Boat-in access makes Sugar Island one of the more logistically distinct options among camping areas near Pineville, sitting near a creek in southwest Missouri. Nightly rates run $7 to $25, reservations are available, and the site includes electric hookups, showers, toilets, picnic tables, and ADA accessibility. Pets are allowed and cell service is noted. Paddlers heading out should confirm water conditions before arrival, as creek levels can affect boat access.
Description
Sugar Island is a second gereration family owned and operated campground and Big Sugar Creek outfitter located in Pineville, Missouri. For the last 38 years the Ables family has grown a small primitive campground in to 11 acres of combined RV and tent camping along with over 100 canoes and kayaks to float Big Sugar Creek. Our goal as family business owners is to create a safe and family friendly enviroment for people of all ages to enjoy and experience the nature of the Ozarks.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSugar Island is located in Missouri near Pineville
Private CampgroundCoordinates
36.600647619380354 N
94.36980315747645 W
Connectivity
T-MobileLTESome Coverage- VerizonLTESome Coverage
AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 9/4/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 9/4/26
Access
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 35 min from Joplin, MO
- 41 min from Fayetteville, AR
- 1 hr 25 min from Springfield, MO
- 1 hr 25 min from Fort Smith, AR
