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Places to Camp near Thayer, MO

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Searching for the best camping near Thayer, MO? Discover secluded campsites where you can reconnect with nature. Or maybe you like to bring your family and friends along. Either way, there are Thayer campgrounds just for you. You're sure to find the perfect spot for your Missouri camping adventure.

Best Camping Sites Near Thayer, MO (117)

  1. Camper-submitted photo from Spring River Trout Shop/ Mammoth Spring Campground
  2. Camper-submitted photo from Riverside Campground and Canoe

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    Riverside Campground and Canoe

    5 Reviews
    17 Photos
    26 Saves
    Cherokee Village, Arkansas
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $10 - $129 / night

  3. Camper-submitted photo from Many Islands Campground

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    Many Islands Campground

    5 Reviews
    3 Photos
    11 Saves
    Cherokee Village, Arkansas
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $10 / night

  4. Camper-submitted photo from Boze Mill Float Camp
  5. Camper-submitted photo from Greer Crossing

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    Greer Crossing

    6 Reviews
    15 Photos
    69 Saves
    Alton, Missouri

    Greer Crossing Recreation Area is located on the right side of Eleven Point National Scenic River at about 16.7 miles and offers access to the Eleven Point River for boating and fishing. This Recreation Area offers camping, picnic tables, fire pits, toilet, boat ramp and parking. Fees for Greer Crossing Recreation Area Campground are $10 per single and $15 per double campsite/ night and are paid at the fee tube. There is a 50% discount for anyone who has a Golden Age or Golden Access Passport, a Senior Pass, or an Access Pass. There are 16 single and 3 double mowed sites which offer seclusion and privacy, each with table, fire ring, and lantern post. The campground is set back away from the water’s edge. A campground host is on site in the summer. There is a centrally located vault toilet in the Campground. Drinking water and trash bins are available May 1- October 1. Some activities at Greer Crossing Recreation Area include are hiking, canoeing, wading, and fishing. A picnic area is near the boat access. The picnic area has 4 individual sites, each with a grill and one or more tables. The boating access is one of the most popular launch sites for persons floating the Eleven Point. There is one trail are available for hikers; a 4-mile trail follows the river and through typical Ozark hills up to McCormack Lake then circles back for a 2 mile walk back to Greer. This trail runs along the river and then back along the hillside above the river. Fishing is also very plentiful, there are rainbow trout, small mouth bass, sunfish, just to name a few.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents
  6. Camper-submitted photo from Richard's Canoe Rental & Campground
  7. Camper-submitted photo from Alley Spring Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway

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    Alley Spring Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway

    24 Reviews
    64 Photos
    174 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.

    Facilities

    Open year-round, this campground has flush toilets and shower facilities available April 15 through October 15. Roads and parking spurs are paved. Ranger-led campfire programs are offered in the campground amphitheater during the summer months.

    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
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $30 / night

  8. Camper-submitted photo from Spring River Oaks

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    Spring River Oaks

    4 Reviews
    3 Photos
    18 Saves
    Cherokee Village, Arkansas
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
  9. Camper-submitted photo from Lake Charles State Park Campground

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    Lake Charles State Park Campground

    17 Reviews
    49 Photos
    49 Saves
    Powhatan, Arkansas
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Standard (Tent/RV)

    $36 / night

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

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    Big Spring Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway

    23 Reviews
    85 Photos
    75 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.

    Facilities

    This year-round campground has flush toilets and shower facilities available. 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. Reservations are accepted for three different group picnic areas. Be sure to specify which picnic area you desire. Big Spring Group Picnic Site is at the spring; Peavine and Chubb Hollow are along the river.

    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.

    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.

    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
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $30 / night


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