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Best RV Parks & Resorts near Ozark National Scenic Riverways

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Several RV campgrounds provide varying options for motorhome travelers at Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Echo Bluff State Park's Timbuktu Campground offers concrete pads with full hookups including electric (50/30 amp), water, and sewer connections. Big Creek RV Park in Annapolis accommodates large rigs with 50-amp service and sewer hookups. Ozarks Mountain Springs RV Park features full hookup sites that can handle big rigs, while Ozark Riverfront Campground maintains 75 RV sites with both 30 and 50-amp electrical connections. The campground pads at Echo Bluff are particularly well-designed according to campers. "The pads are perfectly level and are concrete. All spots have plenty of room but are back in," one visitor noted.

Advance reservations are essential during peak floating seasons, particularly at popular destinations like Echo Bluff where sites can fill months ahead. Most RV parks in the region maintain sanitary dump stations, with select locations offering on-site sewer hookups. Cell service varies significantly throughout the Ozark region, with stronger connections typically available near larger towns such as Eminence and Mountain View. Many campgrounds welcome pets but enforce leash requirements. While the majority of RV parks operate year-round, some facilities like Jacks Fork Canoe Rental and Campground maintain seasonal schedules, typically closing from mid-October through mid-April. Several parks provide firewood for purchase and trash collection services, though amenities become more limited at smaller, more remote locations.

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  • Kaleah K.
    Jul. 17, 2022

    Current River Campground

    Not particularly worth it.

    Location is great. The campground is on the basic side, with gravel and dirt everywhere. Not an issue, if that's what you're expecting.

    We were in site 45 and our friends in site 46. These are both 30 amp sites, no sewer, and we both have 50 amp service. This shouldn't be a problem, assuming we're pulling less than 30 amps. With 1 AC running, were only pulling less than 15 amps, but still having multiple electrical issues the whole weekend. Both sites ended up having to run our generators most of the time we were here. The staff did come out and take a look at the pedestals, and even replaced the breaker on ours. We were told that because we were at the end of the line, and we had big rigs, that it was causing issues. However, it shouldn't be causing an issue if we weren't pulling more than 30 amps, which we weren't. (On a normal 30 amp service, our rig will run 2 ac units without issue.) Multiple times, we were receiving less than 100 volts, which shut our Bulldog EPO off.

    We went to check at the office as we left for the dump station location. I was told that they could dump for you for $20 or, you could back into a full hook up site and dump for a $5 fee. We have been full time since November and this is the 1st time I've encountered needing to pay to dump when full hokkups weren't available. I double checked the website and couldn't find anything that mentioned a fee to dump.

    The staff did credit us 1 night stay and we didn't end up having to pay to dump.

    Long story short, definitely paid for the location to the river. We backed up onto the water and let down our ramp/patio for a nice view.

  • 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.

  • Lea B.
    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.

  • 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

  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 31, 2018

    Ozark Riverfront Campground

    Aqua central!

    Van Buren, MO is in the midst of to the Ozark National Scenic Riverway. This whole area is party central for water lovers that spend their vacation time either motoring, floating or sitting along the Current River and the several natural springs that feed into it. 

    Big Spring State Park is nearby with plenty of camping options. The campground is still under renovation due to the 2017 flood. There is a showerhouse used by all that is a bit cryptic and bug infested. There is one flush toilet in the first campground loop, the other two loops have porta pots. Picnic table, fire ring and lantern hook on semi-private, mostly level sites. Some have more shade then others. Also a group site is available. 

    Skyline Drive is the scenic roadway through the Mark Twain National Forest in this area of the state. There are several areas that people camp on the Current River sand bars. If your looking to commune with nature it is possible even with the crowd, they stick mostly to the river.

    Eminence, MO is the crossroads to several of the springs and Current River areas. Food , fuel and shopping.

    Definitely a destination camping area.

  • J
    Jul. 9, 2022

    Pinewoods Lake Rec Area — Mark Twain National Forest

    Easy access, private sites

    Stopped here while passing through Missouri on a Saturday on 4th of July weekend and there were only 3 other campers when we arrived late afternoon. The sites are nice and big with picnic tables and fire rings, even a few “doubles” that would fit two big rigs side by side. The trail around the lake makes for a nice short walk with the dogs and it was surprisingly not terribly buggy for July. No hook-ups, which was the only downside since it was so hot and my Husky demands AC in the summer!

  • Doug W.
    Nov. 4, 2021

    Greenville - Lake Wappapello

    A great COE campground

    If you've camped before at a COE campground you expect a quality experience. This one is no exception. It has paved drives and paved sites with a concrete pad for the fire ring and picnic table along with a hook for your lantern. They are also full hookups.

    The place is very clean as well as the restrooms. There are plenty of things to do right from the campground including a paved bike trail into Greenville. We spent two days in early November and just about had the park to ourselves.

    Cell service was adequate but not great.

  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 31, 2018

    Alley Spring Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway

    The past and the present

    Alley Spring near Eminence, in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways of MO is in my opinion one of the best areas in this region.

    There was a flood in 2017 which is a good and bad thing. Unfortunately MO has cut funding to the parks so prior to the flood the maintenance had dropped off considerably, many facilities had been closed and are no longer used due to the neglect. Since the flood there has been and is a lot of renovations going on. It’s not there yet. Some areas are still closed.

