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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Hartshorn, MO

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Montauk State Park Campground's pet-friendly sites accommodate tent campers, RV travelers, and cabin guests throughout the year. Echo Bluff State Park also welcomes pets at Timbuktu Campground, where dogs can accompany visitors in tent sites, RV spots with full hookups, and select cabins. Both parks maintain clean facilities with hot showers and flush toilets for campers traveling with animals. Leashed pets must remain under control at all times in these established campgrounds. Alley Spring Campground in Ozark National Scenic Riverway similarly permits pets at both tent and RV sites, though without shower facilities. The Flying W Store & Campground offers additional pet-friendly options with full hookups for RVs and tent sites along the river. Campers report the wild horses at Echo Bluff State Park occasionally approach campsites, requiring pet owners to keep dogs properly secured to prevent wildlife interactions.

Hiking trails throughout the Ozark National Scenic Riverway provide excellent exercise opportunities for dogs and their owners. The Current River offers cooling spots for pets during summer months, with crystal clear water and accessible river banks at multiple campgrounds. Sunklands Conservation Area permits free dispersed camping with pets for those seeking a more primitive experience. Visitors with dogs should prepare for rocky terrain that can be tough on paw pads when exploring trails. Blue Spring Backcountry Camping provides another dispersed option where pets can accompany campers, though without amenities like toilets or drinking water. Several campgrounds feature picnic tables and fire rings at each site, allowing comfortable outdoor relaxation with pets. The dog park at Flying W Store & Campground gives pets a dedicated space to run off-leash after being confined during travel. Local reviews note that Sunday camping tends to be quieter and less crowded for those concerned about their dogs' reactions to busy campgrounds.

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  • P
    Sep. 16, 2025

    Ozark Farms Family Campground

    Ozark Camp in Rolla, MO

    Easy to reserve online. Confirm reservation through email. Showers/RR/laundry facility. Clean and shady. Dog park.

  • Becky M.
    Jun. 10, 2023

    Doolittle Acres RV Park and Campground

    Great Route 66 stop

    The camp area looks new, cute playground, small fenced dog park type area, showers, laundry, fire pits and picnic tables. Very little trees or grass. Would love it if they played up the Route 66 theme they have going. Very convenient for our fishing trip!

  • Kelsey S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 19, 2025

    Doolittle Acres RV Park and Campground

    Nice area

    Good area only a mile off the highway so it made a great night stopping point. Had great access for our starlink. They have a little dog park, kids park, and it was all clean and well maintained. Easy access and some nice pull through spots. Water, sewer, and electric hook ups. Fire pit and picnic table at site. Since it’s close the highway it was a little loud with traffic. 57$ a night for premium spots, 42$ a night for non premium

  • C
    Jun. 1, 2020

    Road Runner RV Park

    Nicely spaced and clean campground

    We stayed at this campground 1 night on our way between COVID-19 quarantine locations.  We found the park easy to navigate (no tight turns).  Large semi paved spaces (I say semi paved because the concrete pads were crumbling at least in our spot).  Good separation between sites with picnic tables, no shade but they do have a dog park.  Hookups were easy to reach and appeared to be in good repair.  Decent water pressure.  Many of the spaces were permanent campers or long term workers but it felt safe and appeared well maintained.

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 12, 2021

    Big Spring Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway

    Memories of Days Gone By

    The people of Missouri gave a wonderful gift to the people of the United States.  A gift I did not know about or had never heard of till we made the decision to camp in Missouri.

    Big Springs was Missouri's first state park.  The CCC did a lot of construction on the park and so much of the buildings are still there.  In much need of repair and I do hope the federal government will restore.  Big Spring is off of Missouri Highway 160.  Turn onto State Route 103 to Big Spring.  The spring has a wheelchair accessible pathway that will lead right to the spring.

    The campground is large and open.  Tent sites along with with RV sites but the RV sites are small and very close together.  Some RV sites had electric but no water or sewer.  There is a dump site.  During the summer I think I would get a reservation for the RV sites if you need electric.  If you have the ability to generate your own electric stay in the open tent site area.  The tent site area is large and open to the sun.  Big Springs has flush toilets and hot showers.

    There are picnic areas with tables and grills scattered throughout the park along with two group shelters.

