Established Camping
Deer Leap
Deer Leap is located near Doniphan, Missouri, featuring a landscape of rolling hills and dense forests. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s during winter to highs in the 90s in summer. Nearby attractions include the Current River, offering opportunities for canoeing and fishing, and the Mark Twain National Forest, ideal for hiking and exploring nature.
Description
National Forest
Currently, NO Water is available at this time due to flooding. The Deer Leap Recreation Area is situated on the east bank of the Current River and provides primitive camping, a boat launch and floater access/tuber launch. Deer Leap Campground has seven (7) campsites; each with a fire ring, table and lantern post. Other amenities include: water, vault toilet, and launch facilities. The Deer Leap Boat Ramp provides launching capabilities for motorized and non-motorized boats with ample parking. There is also a vault toilet located at the boat ramp. The Tuber Launch is temporarily being operated at the end of the campground, and is a popular put-in for floating the Current River. This access is also shared with outfitter/guides. Limited public parking is allowed in the launch area. Most private floaters take out below the bridge in Doniphan at the public boat launch, and outfitted floaters take out at the outfitter’s private launches in Doniphan. This float takes about 5 hours.
Location
Deer Leap is located in Missouri
Directions
In Doniphan, MO, off State Rt. 160/21, take State Rt. Y north 4.6 miles to campground sign (Forest Rt. 4349). Turn onto Rt. 4349 and go 1.5 miles to campground.
Coordinates
36.67500065 N
90.8870004 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonGood
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires