Free camping at Little Lost Creek Conservation Area comes with a clear tradeoff: no water, no vault toilet, and no firewood for sale, but also no fee. Sites sit at both the north and south ends of the area, each accommodating a couple of tents with a primitive fire ring and picnic table. No RVs fit here. Day hikers, birders, and others share the parking lot throughout the day, so expect foot traffic and no real site privacy. The conservation area closes to camping during certain hunting seasons, so checking the schedule before arrival matters. A hike descends into a valley where Lost Creek runs at the bottom, though the climb back out is steep. Campers who come prepared, including with a cat hole shovel and full pack-out plan, will find Daniel Boone Conservation Area a comparable nearby option if the primitive setup here doesn't suit the trip.
Description
Little Lost Creek is a partially spring-fed Ozark stream, characterized by clear water and a rocky stream bed. Campers are limited to 14 consecutive days in a 30-day period. Groups of more than 10 campers need a special-use permit.
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Map & DirectionsLittle Lost Creek Conservation Area is located in Missouri near Warrenton
Coordinates
38.762001819070214 N
91.26224641199897 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&T5GGood Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Pets
- Fires
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Little Lost Creek Conservation Area needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 6 min from Columbia, MO
- 1 hr 7 min from St. Louis, MO
- 1 hr 12 min from Jefferson City, MO
- 2 hrs 21 min from Springfield, IL
