Best Tent Camping near Eagle Rock, MO

Tent campsites around Eagle Rock, Missouri offer a mix of established and primitive camping options in the Ozarks region. The nearby Drury-Mincy Conservation Area provides free, dispersed tent camping with approximately 12 designated sites situated atop a mountain with scenic views. Busiek State Forest, located a short drive north of Eagle Rock, offers tent camping by permit only with hiking trails and natural water sources available for visitors seeking a more remote experience.

Most tent campgrounds in the area feature basic amenities like fire rings and picnic tables, though facilities vary considerably between locations. Drury-Mincy Conservation Area includes vault toilets and trash disposal, but no drinking water, requiring campers to bring their own supplies. According to one visitor, "It's a nice, basic campground with toilet and dumpster on site, and there are several fire pits with grills and picnic tables." Sites typically have grass pads with gravel access roads. Some conservation areas enforce 14-day stay limits, and camping permits may be required at certain locations like Busiek, where permits must be obtained in person at the Missouri Department of Conservation office.

The tent camping experience near Eagle Rock offers notable seclusion and natural beauty. Drury-Mincy provides a peaceful setting with tree cover for shade and protection. One camper described it as "a wonderful campground with roughly 12 designated camp spots with a fire pit, some spots would be big enough to park a smaller RV at." The area attracts wildlife viewers and hikers, with multiple conservation areas featuring trail networks for day hiking from your tent site. Busiek offers "breathtaking landscapes" with hiking trails and creek access, making it suitable for tent campers seeking both recreation and solitude. Walk-in tent sites are available at several locations, providing greater privacy than drive-in options, though visitors should note that cell service can be limited and advance preparation is essential.

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Tent Camping Reviews near Eagle Rock, MO

901 Reviews of 19 Eagle Rock Campgrounds


  • Matt S.
    Jul. 23, 2017

    Lost Bridge South

    Stay at South Bridge for Lakeside camping and beautiful scenerey

    I really like Lost Bridge South and Lost Bridge North. They are on the banks of Beaver Lake and are beautiful. The only downside is both campgrounds are built on the slopes of a hill. The RV and camper pads are level with asphalt, but to pitch a tent can be a bit tricky to find level ground.

    Personally I do not like pitching my tent on concrete or rock pads, I prefer good old grass and dirt. Both my tent and my back last a little bit longer when on soft ground versus rocks.

    The facilities were clean nice. The showers and bathrooms were pretty good. The only problem was there were no soap dispensers, so bring your own if you like clean hands.

    This is a solid four star campground. I highly recommend getting a campsite next to the lake. We had a lot of fun with some great views.

  • Abby M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 26, 2020

    Drury-Mincy Conservation Area

    Gem in Missouri

    Lovely spot in Missouri. Passing through to Tennessee and found this gem of a spot with 2 vault toilets, trash and it’s free! Arrived at sunset in a Wednesday and only 2 other campers. There’s about 6 spots to pull in with a camper/ RV then at least 6 tent spots. Most spots have a fire ring and picnic table. 2-3 bars of LTE with AT&T. Little bit of road noise but no issues sleeping in my van. Everyone we came across was kind. No electric or water so come prepared. Closest town for supplies is around 25 minutes. Would definitely stay here again!

  • M
    Mar. 6, 2022

    Lost Bridge North

    Off Season Perfection

    Visited here in early spring and were spoiled with amazing lake views and not many neighbors. When the trees leaf out I’m guessing you still would have good privacy. No water hook ups at the site (if you need to fill your tank the water next to vault toilet by the lake is the most flat) but 30 amp hook up made it very comfortable. Large concrete picnic tables and fire rings (some also have grills) at each site. Close enough to Bentonville to spend a day in town or exploring Crystal Bridges!

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 30, 2021

    Cobb Ridge

    Oasis in the Woods

    Open:  year round

    Reservations:  877-444-6777 or recreation.gov

                               Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance

    Fees:  $15.00 single with electric

                $10.00 single no electric

                $45.00 group site

                Passes honored

    Bear Aware.  Beautiful fence around campground with the road and pads all paved.  Nice.  Complete campground is well maintained.  Camp host on duty, no gate house.  Sites are very large and spaced out well.  Some pull thrus.  Picnic table, fire ring, toilets, showers, water, trash.  There are nearly 80 miles of inter connected loops that go from easy to hard terrian, winding in and out of forested hollers and along ridge tops.  ATV must be 50 inches wide or less.

    LNT

    BTYFI

    Travel safe

  • S
    May. 28, 2019

    Ozark Campground — Buffalo National River

    Nice Campground!

    We enjoyed camping here. We came for Memorial Day weekend and the campground was very busy, but quiet hours seemed to be honored. Some of the campsites are walk-in while some are drive-in. Picnic tables and lantern hooks at every site, nice clean working bathrooms, dumpster, and even a volleyball net. The campsite encircles a large field in the center which some people used to play ball, frisbee etc. many of the sites are not very secluded; you could easily be sleeping right next to another tent. RVs are allowed. There is a quick trail leading to the river - if you camp near this, be aware that people will be going up and down it all day and loading/unloading canoes and kayaks. Fees are $20/night and the campground is patrolled frequently by a park ranger (he was very nice). Lots of dogs!

