Best Cabin Camping near Ozark National Scenic Riverways

Several state parks and private campgrounds around Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Missouri provide cabin rentals with varying amenities. Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park features six cabins with clean interiors, front porches with rocking chairs, and access to shower facilities. Echo Bluff State Park offers more upscale cabin accommodations with modern furnishings and proximity to the Current River. Twin Rivers Landing provides small camping cabins with air conditioning, double bunks, tables, and chairs. According to one visitor, "We were delighted to find it had A/C! There are 4 small cabins with a double bunk, table and 2 chairs plus the A/C. There is a little porch: nice for sitting or gear stash." Most cabins include outdoor amenities such as picnic tables, fire rings with cooking grates, and access to communal water sources.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location and price point. Harmony Hill offers an off-grid cabin experience for those seeking a more primitive stay, while Otahki Lake Cabins provides fully equipped units with hot tubs overlooking a 22-acre lake. Many cabins are pet-friendly, including those at Johnson's Shut-Ins where one reviewer noted, "We got a camper cabin in the first weekend of December and brought our two dogs." Montauk State Park Campground maintains cabins year-round with access to the park lodge that offers Wi-Fi connectivity. Reservations are essential, particularly during summer months when river activities are popular. Most state park cabins can be booked up to six months in advance through the Missouri State Parks reservation system.

Most cabin rentals provide beds but require guests to bring their own bedding, pillows, and towels. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between properties, from basic setups with only outdoor fire rings to more equipped options with refrigerators and microwaves. Jacks Fork Canoe Rental and Campground, Eminence Canoes Cottages and Camp, and other private outfitters often include more amenities in their cabin rentals than state park options. On-site camp stores at locations like Twin Rivers Landing stock essential items, but visitors staying in more remote cabins should bring groceries from larger towns before arrival. Firewood is typically available for purchase at most campgrounds, though availability may be limited during off-season months.

Best Cabin Sites Near Ozark National Scenic Riverways (36)

    1. Timbuktu Campground — Echo Bluff State Park

    37 Reviews
    Eminence, MO
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 751-5211

    "Make sure to book a walk-in campsite if you’re tent camping, otherwise you’ll be in the lot with the RVs (no trees, no privacy etc see first picture)."

    "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."

    2. Harveys Circle B Campground

    5 Reviews
    Eminence, MO
    2 miles
    +1 (573) 226-3618

    "Has a nicely stocked store when you come in for anything you might have forgotten. Bathrooms were a little cramped but clean. Clean showers. We stayed in a campsite on the river."

    "People were wonderful and you are right next to the water. Pickup for float trips is nice too

    If the facilities are great it would be five stars."

    3. Big Spring Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway

    25 Reviews
    Van Buren, MO
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 323-4236

    $20 - $140 / night

    "For Labor Day we stayed at Big Spring State Park CG, near Van Buren, Missouri which is part of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. "

    "Big Spring is a great, quiet spot to take in some hiking with access to the Current River."

    4. Jacks Fork Canoe Rental and Campground

    2 Reviews
    Eminence, MO
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (573) 858-3224

    $10 - $90 / night

    "Tubes canoes and kayaks available for rent. Friendly staff"

    "Dean an Erma are wonderful people that I enjoy talking to and being around. They have totally changed the campground!"

    5. Eminence Canoes, Cottages and Camp

    1 Review
    Eminence, MO
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 226-3500

    "They do have a bathhouse with a half being showers and the other half restrooms. They were clean during our stay. They could use new shower heads."

    6. Montauk State Park Campground

    35 Reviews
    Jadwin, MO
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 548-2201

    "This place is perfect for easy stream and running water fishing. We stayed in loop 3, site 325. We walked over to the "river" about 75 yards from our campsite."

    "Montauk State Park is one of the Missouri Conservations four trout parks, and is located at the headwaters of the beautiful Current River."

    7. Harmony Hill

    1 Review
    Winona, MO
    12 miles

    $55 - $70 / night

    "If you're seeking an off-grid camping experience, this is the place for you! Grab you tent, bring your RV, or rent the cabin, then settle in for a night under the stars."

    8. Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park

    56 Reviews
    Black, MO
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 546-2450

    $11 - $32 / night

    "The state park has a very interesting, well done visitor center to learn about the surrounding areas geological history."

