This free primitive campground provides drive-in and boat-in access along the Mississippi River. Most of the roughly 10-12 sites include fire rings and gravel parking areas, though only two picnic tables serve the entire campground. A vault toilet sits near the boat ramp at the far end of the loop.
All sites front the river with tree shade, allowing campers to watch barge traffic from their spots. The location backs up to wetlands, which can mean increased bugs during summer months. Train tracks run beyond the wetlands, adding occasional noise to the river sounds. The area floods when the Mississippi rises, and campers seeking more amenities can find Two Rivers Marina and Campground across the river in Illinois.
Description
Visit the Missouri Department of Conservation's website for more information.
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Location
Public CampgroundDupont Reservation Conservation Area is located in Missouri
Directions
From Hannibal, take Highway 79 south 17 miles, then Route TT east, then north onto gravel road at Ted Shanks Conservation Area entrance, 1.70 miles to camp sites and boat ramp.
Coordinates
39.56185955 N
91.173013 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 5/2/26
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 5/2/26
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 1 hr 35 min from St. Louis, MO
- 1 hr 35 min from Springfield, IL
- 1 hr 39 min from Columbia, MO
- 1 hr 48 min from Jefferson City, MO













