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The Best Tent Camping in Missouri

If you're looking for a place to pitch your tent near Licking, look no further. The Dyrt is an easy way to find tent camping spots near Licking. Each spot offers quick access to one or more of Licking, Missouri's most popular destinations.

Licking

The Best Tent Camping Near Licking, Missouri

This recreation area is nestled in a hollow along Paddy Creek, a major tributary to the Big Piney River, 1/2 mile away. It provides a picnic area and 23 campsites. It is located adjacent to the east boundary of the Paddy Creek Wilderness and is one of the 3 trailheads for the Big Piney Trail.Paddy Creek flows year-round and is a crystal clear wading creek.

Paddy Creek Recreation Area

Montauk State Park preserves a shady green retreat that offers visitors plenty of opportunities for fun, whether it is fishing, camping, hiking, picnicking or just relaxing with friends and family.

Montauk State Park's campground offers basic and electric campsites. For a little extra space, try one of the park's family campsites.  The park's store carries a variety of camping supplies.

Montauk State Park

We are a small family owned and operated campground with 60 campsites. We offer primitive sites, water-electric, and water-elec-sewer. we have 109 covered horse stalls and many trails to ride on our 730 acres with many more trails to ride along the Current river on National Park land. We have two sections to our campground. One for the horse enthusiasts and one for our regular campers. We have fishing, floating, horse back riding and Side by side, jeep, 4 wheeler riding all near by. We are located in the beautiful Ozarks of Missouri.

Pinecrest Campground and Cabins 

Big Rock Candy Mountain Retreat is your vacation destination! We’re just a mile and a half from the beautiful spring-fed Current River and the Ozark Scenic Riverways, home to the best fly fishing, floating and family fun in the state! BRCM is 18 acres of beautiful forest teaming with wildlife, fantastic bird watching, nights filled with fireflies and stories around the fire. You can spend your days filled with the many trail systems for horses, Side by Sides and hiking, go kayaking, canoeing or floating and fishing on the current river.

Big Rock Candy Mountain Campground

Mark Twain National Forest Paddy Creek Recreation Area

Two of Americas clearest spring-fed rivers combine to create the Ozark National Scenic Riverways in the rolling, forested landscape of Akers. 

 Visitors to the campground enjoy various water activities, as well as hiking, horseback riding and wildlife viewing.

 Natural Features:

 Known for its caves, springs, sinkholes and losing streams, the Ozark National Scenic Riverways have over 300 identified caves within its boundaries. The caves range in size from a rock overhang to almost seven miles of identified passages. Eight caves, including an open sinkhole, have been designated as outstanding natural features. 

 The Ozark forest is mostly White oak and Shortleaf pine, Missouris only native pine species. Along the rivers, Sycamores, Cottonwoods, River birch and maples are common. 

 Redbud and dogwood are also abundant, putting on a spectacular show during most spring months.

 Recreation:

 The crystal-clear Current River flows past the campground, offering excellent canoeing, tubing, swimming and fishing. Over 130 miles of waterways exist within the park. Canoe and kayak rentals and outfitters can be found nearby. 

 Several miles of hiking and horseback riding trails crisscross the region, include the Alley Overlook Trail, Chubb Hollow Trail, Ozark Trail, Cave Spring Trail and Big Springs Trail.

 Facilities:

 This group campground is open year round with limited facilities in the off season.

 Nearby Attractions:

 Scenic Round Spring Cave is nearby, with ranger-guided tours offered daily during summer months. Historic and picturesque Alley Mill and Alley Spring are nearby. The mill is open daily in the summer and ranger-offered tours are available upon request.

 ACTIVITIES

 Boating: Kayaking

 Historic & Cultural Site: Historic Sites

 Fishing

 Hiking

 Hunting

 Visitor Center: Ranger Station



Akers Group Sites

We offer Gas & Diesel Fuel 24 hrs 

There are 44 Sites with 50, 30 & 20 amp power available. To include Water to each Site. There is also 50 Horse Stalls available 

We will offer Camping & Convince Store year-round.

