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Howler Bike Park Stays

26 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents180 acres · 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.

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Natural Farms - Campground

52 sites · RVs, Tents241 acres · MO

Your Tent, RV, or Camper Trailer camping experience at Natural Farms could be one of your life's ten most-memorable events. Your host is a world renown preparedness expert, and widely popular nationally syndicated radio broadcaster - You will most likely meet him. We are so confident that you will be delighted with your camping experience we back it with a money-back Guarantee (If you leave before noon of the first day). Situated on 241 Acres, Natural Farms is UNIQUE in the world of camping - Serenity, Tranquility, Fun, and Educationally focused. Almost 1,000,000 square feet are dedicated to camping - A private campground on an all-natural cattle farm. Settled six years before the Civil War, the farm has remained natural - No pesticides, insecticides, nor commercial fertilizer. This is a Closed-Herd farm where all cattle are born and raised on this farm. Each campsite is in a pasture along a wooded creek and is approximately 100' wide with it's own fire pit. Hiking trails, fish-feeding pond, Children's playhouse with swings and slide, tire-runs, and horseshoes for the adults are included. Guests may also enjoy the Scavenger Hunt list and a take-home rock of their choosing (up to a softball size) to remember their visit. Guests may purchase Natural Farms USDA inspected beef patties, steaks, beef sticks, and beef jerky – And grill over the wood-fire at your campsite – free grills grates are available for your use. Free tree-limb pickup wood is available or buckets of clean and dry oak is available for purchase. Our pasture-raised and free-range chickens lay the finest brown and blue eggs for our Guests. Have you ever eaten a blue egg? Nature in it's full glory is always on display at the farm. The sounds of nature are soft and omnipresent. And, just in case, Natural Farms has a Full- Service Automotive Repair and Tire Shop - We can service you vehicle while you camp - Jump-starts are free.

The Camp at Little Creek

11 sites · RVs, Tents42 acres · Wasola, MO

Littlecreek is on 42 acres nestled in the Ozark Mountains. We have a year round creek which is secluded within beautiful surroundings. Rivers for float trips and/or Bull Shoals lake is nearby with opportunities to bass fish and there are plenty of hiking and off roading trails just 10 minutes away in the Mark Twain National Forest.

Persimmon Grove Retreat & Camp

7 sites · Lodging, Tents70 acres · Walnut Shade, MO

Family owned for over 30 years. The land has been resting for all those years. It has become a safe home for wildlife. The 70 acres is the perfect place for peace and relaxation. Learn more about this land: Pitch your tent in the primitive Ozark Mountains. Six designated camp sites and one tiny house that surrounds our community campfire. A Pavilion is on the property, it is the only site that has electricity. Outdoor lighting is hung in the persimmon tree grove for evening ambience. We are located fifteen miles north of Branson. Walking distance to Bear Creek Wine Company. They serve Pizza, Wine Tasting, and more. Five minutes from Wolfe Mountain Ziplining and Snowflex, also Bear Creek horse back riding trails. The property yields wild raspberries, wild peach trees, and persimmon trees. We have a well on the property for water. Feel free to bring your own water bottles as well.

The Skygazer

1 site · RV, Tent25 acres · MO

Tranquil and picturesque Whites creek trickling by as the birds sing in the nearby trees. A perfectly manicured, exclusive campsite awaits your arrival. This one of kind campsite is located just a few miles East of Ava, Mo. The site has a 80sq ft canvas cabin style tent that is not only carpeted and fully furnished, but also equipped with a "sky gazer" retractable roof. Lighting for the site is provided by a portable power unit which is available for guests to charge any of their electronic devices as well. A picnic table with umbrella, a detached restroom, and a fire pit are also available for guest use. The property offers easy access to Whites creek as well as walking trails to explore the many cave and rock formations in the area. For outdoorsman this site offers easy access to public and private hunting lands as well as world class Smallmouth bass and Rainbow trout fishing opportunities nearby. Branson and Springfield are both about an hour away by car. With both cities having numerous restaurants, activities, and attractions for those seeking a little more than the Show Me states natural beauty. Ava is the closest town with goods and services. It sits just 7 miles to the west of this campsite on Missouri Hwy 14. The town has a Walmart a few restaurants as well as numerous gas stations and convenience stores. THIS SITE HAS NO CELL OR WIFI SERVICE

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Dockley Ranch

12 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents40 acres · Chadwick, MO

Here at Dockley Ranch, guests can enjoy 80 acres of Missouri Ozarks. Features include a waterfall and hiking trails, peaceful vistas and goats, alpacas, and chickens to entertain. Rent a 1-room cabin or pitch a tent, watch the stars from the hillside stage, grill at the covered pavilion and enjoy the sounds of the countryside. PROPERTY MAP: https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/dashboard/land/2565/map

Howler Bike Park Stays

26 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents180 acres · 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.

