Ozark Ridge Spike Camps operates as a drive-in campground in the forested hills outside Winona, Missouri, though access involves rough roads that may challenge some vehicles. The facility provides basic amenities including drinking water, restroom facilities, and designated fire areas, with picnic tables at each site and regular trash service. Sites accommodate both tents and RVs, with the terrain mixing wooded areas and open spaces near creek access.
The campground allows pets and maintains rates between $40-60 per night. Campers can explore campsites near Winona for additional options in the region. The location works well for visitors seeking a base camp with creek access while remaining within driving distance of area attractions.
Description
Ozark Ridge Spike Camps – Quiet Primitive Camping in the Ozarks
The entrance to the campsites is north of Hipcamp pin. Please refer to directions of message landowner if you have any problems finding the sites. Enjoy!
Ozark Ridge Spike Camps offer quiet, primitive campsites on a wooded ridge surrounded by the Mark Twain National Forest and Rocky Creek Conservation Area. If you enjoy exploring the woods, hunting, hiking, mushroom hunting, or simply getting away from crowds, this is a great Ozark basecamp.
We are about 4–5 miles from Winona, Missouri, where you can find fuel, groceries, and basic supplies.
Each campsite includes a 3 or 4 foot wide fire ring, picnic table, and clearly marked campsite area.
The North Sites are designed for up to 3 vehicles each. And up to 10 people at each site. The Camper Pull through site (first site inside the fence) can accommodate the camper plus 2-3 vehicles and the Tent site (the 2nd site) can accommodate 3 vehicles plus tents.
Currently we have
one open camper pull through group Camp. Up to 10 people.
One Tent Camp that can accommodate up to 10 people and 3 vehicles
• Horse Camp (message first) for self-contained horse travelers
From camp you can drive, ride or walk into nearby public land where logging roads and powerline trails run for miles through the Ozark hills.
Ozark Ridge Spike Camps are great for hiking, wildlife watching, mushroom hunting, and hunting during legal seasons. The rivers near Eminence and Alley Spring are also a short drive away.
Access: Rural gravel roads through the Mark Twain Forest. Gravel and natural roads may become muddy after rain. Please be prepared.
Property Rules • No firearm discharge or target shooting
• No parties or large gatherings
• No illegal drugs
• Alcohol must be used responsibly
• Stay within your campsite
• Generators allowed but use considerately
• Quiet hours after dark
• refer to each site for vehicle info
Park at your site only.
No unregistered guests.
Control your pets.
1 Picnic table per site.
An outhouse is available after 4-1-2026.
Filtered water is available
Pull in, set up camp, and explore thousands of acres of Ozark forests and rivers.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsOzark Ridge Spike Camps is located in Missouri near Winona
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