    The Ranger programs are well worth checking out.  Take advantage.

    The Current River makes a wonderful backdrop for nature lovers.  You have the options of hiking, biking, fishing, camping, floating, kayaking, and all sorts of boating with a ramp in the park.

    Have Fun - Stay Safe

    Leave No Trace

    Better Than When You Found It

  • Chrissy W.
    Jul. 18, 2018

    Bearcat Getaway

    Really nice campground on the black river

    I totally recommend this place ! It’s really nice place and the owners were really nice. We had a whole entire camp area to ourselves ! It’s right on the river. They have a little store, running water, decent bathrooms with hot showers and a playground. It’s an affordable place and family/pet friendly and the have horse stables there for your use if needed.

  • Judith B.
    May. 23, 2019

    Timbuktu Campground — Echo Bluff State Park

    Newest state park in Missouri

    This is a great state park. Sites are level and have cement pads with full hookups. Not much shade now but they have planted trees between sites. Bathrooms are clean. There is also a lodge with store and restaurant just down the street. There are cabins there that can be rented also. And the real treat is the wild horses. Came right up to our site - but please do not feed or try to pet. The rangers will have to move them if they get to used to people.

    Also local river rafting companies will pick you up at your site

  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 25, 2018

    Timbuktu Campground — Echo Bluff State Park

    Busy, busy, busy

    Echo Bluff State Park in Ozark National Scenic Riverways near Eminence, MO is a brand new “old camp”. 

    Opened in 2016 the history is rather interesting. From 1929 until the 1980s, Camp Zoe was a children’s summer camp, founded by Russell S. and Margaret McMahan Louis County teachers. There is one of the structures still on site with plaques and information. More recently, it was home to music festivals — and an open-air drug market. I didn’t find any plaques in relation to that. However when the government gained control of the land in a court proceeding it was decided to bring more business into Shannon County by opening a very nice campground for people not wanting to rough it. 

    And “BAM” you have very pricey accommodations from lodge rooms, to cabins and two story condos. The campground is pretty nice too but lacking in shade and privacy. There are walk-in (uphill) sites and nice wagons provided to transport your gear. Not my favorite style of camping. Completely full and busy, which is why it got a 4 instead of 5 star. This may be your type of camping and you would say a 5 star. Reserve ahead, I mean way ahead.

    There is a huge pavilion that can be reserved that overlooks the area. It has a large fire pit and mega size grill, one of the trails meanders below the pavilion. This would be a nice venue for an extended family get together.

    This is a very nice, new, recreation creation. The playground was given two thumbs up by my granddaughter. Then the river, which you can see from the lodge and playground was given 12 paws and 2 thumbs by dogs and grandkids alike. Crystal clear ice cold water that you can walk across to the sheer wall of rock. Bring your water shoes, the rocks aren’t fun to walk on.

    A very cool feature , if you are lucky , you will see the wild horses that roam the area. They are not for petting, so use caution. 

    Aside from the abundance of people we enjoyed Echo Bluff SP.

  • Allie A.
    May. 21, 2022

    The Devils Elbow Campground

    Quiet little campground

    We had whole the campground basically to ourselves, another couple came the second night. When we arrived Angie helped us get in and met up with us to check in after we got all unpacked and everything. She even went out of her way to give extra details and help us with entry. There is running (hot and cold) water as well as wood and a few other little things for sale at the entry. It was very well kept and we could hear the river while we were sleeping in our tents (which was super relaxing). This little camp ground has float across and is so close to some super awesome trails! We took a 10.5 mile hike about 15 mins away from her site! Not to mention the cute little town surrounding it. I absolutely recommend this little hidden gem. Just watch your dogs, there are some owners in the homes around the campground that let their (big) dogs wonder. We have every intention of returning again!!

Guide to Hartshorn

Dispersed camping options exist within 30 miles of Hartshorn, Missouri in the Ozarks region at elevations between 800-1,400 feet. The area features karst topography with numerous springs feeding the crystal clear Current River. Summer temperatures average 85°F with high humidity, while winter camping requires preparation for occasional snowfall and temperatures that can drop below freezing.

What to do

Trout fishing: Current River headwaters at Montauk State Park Campground require a $3 trout tag available at the lodge. "The stretch of river from spring to the falls are some of my favorite fishing anywhere. I have a group of guys that get together every spring and fall for a trout fishing trip," reports Kyle H.

