Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Ozark National Scenic Riverways in Missouri

Searching for a campsite that allows pets near Ozark National Scenic Riverways? Finding a place to camp in Missouri with your dog is easier than ever. These scenic and easy-to-reach Ozark National Scenic Riverways campsites are perfect for camping with dogs.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Ozark National Scenic Riverways, MO (116)

    Camper-submitted photo from Timbuktu Campground — Echo Bluff State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Timbuktu Campground — Echo Bluff State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Timbuktu Campground — Echo Bluff State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Timbuktu Campground — Echo Bluff State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Timbuktu Campground — Echo Bluff State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Timbuktu Campground — Echo Bluff State Park

    1. Timbuktu Campground — Echo Bluff State Park

    37 Reviews
    146 Photos
    191 Saves
    Eminence, Missouri

    The park features a primitive group/special-use camping area with a fire ring and restroom facilities. Call the park for information on how to reserve this area.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Alley Spring Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway
    Camper-submitted photo from Alley Spring Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway
    Camper-submitted photo from Alley Spring Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway
    Camper-submitted photo from Alley Spring Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway
    Camper-submitted photo from Alley Spring Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway
    Camper-submitted photo from Alley Spring Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway

    2. Alley Spring Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway

    27 Reviews
    75 Photos
    178 Saves
    Eminence, Missouri

    Overview

    The rolling, forested landscape around Alley Spring is where 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 are able to enjoy various water activities as well as hiking, horseback riding and wildlife viewing.

    Recreation

    Canoeing, tubing, swimming and fishing are popular activities on the vast waterways in the region, with over 130 miles (209 km) of water trails. Canoe and kayak rentals and outfitters can be found nearby.A short walk from the campground leads to a popular swimming area on the Jacks Fork River, a crystal clear and spring fed waterway that's cool and refreshing on a hot summer day. Several interpretive trails with educational exhibits meander nearby. Other hiking trails include the Alley Overlook Trail, Chubb Hollow Trail, Ozark Trail, Cave Spring Trail and Big Springs Trail.

    Natural Features

    Known for its caves, springs, sinkholes and losing streams, the Ozark National Scenic Riverways has 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 Dogwood are abundant, putting on a spectacular show during most spring months.

    Nearby Attractions

    Historic and picturesque Alley Mill and the scenic Alley Spring are nearby. The mill is open daily in the summer and rangers offer tours upon request. Pretty Round Spring is close to the campground as well.

    Contact Info

    This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (573) 323-4236.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $30 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park

    3. Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park

    56 Reviews
    182 Photos
    456 Saves
    Black, Missouri
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $11 - $32 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Montauk State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Montauk State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Montauk State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Montauk State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Montauk State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Montauk State Park Campground

    4. Montauk State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    61 Photos
    147 Saves
    Jadwin, Missouri

    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.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Round Spring Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway
    Camper-submitted photo from Round Spring Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway
    Camper-submitted photo from Round Spring Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway
    Camper-submitted photo from Round Spring Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway
    Camper-submitted photo from Round Spring Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway
    Camper-submitted photo from Round Spring Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway

    5. Round Spring Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway

    15 Reviews
    65 Photos
    92 Saves
    Eminence, Missouri

    Overview

    In the rolling, forested landscape of Round Spring, 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 crystal clear Current River flows past the campground, offering excellent canoeing, tubing, swimming and fishing. Over 130 miles (209 km) 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, including the Alley Overlook Trail, Chubb Hollow Trail, Ozark Trail, Cave Spring Trail and Big Springs Trail.

    Natural Features

    The Ozark National Scenic Riverways is known for its caves, springs, sinkholes and losing streams, and features over 300 identified Caves/Kart Systems 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, Missouri's only native pine species. Along the rivers, Sycamore, Cottonwood, River birch and maples are common. Redbud and Dogwood are also abundant, putting on a spectacular show during most spring months.

    Contact Info

    This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (573) 323-4236.

    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.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $33 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Big Spring Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Spring Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Spring Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Spring Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Spring Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Spring Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway

    6. Big Spring Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway

    23 Reviews
    85 Photos
    92 Saves
    Van Buren, Missouri

    Overview

    In the rolling, forested landscape of Big Spring, 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 (209 km) 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.

