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Peter Cave Hollow Creek

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Free hike-in access and no reservation required keep this backcountry site along the Ozark Trail low-barrier to entry. Peter Cave Hollow Creek sits within Mark Twain National Forest and provides a reliable water source directly adjacent to camp, though a purifier is essential. Weather in the Ozarks shifts fast, and snow is possible even in spring. Backpackers planning a longer route can find camping near Mark Twain National Forest spread across the region. Bring what you need; facilities here are nonexistent beyond the creek itself.

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Map & DirectionsPeter Cave Hollow Creek is located in Missouri near Black

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37.640199 N
90.919418 W

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1 hr 47 min from St. Louis, MO
1 hr 50 min from Cape Girardeau, MO
2 hrs 27 min from Jefferson City, MO
2 hrs 57 min from Columbia, MO

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Matt S.

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Reviewed Sep. 22, 2017

OZARK TRAIL: Peter Cave Hollow Creek

OZARK TRAIL: I backpacked 50 miles during spring break on the Ozark Trail between Council Bluff Lake and Johnson Shutins State park. When I planned the trip the only information for camping that was available were regulations requiring you to camp 100 feet from the trail.

I have to admit that the Ozark Trail Association provides amazing resources about the Ozark Trail but they fail to describe what has become primitive backcountry campsites all along the trail. Many of these sites are marked on the detailed National Geographic maps provided for free by the Association as water holes, but they are also clearly set up as campsites as well.

Make sure you bring a water purifier. It is some of the best tasting water I have ever had.

PETER CAVE HOLLOW CREEK: The weather in the Ozarks can be unpredictable. We were expecting temperatures in the 50's to 60's and ended up getting snowed on several days. It slowed us down tremendously. It was nice having a solid water source next to the campsite and someone hauled in some chairs which made it nice as well. This is a solid campsite. Tip: Dig your cat hole before you go to sleep and make sure it is at least 100 feet from the water.