Best Equestrian Camping near Puxico, MO

Recent Equestrian Reviews in Puxico

71 Reviews of 6 Puxico Campgrounds

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  Joseph A.

  Traveler

  

  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

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  Megan S.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 6, 2023

  Sam A. Baker State Park Campground

  Family Camping Perfection ✨

  We have been coming here for years, there is something for everyone here! The water is slow and shallow enough in tons of places for littles and deep and cold enough for the older kids and adults to cool off too. The store is adorable, the food is surprisingly really good (I’m craving those loaded nachos!), and when you’re absent-minded like me and forget the bikes you can rent them there 😁 We like Campground 2 on the gravel side (to the left when you pull in) because it’s nice and quiet and close to the nature center. You really can’t go wrong with any of the sites!

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  Dave

  Guide

  

  May. 2, 2023

  Four Creeks Ranch Campground

  Looked OK

  Shelly seemed like a very nice person via text. She just wasn't there when we arrived, and we had a hard time determining property boundaries, tent site locations, etc. on our own. Unfortunately, the tent site we did find was pretty washed out, and we ended up leaving and camping elsewhere. If you have an RV/trailer, ATV's, etc. this place is probably a hoot. Best of luck.

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  Brian H.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 23, 2022

  Sam A. Baker State Park Campground

  Float trip

  Camp host was nice and river was also very nice but campground was really tight. We had camper 5 feet off back window and tents on are side not much space

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  John P.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 12, 2022

  Bluff View(clearwater Lake)

  No

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  asherondryde

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 6, 2022

  Four Creeks Ranch Campground

  dont look like much but....

  this campground is totally off the beaten path. a great place to relax and unwind. this is also a good place if your new to off grid camping and want to test your gear before you say bye to society. the dogs are friendly and imo a good addition to make the place feel comfortable

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  Hannah H.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 7, 2022

  Sam A. Baker State Park Campground

  Very well maintained

  Stayed here for three nights over Halloween weekend, and it was wonderful. There were very few people there to begin with, but Sunday night there was no one else there but us. We even had a deer run through our campsite while we sat fireside! Bathrooms were clean, roads were well maintained, and the signs were very clear.

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  Hayden H.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 6, 2022

  Bearcat Getaway

  Great camp with Black River access

  Great campsites, elec available no dump and community water only. Black river access on site. Firewood included with site rental. Ice is only $2.50. No cell service

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  Scott C.

  Guide

  

  May. 23, 2022

  Huzzah Valley

  Classic Float Trip Campground!

  Multiple weekends spent at this campsite, both with and without family.  RV sites are clean, mostly level, and well spaced out, with quiet hours rules to accommodate families.  The "Zoo" is for the younger and rowdier crowd, and is located north of HWY 8, away from the family-friendly sites, and has later quiet hours and is known for its party-like atmosphere.  Campers in this area are effectively "locked in" after a certain time, to prevent the rowdiness from spilling over after hours.  Amenities are plentiful, and the camp store is larger than most convenience stores you'd find on the highway.  Floating options are plentiful, with multiple routes and raft/canoe/tube options available.  Either float away from your campsite, with a shuttled return, or take the shuttle to the put-in, upstream, and float back to your campsite.  An annual tradition!

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  Gary P.

  Ranger

  

  May. 15, 2022

  Sam A. Baker State Park Campground

  Decent older state park

  Level sites throughout, but close together. Our power pole had an open ground on the 30 amp and no water at the site. No ATT or Verizon cell. The trees boosted the rating and were the highlight of the place,

  It was decent for a night over, but not for a destination. Did not use the facilities nor try OTA tv. It is a nice park, but just had seen better days.

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  Mallory S.

  Guide

  

  May. 15, 2022

  Sam A. Baker State Park Campground

  A very nice park

  We stayed one night on our way to Arkansas in site 199. Our site was level and spacious. The camp host was friendly and helpful. We had a nice time riding our bikes in the morning. The only reason for a 4 rather than a 5 was that lack of cell signal at our site (it was fine in other parts of the park).