    "General: Very large state park with six separate loops/areas:

    • Loop 1: 10 Equestrian sites with water and electric (50 amp)

    • Loop 2: 20 FHU sites (50 amp)

    • Loop 3: 21 Sites with electric only"

    9. Apple Jacks 21

    1 Review
    Eminence, MO
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 226-3233

    $30 - $200 / night

    10. Jacks Fork Canoe Rental & Campground

    1 Review
    Eminence, MO
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (573) 858-3286

    $10 - $25 / night

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Cabin Reviews near Ozark National Scenic Riverways

250 Reviews of 36 Ozark National Scenic Riverways Campgrounds


  • Shawn M.
    Sep. 3, 2018

    Twin Rivers Landing

    Camping Cabins with A/C

    As a child my family camped at Twin Rivers annually so it was really fun to go back in June. It is a popular spot for people who are there to float the Black River.
    We were hiking the OT from Taum Sauk to Johnson Shut-ins so we opted for a camping cabin to keep it simple. We were delighted to find it had A/C! There are 4 small cabins with a double bunk, table and 2 chairs plus the A/C. There is as little porch: nice for sitting or gear stash. It was clean and simple. Bring your own bedding. Outside there is a big water spigot, picnic table, fire ring, and grill. You have access to the "beach" on the crystal clear Black River. There is a camp store with a good stock of what you forgot plus t-shirts etc.
    I love Twin River's Landing and we hope to use that cabin again.

  • Lavender T.
    Sep. 13, 2016

    Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park

    Worth it

    I had no idea what to expect, just following brown signs in the Ozarks. The state park has a very interesting, well done visitor center to learn about the surrounding areas geological history. Arriving at the shut-ins by walking down a wooden boardwalk you get glimpses of crystal clear rushing water, then it opens up to points to get in. It's beautiful and impressive. The water has carved out tide pools and waterslides, canals and whirlpools. There are several deep collections if you want to take a break and float around. There are trout and blue gill, armadillo and elk in the area. Down the road a bit there is also Elephant Rock State Park and campground with walk in primitive camping that each have raised decks, picnic tables and fire pits. Also available RVs and cabin rentals. I personally walked around and collected quartz and mushrooms. Very pleasant.

  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 24, 2018

    Big Spring Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway

    Needs some State government love

    For Labor Day we stayed at Big Spring State Park CG, near Van Buren, Missouri which is part of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. 

    We arrived Friday afternoon and set up camp in the 100 loop, which are primitive campsites with fire ring, picnic table and lantern hook. Nice shady outer ring with plenty of room to set up your area. The inner ring is less private and lacking in shade. There are trails from the back sites to the river and the wading/swimming was nice. Where your hiking shoes to get there, and pack your water shoes you’ll probably want them for the rocky river bottom. 

     In May 2017 the area had major flooding. ( A Park Ranger put on a very informative slide show about it Friday evening) The park is still in the process of rebuilding many of its structures. That being said there are porta pots in two of the campground loops and some of the trails are closed still. The actual showerhouse was extremely busy and not well maintained. Spiders galore, three claustrophobic shower stalls (one was inoperable) with questionable cleanliness and the configuration is just weird. I’ve said it before , it’s unfortunate that the state does not keep these awesome areas maintained. 

    The campground was full but we still had privacy and the noise was never intrusive on our activities. 

    Big Spring is pretty awesome. There is a trail that circles up around the spring to the far side and several areas to take pictures from. It’s worth the visit to see the spring. We will visit again but I think I will take my field shower!

  • E
    Jul. 16, 2022

    Otahki Lake Cabins and Campground

    Word from the staff

    This 1200 acre property used to be the beautiful Cherokee Ridge Girl Scout camp until it was sold in 2019. We have went through extensive renovations and development to bring this property to the public so that it can be enjoyed by our guests. River access and our private gravel/sand bars are available exclusively to our guests and have provided some of the most peaceful weekends imaginable.

    We have everything from glamping tents right on the river bluff (photos attached) to 12 fully equipped cabins with hot tubs overlooking the 22 acre lake with a beach and activities (photos attached)

    We have 4 Conestoga Wagons that are heated and air conditioned (see photos attached). They are the definition of glamping.

    50 RV sites with picnic tables fire/grill pits with a variety of 30 and 50 amp pull-through and back-in sites. We offer float trips, rental boats for the lake, and rental golf carts to adventure around the park.

    The park is going through endless development to continue to provide everyone with the most enjoyable and peaceful vacation possible.

    Please check out our website www.otahkilake.com

  • 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.

  • Jason F.
    May. 9, 2022

    Big Spring Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway

    A great intro to the Ozarks

    Big Spring is a great, quiet spot to take in some hiking with access to the Current River. The campground offers 29 electric sites and many more with level pads, picnic tables, lanterns hooks, and fire pits. Loop 200 offers a restroom with flush toilets. Hot showers are less than 10 minute walk. We enjoyed the trail the follows the river right behind the campground. Be sure to check out the Slough trail which takes you right to Big Spring!

