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Dry Fork Recreation Area

5 mi north of New Bloomfield, MO · Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 4G

Federal campgroundtype
First comebooking
Apr–Jun & Sep–Octbest months

About Dry Fork Recreation Area

Dry Fork Recreation Area, a campground and picnic area located at the equestrian trailhead of the 36-mile [Cedar Creek Trail](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mtnf/recreation/recarea/?recid=21804&actid=64). This area, located in central Missouri near Fulton serves recreationists with or without horses. This campground is situated in a quiet mostly oak/cedar forest. It is comprised of 8 single primitive campsites that can accommodate RVs up to 30 feet in length, each with table, fire ring, and lantern post. Other amenities include drinking water, vault toilets, and hitching rails. There is a picnic area across the road with picnic tables that can accommodate small groups. A printable **[brochure](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5207845.pdf)** is available.

  • Fees: Camping is $15/Night
  • Managed by: USFS - Mark Twain National Forest
  • Where: 5 mi north of New Bloomfield, MO · 38.78424, -92.12555

Things to do:

HikingHorseback riding

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

39°
21°Jan
45°
25°Feb
56°
34°Mar
67°
44°Apr
75°
54°May
84°
63°Jun
88°
67°Jul
87°
65°Aug
79°
57°Sep
68°
45°Oct
55°
35°Nov
43°
26°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 Dry Fork Recreation Area from above

Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.

Good to know

Cell signal

Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 4G

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.

Stargazing nearby: Laws Observatory (Mizzou) (University observatory), 16 mi.

RV essentials

Dump station: 14.1 mi
Propane: 16.3 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.