    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. 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, 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.

    Contact Info

    This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (573) 323-4236.

    Nearby Attractions

    Scenic Big Spring is the largest freshwater spring in North America and produces an outflow of 280 million gallons a day. 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 ranger-guided tours are available upon request.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $30 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Pulltite Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway
    Camper-submitted photo from Pulltite Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway
    Camper-submitted photo from Pulltite Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway
    Camper-submitted photo from Pulltite Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway
    Camper-submitted photo from Pulltite Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway
    Camper-submitted photo from Pulltite Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway

    7. Pulltite Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway

    12 Reviews
    41 Photos
    83 Saves
    Hartshorn, Missouri

    Overview

    In the rolling, forested landscapes around Pulltite, 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.

    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.

    Contact Info

    This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (573) 323-4236.

    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.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $50 - $140 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Log Yard Campground Backcountry Camping — Ozark National Scenic Riverway
    Camper-submitted photo from Log Yard Campground Backcountry Camping — Ozark National Scenic Riverway
    Camper-submitted photo from Log Yard Campground Backcountry Camping — Ozark National Scenic Riverway
    Camper-submitted photo from Log Yard Campground Backcountry Camping — Ozark National Scenic Riverway
    Camper-submitted photo from Log Yard Campground Backcountry Camping — Ozark National Scenic Riverway
    Camper-submitted photo from Log Yard Campground Backcountry Camping — Ozark National Scenic Riverway
    Camper-submitted photo from Sam A. Baker State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Sam A. Baker State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Sam A. Baker State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Sam A. Baker State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Sam A. Baker State Park Campground
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Recent Dog-Friendly Reviews in Ozark National Scenic Riverways

573 Reviews of 116 Ozark National Scenic Riverways Campgrounds


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    Camper-submitted photo from Alley Spring Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway
    Nov. 4, 2024

    Alley Spring Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway

    Small sites with little privacy - campground fine, but not great

    I'd seen a lot of great reviews for this campground, so I had high expectations when we arrived for a night in early November. We reserved a spot in the 900 loop, just to be safe - a few of the camping loops allow reservations, and the rest are walk in. The loop was very open, spaces all fully visible to each other. The bathrooms were locked for the season after 10/15. 

    Since things were pretty empty, we moved to the 500 loop, which was more tree covered, near the river, and next to the shower house, which was the one park bath open for the winter. Bathrooms and showers were clean, though no camp host was present the night we stayed. 

    We were the only people on the 500 loop, so it was fine, but again - sites VERY close together. Some picnic tables were less than 20 feet apart. The 600 loop was the only heavily occupied loop when were there, filled with campers, presumably because of the electric access. 

    This is a NPS campground, so its amenities tend to be fewer than many MO state parks. I have other parks in this area that have more scenic and private tent camping. Just on the other side of the river is the Alley spring and mill, which are lovely - and ironically, some of the picnic sites are more spacious than these tent sites. I wish we could camp on that side!

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park
    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)!.

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Round Spring Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway
    Sep. 27, 2024

    Round Spring Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway

    Great location for exploring

    Round Springs is a National Park campground. It’s about 12 miles north if Eminence MO on the Current River. There are only 50 sites, some have electricity. Most of the campsites are scattered along the road with lots of trees and privacy. The electric sites are in the center of the campground on the road with no shade. There are few walk in sites near the river. There is a shower and dump station.

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Alley Spring Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway
    Sep. 27, 2024

    Alley Spring Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway

    Beautiful spot on the Jacks Fork Tiver

    Alley Springs is a Natural Park campground. It’s located right on the Jacks Fork River just a few miles west of Eminence MO. The highway to get here is narrow, winding, and hilly! But it’s worth the trip.

    There are 260 campsites some have electricity. Also a dump station. Sites are level, with shade. The campground is located on the flood plane, heavy rain may cause flooding and evacuation!

