The sound of rushing water accompanies campers at this National Park Service site along Sinking Creek. Reviewers describe pitching tents within feet of the creek, with some sites positioned less than 30 yards from the water. The campground provides basic amenities including picnic tables, fire rings, and lantern hooks at primitive sites.
Access requires crossing a bridge on the main road, with campers noting the turn can be easy to miss. The rocky creek and river bottoms make water shoes advisable for wading. A general store operates on-site, offering supplies and shower facilities. Sites cost $10-$65 per night and accommodate both drive-in and hike-in camping, with pets welcome throughout the dog-friendly camping near Ozark National Scenic Riverways.
Fee Info
Back Country Campstie: $10/night Back Country Cluster Campsite: $25/night Back Country Group Campsite: $65/night
(Some basic amenities. May include restrooms, tables, fire grills and lantern posts No reservations.)
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Map & DirectionsSinking Creek Backcountry Camping is located in Missouri near Eminence
Coordinates
37.30390733 N
91.41469775 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 5 min from Jefferson City, MO
- 2 hrs 14 min from Springfield, MO
- 2 hrs 34 min from Cape Girardeau, MO
- 2 hrs 46 min from Jonesboro, AR











