The best river, stream, or creek glamping near Ava

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Welcome to Hipcamp! Looking for a unique camping experience near Ava, Missouri that involves glamping and being close to a river? You're in luck! With over 480 available options that fit this criteria, you're sure to find the perfect spot for your next adventure. Some top campsites to consider include Red Fern (334 reviews), Open-air Meditation Sanctuary (104 reviews), and Persimmon Grove Retreat & Camp (64 reviews). Average price per night is $50, with options as low as $5. Popular amenities include campfires, potable water, and the ability to bring pets. Popular activities in the area include whitewater paddling, paddling, and off-roading (OHV). Let's get you set up for the ultimate glamping and river adventure!

97% (485)

Top-rated campgrounds

Howler Bike Park Stays

1. Howler Bike Park Stays

99%
(279)
33mi from Ava · 26 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · MO
Welcome to Howler--the Midwest's Premier Mountain Bike Park! Hospitality means everything to us and we would be honored to have you as a guest on our downhill trails or a guest to the Ozark Mountains looking for a great place to stay--or both! We think we've got some surprises in store for you when you get here. You'll find us located just off Highway 65 in the beautiful Ozark Mountains. We're seven minutes from Branson, one of the busiest tourist destinations in the Midwest, but take the five-minute ride or walk down to Base Camp and you'll feel miles away from it all. Howler is imagined, designed, and maintained by riders who love our unique terrain and wanted to pull the best from it. Our trails are built with all skill levels in mind with a clear goal of rider progression. But Howler Bike Park Stays isn't just for riders! We've got all kinds of things to do for riders and non-riders alike! Start your day in Base Camp, the hub of activity at Howler. If you need a caffeine kick to get you started, we've got you covered with a specialty coffee drink, blended, or smoothie at Howler Coffee Shop! And, Chef Dustin is now serving breakfast with three delicious options to power you up for your day! Around noon and throughout the day, you can enjoy Chef's insanely-delicious food at the Growl Grill. Stop in the Welcome Center for bike passes, Howler merch, and bike gear. Are you shredding with us and need a new tube or tire change? We have got you taken care of in Howler Bike Co. next to the Welcome Center. We have beer and wine available at the Growl Grill, and you’re welcome to take your purchases to your tent to enjoy! New in Spring 2023, is our Skills Park and our Children's Play Area-complete with a mini pump track for Stryders or small bikes--and a beautiful cedar swing set! We also have a mile round trip Hiking Trail through the woods where you can see glimpses of riders shredding the mountain trails. Feel like a break at the top of the hike? We've got a picnic table so you can enjoy the scenery and eat some mouth-watering food from the Growl Grill! We also have our all-new bathrooms and showers, complete with shampoo/body wash and hair dryers. And you can keep all your necessary items near you while you ride with our all-new lockers. They're free and you only need to enter a four-digit code of your choosing to use them.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$15
 / night
Bear Cliff Log Cabin

4. Bear Cliff Log Cabin

47mi from Ava · 1 site · Lodging · Blue Eye, MO
Bear Cliff Log Cabin offers a Secluded Grand Forest View, a Swing. Sleeps Eight! Table Rock Lake. Branson, MO. Pet Friendly! Beautiful large LED granite & wood fireplace with or w/o Heat. Huge Log King Beds (2). 2 Log Futons (full size ea.) -Sleeps 8. Enjoy the Bird & Wildlife Sanctuary & fountain. Later, hike to Lake in 15 minutes, 40 back up through Mark Twain National Forest. 3 Beaches & parks surround the Cabin within 2 to 3 mi. The space 100% Pine. Tall roof ceiling throughout ! Our Bird Sanctuary est. 2009. 3 Beaches Lake fun within 2 mi! Hike below Cabin to Lake thru old growth timber & wildlife! Swim deck & picnic table, 2 mi. Rent every kind of boat at Bass Pro Marina, 2 mi. Best Missouri museum, largest LOG restaurant in USA at Top of the Rock, 4 mi. Dogwood Canyon Nature Park, 8 mi. Branson Shows & Shopping, 15 minutes. Silver Dollar City, 25 minutes. Guest access Hundreds of acres of pine & oak and rock cliff walls to Explore start at our 2 Cabins (300 feet apart) and continues down to Table Rock Lake! Our 20 acres also care for elderly, disabled, and Veterans above cabins closer to entrance & highway access. Your vacation dollars help these find affordable mobile homes that we upkeep. Other things to note 15 minutes to Branson shows: From Pine Ridge Log Cabins, take Beautiful Hwy 86 to Hwy 65 and go north to grocery in Hollister, and on into Branson. Pet Fee is $85. for up to 3 small dogs or 1 big dog.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$215
 / night
Cabin is close to White Rivers Edge