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 15, 2021

    Drury-Mincy Conservation Area

    Great Deal, Needs some Tender Loving Care

    FREE

    FCFS 

    Sites: 13 

    This is a dispersed campground with picnic table, fire ring and sitting on the top of the mountain giving a great view. NO WATER but there are two pit toilets. When it comes to the toilets I guess you could say

    "any port in the storm" but they could use some TLC. There is also a trash dumpster but trash."  Come on people there is a trash dumpster USE IT. Pads are grass and the road is gravel. The site is situated along side the highway. 

    LNT  

    BTYFI 

    Travel safe

  • Eric G.
    Apr. 24, 2019

    Kyles Landing Campground — Buffalo National River

    Beautiful with an amazing river and bluffs to home a stone throw away.

    Great escape! It runs parallel to the Buffalo National River. Beautiful campground with well maintained grounds. It includes hiking trails, river access and walk in camp grounds only. Tents only are highly recommended. Rough road getting there and no cell service which is fine with me. The only negative is there are no showers. Only restrooms and an outside water supply. That's why I gave it a 4 star. If you are ok with not showing or doing a sponge bath then 5 stars.

    https://youtu.be/2yF1A2QlTxw

  • Annie C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 1, 2017

    Lake Wedington -- Temporarily CLOSED

    Picture Perfect camping

    A gorgeous park in the Ozarks National Forest close to the civilization in Fayettville Arkansas. This place reminded me of Lake Lure from “Dirty Dancing” with its historical buildings and beautiful lake. Super quiet at night, there were about 18 campsites in the campground (none with electric or hookups), all reservable. This was somewhat a problem as I lacked reservations. While the campground was almost empty (there were only 5 other campers), there were only two sites that were “open” for the night. An impending storm kept many from showing up, and by morning there were only 3 tents still set up. Each site had a nice tent pad that according to the campground host drained well (except for one site on the hill, can't remember which site number, which fortunately wasn’t available), grills, and fire rings. I ended up with site #10 with a great view of the lake. In fact the only thing really separating me from the lake was a nice bit of lawn and the lake trail. The hosts had put up solar lights along the path through the trees to the bathroom, which would have been helpful if not for the relentless rain that kept everyone from wandering about in the dark. In the morning I didn’t have to share the shower house with anyone except the spiders as only 3 other campers stuck it out through the night and their sites were closer to the other shower house. While not modern by any means, the shower house was clean and the water was hot. Just know that you will need to push the water button several times to get a good rinse as it only seemed to run the water for about 2 minutes a push. I didn’t drive over to check out the cabins, but I understand that you can rent a historical cabin if tent camping isn’t your thing.

  • Crystal C.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 26, 2020

    Indian Point

    Crowded On Holiday Weekends But Great Campground!!

    CLICK HERE for Info on Branson

    For those looking for a campground near Branson which offers access to top attractions as well as Table Rock Lake, Indian Point is worth a consideration. The park itself is only a short distance from the 76 Strip and has quick access to Silver Dollar City, even sharing a tram system with the park. 

    The campground is well spaced and offers shaded sites for a variety of sizing options from tent camping to larger pull through sites. Each site boasting the standard amenities for travel of a fire ring and picnic table. Many also have connections available and include both water and electrical offerings. 

    The site offers a dump station for those RVers needing the service and day use areas for those wanting to visit for fun day at the lake without the commitment of an overnight stay. Picnic Shelters are available and can also be rented for special events and larger groups. 

    Restrooms here vary and have both standard restrooms and shower houses. The set up itself is very nice and looks to be much more improved than some parks in the area offering a bit more privacy from the typical sites which have only curtain doors. The facilities instead look very well maintained and have private restroom and shower units for those using them. Although they are still recommending as much distancing as possible and use of your own isolated restrooms when applicable. 

    When I visited I noticed the sites are not all created equally in way of parking, some were very lengthy and could easily allow for more than one vehicle while others were lucky to have a small parking area for a car and tent. My advice is to defiantly look and book online before coming to the park before any trip to ensure your spacing. For those not doing so, additional parking is located throughout the park in small pull out areas near restrooms and closer to the boat ramp areas. 

    With recent closures of many outdoor areas, this location has opened its doors to tourists once again for the season and with that it has quickly become a popular destination. For this reason you will want to book ahead of time and be prepared to face larger than usual crowds when using the public spaces. 

    Rains also can dictate your usage of certain portions of the park as the level of the lake can climb and engulf the swimming beach and outlets to the marina. Upon my visit I noticed the swimming beach was completely under water and thus the facilities near it were not able to be used. The marina was very busy despite many of the walkways being underwater slightly or a brief walk through water to get to. 

    The overall feel of this campground is very homey as the people visiting all seem to be very family friendly. The limitation of alcohol keeps man of the party goes away from this park and it allows for quieter evenings and more family based fun inside the park itself with the vast open spaces. 

