Within Mark Twain National Forest, Greer Crossing provides year-round camping along the Eleven Point River. This US Forest Service campground accommodates RVs up to 50 feet with water hookups and offers multiple access options including drive-in, walk-in, hike-in, and boat-in sites.
The campground features shaded tent sites and maintains clean restroom facilities that consistently earn praise from visitors. A boat dock provides direct river access for swimming and launching watercraft, while some adventurous campers jump from the nearby bridge. The site works well for large family gatherings with open areas and easy access to firewood. Camp hosts maintain the grounds and assist visitors throughout the season.
Road conditions can be rough, particularly during wet weather, so campers should plan accordingly for the final approach. Stephanie U. notes the campground has "lots of shade and parking, camp host does a AMAZING JOB." Nearby McCormack Lake Rec Area sits about four miles away via an occasionally overgrown hiking trail.
Greer Spring lies just down the road and rewards visitors with a worthwhile hike. The combination of river access, established amenities, and forest setting makes this a solid base camp for exploring the broader region's outdoor opportunities.
Description
Greer Crossing Recreation Area is located on the right side of Eleven Point National Scenic River at about 16.7 miles and offers access to the Eleven Point River for boating and fishing. This Recreation Area offers camping, picnic tables, fire pits, toilet, boat ramp and parking. Fees for Greer Crossing Recreation Area Campground are $10 per single and $15 per double campsite/ night and are paid at the fee tube. There is a 50% discount for anyone who has a Golden Age or Golden Access Passport, a Senior Pass, or an Access Pass. There are 16 single and 3 double mowed sites which offer seclusion and privacy, each with table, fire ring, and lantern post. The campground is set back away from the water’s edge. A campground host is on site in the summer. There is a centrally located vault toilet in the Campground. Drinking water and trash bins are available May 1- October 1. Some activities at Greer Crossing Recreation Area include are hiking, canoeing, wading, and fishing. A picnic area is near the boat access. The picnic area has 4 individual sites, each with a grill and one or more tables. The boating access is one of the most popular launch sites for persons floating the Eleven Point. There is one trail are available for hikers; a 4-mile trail follows the river and through typical Ozark hills up to McCormack Lake then circles back for a 2 mile walk back to Greer. This trail runs along the river and then back along the hillside above the river. Fishing is also very plentiful, there are rainbow trout, small mouth bass, sunfish, just to name a few.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsGreer Crossing is located in Missouri near Alton
Directions
In Alton, MO, take State Rt. 19 north 9.4 miles to campground sign (Forest Rt. 3188). Turn right onto Rt. 3188 and proceed to campground. From Winona, MO take Hwy 19 south 17 miles to Forest Road 3188, just north of Eleven Point Bridge. A paved road leads to the recreation area.
Coordinates
36.79400072 N
91.32900081 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 5/25/26
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 5/25/26
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 1 hr 54 min from Jonesboro, AR
- 2 hrs 9 min from Springfield, MO
- 2 hrs 20 min from Cape Girardeau, MO
- 2 hrs 56 min from Jefferson City, MO