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  Bedriah A.

  Traveler

  

  Nov. 8, 2021

  Four Creeks Ranch Campground

  Absolutely Perfect

  We had a wonderful time! Shelly, our host was so kind and the dogs were so sweet. The outhouses are comfortable and clean, and the river is beautiful. Great place to go hopping and find some cool rocks. Firewood is sold on site as well.

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  Bryan F.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 2, 2021

  Sam A. Baker State Park Campground

  Easy going in Campground 1

  I’ve never been to a campground so finely manicured. The grass is short and the roads are in great shape. Campground 1 has a boat ramp and easy access to river sits. Some of the sites are a little crampy, but if all you’re doing is cooking and sleeping, you’re as good to go as a crunch wrap supreme. When night falls, be sure to lock your food up like Fort Knox. We saw a few stinks, a whizzle, and a fat racc. And boy, were they persistent. Next trip we’ll be hitting the backpacking trails. Can’t wait to come back. Thanks Sammy.

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  Ben S.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 1, 2021

  Sam A. Baker State Park Campground

  Great campsite!

  Campground 1 is beautiful. Keep your food stored safely as we saw 5 skunks, 4 raccoons, 1 weasel and a partridge in a pear tree. They're all pretty bold about stealing food.

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  NDea C.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 1, 2021

  Sam A. Baker State Park Campground

  Absolutely love it here!!

  So many amenities and places to check out! My former partner and I and even friends checked this place out a few times. We enjoy the overall area and atmosphere of the shop m, visitor center and cafe offers some pretty good eats if you were up for making some yourself! Otherwise the hikes are pretty good and the views are also! Definitely worth checking out and scoping out if anything!

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  Kevin B.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 13, 2021

  Sam A. Baker State Park Campground

  Great state park.

  Beautiful view. You can sit in the cool clear water and relax. Great place for kids. Park is well maintained. I highly recommend.

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  Amber M.

  Scout

  

  Mar. 24, 2021

  Bearcat Getaway

  Great place to stay. Hope they keep it that way when it reopens.

  Nice beach, chill atmosphere, great staff. Live music on the weekends. Hope to see it open again in 2022 with the only thing changed being improvement to the shower house.

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  Ori T.

  Scout

  

  Feb. 23, 2021

  Sam A. Baker State Park Campground

  Enjoyed so much we’ve visited more than once

  The first time my former partner and I came to Sam Baker was during 4th of July and it was pretty busy but laid back. The accommodations were excellent such as the campground shop and cafe. We stayed in our very large tent, folks were really friendly even though it was mid COVID-19. They regularly cleaned and sanitized all the bathrooms regularly on schedule. We really enjoyed our first stay of roughly a couple nights so much we scheduled to return later that fall. We found out they also had boat/canoe access along the lake and we finally got around to that before it got too cold. Actually enjoyed some more of the snack/meals at the cafe and of course bought whatever we felt necessary at their shop. We really appreciated all the great vibes and welcoming folks. Was sure a good time hope to come back a third and more often then not enjoy our stay!

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  Emily J.

  Scout

  

  Dec. 9, 2020

  Sam A. Baker State Park Campground

  Clean and nice

  My family camps at Sam A Baker every year. It is clean and everyone there is friendly. They have a nice gift shop and some great places to swim.

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  Robyn C.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 21, 2020

  Huzzah Valley

  Huge!

  Very large, open place with the river close to most campers. I never floated here but I'm sure it's quite the party!