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Timbuktu Campground — Echo Bluff State Park
    Sep. 14, 2024

    Timbuktu Campground — Echo Bluff State Park

    Everything I hate in a campground

    I’ve been coming to the Current River area for over 60 years, before the National Scenic Riverways, when Round Springs, Alley Springs, Big Springs, and Montauk were all state parks. They were great places for camping, swimming in the Current River, and canoeing. This new State Park at Echo Bluff is everything I would eliminate from a campground. Sites are packed close together, everything is concrete. No privacy, no shade , no natural beauty. A big modern lodge, cabins and townhouses. I made reservations for two weeks expecting a state park experience. Sorely disappointed! We left early. The staff mostly didn’t bother us. But we watched the cop that sat along the road partway down a steep hill almost every day and gave out tickets for exceeding the 20 mph limit. Showers/bathrooms were new, but not centrally located. Probably would not go back.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Montauk State Park Campground
    Sep. 13, 2024

    Montauk State Park Campground

    Not just for fishing

    Well kept state park and trout hatchery. Recently upgraded electric in campground 4, which was nice. Each campground has its own host, which is great when you need it. I hung out with friends in a basic group site, too, and there was plenty of room and a nice setting (site 116). Food at the lodge was better than anticipated and friends in the cabins had no major complaints either.

  • Jared G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Turner's mill
    Aug. 29, 2024

    Turner's mill

    Peaceful and scenic

    Spent 3 nights here and the area is beautiful! The mill and springs are soothing and crystal clear. The river is shallow enough to wade across and cool off in. Great spot if you are in the area. A few people on the river fishing and kayaking but no other campers that we saw while there.

  • Joseph A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sam A. Baker State Park Campground
    Aug. 7, 2024

    Sam A. Baker State Park Campground

    Where the rivers meet

    Sam a Baker is a beautiful destination for any family. There is plenty to do from hiking to horseback riding. There are multi camp sites that can be easily reserved online. The Saint Francis River and the Big Creek meet in the park. The big creek is spring feed and ice cold. The Saint Francis is wild and is considered white water during the rainy season. There are plenty of amenities in the park for the novice camper. From the camp store to the shower house. SAM A BAKER has you covered

  • Joseph A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Log Yard Campground Backcountry Camping — Ozark National Scenic Riverway
    Aug. 7, 2024

    Log Yard Campground Backcountry Camping — Ozark National Scenic Riverway

    Remote camp on the river

    Log yard is a Backwoods camping area on the current river. 4 wheel drive is recommended. You have to cross a creek to get to this location. If the weather moves in. It would be wise to pack up and move out while you can. If the creek comes up, you may not be able to cross it again. There is one good established campsite at this location and 2 not so good ones. The area changes after a flood, and the campsites have to be reestablished. There is a boat ramp at this location that is a favorite hang out of the locals. They will drink, play loud music, and leave trash lay around. This stretch of the current is 25-hp boat territory. There will be boat traffic on the river on the weekends. Log yard is part of the Ozark scenic river ways, which is FEDERAL LAND. You may have an encounter with a forest ranger at this campsite. If you do, they will ask for your info and have you establish a Backwoods campsite. Be respectful and don't upset the Rangers. They don't play in the Ozark scenic river ways. This camp is beautiful and wild. NO CELL SERVICE. If you're lucky, you may see the local elk herd. They reintroduced elk in this area a few years ago. Get out and enjoy what Missouri has to offer

  • Allie A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Parks Bluff Campground
    Jul. 29, 2024

    Parks Bluff Campground

    A Busy Weekend

    We arrived later and the staff was so attentive and kind! They remembered our groups names and were so kind at the shop! We had a large camp ground, two spots fit our group of 8 with room! We also had 5 vehicles. The camp sites in the #70’s are so close to the water and a short walk to the toilet/shower house! The bathrooms could have been cleaner and some of the lights were out but not the worst I have seen! (Your camping anyways) the float shuttle was a bumpy ride but the drivers were nice and the men at the raft pick ups were kind also! I would recommend this lil place! Maybe not In The summer time when the river is busy but to camp anytime!

  • VThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Log Yard Campground Backcountry Camping — Ozark National Scenic Riverway
    Jul. 21, 2024

    Log Yard Campground Backcountry Camping — Ozark National Scenic Riverway

    Beautiful spot, noisy campers

    The scenery of this dispersed camping area is definitely a five star for the area. Nice view and access to the Current River. Plenty of stars out at night. There is an area of more traditional campground spaces you come across first but the dispersed style spots are further down the road. There’s still a $10/night fee. Even though there are fire rings all along the rocky beach, locals use this area as a boat launch and park their trucks and trailers in the camping areas. The campers who came in late on our last night destroyed the peaceful ambiance; loud kids running all over and pulling branches down from living trees, loud music past quiet hours and most running generators. That downgraded my rating from five stars overall. This would be a great place midweek or off season but definitely not going back during peak times due to the discourteous people.

  • Sarah M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Riversedge Campground
    Jul. 17, 2024

    Riversedge Campground

    HORRIBLE Customer Service

    Last year my family and I stayed at the Wilderness Lodge as I have done for over 30 years. We decided to go on a float trip at the Rivers Edge Campground which is affiliated with the Wilderness Lodge. When we made the reservation we had to pay for 2/4 people that were going when I made the reservation over the phone. On Sunday when we arrived to the Rivers Edge to go on our float, we were informed that there were severe storms headed in and we could not go on the float. We totally understood and asked if we could just get a rain check. We were able to get a rain check but they said that I would need to pay for the additional two people to get a rain check since there were 4 in our party total. I was told to hold onto my receipt and rain check because without those two items the rain check would not be honored. Fast forward to this week and we decided we would like to go back and use the rain check they had issued to us. When I called I was informed that they would not be honoring ANY rain checks because the property had been sold and the new owners will not honor ANY previously issued rain checks because the new owners were not paid the money for any outstanding rain checks..?? I was told by the lady on the phone that she would try to reach out to the new owner Mike and see what could be done and she would call me back. She did indeed call me back the same night and said she could not get a hold of the owner and then she was silent not offering ANY sort of solutions. I asked her if she could call me the next day and let me know what he said or if I could even speak with him. She never called back… so now I sit with a“RAIN CHECK” that I spent$170 for 4 floaters that clearly has an issue date, an expiration date, my name and address, what it is for, and why it was issued. It is stapled to my original receipt as well but I guess they will not be honoring it. This has to be one of the worst customer service experiences and poor business practices I have encountered in my life. It is apparently OK that I am out$170 for a float that I was told we could not go on that day and that seems to be perfectly OK with these new owners. I am completely disappointed in the lack of follow up and poor customer service. This is definitely not a best practice for a business and I will be letting everyone I know and on every forum I can that you basically stole$170 from my family and while it may seem like not a big deal to you it certainly is to me and my family.

  • Kevin C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from FS-2363 Dispersed Camping - Murphy Overlook
    Jul. 14, 2024

    FS-2363 Dispersed Camping - Murphy Overlook

    Nice private location

    Nice road and very isolated camp sites. I only found two camping spots. Both are very small where only expert drivers can turn around a trailer. We were here two days and did not see or hear anyone.

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Alley Spring Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway
    May. 27, 2024

    Alley Spring Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway

    Needs tent pads

    Pretty campground with river access and accessible restrooms. Showers were a little far from our loop. I wish the sites had tent pads as it was hard to find a flat spot to place the tent and several holes in the terrain. There is NO cell signal, so I highly recommend you take a weather radio. I wish we had.

  • Gwenn W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Red Bluff Campground
    May. 26, 2024

    Red Bluff Campground

    Not What it Was

    If you’ve been coming to this campground for decades as my family has, prepare yourself. They’ve taken this hidden gem abounding with rustic, quiet character and turned it into a busy RV park. Most spots are not ideal for tent camping. The beaches are too small to accommodate the number of people now coming in. It’s just heartbreaking. It’s our ancestral home and we just don’t know if we can handle going back. The whole vibe is drastically different. It’s looks like every other RV park out there. It used to be a short walk to get to the water. Not anymore. They also got rid of the picnic area close to the water. It was extremely inconvenient getting my elderly mother down to the water (and then finding a beach spot on our side of the creek was impossible).