The Skygazer

1 site · RV, Tent25 acres · MO

Tranquil and picturesque Whites creek trickling by as the birds sing in the nearby trees. A perfectly manicured, exclusive campsite awaits your arrival. This one of kind campsite is located just a few miles East of Ava, Mo. The site has a 80sq ft canvas cabin style tent that is not only carpeted and fully furnished, but also equipped with a "sky gazer" retractable roof. Lighting for the site is provided by a portable power unit which is available for guests to charge any of their electronic devices as well. A picnic table with umbrella, a detached restroom, and a fire pit are also available for guest use. The property offers easy access to Whites creek as well as walking trails to explore the many cave and rock formations in the area. For outdoorsman this site offers easy access to public and private hunting lands as well as world class Smallmouth bass and Rainbow trout fishing opportunities nearby. Branson and Springfield are both about an hour away by car. With both cities having numerous restaurants, activities, and attractions for those seeking a little more than the Show Me states natural beauty. Ava is the closest town with goods and services. It sits just 7 miles to the west of this campsite on Missouri Hwy 14. The town has a Walmart a few restaurants as well as numerous gas stations and convenience stores. THIS SITE HAS NO CELL OR WIFI SERVICE

Orphans Island

3 sites · RVs, Tents4 acres · Orphans Island , MO

Float, Fish, Swim or vacation in the Ozarks. We have approximately 3 acers of the 15 we own set aside for camping. Plenty of room for two campsites on cleared, level land adjacent to the James River. We offer a dumpsite for holding tanks, water from our well to fill your water tank and electricity to charge devices and RV batteries at my barn. Also in 2023 I added a port a potty for tent campers. Generator rental available. Located about halfway between Springfield, MO. and Branson, MO. Nearby attractions include canoe rental, trout fishing, and mountain bike park. Please note, This campground is located in a floodplain and weather related cancellations are common. If you are camping to be close to nearby attractions or don't mind a muddy, flooded river I can let you camp on higher ground. Not quite as private but still lots of room. Fish, Fish, Fish. This river is primed for fishing. You will have to bring your own boat, or float as I don't have good river bank fishing access. There is a state park boat ramp a short distance away. The steps in the photos are plenty sturdy to tie boats to overnight. This river is fishable with flat bottom jet drive boats most of the spring and early summer and floatable year round. You can float to your campsite and relax instead of waiting in line at the boat ramp. Also we are located about 13 miles from Crane Creek, A blue ribbon trout park. You can camp here and fish there.

The Camp at Little Creek

11 sites · RVs, Tents42 acres · Wasola, MO

Littlecreek is on 42 acres nestled in the Ozark Mountains. We have a year round creek which is secluded within beautiful surroundings. Rivers for float trips and/or Bull Shoals lake is nearby with opportunities to bass fish and there are plenty of hiking and off roading trails just 10 minutes away in the Mark Twain National Forest.

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Spring Rock Ranch

3 sites · Lodging520 acres · Wasola, MO

Spring Rock Ranch offers luxury camping on 520 acres of Ozark Mountains to explore and see. Our goal is to facilitate an authentic nature experience with home comforts like modern amenities. Nature Trails are carved through the woods and fields, and are open for guests to explore by foot, horse, bike or off-road vehicle. Open pastures reveal abundant deer and turkey. Gushing springs, seasonal waterfalls and creeks traverse the land. Wildflowers and native plants and wildlife are abundant, black bears are also sometimes spotted. Take a look at our trail map if interested in hiking the trails. 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. So much to do and see in our area, you'll want to plan on staying a while ;)

Persimmon Grove Retreat & Camp

7 sites · Lodging, Tents70 acres · Walnut Shade, MO

Family owned for over 30 years. The land has been resting for all those years. It has become a safe home for wildlife. The 70 acres is the perfect place for peace and relaxation. Learn more about this land: Pitch your tent in the primitive Ozark Mountains. Six designated camp sites and one tiny house that surrounds our community campfire. A Pavilion is on the property, it is the only site that has electricity. Outdoor lighting is hung in the persimmon tree grove for evening ambience. We are located fifteen miles north of Branson. Walking distance to Bear Creek Wine Company. They serve Pizza, Wine Tasting, and more. Five minutes from Wolfe Mountain Ziplining and Snowflex, also Bear Creek horse back riding trails. The property yields wild raspberries, wild peach trees, and persimmon trees. We have a well on the property for water. Feel free to bring your own water bottles as well.

