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Hawks Bluff Campground

Escape the city! We have a very special property that nourishes the soul and provides space to roam and breathe fresh air. 

We have 460 acres to explore. A beautiful creek running through our property. We have cows, mules, goats, dogs and cats. We are on a bluff so if you are rock hunters you have come to the right place. We offer rock hunting. and we have extra buckets. We have the best Drusy (lots of colors), Crazy Lace Agate, Calcite, Chalcedony, Quartz, Chert, Barite, Bladed Barite, Iron Ores and more. Check us out on Facebook Hawks Bluff Farm Rocks and Drusy. We have firewood, ice, eggs, ground beef, propane exchange and new propane tanks available.

Ask us about our kayaking options! 

Teaching them young to slack line at our Between the Trees Festival

Water from springs on its way to Mill Creek

Big River Outdoors Campground

80+ acres with over a mile of river frontage. Also a unique custom off road park on the property. Swimming, fishing, kayaking, and live music on weekends. Tent camping or RV/camper . Campers who need electric are allowed to bring a generator. We have limited electric as of now. We are located just 2-3 miles from 3 different gas stations but are also very secluded.

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Spring Lake Ranch

Spring Lake Ranch boasts countless trails and lake activities. Formerly known as Sayersbrook Bison ranch, at one time it was one of the largest Bison ranches in the world.
This property is filled with amazing things to see and explore. Nothing like it in Missouri. Lake is 60+ acres and is spring fed. Amazing fishing, swimming and kayaking. 

We are pet friendly. You will have amazing lake views and will be close to hiking trails, horseback riding, and wine tasting at Edge Cliff Wineries which is next door to us. 
The beautiful shower house is super clean, has restrooms and hot showers and it is within walking distance. Firewood and ice are available to purchase; kayaks and fishing poles are available for rent. If you forget something at home stop by our little country store, we might have it! :)

The sites are about 20 ft from each other - if you are looking for more privacy please check out the secluded site or the peninsula. 


Sites 1 (before being a pull trhough) and 2

Pine Valley at Dillard Mill

Pine Valley is located in the heart of the Mark Twain National Forest and sits just a short walk away from historic Dillard Mill. Book the entire Farm or stay in an Airstream or Cottage. Group rentals Welcome!

Pine Valley is on 43 acres of beautiful green pasture and woodland. Take a hike on one of the trails around the property or go fishing or wading on the Huzzah Creek.  Spend your evening roasting marshmallows around your private campfire.

Guests will have access to the 40 acres of land surrounding them. There are two ponds on the premise. Enjoy the quarter-mile walk to the old Dillard Mill Store, displayed in museum fashion at the entrance of Dillard Mill State Historic Site. Tour the old grist mill in working form, fish for sunfish, smallmouth bass and largemouth bass at the Mill, and take memorable photos. Just across from our main entrance take the half-mile trail through Mark Twain National Forest and skip rocks on the Huzzah Creek! Ask us about access to our private gravel bar on the Huzzah. You will pass it, and the private parking, on Dillard Mill Rd on your drive into Pine Valley

We may or may not be on the premise during individual rentals. If there are any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to reach out.

Other things to note

While this space provides most utilities and amenities you'd find at your home, it is important to note it is still a camping-style getaway. We do our best to treat the area, but you will encounter insects.

AT&T has limited cell phone reception in the area, Sprint is very spotty, and Verizon is pretty much unavailable for service. We provide the best free wifi available to help with communication back to the real world, but it is rather slow. The best wifi reception is near the General Store/Courtyard. 

We try and keep the area well maintained. You may see ATVs/tractors on our property and on the gravel road.

Pets are welcome for an extra $50 per stay. Please note our dogs may be on the property. They are friendly and well-behaved, although sometimes curious. Other guests may have no-leash pets as well.

Park right next to your glamper. Arrive anytime after 4pm, just give us an eta to know when to expect you. If your glamper is not ready upon your arrival, feel free to explore our farm, visit Dillard Mill or head down to the Huzzah while we make it ready for your stay. Self Check-In is always the norm for added privacy. We won't bother you except to wave or maybe say hello if you're out and about. Please feel free to approach us with questions, niceties, or needs.

Sunrise over the Airstream on a Smoky Mountain style morning.

This is campsite 2 located near the creek not on it like 1 is. It’s the smallest of them all but surrounded by woods an closest  to the outhouse.  It can hold 2 maybe 3 small size tents.

1855 Campground

LATEST NEWS: We open the 2024 season March 1st with the same wilderness adventure.  Campsite 6, Bills Hill, has been improved to give you more choices to pitch you tent.  This is a wilderness site, just a fire pit, sits on a ridge top in the forest, check it out. Pictures forthcoming.  A big thanks for all those campers who were here for the eclipse and to Mel Eberle and Rick Kramer who brought their drumming skills to bring in the eclipse. What a special time it was. So now things have settled down to a more normal pace, quiet and peaceful. So when your busy lives get the best of you hit the pause button and come on back to step of the planet and soak in some peace and serenity. See ya here!