6. Natures Kisses Creature Comfort

100%
(10)
42mi from Ava · 3 sites · Lodging · Lakeview, AR
This spot was kissed by the angels. The fishing is fantastic. The deer, eagles, farrets , beavers, foxes, woodpeckers, cardinals, trees, breeze, mist on the river , sunsets and sunrises , stars so bright they shine like diamonds, ——— yet inside you have the hot shower massager head and flatscreen smart TVs. It’s truly a perfect mix of quiet and relax with the ease and convenience of nature and creature comforts. Park at your modern cabin on the edge of the White River in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas. Inside has all the modern conveniences and outside has everything nature has to offer. Best of both worlds. Secluded area for stargazing at the campfire or night fishing right off the private dock or boat ramp. Daylight invites you to go explore a nature walk through wildflowers or go see the bird reserve. Arkansas number one state park is half a mile upstream with lots of activity as well as the visitors center a mile from the park. The local cavers are literally very cool. We offer an unforgettable Kayak Trip that goes miles downriver for photography so awesome, you’ll want to return to our little piece of heaven. Welcome to Rivercliff Fishing Resort, located in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of Arkansas. We have lodging accommodations equipped with state-of-the-art facilities that will provide you with a spacious and comfortable stay. Located downstream of the historic Bull Shoals Dam and its magnificent crystal-clear lake. Rivercliff is nestled on the banks of the White River once traveled by Lewis and Clark. The White River is home to schools of German brown trout, six other varieties of trout, and many other varieties of fish. There are thousands of blooming redbuds and dogwood trees in spring and fall colors rivaling seasonal get-a-ways of other regions including New England. Build lasting memories at Rivercliff, where America is still at its best. Book your party, anniversary, birthday, wedding, guy trip, or weekend get-a-away at Rivercliff and “return to what matters the most”. Dip your toes in the cool clear water of the pristine White River. Watch an eagle glide lazily over the sparkling clear water. Sit by the campfire in moonlight counting fireflies with a blanket of stars above with nary a care in the world. The serenity of Rivercliff is truly unmatched. The Beauty of Nature Awaits You!
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$175
 / night
Spring Rock Ranch Glamping & Nature

7. Spring Rock Ranch Glamping & Nature

100%
(7)
12mi from Ava · 3 sites · Lodging · Dora, MO
Spring Rock Ranch is a 520 acre luxury glamping and natural experience venue. Air conditioning, private ensuite bathroom and plush white bedding make sleeping in the woods so dreamy! Nature Trails are carved through the woods and fields and are open for guests to explore. Open pastures reveal abundant deer and turkey. Gushing springs, seasonal falls and creeks traverse the land. Wildflowers and native plants and wildlife are abundant, black bears are also sometimes spotted. The ranch is just 3 miles from Vera Cruz Access (Conservation area for fishing, kayaking, swimming) by gravel road. Located only 11 miles from the new Bryant Creek State Park, opened in 2022. There is also guided fishing, day fishing and pay per pound Trout at Rockbridge, 13 miles away. Just 22 miles to canoe & kayaking at Twin Bridges, 37 miles to Tecumseh Park Fishing Access where the North Fork River runs into the Norfork Lake for Striped Bass and Trout. The Camp Store on site is opened to guests 24/7 by self-serve, leave payment in the store! We offer firewood bundles, ice cream, eggs, milk, meats, charcoal, hats and shirts, houseplants and more!
Potable water
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$91
 / night
Deer Stand - Pine Ridge Log Cabins

8. Deer Stand - Pine Ridge Log Cabins

47mi from Ava · 2 sites · Lodging · Blue Eye, MO
*Affordable Luxury, all Logs, Pine flooring, Pine walls, Pine Ceiling---no drywall *Huge covered Porches w/ rockers/chairs in back. Picnic Table. * Out where the Coyotes howl & the Hoot owls hoot. Lots of Carolina wren & Cardinal song. And where Woodpeckers peck. Bird Sanctuary feeding all around! *15 min to Branson Shows *Top of the Rock- 4 miles * Beaches (3), parks (2), Marina- 5 minutes *Dogwood Canyon with Elk, Bison viewing- 15 minutes away *Pet Friendly - $85. up to 3 pets The space FULL of Wildlife. I upkeep a natural Bird Sanctuary around the cabin. We are part of the Mark Twain National Forest. Lots of Pine, redbud, and dogwood. Big Forest. Above Lake: 15 minutes down, 40 minutes up. Quiet & Peaceful. Only 15 minutes to Branson strip! 4 mi.s to Top of the Rock, (east)! 10 minutes to Dogwood Canyon (west)! Guest access *Washer, Dryer, Laundry soap & Bleach. Easy entrance for the wheelchair. *PARKING: Plenty of Boat or Pontoon parking, Wheelchair Entrance. *Handicap Accessible on 1st Floor with beds & Bath. Other things to note *NEW in 2019: LED Fireplace with 1100 sq ft additional heat in Living Room !
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$179
 / night
Peacemakers

