The best mountainous campgrounds near Cabool, Missouri

Mountain camping around Cabool puts you right in the thick of the Ozarks—think rocky ridges, spring-fed creeks, and dense pine. With over 70 spots tailored for mountain lovers, you can pitch your tent or park your camper for as little as $19 a night, with most sites averaging $26. Showers, toilets, and campfire rings come standard. Spend the day hiking steep trails or casting for bass, then cool off with a swim. Local favorites include Explore the Ozarks - Dockley Ranch (88 reviews), Natural Farms - Campground (16 reviews), and The Camp at Little Creek (7 reviews). Choose a site with a view, pack your boots, and get ready for real Ozark mountain air.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Cabool

Mountain camping around Cabool puts you right in the thick of the Ozarks—think rocky ridges, spring-fed creeks, and dense pine. With over 70 spots tailored for mountain lovers, you can pitch your tent or park your camper for as little as $19 a night, with most sites averaging $26. Showers, toilets, and campfire rings come standard. Spend the day hiking steep trails or casting for bass, then cool off with a swim. Local favorites include Explore the Ozarks - Dockley Ranch (88 reviews), Natural Farms - Campground (16 reviews), and The Camp at Little Creek (7 reviews). Choose a site with a view, pack your boots, and get ready for real Ozark mountain air.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Cabool

1. Explore the Ozarks - Dockley Ranch

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44mi from Cabool · 13 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

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

2. Big Rock Candy mountain

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33mi from Cabool · 4 sites · Tents, RVs

Developed in 2000 and renovated in 2020 you will find this campground to be an unexpected pleasure. Located 1.5 miles from the beautiful Current River and the Ozark National Scenic Riverways come and enjoy the remoteness and amazing scenery of this region.Learn more about this land:Located 1.5 miles from the Current River @ Cedar Grove. We have a Restaurant and bar, tons of trees, pool, large grass event area,hiking, biking, and horse trails, fishing, floating, Bo’s Hallow, Mauntauk State Park, Upper Current River, and the Ozark National Scenic Riverways and good vibes.

3. Natural Farms - Campground

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34mi from Cabool · 52 sites · Tents, RVs

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. Drive right up to your campsite. 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.

4. Spring Rock Ranch Glamping & Nature

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25mi from Cabool · 3 sites · Lodging

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!

5. Peacemakers

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29mi from Cabool · 2 sites · Lodging

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.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Kracinda

September 2025

4 nights at Explore the Ozarks - Dockley Ranch

This was my second time staying at this property! Always a wonderful visit. I wouldn’t have thought it could get better than the first time but somehow it did. Claire & Myke are so kind and are excellent hosts with a beautiful property that has so many thoughtful fun details! Great for exploring!

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Holly

September 2025

35 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Big Rock Candy mountain

Where to begin!!??? We absolutely loved our stay at BRCM!... we stayed in our camper on an electric site and it was fantastic from start to finish. Roger and Lela are just incredible people who have created a very special place. Between the swimming pool, bar and grill, playground, dogs, and general vibe, this place is a one of a kind getaway- more of an experience really. We loved it. And it's minutes away from the Current river where we set up for a few hours to have some river fun. It's truly a family place- we met other campers/lodgers who had already been there several times, which i absolutely understand! This is a place you keep coming back to because Roger and Lela make it feel like home. We can't wait to come back!!!!

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Eric

July 2025

20 ft campervan

3 nights at Big Rock Candy mountain

The Big Rock Candy Mountain was a great spot for a long weekend with our RV, motorcycles and a float trip on the Current. We absolutly enjoyed the pool, the bar and grill for both a dinner and a breakfast, and some fantastic live music on the deck Saturday night! Great spot, we'll be back!

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Emily

June 2025

11 ft toy hauler

2 nights at Big Rock Candy mountain

As previously mentioned, the shower house is amazing (and has AC) but they also have a great set up around camp. You can be as primitive or comfortable as you'd like and the host family is incredibly welcoming and friendly. They went over and above and helped us with a couple small issues we were having. Would definitely recommend!

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Jonathan

June 2025

With kids

1 night at Explore the Ozarks - Dockley Ranch

The cabin was well put together, and my family loved the charm of the ranch. Having a hot outdoor shower was wonderful. Even as a family of 6, it seemed like there was plenty of extra room to move around the cabin when needed. The kids loved the experience, and the parents were more than satisfied. Our only gripe is that we didn't plan more time to explore. Next time we'll have to stay a couple days at least!

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Jonya

April 2025

2 nights at Peacemakers

This cabin was fully kitted out with everything I needed, including an extra quilt for the bed. Plenty of room for the things I also brought, including my sewing basket and writing tools. I used Verizon for connectivity but did notice a 2-bar wifi available. After kindly greeting me and making sure I was comfortable, Linda left me to find my own peace. I took several walks. This property has a ton of berry brambles and if you time it right, I bet you could add fresh-picked berries to your breakfast. Neighboring land offered views of dogwood blossoms - those carefree night-gowned girls of the woods running together over the hills - and plenty of squirrels and birds to view. If you do come as a couple, the two twin beds will give you a king-equivalent and I think you will be able to make and enjoy coffee right from bed. Ha! The trundle would easily lower and tuck back under the main bed during the day. Sturdy cottage with a generous porch. Clean toilet. This home is off the beaten path and has no google-mapped address but is one of several small farms. Roosters kept in touch with each other! And horses in the next farm over. All in all a great place to land if you are exploring the area or need to retreat for a bit.

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Sarah Mercer

April 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Explore the Ozarks - Dockley Ranch

Wow! I can’t say enough good about this place. My fiancé and I rented the whole campground for our joint bachelorette/bachelor party. The grounds are beautiful and it has a fantastic view of the hillside. Both the cabins are cute and cozy with water and coffee inside. The outdoor kitchens are great for a large group. Plenty of outlets around and lots of grills as well. We did the outdoor movie the first night which was super fun and I highly recommend! We got to feed and pet the goats who were so cute. The hike to the falls is well marked and the falls are very pretty. Claire and Myke are attentive and fun loving and I am so happy I booked this place for our party. All of my friends had the best time and can’t stop talking about how we want to come back!

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Kim

April 2025

3 nights at Peacemakers

It was a great retreat for one person. The trail through the woods was well cleared and I enjoyed several walks. Linda and Ron are kind and good hosts. The wifi didn't work well enough for my laptop to connect, but I did have service on my phone via Verizon data. The cabin has both heating and cooling and is well thought out. There are plenty of trees to bring a hammock.

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sathish

March 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Spring Rock Ranch Glamping & Nature

Great and safe glamping experience with view of the mountain

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Tsali

March 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Big Rock Candy mountain

We loved camping here! Big Rock Candy Mountain Retreat is an amazing place. The property is very well maintained and nice. Shower house and bathrooms are clean and better than any other bath/shower house I have used while camping. The owners are super accommodating, helpful and friendly. We felt very welcome and will were planning a return visit after the first night. The restaurant was amazing as well and had great food and drinks. I highly recommend BRCM to anyone traveling through the area. I can't wait to return and show others this fantastic property!

Kenneth

March 2025

Weekend Trip to Explore the Ozarks - Dockley Ranch

Loved the cabin and the property. The hosts were super nice

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Jessica

January 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Explore the Ozarks - Dockley Ranch

The land is very beautiful and the cabin is quite cozy! The hosts and very kind, helpful and prompt. They have 5 dogs and they are so sweet and great company! They stayed with us for 2 days except when in the cabin. It is a great comfort, being a mom of girls in the woods. We love them, the goats, the land and the cabin. Can't wait to explore more when it gets warmer.