Wappapello Section of the Ozark Trail

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Mark Twain National Forest

2 sites · RV, Tent

Camping along the Wappapello Section of the Ozark Trail doesn’t just mean you get to experience the best of this forested beauty, but it offers the chance to get out with your crew and experience some serious backcountry fun! Camping along the trail is available to hikers, bikers, and horseback riders. Ponies will love the many creeks along the way to stop for a drink. Parts of this trail can be flooded, so be sure to check with a ranger before heading out. Otherwise, this gorgeous forest is yours to explore, so venture on camper, venture on!

What this place offers

Campfire allowed

No pets allowed

Showers

Toilets

No potable water

Picnic tables

No sewage hookups

No electric hookups

First come, first served

RV, Tent

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44mi from Wappapello Section of the Ozark Trail · 21 sites · Tents, RVs · Fredericktown, MO

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Four Creeks Ranch Campground

40mi from Wappapello Section of the Ozark Trail · 19 sites · Tents, RVs · Ellington, MO

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Legacy Of Four RV And Cabin

39mi from Wappapello Section of the Ozark Trail · 1 site · Tent, RV · Van Buren, MO

Enjoy a relaxing stay at our RV site, just 10 minutes from river access in Van Buren, Missouri. The site includes water, sewer, 30/50-amp hookups, and two 110v electrical outlets, plus a fire pit, picnic table, and a small creek out back. Guests love the quiet country setting with easy access to the Current River, Big Spring, and the Ozark National Scenic Riverways — perfect for fishing, floating, hunting, or simply unwinding in nature. Add-on available: Stay beside our cozy tiny cabin (listed separately on Airbnb) for friends or family.

Arcadia Valley BaseCamp

46mi from Wappapello Section of the Ozark Trail · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Arcadia, MO

BaseCamp is s respite nestled into the Arcadia Valley, just miles from Elephant Rocks and Johnsons Shut-Ins State Parks and several conservation areas. With nearly 70 acres surrounded by Mark Twain National Forest, there are many opportunities for hiking, botanical exploration, licensed fishing, mountain biking, equine accessible trails, and much more without ever leaving BaseCamp. There is a small pond on the property with a walking trail and a rock garden that doubles as a small creek when rains are heavy. With camping options ranging from backpacking and tent camping to van dwellers and Tiny House glamping, all are welcome. Adventure begins at Base Camp!

2 Broke Girls Glampground

2.2mi from Wappapello Section of the Ozark Trail · 5 sites · RVs, Lodging · Puxico, MO

Welcome to 2 Broke Girls Glampground at Wappapello Lake. We are a small, privately owned campground, surrounded by nature and wildlife. We offer unique vacation rentals, annual, monthly and nightly campsites. Each of our vacation rentals and campsites are uniquely designed and conveniently located just seconds away from Rockwood Beach and Boat Ramp.

Williams Camp : Eleven Point River

46mi from Wappapello Section of the Ozark Trail · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · MO

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Fredrock Waterfront Glampground

30mi from Wappapello Section of the Ozark Trail · 20 sites · RVs · Fredericktown, MO

Fredrock is a small privately owned glampground on crystal clear 12mile Creek. It is located about 15 minutes from the nearest town on 33 beautiful acres. Enjoy one of the 7 themed stays or bring your own RV and stay in one of only 5 RV spots. It is just a few minutes walk to 12 Mile Creek which runs through the property. Enjoy the beautiful bluffs, shut-ins, gravel river beds and crystal clear water. Swimming, hiking, stargazing, and horseshoes are all available at Fredrock!

The Holliday Landing on the Lake

8.6mi from Wappapello Section of the Ozark Trail · 44 sites · Tents, RVs · Greenville, MO

Learn more about this land: Holliday Landing Resort & Marina offers a variety of beautiful campsites to meet your camping needs. There are 11 sites with water, electric, and sewer hook-ups, 28 sites with water and electric, there is a secluded mini-loop where tent campers can enjoy the same access and amenities. All water and electric campsites have 30/120 amp electric service and frost-free water. Guests may use the modern restroom facility with showers. A dump station is available for your use. Each non-primitive site has a gravel pad for RV campers and parking, a grassy area for tent camping, visiting, or playing, a picnic table, and a fire ring with grill. Each primitive site has a grassy area, picnic table, and fire ring with no designated parking area. For your convenience, camping guests may use the boat ramp and may rent a boat slip for a $10 nightly fee. Kids and adults alike can play together at our playground area. Camping guests also have access to an inground swimming pool at no extra charge.

Saco Valley Farm, LLC

31mi from Wappapello Section of the Ozark Trail · 4 sites · Tents · Fredericktown, MO

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. Local places of interest: 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 Silvermines Taum Sauk Mountain

Quiet Ozark RV/Tent Camping

39mi from Wappapello Section of the Ozark Trail · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Van Buren, MO

Looking for a quiet, peaceful private RV site? This site is on a 1 lane county road, 1 mile from Current River and 3 miles from Big Springs (see pics). The country setting is ideal for anyone interested in fishing, floating, hiking or other outdoor activities. No worries about flooding at this location! The small rural town of Van Buren, Missouri is 1 mile away for supplies. A must see is Big Springs in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways Park 3 miles away. Full hook up (water/elec/sewer/trash) located at 136 Harner Holler in Van Buren, Missouri. Only a three other RV sites on the property. Sites listed are 136A and 136 B is on the shared acre. The other two sites are approximately 50 yards away, 209 being one of these sites. The total property area is 30 acres with rarely any traffic on the country road. Note: A large Class A RV would not be able to make the curve in the county road. 2 night minimum preferred, but not required. Weekly/monthly rates available. Contact owner. Weekly and monthly rates will have additional electric charge based on usage.

Robert's Redneck Retreat, LLC

45mi from Wappapello Section of the Ozark Trail · 3 sites · Lodging · Doniphan, MO

Robert's Redneck Retreat is located on about 16 acres of pasture and 58 acres of forested land with a creek and trails running through it. Our property also adjoins 1200 acres of the Mark Twain National Forest, dotted with springs, trails, rivers, lakes, ponds and breathtaking views. We have three small cabins on the property that are spaced out for privacy. There are also potential for tent camp sites.My husband and I love nature, farming, gardening, and sharing time with like-minded individuals. Our dream is small scale hobby farming adjoined with cabin rentals, allowing trees to regrow in places that were once pasture in order to do our part to help maintain habitat for wild animals and plants. It is a balance that we love and it is our pleasure to share this property with you. We are new here, but we are not new to the camping world; we have been helping campers have positive experiences since 2013 and already have over 170 positive reviews on Airbnb. We would love for Hip Campers to come experience our brand of cabin camping, with farm and forest experiences.A little history of the surrounding area: The Mark Twain National Forest was stripped by loggers in the 1800's and was purchased by the government as a preserve. Since then, it has regrown into hardwood forest, dotted with remnants of pine. It feels wild and untouched, despite knowing it's history. And within it, it harbors all manner of waterways, wildlife, plants, and fungi beyond your imagination. We love southern Missouri and hope you come catch a taste of the wildness that is the Forest. Disconnect, unplug, lose your cell signal, and come find yourself in the woods :)

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What this place offers

Campfire allowed

No pets allowed

Showers

Toilets

No potable water

Picnic tables

No sewage hookups

No electric hookups

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