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Dispersed Camping

Hoot Owl Bend

Hoot Owl Bend is located near the Missouri River, featuring flat terrain with scattered trees. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s during winter to highs in the 80s in summer. Campers can explore the nearby Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge, which offers opportunities for bird watching and hiking.

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Location

Hoot Owl Bend is located in Missouri

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

40.31554124 N
95.61711538 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

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

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Dispersed

Features

For Campers

  • Phone Service
  • Pets

DISPERSED CAMPING

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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Reviewed Apr. 12, 2025

Good enough for a place to sleep

Was confused at first because there was a private road sign near the turn off, but after some looking it does look like it’s a legit spot to camp. Good enough for a place to lay your head at least. I used a pickup truck with a tent and nobody bothered me. I did hear animals huffing and saw some shadows run next to the truck at like 2am haha.

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Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Hoot Owl Bend by Carter G., April 12, 2025
Reviewed Sep. 30, 2024

Not recommended for cars

It seems like a bad place to park for the night; sign says area closed 10pm-4am, so camping of any kind seems unallowed.

Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Aug. 3, 2023

Simple clearing

A nice little clearing easy to set up a tent in. There seems to be some private RV camping nearby which I was unsure about but they never came and bothered me. One of those trees in a mulberry, don’t put your tent under it you will have mulberries dropping on you in July. There is a nice walk towards the water, just wear pants and closed shoes to avoid the stinging nettle. There also is no fire pit or amenities at this site

This spot would be great for bird watchers

Month of VisitJuly
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Hoot Owl Bend have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Hoot Owl Bend does not have wifi.