About Deer Leap Recreation Area
The Deer Leap Recreation Area is situated on the east bank of the [Current River](https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mtnf/recarea/?recid=21668), this site is not one of the busier campgrounds so is often a great place to get away from the crowds. Expect some activity of outfitter-guides utilizing the non-motorized launch in the campground, though. Deer Leap provides primitive camping, a boat launch and floater access/tuber launch. When you veer off the road, the boat launch is a short 80 yards from the Y. When you head to the campground, the road follows the river for a short distance before entering a stand of pines. The campground is shady and quiet. There is a busy canoe/tubing launch in the center of the campground. This campground is good for visitors who like a little privacy while camping.
- Fees: **Day Use Fee** - Boat Ramp - $3/vehicle **Campground** - $12 fee for single campsites and $20 for double campsites Fees will be paid at…
- Season: April 1 – October 1
- Managed by: USFS - Mark Twain National Forest
- Where: 5 mi northwest of Doniphan, MO · 36.67435, -90.88581
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–May & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Feb.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Oak | Hiking | 0.6 mi | 1.4 mi |
| Woodchuck | Hiking | 0.7 mi | 0.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- Float Camp Recreation Area 0.9 mi
- Float Camp Picnic Area 1 mi
- Eleven Point/Doniphan Ranger District 6 mi
- Fourche Lake Recreation Area 9.6 mi
- Gooseneck Campground 10.6 mi
- Greenbriar Float Camp 16.9 mi