Federal campgroundtype
2sites
First comebooking
Apr–Jun & Sep–Octbest months
About Campsite · 7 mi N of Shell Knob
- Managed by: United States Forest Service
- Where: 7 mi north of Shell Knob, MO · 36.70278, -93.60986
Amenities:
Tents allowed
Weather by month
45°25°Jan
50°29°Feb
59°36°Mar
69°45°Apr
76°55°May
84°63°Jun
89°67°Jul
88°66°Aug
81°58°Sep
70°46°Oct
58°36°Nov
48°28°Dec
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Feb.
See Campsite · 7 mi N of Shell Knob from above
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piney Creek-Tower Loop | Horse | at camp | 3.8 mi |
| Piney Creek Wilderness Trail | Horse | 1.3 mi | 4.5 mi |
| Piney Creek - South Loop | Horse | 1.4 mi | 3.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Cell signal
Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.Night sky: Rural edge
The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.RV essentials
Dump station: 12 mi
Water fill-up: 14.9 mi
Propane: 17.7 mi
Camps nearby
- Cape Fair 4.5 mi
- Shell Knob Rec Site Pavilion 6.2 mi
- Campsite · 3 mi E of Shell Knob 8 mi
- Campbell Point 8.1 mi
- Aunts Creek 8.4 mi
- Campsite · 2 mi W of Kimberling City 9 mi