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Bar K Wrangler Camp

Description

USDA Forest Service

Bar-K Wrangler Camp is a primitive horse camp, with limited picnic tables and fire rings and one vault toilet. Parking to accommodate stock trailers and towing vehicles. Bar-K is located on the west bank of Swan Creek, serves as a Trailhead for the Swan Creek Trail and is open year round. Pack in/Pack out garbage. Click Here for a Recreational Opportunity Guide about this site. For information on the Swan Creek Trail.

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Location

Bar K Wrangler Camp is located in Missouri

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Directions

From Garrison, MO, take Hwy 125 north 2 miles to Forest Road 533. Turn right and continue to the bottom of the hill. From Chadwick, MO, take Hwy 125 south to Forest Road 533 where you will find the entrance sign to Bar-K Wrangler Camp on the left.

Coordinates

36.86039511 N
93.00987155 W

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Access

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

Stay Connected

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

Site Types

  • Group
  • Equestrian

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Pull-Through Sites
  • Big Rig Friendly

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Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.


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4 Reviews

Reviewed Sep. 11, 2024

A good waypoint.

No amenities other than composting toilets. There are a few tent sites along the road and there is plenty of grassy area near the creek for RVs/trailers. This is a horse camp with plenty of evidence, but it was only us and a couple of other tent campers.

The creek was obviously spring fed, crystal clear and had a gravelly bottom. There were plenty of places to get in the water...understanding that this is horse camp.

The place was well maintained and mowed and it was super peaceful and quiet. The main annoyance was some trash in fire pits along the creek.

If you consider this as a waypoint, two things:

1. There is about a mile of dusty, gravel road that is a little rough.

2. We had great T-Mobile 10 miles south, but it dropped to zero by the time we drove into camp.

SiteGrassy area down by the creek.
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Bar K Wrangler Camp by Patricia S., September 11, 2024
  • Review photo of Bar K Wrangler Camp by Patricia S., September 11, 2024
  • Review photo of Bar K Wrangler Camp by Patricia S., September 11, 2024
Reviewed Jul. 8, 2022

Spacious and Quiet

I went here with a group of friends looking for a free campsite that had enough space.

This place is great! When we arrived a few people were sitting in the creek so we moved further up stream and found a nice site with easy creek access. We were likely the only group for at least 2 square miles.

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Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2021

Hey Cowboy

Open:  year round

FREE

FCFS

Pack it in Pack it out

LNT

This a primitive horse camp that is not far off the highway.  It is far enough that it is or  can be quiet.  It is also great for star gazing, hiking, mountain biking and trail rides.  Swan Creek runs along side the camp so you will need to be aware of possible flash floods if you are camped right next to the creek.  There are picnic table, fire ring and a pit toilet.  NO WATER

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Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of Bar K Wrangler Camp by N I., November 30, 2021
  • Review photo of Bar K Wrangler Camp by N I., November 30, 2021
  • Review photo of Bar K Wrangler Camp by N I., November 30, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Bar K Wrangler Camp?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Bar K Wrangler Camp, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Bar K Wrangler Camp have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Bar K Wrangler Camp does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Bar K Wrangler Camp?

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