Oran Mor Community

2 sites · Tents113 acres · Squires, MO

Our property is owned and shared by the members of Oran Mor Community. We are a small homestead growing a lot of permaculture gardens with a focus on wild edibles and native plants. We operate a nursery, apothecary business, a kids Wildskool, and print a seasonal magazine in-house. We share our lives and communal spaces. There are 3 creeks running through the land, one called Little Creek which is year round and has a fun little swimming hole. To learn more about us search for Oran Mor Community on the web. More about this land: TENT CAMPING: Pitch your tent near the creek or farther out in a patch on the edge of the woods. There are many beautiful camping spots. Feel free to build a fire for cooking, relaxing, or whatever. A cool part of camping here is that we are a mostly off-grid homestead (with wifi) and we are a small community. We raise ducks and geese along with many gardens and wild spaces, and we build really cool things out of our lands bountiful resources like our timber frame slipstraw and cob tiny house. Your campsite can be just a couple minutes walk away from our main community center, or you are welcome to set up camp farther away and be more remote in the woods. There are multiple swimming holes along Little Creek, some more secluded ones that are clothing optional. We also have walking trails that you are welcome to enjoy. CAR or RV CAMPING: We have a spot to park a small RV or camper and plug into electricity. You are also welcome to car camp. We typically serve two communally shared meals every day and you are invited to join us for these. These meals are included in the price of your stay. You are also welcome to cook your own meals at one of the various fire pits here.

Logan N.’s Land

2 sites · RVs6 acres · Seymour, MO

Learn more about this land:This Homestead is located deep in the back of cedar gap. There is a large network of dirt roads that can be hiked that surmount to about 4.7 miles throughout the rural community below the mountain the homestead is on. There is a creek on the property at the bottom of the mountain, bird watching, camping, metal detecting and Fossil finding is also available. Cannabis consumption is permitted for medical patients. Also keep in mind this is not a farm or a ranch just a recreational project / homestead my wife and I have. There will not be many if any people that you will see on the property. Unless I am around doing work somewhere.

Natural Farms - Campground

52 sites · RVs, Tents241 acres · MO

Your Tent, RV, or Camper Trailer camping experience at Natural Farms could be one of your life's ten most-memorable events. Your host is a world renown preparedness expert, and widely popular nationally syndicated radio broadcaster - You will most likely meet him. We are so confident that you will be delighted with your camping experience we back it with a money-back Guarantee (If you leave before noon of the first day). Situated on 241 Acres, Natural Farms is UNIQUE in the world of camping - Serenity, Tranquility, Fun, and Educationally focused. Almost 1,000,000 square feet are dedicated to camping - A private campground on an all-natural cattle farm. Settled six years before the Civil War, the farm has remained natural - No pesticides, insecticides, nor commercial fertilizer. This is a Closed-Herd farm where all cattle are born and raised on this farm. Each campsite is in a pasture along a wooded creek and is approximately 100' wide with it's own fire pit. Hiking trails, fish-feeding pond, Children's playhouse with swings and slide, tire-runs, and horseshoes for the adults are included. Guests may also enjoy the Scavenger Hunt list and a take-home rock of their choosing (up to a softball size) to remember their visit. Guests may purchase Natural Farms USDA inspected beef patties, steaks, beef sticks, and beef jerky – And grill over the wood-fire at your campsite – free grills grates are available for your use. Free tree-limb pickup wood is available or buckets of clean and dry oak is available for purchase. Our pasture-raised and free-range chickens lay the finest brown and blue eggs for our Guests. Have you ever eaten a blue egg? Nature in it's full glory is always on display at the farm. The sounds of nature are soft and omnipresent. And, just in case, Natural Farms has a Full- Service Automotive Repair and Tire Shop - We can service you vehicle while you camp - Jump-starts are free.

