 feet.

Are fires allowed at Pine Ridge Recreation Area?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Pine Ridge Recreation Area, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Is there cell phone reception at Pine Ridge Recreation Area?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is unknown.