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Camping in Missouri
832 places to camp in Missouri: 119 national forest and federal campgrounds, 5 state park campgrounds, 178 free dispersed and primitive spots, 530 private campgrounds and RV parks. The best camping months are Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In June expect highs near 84°F and lows near 63°F.
Best areas to camp
- Around Park Hills67 camps in the area within 25 miles
- Around Branson61 camps in the area within 25 miles
- Around Hunter58 camps in the area within 25 miles
- Around Warsaw55 camps in the area within 25 miles
- Around Wildwood48 camps in the area within 25 miles
Questions
When is the best time to camp in Missouri?
The best camping months are Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In June expect highs near 84°F and lows near 63°F.
Is there free camping in Missouri?
Yes: 191 free or dispersed spots, mostly on national forest and BLM land.
Will I have cell signal camping in Missouri?
At about 98% of camps, at least one carrier has 4G or better (FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous). Plan for no signal on trails.
Where are the darkest skies for camping in Missouri?
55 camps sit under the darkest skies (class 1–2). See the stargazing page.
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Cedar Ridge (Mo)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signalCedar Ridge is located on Stockton Lake in the scenic Ozark Mountains of southwestern Missouri. The lake and surrounding landscape offer countless recreational opportunities along nearly…
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Beaver Creek (Mo)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signalEscape from the hustle and bustle of city-life at Beaver Creek, a small, quiet campground tucked between a forested area and the lower shores of Bull Shoals Lake. The lake, in the beautiful…
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Old Highway 86Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signalOld Highway 86 is a spacious and sunny campground that sits along the White River Arm of Table Rock Lake in the rolling Missouri countryside.
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Eagle Point Recreation AreaFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalEagle Point day-use area provides a beautiful and grassy setting near the dam on Wappapello Lake. The park offers an accessible picnic shelter accommodating up to 80 guests, making it an…
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Hawker PointFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalHawker Point Campground is a shady campground located on Stockton Lake in the scenic Ozark Mountains of southwestern Missouri. The lake and surrounding landscape offer countless…
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Alley SpringFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalThe 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.
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AkersFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalTwo of America's clearest spring-fed rivers combine to create the Ozark National Scenic Riverways in the rolling, forested landscape of Akers.
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Loggers Lake CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalLocated deep in the interior forests of Shannon County, Logger's Lake Campground is situated along the southeast shore of Logger's Lake. Constructed in 1942, this spring-fed lake is…
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Free camping in Missouri
191 spots cost nothing: dispersed sites on national forest and BLM land and free campgrounds. Most have no water or toilets, and stays are usually limited to 14 days.