Full Hookups including electric and water- $25.00 per night.
Primitive Camping - $5.00 per night
Horse stalls - $5.00 per night.
Showers are also available for our guests. Visitors will have a $2.00 per shower fee.
Dump Station available - $5.00 per use.

Contact for Reservations 

Flying W Store & Sampground

Cedar Grove/Dee Murray Campground

Three Springs RV Park & Campground

In the rolling, forested landscapes around Pulltite Campground, two of America's most beautiful spring-fed rivers combine to make up the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. As the first national park area to protect a wild river system, visitors have plenty of scenic water activities to enjoy as well as hiking, horseback riding and wildlife viewing. Recreation The Current River flows past the campground, offering excellent canoeing, tubing, swimming and fishing. Over 130 miles of waterways exist within the park. Canoe and kayak rentals and outfitters can be found nearby. The historic Pulltite Cabin is across the river from the campground. The only way to see the cabin is by boat or by wading across the river. The cabin is next to scenic Pulltite Spring, for which the campground is named. Several miles of hiking and horseback riding trails crisscross the region, include the Alley Overlook Trail, Chubb Hollow Trail, Ozark Trail, Cave Spring Trail and Big Springs Trail. Facilities This year-round campground has flush toilets and showers facilities available April 15 through October 15. Picnic tables, fire rings, and grills are provided. Roads and parking spurs are paved. Ranger-led campfire programs are offered in the campground amphitheater during summer months. Natural Features The Ozark National Scenic Riverways is known for its caves, springs, sinkholes and losing streams, and features over 300 identified caves within its boundaries. They range in size from a rock overhang to almost seven miles of identified passages. Eight caves, including an open sinkhole, have been designated as outstanding natural features. The Ozark forest is mostly White oak and Shortleaf pine, Missouri's only native pine species. Along the rivers, Sycamore, Cottonwood, River birch and maples are common. Redbud and Dogwoods are also abundant, putting on a spectacular show during most spring months. Nearby Attractions Scenic Round Spring Cave is nearby, with ranger-guided tours offered daily during summer months. Historic and picturesque Alley Mill and Alley Spring are also nearby. The mill is open daily in the summer and rangers offer tours upon request. ADA Access: N

Pulltite Campground

Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, St. Louis, MO is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. St. Louis is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near St. Louis and user-submitted reviews.

St. Louis

The Best Camping Near St. Louis | Missouri Campgrounds

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Springfield

The Best Camping Near Springfield, Missouri

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Independence, MO has a lot to offer. There's so much to see and do, from exhilarating hikes or bike rides to exploring the local dining and shopping. Get the dirt on all the best camping near Independence. Browse campgrounds by amenities, site types, and more.

Independence

The Best Camping Near Independence, Missouri

Central Missouri has a surprise for outdoor enthusiasts: It’s home to some of the best camping in the state. Near Columbia, MO, there are a number of conservation areas along the Missouri River. Rock Bridge Memorial State Park is minutes from the city and offers a fun and educational experience for children and adults. There are plenty of scenic trails to hike, bike, or explore on horseback. The park is home to fascinating natural features, including a cave system, and is one of the many opportunities to explore the outdoors near Columbia. A number of campgrounds are located around the city with amenities and campsites to accommodate the type of camping you're looking for, whether you want to stay closer or farther from the city lights.

Columbia

The Best Camping Near Columbia, Missouri

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Lee's Summit

The Best Camping Near Lee's Summit, Missouri

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O'Fallon

The Best Camping Near O'Fallon, Missouri

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St. Joseph

The Best Camping Near St. Joseph, Missouri

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St. Charles

The Best Camping Near St. Charles, Missouri

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Blue Springs

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Florissant, MO is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. You're sure to find the perfect spot for your Missouri camping adventure.

Florissant

The Best Camping Near Florissant, Missouri

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Mark Twain National Forest

The Best Camping Near Mark Twain National Forest, Missouri

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Ozark National Scenic Riverways

The Best Camping Near Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Missouri

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Harry S. Truman Lake

The Best Camping Near Harry S. Truman Lake, Missouri

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Mark Twain Lake

The Best Camping Near Mark Twain Lake, Missouri

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Stockton Lake

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Wappapello Lake

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Table Rock Lake

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Cochiti Lake

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