    Alley Spring is somewhere in the midst of renovation. Still excellent area to camp in with mostly private sites. There are a few that aren’t so great but if you reserve ahead and stay out of the inner area you should be pretty happy with your location.

    The nearby rental place for the river will come to you for pickup, there are some nice trails to explore and supposedly wild horses in the area. I’ve not seen them yet.

    The spring is beautiful! Tranquility comes to mind when you see it. The trail that climbs above the spring to the overlook is moderate and unfortunately the overlook itself is damaged so you don’t get quite the same view as before. The trail also meanders around the mill and spring, if your lucky you will see the adorable muskrat that resides in the area.

    There are pavilions for get together sand a small store with interesting things to see and a cold drink at the end of your journey.

  • J K.
    Aug. 6, 2019

    Highway K

    Nice all around campground

    We have stayed here a few times over the past couple of years and really enjoy that it’s it’s right on the Black River and that it is still within a couple of our drive from St. Louis. The campground is actually made up of two different campgrounds, East and West. The East is the older campground while the West campground is newer and geared more towards larger RVs and features bigger sites. Although we have camped at both with our 40 foot fifth wheel and as long as you pay attention to the trees you can still get around the East campground without any problems. The newer campground does not have as many trees so most of the sites are out in the open. The campground is just a few minutes away from Annapolis which has just about any of the basic needs that you might want. And again the proximity to river access is wonderful for enjoying a day at the river. Great campground!

Guide to Ozark National Scenic Riverways

Ozark National Scenic Riverways spans over 80,000 acres along the Current and Jacks Fork Rivers in southern Missouri. The region sits at elevations between 600-1,200 feet with distinct seasonal changes affecting camping conditions. Winter temperatures can drop below freezing while summer brings humidity and temperatures regularly exceeding 90°F, making spring and fall often preferred for camping comfort.

What to do

River floating routes: Access points for canoe, kayak, and tube rentals vary in length from 2-hour to full-day floats. Jacks Fork Canoe Rental and Campground offers rentals with river access directly from their property. "Very nice place to stay riverside. Great price. Tubes canoes and kayaks available for rent. Friendly staff," notes camper Shawn B.

Horse riding trails: Fourche Creek RV Park provides equestrian access with dedicated horse stalls and private trails circling a large lake. A recent visitor shared: "They provided a tack room, pitch fork, wheelbarrow and shovel to help us clean up after our horses—enjoyed their private trails that went around the big lake."

Creek exploration: Little Sinkin Creek RV Resort offers a natural creek setting for cooling off in the Ozark Mountains. "This place is a gem. Family operated and located in the Ozark Mountains with beautiful scenery nearby to explore," writes Sean O.

What campers like

Clean facilities: Timbuktu Campground at Echo Bluff State Park maintains well-kept shower houses and restrooms. "Clean bathrooms and showers. Firewood available for purchase and even WiFi. The WiFi doesn't reach the primitive campsites but that was perfect for us to unplug!" reports Stephanie W.

Spacious sites: Fourche Creek RV Park features generously sized sites with well-maintained grounds. A camper described: "Wonderful spacious sites, nicely groomed lawns, clean shower houses, very helpful hosts—very relaxing place to be."

Community activities: Big Creek RV Park organizes regular weekend events for campers. "Saturday is fun with different campground activities and an evening hayride," notes Mike T., while another camper mentioned "Duck races were fun" among the organized activities.

What you should know

Seasonal operations: Several campgrounds close during winter months. Jacks Fork Canoe Rental and Campground operates only from April 15 through October 15, requiring off-season travelers to check availability.

Water accessibility: Many campgrounds offer direct water access, but conditions vary seasonally. As one Big Creek RV Park visitor noted: "Spring fed creek runs along side," providing natural swimming opportunities during warmer months.

Limited services: Some campgrounds have restricted amenities and shopping options. One camper at Big Creek RV Park advised: "Be advised, not a lot of supplies nearby. Make sure you bring with you."

Tips for camping with families

Swimming options: Campgrounds with pools provide alternatives to river swimming for children. At Big Creek RV Park, a visitor observed: "The creek is nice for cooling down on a hot day, but there is a pool if you'd rather do that."

Wildlife viewing: Opportunities to see native animals exist throughout the region. A camper at Echo Bluff State Park shared: "Was able to see wild horses as well," referencing the wild horse herds that roam parts of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways.

Unplugged camping: Some primitive sites lack connectivity by design. "The WiFi doesn't reach the primitive campsites but that was perfect for us to unplug! It was a great place to take our kids!" commented a family staying at Echo Bluff.

Tips from RVers

Connectivity limitations: Cell service and internet access vary dramatically across campgrounds. An RVer at Big Creek RV Park reported: "Verizon worked ok. T-Mobile very poor," while noting that campground WiFi "went in and out."

Site levelness: RV sites at Echo Bluff State Park feature concrete pads designed for easy setup. A camper noted the campground is "pretty new and they didn't spare any expense. Lodge and campgrounds were great."

Shade considerations: Some newer campgrounds lack mature trees. A visitor to Echo Bluff observed: "All of the campsites are out in the open with no shade," while another suggested: "If you have an awning or some kind of shade mechanism, all is good."

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