About Horseshoe Bend Float Camp
Horseshoe Bend Float Camp is a primitive float camp located on the left side of [Eleven Point National Scenic River](https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mtnf/recarea/?recid=21676). The camp is located 9.5 miles downriver of [Greer Crossing](https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mtnf/recarea/?recid=21682). Access to the camp is by river only, the nearest put-in upriver is McDowell. There are 5 primitive campsites available. The nearest take-out downriver is [Whitten](https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mtnf/recarea/?recid=21694).
- Season: January – December
- Managed by: USFS - Mark Twain National Forest
- Where: 9 mi northeast of Alton, MO · 36.7499, -91.24139
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whites Creek Trail | Horse | 1.0 mi | 17.4 mi |
| Bliss Spring Spur | Horse | 1.2 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Turner's Mill Trail | Hiking | 1.8 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Brawley Pond | Horse | 2.2 mi | 1.5 mi |
| Whites Creek - 11 Pt. Spur | Horse | 2.4 mi | 0.4 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.Camps nearby
- Barn Hollow Float Camp 0.8 mi
- Stinking Pond Float Camp 1.2 mi
- Bliss Spring Campsite 1.3 mi
- Whites Creek Float Camp 2.4 mi
- Greenbriar Float Camp 4.8 mi
- Greer Springs Campground 5.7 mi