  • andrew The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 12, 2023

    Montauk State Park Campground

    relaxing and enjoyable; remote off grid

    We are trout fishers. This place is perfect for easy stream and running water fishing. We stayed in loop 3, site 325. We walked over to the "river" about 75 yards from our campsite. The water is shallow and clear. it was perfect. You are off grid in this park with Verizon (our service) or T-Mobile (another guest looking for connection). The lodge has Wi-Fi and I was able to pick up signal to text and call when standing outside. No connection for any data at our camp site. No Over air TV stations. One FM radio station. I you want to have any entertainment, BRING DVDs.

  • Kyle H.
    Jul. 17, 2018

    Montauk State Park Campground

    My Home Park

    This is where my love of camping started. I spent many summers as a child camping at Montauk State Park with my grandparents. After those early years of riding my bike as a child around the campground loops, I now take my child there every year with the hope that he appreciates it as much as I do.

    Montauk State Park is one of the Missouri Conservations four trout parks, and is located at the headwaters of the beautiful Current River. The Current along with the Jack’s Fork River make up the Ozark National Scenic Riverways National Park. Since it is one of Missouri’s trout parks you will find a majority of campers are there to fish. You can purchase a trout tag at the lodge for $3.00, and it will allow you to keep 4 trout per day with a possession limit of 8. The conservation will stock the Current on a nightly basis, based on number of tags sold the day before. 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.

    As the Current River winds its way through the valley, it creates one of the campground boundaries. This allows you to be near the river at all times, or even next to it, if you grab one of the spots on its banks. The campground is broken down into 4 separate loops, with loop 1 being the only basic section, all the others have electricity. I have spent more time recently camping in the basic section with the guys. We have used sites 115 for the space and 119 for the seclusion. Our family did camp on Mother’s Day on site 418, in loop 4. I would not recommend this site because you only have a small space between you and your neighbors.

    There are two bathroom/shower houses with laundry facilities located in the campground, along with three campground host. You are able to purchase firewood and ice in the campground as well. Sites do go quickly so you will need to book months in advance.

    The lodge has a full restaurant, as well as a diner style counter. My son love’s to go and sit at the counter to get ice cream. You will find menu item such as burgers, sandwiches, and salads, as well as a buffet on certain days. You can even order a sack lunch to take out to the river bank. The lodge also has a store stocked with camp essentials, souvenir items, and fishing supplies. If you do not have your own fishing poles, they have some for rent. You will also find the lunker board located here, so if you are lucky enough to catch a three pound trout bring it to have it weighed for your lunker patch.

    If you decide not to fish, there are things to do such as take a tour of the mill when the naturalist does one of their demonstrations, hike the quarter mile trial to the springs (one of my son’s favorites, he likes to search for the water bubbling out of the ground), hike the longer 1.5 mile pine ridge trail, feed the fish at the hatchery, or take in one of the nature programs at the amphitheater. Also if you head out of the park on YY you will find Tan Vat Access located right outside the park on the Current. This is a great place to take young ones for a dip in its cool waters. Also 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.

    I hope you get a chance to check out Montauk State Park. It is one of our family favorite destinations.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 28, 2024

    Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park

    Quiet during the off-season but expect it would be poplular in the summer!

    General: Very large state park with six separate loops/areas:

    • Loop 1: 10 Equestrian sites with water and electric (50 amp)

    • Loop 2: 20 FHU sites (50 amp)

    • Loop 3: 21 Sites with electric only (50 amp)

    • Loop 4: 14 sites with no hookups

    • Loop 5: 14 walk-in sites plus three special use sites

    • Six cabins 

    Site Quality: We stayed in Loop 3. Each site was very generous in size and reasonably distanced from each other. Most had foliage separating them. All sites looked to be level, and the camper pads were either all concrete or concrete/macadam and in very good shape. A large wooden picnic table, lantern/garbage hook, and fire pit complete each site. 

    Bath/Shower House: The one closest to our site (and I’m assuming others are the same) had three toilet/sink combos and one family restroom/shower. On the other side of the building were three shower rooms. While they were clean, the floors were concrete, and the walls cinderblock and there was a bit of a musty odor. 

    Activities/Amenities: We were there during the week in May and the visitor center and both stores (one in the campground and one by the Shut-Ins) were only open on the weekends. There was a laundry room with very reasonably priced machines ($1 each for the washer and dryer), a playground, and an amphitheater (which also was not in use when we were there). There is a gravel path that bisects each of the loops providing a nice way to walk/run throughout the campground. The signage in the park is good so even though no one was at the check-in station, it was easy to find our site and other facilities. The big draw for this park is the shut-ins (narrow constriction or gorge in a stream) where people can swim/slide from one to the other via small waterfalls into pools of water. We did see a few hearty souls in the water when we were there, and I can only imagine what it would be like on a hot summer weekend! 

    We had almost the entire Loop 3 to ourselves, so it was a very quiet stay for us (except for the cicadas)!.


Guide to Ozark National Scenic Riverways

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