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  Jon L.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 21, 2020

  Sam A. Baker State Park Campground

  Great Missouri SP

  Just spent the weekend with my family at Sam A Baker (SAB). We stayed at campground 2. Spot 145 and had plenty of shade and space. There are two traditional camps and one equestrian. The park is crowded but that’s because of how great it is. Lots of paved walk/bike trails around the park. If you forget your bike no problem you can rent one for $5 a day! The visitors center was neat. The general store has everything you need and a restaurant attached where you can get breakfast, lunch and dinner. We spent some time on the gravel bar which was a short walk from our campsite. The water on Big Creek was clear, shallow, and not too cold. I would recommend this state park to any family looking to camp.

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  Chad H.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 17, 2020

  Sam A. Baker State Park Campground

  Perfect Family Campground

  The state of missouri does an amazing job providing opportunities for families to enjoy the beauty of nature. Nature programs for kids and parents to learn. Well kept facilities. The ice cream is just a bonus. This is by far my favorite campsite for the kids.

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  Cathy S.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 15, 2020

  Sam A. Baker State Park Campground

  Great swimming hole!

  We went with the whole fam to Sam A Baker. Shower houses were conveniently located in camping area. Big River was just a small walk away from the campsite. I know they had been flooded, but I am still cleaning rocks and dirt from the camper. They had a nice camp store and were very friendly. Mostly electric sites. A few full hookups close to the front of the campground. Nice paved roads and larger than normal sites. It was during a pandemic, but bathrooms were pretty clean. Will definitely go again.

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  Mike G.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 19, 2020

  Sam A. Baker State Park Campground

  Amazing river swimming, but try to come mid-week if you can!

   Pros:

  --Tons of swimming in the rivers and"shut-ins" throughout the park(just remember to wear water shoes if you can; it's VERY gravely)

  --Lots of trails

  --Nice, mellow bike path connecting the two main campgrounds and the very fun camp store(look up on the ceiling!)

  --Tall pines(I love tall pines, that's all) 

  Cons: DISCLAIMER-- We were here on a weekend in August, so I suspect our experience was very much shaped by that....

  --Campground was PACKED and LOUD

  --Campground was PACKED and LOUD

  --Campground was PACKED and LOUD 

  Okay, I think you get the picture with the campground itself. It was one of those things that made me feel like a cranky old man, saying,"man, why can't these people stop trying to show-off their lame-ass stereos???" That said, the park itself was beautiful. 

  The main attraction is the water. The river twists and turns through the park. It's shallow, gently flowing, and VERY clear pretty much everywhere(except a few places where it was stagnant!). PRO TIP!!! Since the campground was PACKED and LOUD, most people seemed to not venture too far from the campground itself, so if you want your own private swimming spots, you can hike a relatively short distance and grab one. We did the short"shut-ins" trail and found a perfect one. 

  BOTTOM LINE: If you want any peace and quiet, don't stay here on the weekend. I suspect the weekdays would be better, and if you managed to schedule mid-week, I suspect it would be an incredible place to stay.

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  Lindsey C.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 10, 2020

  Sam A. Baker State Park Campground

  Fun Campground

  We enjoyed our 1.5 mile hike to get to the river access to float. We brought our own flotation devices and really enjoyed every aspect of the seclusion. They have equestrian trails as well and we got to see horses while floating too. The water was crystal clear and we even found quartz in some rocks in the water.

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  Hudson S.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 3, 2020

  Sam A. Baker State Park Campground

  Great campground

  Great campground lots of things to do. Camp store was nice. Had a great area to roast s’mores and sit around the campfire at night

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  Susan R.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 14, 2020

  Sam A. Baker State Park Campground

  Beautiful river!

  Enjoyed our stay at this campground very much. The campground can be a bit crowded without much privacy but the highlight is the river. Beautiful clean, crisp refreashing water great for tubing and chillin'. Easy access to the sand bar from the campground. Our site had electricity but no water. Fill up on the way in. Did not use the bathhouse due to COVID19. Be sure and check out the stars at night! We did shop at the campground store which was well stocked. There is a nice bike trail that the kids really enjoyed. The walk to the shut-in area was nice and the actual shut-ins are beautiful. Will definitely return to this state park.