10. Peacemakers

100%
(2)
4.5mi from Ava · 2 sites · Lodging · Ava, MO
35 acres of open and wooded land, three live springs, a creek and pond. This property has beautiful walking/hiking trails through the woods with gorgeous mountain views. Enjoy the sounds of the woods, in a private, quiet and serene setting. The open space can be used to practice tomahawk/hatchet throwing, bow and arrow target practice. One may chop and stack firewood. Available: Fire-pit cooking, berry-picking (seasonal) rock hunting and carry water from the live spring. There is fire-wood available for the fire pit. Wildlife: deer, bobcat, squirrels, rabbits, raccoons, owls, crows, coyotes (not around the cabin), hawks and eagles, occasionally. Cabin with deck, two single beds-trundle style, cot (upon request) bedding, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, direct-vent propane furnace, smoke and monoxide alarms, mini fridge with separate freezer, coffee maker, dishes, cups, glasses, silverware, pots, pans, two-burner stovetop, corner desk and chair, bookshelf (help yourself to a book to take home). Use the outdoor grill on the deck or cook over the fire pit and enjoy the beautiful view. Outhouse: federal-campground-style toilet, vanity, mirror, SINK HAS PUMP WATER ------------------- ------------------- ------------- Firewood pile for campfires and cooking. PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND FOR FAMILIES or GROUPS:: For tenting, hammocks, sleeping under the stars. Fire pit available for cooking. Drinking water available. Available for a small fee: Fluent Spanish speaker for lessons or conversation, safety deposit box, modern shower, laundry service, breakfast.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$75
 / night

Welcome to Hipcamp! Looking for a unique camping experience near Ava, Missouri that involves glamping and being close to a river? You're in luck! With over 480 available options that fit this criteria, you're sure to find the perfect spot for your next adventure. Some top campsites to consider include Red Fern (334 reviews), Open-air Meditation Sanctuary (104 reviews), and Persimmon Grove Retreat & Camp (64 reviews). Average price per night is $50, with options as low as $5. Popular amenities include campfires, potable water, and the ability to bring pets. Popular activities in the area include whitewater paddling, paddling, and off-roading (OHV). Let's get you set up for the ultimate glamping and river adventure!

97% (485)

Top-rated campgrounds

Howler Bike Park Stays

1. Howler Bike Park Stays

99%
(279)
33mi from Ava · 26 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · MO
Welcome to Howler--the Midwest's Premier Mountain Bike Park! Hospitality means everything to us and we would be honored to have you as a guest on our downhill trails or a guest to the Ozark Mountains looking for a great place to stay--or both! We think we've got some surprises in store for you when you get here. You'll find us located just off Highway 65 in the beautiful Ozark Mountains. We're seven minutes from Branson, one of the busiest tourist destinations in the Midwest, but take the five-minute ride or walk down to Base Camp and you'll feel miles away from it all. Howler is imagined, designed, and maintained by riders who love our unique terrain and wanted to pull the best from it. Our trails are built with all skill levels in mind with a clear goal of rider progression. But Howler Bike Park Stays isn't just for riders! We've got all kinds of things to do for riders and non-riders alike! Start your day in Base Camp, the hub of activity at Howler. If you need a caffeine kick to get you started, we've got you covered with a specialty coffee drink, blended, or smoothie at Howler Coffee Shop! And, Chef Dustin is now serving breakfast with three delicious options to power you up for your day! Around noon and throughout the day, you can enjoy Chef's insanely-delicious food at the Growl Grill. Stop in the Welcome Center for bike passes, Howler merch, and bike gear. Are you shredding with us and need a new tube or tire change? We have got you taken care of in Howler Bike Co. next to the Welcome Center. We have beer and wine available at the Growl Grill, and you’re welcome to take your purchases to your tent to enjoy! New in Spring 2023, is our Skills Park and our Children's Play Area-complete with a mini pump track for Stryders or small bikes--and a beautiful cedar swing set! We also have a mile round trip Hiking Trail through the woods where you can see glimpses of riders shredding the mountain trails. Feel like a break at the top of the hike? We've got a picnic table so you can enjoy the scenery and eat some mouth-watering food from the Growl Grill! We also have our all-new bathrooms and showers, complete with shampoo/body wash and hair dryers. And you can keep all your necessary items near you while you ride with our all-new lockers. They're free and you only need to enter a four-digit code of your choosing to use them.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$15
 / night
Bear Cliff Log Cabin

