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Camping for wildlife watching and birding in Missouri

57 camps in Missouri that list wildlife watching and birding or mention it in their description. 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 63°F.

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57camps for wildlife watching and birding
2free or dispersed
52reservable
Apr–Jun & Sep–Octbest months

Best areas for wildlife watching and birding

  1. Around Branson12 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
  2. Around Hunter11 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
  3. Around Clinton9 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
  4. Around Bolivar7 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
  5. Around Eminence7 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles

Questions

How many campgrounds in Missouri are good for wildlife watching and birding?

57 camps that list wildlife watching and birding or mention it in their description; 2 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 63°F.

What else can you do there?

Of these camps, 98% also offer fishing, 98% also offer boating & paddling, 82% also offer hiking.

See them on the map

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

Open wildlife & birding in Missouri

This week's picks

A different handful each week.

  • Greenville Recreation AreaFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Greenville Recreation Area is located on the northen end of Wappapello Lake Project, nestled on the banks of the St. Francis River. The spacious campground is built on the original site of…

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  • SparrowfootFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Sparrowfoot Campground is situated on the Grand River Arm of the Harry S. Truman Lake in the hills of western Missouri.

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  • Lane Spring Recreation AreaFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Lane Spring Recreation Area provides a peaceful setting along Little Piney Creek and a scenic patio overlooking beautiful Lane Spring. A large, accessible picnic area with two pavilions can…

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  • Fuchs HouseFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    In the late 1930s, Rudolph Fuchs built a five bedroom concrete and native stone house for his family, and also built the present wheel house to produce electricity for his needs. Power was…

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  • Cedar Ridge (Mo)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Cedar Ridge is located on Stockton Lake in the scenic Ozark Mountains of southwestern Missouri. The lake and surrounding landscape offer countless recreational opportunities along nearly…

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  • Indian PointFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Indian Point is a green and spacious campground on the White River Arm of Table Rock Lake in the mountainous Missouri countryside.

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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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  • Council Bluff Recreation AreaFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    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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