  • Lea B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Round Spring Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway
    May. 19, 2024

    Round Spring Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway

    Choose Tent Site Carefully

    Positives: Tranquil little campground with beautiful spring and cave. Quiet, shady, has two points of river access, group sites, and steaming hot showers.  Close to Echo Bluff State Park, Current River State Park, and Eminence, MO.  

    Negatives:  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 of down to the site from the road.  There is no cell service available, so make sure you have made reservations before you get here. Closest cell service is up the road at Echo Bluff State Park. 

    Other info: You may get lucky and see otters on your way to the spring, or some of the wild horses in the area. Go in the early morning to the spring trail to watch the mist roll off the water and enjoy the wildlife - so otherworldly. 

    Cave tours are available June - Oct., but even if you visit is outside of this window, the walk to the cave is kind of magical.  

    If you walk to the spring overlook, you'll also encounter a portion of the Ozark Trail. About a half a mile down the Ozark Trail you can cross the Current River on a pedestrian bridge which is a pretty cool experience.  

    Bathrooms available on the upper camping loop, but the showers are located on the bottom loop (three family style showers).  Fantastic water pressure. 

    Host was friendly even when he had to tell us we couldn't hang hammocks in National Park campgrounds. 

    While you're there drive down to Alley Spring for a nice hike, another beautiful spring and historic mill, and at the camp store you can get a National Parks Passport stamp (located in the screened in porch) for the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. 

    We stayed in site 13 which is located directly behind the bathrooms. Good if you have to go all the time, bad if you don't like to hear loud toilet flushes.  Very shady site.

  • Chris J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Scotia Pond 4x4 Dispersed Site
    Apr. 15, 2024

    Little Scotia Pond 4x4 Dispersed Site

    Great site

    Great quiet site. Wasn’t a bad drive in. Decent amount of wild life hanging around. Will probably hear the beaver if you stay at one of the two sites by the pond. Only saw one other group camping here while we did. Be mindful that it is tick season now. We had a few on the dog by the end of the first day.

  • FThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sulphur Springs Dispersed
    Apr. 8, 2024

    Sulphur Springs Dispersed

    Beautiful River site for parking or dispersed

    We stopped here chasing the 2024 eclipse. Easy to find. No cost. About 20 parking spaces, a vault toilet, and a boat launch. Open for solar panels, but tree cover around the lot. Only about 5 parking spaces are not on a slant. Places in the trees for tents. Absolutely beautiful views up and down the river. A single fire pit on the river’s edge. No road noise to speak of because it is way in the distance and rare at night. Fireflies and owls into the night. Mist on the water in the morning: just beautiful. T mobile service has 3 of 4 bars. There is no apparent Verizon service.

  • R
    Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Lake Recreation Area
    Apr. 6, 2024

    Beaver Lake Recreation Area

    Ticks, pigs, and limited spots

    This area is beautiful and overall I recommend it but we did have trouble finding a flat spot. I think they're only five or six decent spots total. We met a local who warned us of wild pigs that will charge you and a lot of ticks in the forest.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park
    Mar. 18, 2024

    Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park

    Late Winter Camping

    The campground was big and comfortable. We wanted to stay close to the open shower houses since only those in loop 3 and the cabins were open until April. Stayed in loop 2, which was still close enough to cabins shower house. Our site was right at the beginning of the loop and was very level and offered privacy since no one was to our right. No problem with cell service for 5G, we were able to stream music and apps. Anything under 5G was in SOS mode. No antennae TV available, either. The shut-ins were right down the road or you could walk or bike the paved path all the way there. The Scour Trail was also close and really neat to see.

  • Malik H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Scotia Pond 4x4 Dispersed Site
    Mar. 7, 2024

    Little Scotia Pond 4x4 Dispersed Site

    Great “off the pavement” spot

    Although the old rv park across the water is nice and level, we ended up wanting to be closer to the water and there happened to be a trail. Easy to get in but could be tricky for a small car to get out (boulders, trees, incline and possible rain/mud) 4x4 recommend. Great spot right next to the dam. Very quiet. Lots of beavers in the pond. Fire wood is abundant. A few fire rings in place at location.



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