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Creek View Camp

4 sites · RVs, Tents9 acres · Drury, MO

Learn more about this land: We are directly in the path of the Total Eclipse which is on April the 8th 2024 several nearby towns are planning large celebrations for this event. About our site- These are primitive campsites that are in a shaded area near Dry Creek, Brush Creek and Bryant Creek. On our 9 acre property is bordered by Ozark County Road 162 on the east, Ozark County Road 164 on the north, Dry Creek (a loosing stream) on the west and Brush Creek on the south. Please note that Campsites #2 & #3 are directly on the banks of Dry Creek which is a seasonal loosing stream meaning that in the spring and during periods of wet weather the creek can be running or partially running. During the summer and periods of extended drought this creek will be completely dry but offers great opportunites for rock collecting and exploring. Our campsites consist of a tractor mowed area in the shade of large Walnut, Oak and Sycamore trees with no other amenities. Set your tent, camper or RV up and enjoy the beauty of our creek side oasis. We allow fires in rock or metal fire rings as long as there are no burn bans in effect. You are welcome to gather down dead wood from our property for fires but please do not cut or damage live or standing trees. Make sure fires are controlled and supervised and always douse fires with water before leaving your camp. Please remove all trash from the area when you leave and make sure you have trash containers protected from wildlife while you are with us. We have abundent wildlife in the area including a pair of mated Bald Eagles with imature offspring. We also have all sorts of smaller critters like racoons, oppossums, armadillos, squirrels, rabbits, ground hogs, beaver, mink, otters, muskrats and more. Lots of birds too including owls, falcons, buzzards, crows and songbirds of all kinds. Larger animals are abundant as well, you may see deer, bobcats, foxes, coyotes and there have been sightings of black bears and cougars in the area from time to time. We have occasionally seen wild hogs on the property. We are located approximately 1 mile below the Highway 95 bridge crossing on Bryant Creek and you can put in a Highway 95 and float to our property although you will have to portage from the creek to your camp there is no road accessing the creek from our property at this time. Our location is close to multiple recreation and sightseeing opportunities. We are located in rural Ozark County, Missouri near the towns of Gainesville (Pop. 723) 31 miles, Ava (Pop. 2865) 29 miles, West Plains (Pop. 12,304) 37 miles. The town of Dora is a small unincorporated community located 10 miles east of our site has a small general store and restaurant. Roy's Store offers gas, food, beer, some hardware and staples, the grill serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is now a Dollar General in Dora as well as a US post office office, zip code 65637. We are a short drive from several scenic historic mills including (Rockbridge 7 miles, which boasts pay to fish for Trout from their hatchery, a small store, restaurant and bar, as well as trap shooting and sporting clays), (Hodgson Mill 12 miles, one of the most photographed in the Ozarks), Dawt 24 miles, which has a general store, restaurant, and canoe rental), (Zanoni 14 miles, now a private residence) . One of the newest Missouri State Parks, Bryant Creek State Park is just 7 miles west of us. This new state park offers hundereds of acres of recreational opportunites including hiking and site seeing and is currently only slightly developed. Enjoy floating and fishing for catfish, smallmouth bass, google eye and trout in one of our beautiful clear rivers including Bryant Creek which is directly accessible by a short walk from our property and is a great fishing and floating stream. The North Fork River which is a choice floating and fishing stream including a trophy trout management area about 12 miles to the east of our property. There are several canoe liveries on the North Fork and bookings for rental and shuttle services are available (contact us for a listing of these services). Use common sense when accessing these campsites and all areas adjacent to our property, county roads can become impassible during flood conditions. Remember "Turn Around Do't Drowned" don't drive into flood waters. Access to these campsites is through an open field and may become soft and muddy during rainy periods. We highly recommend the use of 4 wheel drive vehicles when conditions warrant. Pulling heavy campers and RVs into these areas is not recommended when it is raining or after peiods of rains. You will be responsible for the cost of any recovery operations if you get stuck. This site can flood in wet conditions so caution should be used during periods of heavy rains and we may have to relocate your campsite to higher ground in the event of high water. Campsites 1, 2 and 3 are all subject to flooding and during periods of heavy rain. Only Campsite #4 is safe from floods. It is also the least shaded and will receive full sun in the afternoon. Our creeks and rivers provide lots of fun water activites but there are no lifeguards or on site emegency services. Cell service is very limited or non-existant at the campsite location and you will have to drive to higher location possibly several miles away to get service. We are surrounded by private property please respect others and do not tresspass on private property.

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Olga Rd / Finley Creek

1 site · RV5 acres · Fordland, MO

400 feet of creek/river, some fishing. Great place to set up a hammock or a tent and camp for the weekend. A path (not paved or graveled) from Olga leading north towards Finley creek is capable of parking a few vehicles strategically. Neighboring properties don’t have any noticeable boundaries at the time of this update ( Feb/24) please be respectful of anyone you may come across. Cell service is extremely limited. At the moment, there’s a downed tree and no clear path for a camper to be hauled in or out. Tent or hammock camping only. No facilities. This is “roughing it” territory.

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