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Camping for boating and paddling in Missouri
101 camps in Missouri that list boating and paddling or mention it in their description. 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 85°F and lows near 63°F.
Best areas for boating and paddling
- Around Hunter19 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
- Around Warsaw14 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
- Around Branson12 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
- Around Bolivar11 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
- Around Eminence7 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Missouri are good for boating and paddling?
101 camps that list boating and paddling or mention it in their description; 4 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
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 85°F and lows near 63°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 77% also offer fishing, 64% also offer hiking, 55% also offer wildlife & birding.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open boating & paddling in MissouriThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
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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Lightfoot LandingFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalLightfoot Landing is a smaller campground compared to neighboring park areas, making it a more quiet and peaceful location for boating and fishing on Pomme de Terre Lake, known as the ''Gem…
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Berry BendFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalBerry Bend Campground sits on the shores of Harry S. Truman Lake in the hills of western Missouri.
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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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Indian PointFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalIndian Point is a green and spacious campground on the White River Arm of Table Rock Lake in the mountainous Missouri countryside.
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BaxterFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalBaxter is a spacious and sunny campground that sits along the White River Arm of Table Rock Lake.
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BucksawFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalBucksaw Campground sits on the Grand River Arm of the Harry S. Truman Lake in the hills of western Missouri.
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Frank RussellFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalFrank Russell Campgroundoffers spacious campsites and convenient access to a variety of recreation opportunities. Visitors can enjoy playgrounds, a designated fishing pond, scenic shoreline…
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Free camps for boating and paddling
- Whites Creek Float CampDispersed / primitive · Free · No cell signal
The Whites Creek Float Camp is located on the left side of the [Eleven Point National Scenic River](https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mtnf/recarea/?recid=21676). This camp is just 0.5 miles…
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Noblett LakeFederal campground · Free · Cell signalNoblett Lake Picnic Pavilion provides a sheltered place among forests, streams and wildlife, for groups to picnic near Noblett Lake. It is a great location for birding, canoeing and boating.
View camp →- Slabtown Recreation AreaDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal
This is a small, quiet access and camping area along the [Big Piney River.](https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mtnf/recarea/?recid=21786)
View camp → - Boze Mill Float CampDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal
Boze Mill Float Camp, located on the Eleven Point National Scenic River, can be accessed from the river or down a short path from a parking area.
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