North Fork, near Pottersville, Missouri, is a charming campground that offers a peaceful escape right by the river. With private, shaded sites surrounded by trees, you can enjoy the soothing sounds of rushing water as you drift off to sleep.

This place is perfect for tent camping and small RVs, featuring fire pits for cozy evenings under the stars. Visitors rave about the clean facilities and the abundance of tree coverage, making it a great spot for those who love nature. One camper shared, “The sites are private and shaded, lots of trees,” highlighting the serene atmosphere.

If you’re up for some adventure, the North Fork River is popular for kayaking, canoeing, and fishing. There are also nearby hiking trails that showcase the beautiful scenery of the area. As one happy camper put it, “Loved this area! Nice hiking and lots of water access.”

While the campground is quiet and not overly crowded, it’s a fantastic choice for those looking to unwind and connect with nature. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a longer stay, North Fork has the right mix of relaxation and outdoor fun.

North Fork Recreation Area provides camping, picnicking, boating, canoeing, hiking and fishing access to the beautiful North Fork of the White River, which has a total of nine major springs flowing into it. Two of its largest springs are Big Springs and Blue Spring, which contribute some 18 million gallons of cold, clear water every day. North Fork Recreation Area serves as trailhead for the 35-mile long Ridge Runner National Recreation Trail and the Blue Spring Trail.

North Fork

The sites are private and shaded, lots of trees. Sites are right on the river so you can hear it rushing as you fall asleep. Beautiful scenery with good hiking nearby. Sites are first come, first served, but so worth the risk! We LOVED it!!

Beautiful primitive campsites

On North Fork river, open sites w fire pits.  Best for tents n small rigs, vault toilets. No other facilities, river is popular for water activities, kayaking, canoe, river trips fishing.

Small n quiet

Was not a busy campground but it was October and a gloomy weather, quiet.

On river

Loved this area. Clean bathrooms. Plenty of tree coverage for camp sites. Lots of water access. The spring is gorgeous. Nice hiking

Loved this area!

What a great place just spent last four days there , great swimming for adults and kids , has a really nice spring and all

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4.0

Beautiful primitive campsites

Small n quiet

On river

Loved this area!

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