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Mark Twain National Forest Big Bay Recreation Area

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We apologize, this area is now managed as a day use site only and no longer takes reservations. Recreation Facilities Natural Features Nearby Attractions ADA Access: N

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Sandi C.

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Reviewed Aug. 9, 2018

Primitive camping.

Boat ramp. Access to camp sites by vehicle is usually vlosef. I have accessed them by water the last few times I've camped there. Beautiful wooded !!! sites that back up to the lake. There are no showers, rangers or park attendants. Bathrooms if open are just a hoke in the ground like an outhouse. Your on your own if someone is harassing you or your injured. You'll just have to handle it yourself or pack up and gi get help

My favorite campground!!

Location

Mark Twain National Forest Big Bay Recreation Area is located in Missouri

Directions

From Shell Knob, MO go south on Hwy 39 to the junction of Hwy YY. Follow YY east 2.5 miles. Turn left on County Road Big Bay Road for .5 mile to Big Bay Recreation area. A full service marina and beach are located nearby at Campbell Point. The area is within an hour of attractions at Eureka Springs, AR and Branson, MO.