Cave exploration: 1.5-hour lantern tours available at Round Spring Cave from June through August. "Tours of the cave are given daily June through August and cost $5. The lantern tours show an amazing cave with many beautiful formations," notes Marty C. from Round Spring Campground.

River cliff jumping: 10-15 foot heights accessible from riverside camping spots. At Flying W Store & Campground, Elizabeth R. mentions "at the very back where it connects to the current river are some amazing bluffs to jump off of."

What campers like

Riverside campsites: Falling asleep to water sounds at primitive sites within feet of the current. Jim H. from Sinking Creek Campground states: "Pulled in to this campsite late on Memorial Day weekend and found a riverside spot to throw the tent up. Was maybe 5 feet from the river. Had that great water sound going all night to sleep to!"

Wildlife viewing: Wild horses and river otters frequent many campgrounds in spring and early summer. Theresa H. notes at Round Spring Campground: "We saw a bald eagle and a very curious little otter down by the river. Close proximity to the ozark trail."

Secluded camping experiences: No crowds on weekdays particularly in spring and fall seasons. "This is an open camping area as it's in a conservation area. There are no sites you just pick your spot. We had a great time exploring the outdoors - saw no other people and only heard nature and airplanes," reports Katie B. about Sunklands Conservation Area.

What you should know

Reservation timing: Book months ahead for popular sites during summer weekends. Kyle H. notes about Montauk State Park: "Sites do go quickly so you will need to book months in advance."

Wildlife precautions: Secure food from raccoons and bears throughout the camping season. A camper cautions: "The raccoons and armadillos can be a bit rowdy and too close for comfort some nights, so secure your food carefully. Also, in recent years, black bear sightings are becoming more frequent."

Campsite selection: Check terrain before setup as many sites have significant slope or rocky ground. Lea B. advises at Round Spring: "Test sites are hit or miss. Sites 1-18 are fairly small and not very level. Sites 19-29 have larger, more level areas. 30-39 are kind of mixed. Many sites have steps up or down to the site from the road."

Cell service: Non-existent in most areas requires advance planning. "There is zero cell service but you can drive about 2 miles up the road to the state park and connect their WiFi," notes Stephanie N.

Tips for camping with families

Off-season camping: Less crowded in April and September with milder temperatures and fewer insects. At Pulltite Campground, Ellen F. recommends: "In Spring time it's fantastic! Not much for hiking in the campground itself, but if you like to paddle...there's plenty of places to put in and take out for canoeing and kayaking along the Current River."

Swimming spots: Shallow creek access ideal for younger children. Aly from Sinking Creek Campground suggests: "Quick access to the cool creek and the much cooler river—crystal clear waters. Would advise a pair of water shoes for walking the riverbed and water as they are very rocky (available at nearby store if needed)."

Evening programs: Ranger-led activities at several campgrounds during peak season. One camper mentions: "The host was great did a nice show at the amphitheater about the local area bathroom and showers are great, not to mention the nice clean river."

Model A rides: Unique local attraction just outside Montauk State Park. Kyle H. shares: "You can take a gravel road out of the park to a funky little place called Bo's Hollow. A family has built a small town in a field, where you can buy a bbq sandwich lunch, and take a model A ride to Ashley creek for swimming and a picnic."

Tips from RVers

Campsite selection: Limited shade at newer facilities requires awnings or portable shade structures. "Echo Bluff State Park is one of Missouri's newest state parks. The only negative is that all of the campsites are out in the open with no shade," notes J K. about Timbuktu Campground.

Level parking: Look for recently developed sites with concrete pads for easier setup. Trevor S. comments about Montauk: "My site (206) was very level and was surrounded in trees like basically every other site which made it comfortable to sit outside all day."

Full hookup options: Reserve early for sites with sewer connections as these are limited at most campgrounds. Martin K. reports about Flying W: "Plenty of spots to pick from. Great convenient store, Diesel fuel/def. They even got a place to park your horse. About everything you want to do is near by."

Flooding awareness: Monitor weather forecasts as many campgrounds sit on flood plains. Joel R. cautions: "The campground is located on the flood plane, heavy rain may cause flooding and evacuation!"

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