    In addition to the lake and campground themselves, there is a small general store located just across from the camp to make those last minute pick ups a bit easier to find versus running back into town. This is extremely helpful for those who need something small but don’t want to have to drive far to get it. A small restaurant is also located in this area. 

    Tips: 

    • If you are staying here book online and really look at the map when doing so to ensure your sizing needs are met in way of parking. 
    • Venture into Branson for live shows and music, activities and more!! 
    • Take a hike on one of the many hiking trails in the areas and explore this region of Missouri!! 
    • Check the weather before securing a waterfront site. Lake levels are displayed on the Table Rock website and you will want to make sure you are not visiting when lakes are overflowing to the point of cutting down your adventure. CLICK HERE FOR LAKE LEVEL

Guide to Eagle Rock

Dispersed camping near Eagle Rock, Missouri includes options throughout the Mark Twain National Forest and Buffalo National River areas. The region sits at approximately 1,400 feet elevation with rocky terrain typical of the Ozark Mountains. Summer temperatures average 85-90°F with high humidity, while spring and fall camping seasons offer milder conditions in the 60-75°F range with lower precipitation.

What to do

Fishing access points: Steel Creek Campground offers direct river access for anglers. According to one visitor, "Clear running water (river) great views" make it an excellent spot for both camping and fishing.

Kayaking opportunities: At Big Bay, most sites "back directly up to the lake" providing convenient water access. The campground allows boat-in camping, making it ideal for kayakers wanting to explore Table Rock Lake over multiple days.

Hiking trail networks: Busiek features multiple trails through varied terrain. A camper noted, "This place is AMAZING! Gun range, Horse Riding Trails, Camping and a water source. The scenery is so breathtaking and you never want to leave!" The area requires camping permits obtained in person at the Missouri Department of Conservation office.

Swimming holes: Several campgrounds provide swimming access during summer months. One camper at Steel Creek mentioned, "Kayaking, swimming, and fishing were awesome!" while others noted multiple swimming holes along streams near camping areas.

What campers like

Scenic vistas: Steel Creek Campground offers views of dramatic bluffs. As one camper described, "You can see beautiful bluff from the campground. The campsites are all in a big grassy field which I love. There are trails to the river nearby and a great swimming hole!"

Quiet weekday camping: Many campgrounds in the area are significantly less crowded on weekdays. At Drury-Mincy Conservation Area, one camper observed, "We went on Memorial Day weekend and there were only other two small groups there."

Wildlife viewing: The region supports diverse wildlife populations. A visitor to Kyles Landing noted, "This is the best disconnect from the world campground." The area offers opportunities to spot deer, elk, armadillos, and other Ozark wildlife.

Natural water features: Streams and rivers enhance the camping experience. According to a Busiek camper, "The trails and the river make for some great scenery. Be wary of the water level, this can impact any hiking you might be looking to do, so be ready."

What you should know

Road conditions: Several campgrounds have challenging access roads. One Kyles Landing visitor advised, "Speaking of the 'hill', its a steep road down into the campground. Other reviewers will probably say you need a truck/suv to get into it. I got my compact car down just fine. Go slow in a lower gear."

Limited facilities: Most dispersed sites have minimal amenities. At Drury-Mincy Conservation Area, "It's a nice, basic campground. There's a toilet and dumpster on site, and there are several fire pits with grills and picnic tables." Campers should bring all water and supplies.

Permit requirements: Some areas require advance permits. A Busiek visitor noted, "Camping is by permit only, and permits can not be obtained online or by phone, you have to go in person to the Missouri Department of Conservation office."

Cell service variability: Connectivity varies widely across camping areas. A Kyles Landing camper reported, "Absolutely no cell service. No one in our group with varying cell service providers had service."

Tips for camping with families

Beginner-friendly options: Some sites are more suitable for families new to camping. A visitor to Steel Creek recommended it as "a great campsite if you're wanting to get outdoors, but aren't quite adventurous to go full-out. You wake up every morning to the sound of the Buffalo River coursing by just a few hundred yards away."

Wildlife education opportunities: Mountain View Camping provides a more structured experience. One visitor noted, "Not bad place... Owner is very nice. They feed you Friday night and Sunday morning," making it convenient for families with children.

Swimming safety precautions: Water features require supervision. A Steel Creek visitor advised, "You can walk to the river from the campground which is very convenient!" but also recommended booking "a campsite along the trees and further from the parking lot" for added safety with children.

Tips from RVers

Site size limitations: Most dispersed sites accommodate smaller RVs only. At Drury-Mincy, a camper observed there are "roughly 12 designated camp spots with a fire pit, some spots would be big enough to park a smaller RV at."

Alternative developed options: For RVers requiring hookups, consider private campgrounds. At Fall Creek Resort, visitors get "full hookups such as, septic, water, electric, showers, laundry pool, access to the marina. The campground is very well maintained, secure, and quiet."

Access road challenges: Many tent campsites near Eagle Rock involve steep or rough roads. A Kyles Landing visitor warned, "It can be a bit difficult to find the site but as I say it is worth it. When we were there it was almost totally empty."

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