TIRED OF NOISEY OVER CROWDED CAMP GROUNDS, we’ll give us a try!

1855 Campground is a private natural preserve, dedicated to fostering the natural Ozark experience.   We border the National Forest!! Come enjoy the outdoors at its bests!  This nature space offers seven large campsites generously spaced to provide privacy and the ability to become one with nature.    

JUST OPEN. A hiking trail that takes you around the property. It’s a one mile, clearly mark trail that requires a level 4, strenuous, skill. It’s free to all campers. A reminder we are 15 minutes from the Ozark Trail head located on highway A. Make 1855 Campground you base camp.

I offer 4 campsites that provides the experience in camping in the woods. Site 1, Little Brushy Creek.  Site 3, Bills Hill.  Site 6, Hidden Hollow, and site 7, Roberts Mountain.

Campsites 3,4,5,6, and 7 are remote wooded campsites. No vehicles are allowed to those sites so free shuttle is available upon request. When booking those sites please arrive before 8pm on the day of arrival. FYI for campsites 1 and 2 you may park at those sites so long as you don’t block the road.

This land borders the Mark Twain National Forest, so hiking is abundant and encouraged and being far away from the city this area is ideal for star gazing and planet photography. There is on-site fresh spring water flowing all year round.  Enjoy fishing, swimming, or just hanging out at the pond or in the babbling brook that runs alongside the prosperity. There is also an off grid home where I live an I am willing to share my experience with you.

Just opened campsite 7! Yes a new wilderness campsite located on top of the highest hill on the prosperity. It’s borders the National Forest a like all other sites it’s very private. Only a fire pit is available. It’s a must see and experience. Those of you who like site 3, the other wilderness site, will like this. This will be a popular site!

 1855 Campground is in close proximity to:

     Floating activities along the Black River

     Johnson Shuts State Park

     Bell Mountain Hiking Trails 

     Elephant Rocks

     Counsel Bluffs Lake

     Tip Top Park

     Taum Sauk State Park

     Historic town of Caledonia 

     Clearwater Lake

     Shepard Mountain bike trial 

The details: 

     Campsites are large enough for multiple tents

     All sites have fire pits and the first bundle of wood provided is included 

     All have BBQ grills and tables (except site 3 and 7).  Bring charcoal

     Outhouses and outside shower is available

     Parking space provided, once check in assistance to campsite is provided 

     For your peace an quite no vehicles, guns or loud music allowed back in campground

     1855 Campground lives by “Leave no trace Principles” take out what you bring  in.

     2023 season runs to Oct 2nd

     Additional firewood and charcoal can be purchased at office.

Campsite fees:  Weekend rate ( Friday and Saturday nights) $30/ per night per site ( 4 campers per site) children under 5 stay free.

Weekday special ( Sunday- Thursday night): 40% off! $20/ per night per site.   Note: some campsite can hold more than 4 people, message Bill for more details.

Get away from the vibrations of city life and enjoy existence within the arms.

Special note to interested campers:

      The office /house is open 9 to 9 daily through the season. It’s worth noting that the office/ house is “ off grid”  that is it is not connected to the National electrical grid for its power. It’s been off grid for over 25 yrs. Bill, the manager, of the campground has been living full time off grid for over 8 yrs and would be willing to field question on the subject during normal business hours.

Once here just follow the signs.   Let the fun begin!!

Campsite 1 runs along Little Brushy Creek. It offers a table, bench, fire pit as well as a BBQ pit. Two smaller campsite are off the trail leading to this place. All are part of number 1

Saco Valley Farm, LLC

Camp, Swim, BBQ, wade the creek, enjoy the campfire!

Primitive Camping. Very Private. Water is cool and clear.

Open to the stars. A great place to commune with nature, or enjoy some peace and quiet!

12 mile creek runs directly through our property. 

Shallow and deep all throughout.  Great for wading, swimming, floating, kayaking. Great small mouth fishing! We are approximately one mile  by water from the St. Francois River. We have kayaked down the creek to the river for many years. 

The farm is very rural. We are 16 miles to the closest gas station, and 25 miles to town. There is no internet. Cell phone service is spotty at best. 

Currently a working farm, we have 2 high tunnels on the property behind the house, and our original market garden. 

Across the creek we are finishing up our 5 acre agroforestry planting. 3 acres of elderberries and 2 acres of blackberries. 

28 acres, 3 on one side, and 25 on the other.

The farm is located approximately 2 hours south of St. Louis.

Fredericktown is 30 mins away. Food, Drinks, Golf, and Lalo's Mexican Restaurant! There are a ton of local antique shops, and outdoor activities.

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Amidon

Arcadia Valley

Black River

Bonne Terre Mine

Elephant Rocks

Johnson Shut Ins

Mill Stream Gardens

One Nation Paintball Park

Sam A. Baker State Park

Saco Valley Farmstand

Sherpher Mountain Bike Park

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