About Greer Crossing Recreation Area
A you exit the highway, the campground is located to the left with campsites located off of a loop road that circles through the campground. If you stay straight you will get to the boat launch and day use area. This campground is primarily used by people using the river. It’s a nice flat, level area immediately adjacent to the highway. This campground is a hub that puts you in the vicinity of [Greer Mill, Greer Spring](https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mtnf/recarea/?recid=21722), and numerous other historic mills and springs. There are several historic sites in the area also. These sites are not within walking distance, but are a reasonable drive away along Highway 19. When you access the site from the river, it will be located on the right-hand side. Camping The campground is set back away from the water’s edge. A campground host is on site in the summer. Sites, which offer seclusion…
- Fees: Day Use – no fee Campground - Single Site: $10/night - Double Site: $15/night There is a 50% discount for camping for anyone with an…
- Season: January – December
- Managed by: USFS - Mark Twain National Forest
- Where: 8 mi northeast of Alton, MO · 36.79398, -91.33161
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.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ozark Trail Mo-19 Spur | Horse | 0.1 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Greer Spring Trail | Hiking | 1.0 mi | 0.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.