About Float Camp Picnic Area
Float Camp Picnic Area is located only 150 feet from the cool waters of the crystal clear Current River. Visitors enjoy floating the river, fishing and hiking. A campground is only a half-mile away for those who want to stay longer than a day. The swift-moving river allows for enjoyable float trips, as well as canoeing and great fishing. Swimming is also a popular pastime. Visitors enjoy horseshoe pits and volleyball courts, as well as hiking and other recreational opportunities nearby. The day-use picnic area offers an accessible group shelter that can accommodate up to 75 people. The site is equipped with electricity, tables and grills. Individual sites are available on a first come, first served basis. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. The picnic area is nestled under a mature forest of hardwoods, which offers plentiful shade. It is adjacent…
- Managed by: Mark Twain National Forest
- Where: 4 mi northwest of Doniphan, MO · 36.66472, -90.87139
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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.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodchuck | Hiking | 0.2 mi | 0.2 mi |
| White Oak | Hiking | 0.3 mi | 1.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
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Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- Float Camp Recreation Area 0.1 mi
- Deer Leap Recreation Area 1 mi
- Eleven Point/Doniphan Ranger District 5.1 mi
- Fourche Lake Recreation Area 10.2 mi
- Gooseneck Campground 11.5 mi
- Campsite · 11 mi E of Alton 17.7 mi