4. Bear Cliff Log Cabin

47mi from Ava · 1 site · Lodging · Blue Eye, MO
Bear Cliff Log Cabin offers a Secluded Grand Forest View, a Swing. Sleeps Eight! Table Rock Lake. Branson, MO. Pet Friendly! Beautiful large LED granite & wood fireplace with or w/o Heat. Huge Log King Beds (2). 2 Log Futons (full size ea.) -Sleeps 8. Enjoy the Bird & Wildlife Sanctuary & fountain. Later, hike to Lake in 15 minutes, 40 back up through Mark Twain National Forest. 3 Beaches & parks surround the Cabin within 2 to 3 mi. The space 100% Pine. Tall roof ceiling throughout ! Our Bird Sanctuary est. 2009. 3 Beaches Lake fun within 2 mi! Hike below Cabin to Lake thru old growth timber & wildlife! Swim deck & picnic table, 2 mi. Rent every kind of boat at Bass Pro Marina, 2 mi. Best Missouri museum, largest LOG restaurant in USA at Top of the Rock, 4 mi. Dogwood Canyon Nature Park, 8 mi. Branson Shows & Shopping, 15 minutes. Silver Dollar City, 25 minutes. Guest access Hundreds of acres of pine & oak and rock cliff walls to Explore start at our 2 Cabins (300 feet apart) and continues down to Table Rock Lake! Our 20 acres also care for elderly, disabled, and Veterans above cabins closer to entrance & highway access. Your vacation dollars help these find affordable mobile homes that we upkeep. Other things to note 15 minutes to Branson shows: From Pine Ridge Log Cabins, take Beautiful Hwy 86 to Hwy 65 and go north to grocery in Hollister, and on into Branson. Pet Fee is $85. for up to 3 small dogs or 1 big dog.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$215
 / night
Cabin is close to White Rivers Edge

6. Natures Kisses Creature Comfort

100%
(10)
42mi from Ava · 3 sites · Lodging · Lakeview, AR
This spot was kissed by the angels. The fishing is fantastic. The deer, eagles, farrets , beavers, foxes, woodpeckers, cardinals, trees, breeze, mist on the river , sunsets and sunrises , stars so bright they shine like diamonds, ——— yet inside you have the hot shower massager head and flatscreen smart TVs. It’s truly a perfect mix of quiet and relax with the ease and convenience of nature and creature comforts. Park at your modern cabin on the edge of the White River in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas. Inside has all the modern conveniences and outside has everything nature has to offer. Best of both worlds. Secluded area for stargazing at the campfire or night fishing right off the private dock or boat ramp. Daylight invites you to go explore a nature walk through wildflowers or go see the bird reserve. Arkansas number one state park is half a mile upstream with lots of activity as well as the visitors center a mile from the park. The local cavers are literally very cool. We offer an unforgettable Kayak Trip that goes miles downriver for photography so awesome, you’ll want to return to our little piece of heaven. Welcome to Rivercliff Fishing Resort, located in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of Arkansas. We have lodging accommodations equipped with state-of-the-art facilities that will provide you with a spacious and comfortable stay. Located downstream of the historic Bull Shoals Dam and its magnificent crystal-clear lake. Rivercliff is nestled on the banks of the White River once traveled by Lewis and Clark. The White River is home to schools of German brown trout, six other varieties of trout, and many other varieties of fish. There are thousands of blooming redbuds and dogwood trees in spring and fall colors rivaling seasonal get-a-ways of other regions including New England. Build lasting memories at Rivercliff, where America is still at its best. Book your party, anniversary, birthday, wedding, guy trip, or weekend get-a-away at Rivercliff and “return to what matters the most”. Dip your toes in the cool clear water of the pristine White River. Watch an eagle glide lazily over the sparkling clear water. Sit by the campfire in moonlight counting fireflies with a blanket of stars above with nary a care in the world. The serenity of Rivercliff is truly unmatched. The Beauty of Nature Awaits You!
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$175
 / night
Spring Rock Ranch Glamping & Nature

