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Log Yard Campground Backcountry Camping — Ozark National Scenic Riverway

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Location

Log Yard Campground Backcountry Camping — Ozark National Scenic Riverway is located in Missouri

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Coordinates

37.110877 N
91.120164 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

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

Site Types

  • Dispersed

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Pull-Through Sites

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7 Reviews

Reviewed Jul. 21, 2024

Beautiful spot, noisy campers

The scenery of this dispersed camping area is definitely a five star for the area. Nice view and access to the Current River. Plenty of stars out at night. There is an area of more traditional campground spaces you come across first but the dispersed style spots are further down the road. There’s still a $10/night fee. Even though there are fire rings all along the rocky beach, locals use this area as a boat launch and park their trucks and trailers in the camping areas. The campers who came in late on our last night destroyed the peaceful ambiance; loud kids running all over and pulling branches down from living trees, loud music past quiet hours and most running generators. That downgraded my rating from five stars overall. This would be a great place midweek or off season but definitely not going back during peak times due to the discourteous people.

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Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Log Yard Campground Backcountry Camping — Ozark National Scenic Riverway by Vikki B., July 21, 2024
  • Review photo of Log Yard Campground Backcountry Camping — Ozark National Scenic Riverway by Vikki B., July 21, 2024
  • Review photo of Log Yard Campground Backcountry Camping — Ozark National Scenic Riverway by Vikki B., July 21, 2024
Reviewed Aug. 28, 2022

One of a kind

This was definitely one of, if not my favorites campsites I’ve stayed at! There is a small campground on by the bathrooms with designated sites, and then dispersed camping on the beach. Super pretty spot and great for swimming, but people are pretty bad about cleaning ups free themselves so quite a bit of litter on the beach. Overall a great stay!!

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Reviewed May. 21, 2022

One of the best spots ive camped at!

This place is like a hidden treasure. lots of space on the bank to have privacy from other campers, the river was blue and super pretty, and the area was very clean. i didnt see litter anywhere. there is no cell service so youll have to drive up the road to ellington to get anything. overall it was a very relaxing experience, i HIGHLY recommend this campsite.

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Log Yard Campground Backcountry Camping — Ozark National Scenic Riverway by Malayna F., May 21, 2022
  • Review photo of Log Yard Campground Backcountry Camping — Ozark National Scenic Riverway by Malayna F., May 21, 2022
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Reviewed May. 7, 2022

Hidden gem

This site was a fantastic spot hidden pretty far off the beaten path. We had to fjord an overflowing stream that went across the road but didn’t have any trouble in our Jeep Wrangler. When we arrived we saw a couple tents at a site before we reached the water and only one vehicle by the water at the first “site”. We drive along a path past that first site and parked in another partially hidden water access site. It was perfect. Never heard or saw anyone else. Beautiful sunrise hitting the trees and the stone along the opposite side of the river in the morning. Highly recommend. Just be aware you will not have cell service.

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Reviewed Jan. 30, 2021

Great spot to car camp

It was a little barren this time of year, I mostly had the beach site to myself, other than what I image was a group of high schoolers who came to party. They were loud and rowdy for about an hour then packed up, though not without driving by my tent and yelling a couple f**k you’s at me while I was trying to sleep.

However the site was very nice and is exactly as described in the previous review. There was a lot of litter on the beach.

Reviewed Oct. 31, 2020

Good place to stop for a few days

There is a small designated campground above the river bank sites described in the other review. The site typically costs 5 dollars a day but a sign up at the campground says fees are waved due to less services for COVID. Pit toilets, dumpster, and water all on site but not at each camp. Great spot to car camp.

  • Review photo of Log Yard Campground Backcountry Camping — Ozark National Scenic Riverway by Anthony L., October 31, 2020
  • Review photo of Log Yard Campground Backcountry Camping — Ozark National Scenic Riverway by Anthony L., October 31, 2020
Reviewed Jul. 15, 2020

Camping on river

This area has access to the shores of the current river. No campsites, just the open rocky shores. You can park right on the shores and set up camp. Beware! The gravel settles if wet and many trailers and campers have gotten stuck here. 4wd is recommended. While their are no amenities, the location is beautiful. Very secluded

Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at Log Yard Campground Backcountry Camping — Ozark National Scenic Riverway?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Log Yard Campground Backcountry Camping — Ozark National Scenic Riverway, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Log Yard Campground Backcountry Camping — Ozark National Scenic Riverway have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Log Yard Campground Backcountry Camping — Ozark National Scenic Riverway does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Log Yard Campground Backcountry Camping — Ozark National Scenic Riverway?

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