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Camping near hiking trails in Missouri

134 camps in Missouri within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking. The best camping months are Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In June expect highs near 85°F and lows near 62°F.

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134camps for hiking
44free or dispersed
49reservable
33trails near camps
Apr–Jun & Sep–Octbest months

Trails with the most camps nearby

TrailLengthCamps nearbyClosest camp
Silver Mines Spur0.0 mi6Silver Mines · 0.3 mi
Greer Spring Trail0.9 mi5Campsite · 6 mi NE of Alton · 0.5 mi
Council Bluff Trail11.9 mi3Wild Boar Ridge Campground · 0.2 mi
White Oak1.4 mi3Float Camp Recreation Area · 0.3 mi
Wild Boar West Connector Trail0.6 mi3Wild Boar Ridge Campground · 0.0 mi
Songbird Trail0.6 mi3Watercress · 0.1 mi
Council Bluff Connnector Trail0.5 mi3Council Bluff Recreation Area · 0.2 mi
Cb Walk In Campsites 1To 40.2 mi3Council Bluff Recreation Area · 0.0 mi
Wild Boar East Connector Trail0.2 mi3Wild Boar Ridge Campground · 0.4 mi
Woodchuck0.2 mi3Float Camp Recreation Area · 0.1 mi

Best areas for hiking

  1. Around Winona27 camps for hiking within 25 miles
  2. Around Branson24 camps for hiking within 25 miles
  3. Around Piedmont16 camps for hiking within 25 miles
  4. Around Fort Leonard Wood15 camps for hiking within 25 miles
  5. Around Sullivan10 camps for hiking within 25 miles

Questions

How many campgrounds in Missouri are good for hiking?

134 camps within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking; 44 of them are free.

When is the best time to go?

The best camping months are Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In June expect highs near 85°F and lows near 62°F.

What else can you do there?

Of these camps, 50% also offer boating & paddling, 46% also offer fishing, 35% also offer wildlife & birding.

See them on the map

Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.

Open hiking in Missouri

This week's picks

A different handful each week.

  • Round SpringFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signal

    In the rolling, forested landscape of Round Spring, two of America's most beautiful spring-fed rivers combine to make up the Ozark National Scenic Riverways.

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  • Crabtree CoveFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Crabtree Cove is a shady campground located on Stockton Lake in the scenic Ozark Mountains of southwestern Missouri. The lake and surrounding landscape offer countless recreational…

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  • John Spalding Rec ArFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Visitors at John Spalding are in the perfect location for recreation on Mark Twain Lake. The day-use area is the only facility within reach of the sandy public beach. It's also directly…

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  • Alley SpringFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    The rolling, forested landscape around Alley Spring is where two of America's most beautiful spring-fed rivers combine to make up the Ozark National Scenic Riverways.

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  • Sutton Bluff Recreation AreaFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Roomy campsites surrounded by open lawn and natural shading, cool breezes, abundant songbirds and scenic views all await visitors at the Sutton Bluff Recreation Area. The campground is a…

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  • Council Bluff Recreation AreaFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.6 mi

    The Council Bluff Recreation Area is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy the outdoors. The Wild Boar Campground and sheltered picnic area, available for individual families or large groups…

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  • BucksawFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Bucksaw Campground sits on the Grand River Arm of the Harry S. Truman Lake in the hills of western Missouri.

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  • Big SpringFederal campground · Reservable · 502 ft · Cell signal

    In the rolling, forested landscape of Big Spring, two of America's most beautiful spring-fed rivers combine to make up the Ozark National Scenic Riverways.

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Free camps for hiking