7. Spring Rock Ranch Glamping & Nature

100%
(7)
12mi from Ava · 3 sites · Lodging · Dora, MO
Spring Rock Ranch is a 520 acre luxury glamping and natural experience venue. Air conditioning, private ensuite bathroom and plush white bedding make sleeping in the woods so dreamy! Nature Trails are carved through the woods and fields and are open for guests to explore. Open pastures reveal abundant deer and turkey. Gushing springs, seasonal falls and creeks traverse the land. Wildflowers and native plants and wildlife are abundant, black bears are also sometimes spotted. The ranch is just 3 miles from Vera Cruz Access (Conservation area for fishing, kayaking, swimming) by gravel road. Located only 11 miles from the new Bryant Creek State Park, opened in 2022. There is also guided fishing, day fishing and pay per pound Trout at Rockbridge, 13 miles away. Just 22 miles to canoe & kayaking at Twin Bridges, 37 miles to Tecumseh Park Fishing Access where the North Fork River runs into the Norfork Lake for Striped Bass and Trout. The Camp Store on site is opened to guests 24/7 by self-serve, leave payment in the store! We offer firewood bundles, ice cream, eggs, milk, meats, charcoal, hats and shirts, houseplants and more!
Potable water
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$91
 / night
Deer Stand - Pine Ridge Log Cabins

8. Deer Stand - Pine Ridge Log Cabins

47mi from Ava · 2 sites · Lodging · Blue Eye, MO
*Affordable Luxury, all Logs, Pine flooring, Pine walls, Pine Ceiling---no drywall *Huge covered Porches w/ rockers/chairs in back. Picnic Table. * Out where the Coyotes howl & the Hoot owls hoot. Lots of Carolina wren & Cardinal song. And where Woodpeckers peck. Bird Sanctuary feeding all around! *15 min to Branson Shows *Top of the Rock- 4 miles * Beaches (3), parks (2), Marina- 5 minutes *Dogwood Canyon with Elk, Bison viewing- 15 minutes away *Pet Friendly - $85. up to 3 pets The space FULL of Wildlife. I upkeep a natural Bird Sanctuary around the cabin. We are part of the Mark Twain National Forest. Lots of Pine, redbud, and dogwood. Big Forest. Above Lake: 15 minutes down, 40 minutes up. Quiet & Peaceful. Only 15 minutes to Branson strip! 4 mi.s to Top of the Rock, (east)! 10 minutes to Dogwood Canyon (west)! Guest access *Washer, Dryer, Laundry soap & Bleach. Easy entrance for the wheelchair. *PARKING: Plenty of Boat or Pontoon parking, Wheelchair Entrance. *Handicap Accessible on 1st Floor with beds & Bath. Other things to note *NEW in 2019: LED Fireplace with 1100 sq ft additional heat in Living Room !
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$179
 / night
Peacemakers

10. Peacemakers

100%
(2)
4.5mi from Ava · 2 sites · Lodging · Ava, MO
35 acres of open and wooded land, three live springs, a creek and pond. This property has beautiful walking/hiking trails through the woods with gorgeous mountain views. Enjoy the sounds of the woods, in a private, quiet and serene setting. The open space can be used to practice tomahawk/hatchet throwing, bow and arrow target practice. One may chop and stack firewood. Available: Fire-pit cooking, berry-picking (seasonal) rock hunting and carry water from the live spring. There is fire-wood available for the fire pit. Wildlife: deer, bobcat, squirrels, rabbits, raccoons, owls, crows, coyotes (not around the cabin), hawks and eagles, occasionally. Cabin with deck, two single beds-trundle style, cot (upon request) bedding, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, direct-vent propane furnace, smoke and monoxide alarms, mini fridge with separate freezer, coffee maker, dishes, cups, glasses, silverware, pots, pans, two-burner stovetop, corner desk and chair, bookshelf (help yourself to a book to take home). Use the outdoor grill on the deck or cook over the fire pit and enjoy the beautiful view. Outhouse: federal-campground-style toilet, vanity, mirror, SINK HAS PUMP WATER ------------------- ------------------- ------------- Firewood pile for campfires and cooking. PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND FOR FAMILIES or GROUPS:: For tenting, hammocks, sleeping under the stars. Fire pit available for cooking. Drinking water available. Available for a small fee: Fluent Spanish speaker for lessons or conversation, safety deposit box, modern shower, laundry service, breakfast.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$75
 / night

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