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Sudden Valley Ranch
3 sites · RVs, Tents138 acres · Warrenton, MOOur home was built shortly after the couple married in 1904. We were fortunate enough to begin...
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Shalom Acres LLC
15 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents10 acres · Winfield, MOTeresa built Shalom Acres 7 years ago with a dream opening a Party Venue which now seats 100...
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McCully Heritage Project
7 sites · Lodging, Tents940 acres · Kampsville, ILThe McCully Heritage Project is a 940- acre environmental center located one mile south of...
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PeaceTree Farms
12 sites · Tents153 acres · Eolia, MOPeaceTree Farms is a charming Event Venue and Organic Farm hosting everything from weddings, fall and holiday festivals to off-grid camping. Our 153 acre farm has been in our family since the 1970's and has been generally preserved as a wildlife and conservation farm. Your hosts, Katie and Steve are excited to share PeaceTree Farms with fellow nature lovers and outdoor adventurers.
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Spring Lake Ranch
35 sites · RVs, Tents101 acres · Potosi, MOSpring Lake Ranch boasts countless trails and lake activities. Formerly known as Sayersbrook...
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artemaestro
108 sites · RVs, TentsAlton, ILThis land is situated at the headwaters of the Parowan Creek in the ski resort town of Brian...
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Pine Valley at Dillard Mill
3 sites · Lodging43 acres · Davisville, MOGuest accessGuests will have access to the 40 acres of land surrounding them. There are two ponds...
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Arcadia Valley Outdoors Land
11 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents150 acres · MOA wooded, more private camping experience with unique site designs and natural elements.
Primitive Camping
Van/vehicle Camping
Small Trailers
Glamping
Bike Trails, Hiking, creek sit-in' on site!
Best of the midwest biking, hiking, Ozark Trail, rock climbing Elephant Rocks Park, Johnson Shut-ins and more swimming holes nearby!
Wood for sale on site, $5 per bundle, Fire starters also available.
Ask us about our "Really Good At Camping" merchandise. We have shirts, mugs & wine tumblers!
*Cash Only* at this time.
We Have free stickers!
*For camp site locations please refer to our map in the campsite listing photos.
We are located just west of the Ironton Water Works Plant and the Shepherd Mountain Lake dam. Turn right after the dam, drive through Shepherd Mountain Lake Park, open the "campground guests only" gate if it is closed, and please close gate behind you. Thank you!
No Hook Ups
No swimming in the lake and no outside boats, but we have boats for campers to use free of charge!
General Store and restroom facilities/showers coming soon!
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Retreat to the Country
3 sites · Lodging10 acres · Holts Summit, MOThis land has been asking to be shared. First it was swings and little things for the...
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Saco Valley Farm, LLC
3 sites · RVs, Tents28 acres · MOCamp, 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
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Selby Farm Horse Retirement
5 sites · Tents72 acres · MOSummary:
Easy access from I-70
Widely spaced sites with great views.
Usually very quiet except for wildlife sounds
Portapottie at both camping areas
Great star viewing.
Excellent conditions for pets
Free firewood for one fire with each nights stay.
The exclusive treehouse site has free wifi and is private. Planning to propose? This is your spot! "Yes" is guaranteed or your hipcamp payout will be refunded.
Hosts live on site and are good communicators via text or phone.
Hosts can direct you to several local attractions and shopping options.
Hosts are happy to take questions before, during, or after your stay.
Narrative about Selby Farm:
Selbys have
lived on this 75 acre farm
since 1990.
Doug and Brenda are
retired from teaching
at
nearby public schools.
Our Farm is now dedicated to boarding retired horses for their owners.
Feel free to review the Selby Farm Horse Retirement webpage if you are a horse fan.
We encourage you to visit our business website where you will see more farm pictures, videos,
and where you will
learn more about us. We practice rotational grazing for the health of the horses and the health of our pastures.
The horses live in a herd as they would in the wild.
Basically, they are hanging out with their friends!
They also get regular care and feed and
so are VERY happy.
You will see and probably interact with the horses if you wish. They are guaranteed to come closer if you have treats like carrots and apples slices.
Our quiet
county road used to be the main road along the river. A hundred years ago it was
called "Shanty Road".
The shacks that were along it housed workers that harvested food from farms in the river bottom. The only
evidence of those shacks now is perrenial
flowers growing in unusual places.
The area is inhabited by professionals working in nearby towns and cities. In fact there are only five homes along our 1.5 mile
section of Copps Chapel Road.
The native Americans who used this area did so because of the great diversity of wildlife and availability of water. Also the view is amazing in all directions. Was using this ridge top encampment for security, or just because the view is so satisfying?
The Missouri River is on the far side of the bottoms now, but has been very close historically. There is also a large spring flowing from a cave nearby. Witness the flint chips when you walk through our barn lot. You are likely to see a broken stone tool that once
worked on by a native
American.
These river
hills are composed of soils blown in from the end of the last ice age. Being near the river, erosion has cut down the surrounding area making the scenic topography associated with Missouri River valleys and river hills.
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Four Creeks Campground
19 sites · RVs, Tents90 acres · MOThree crystal clear creeks to swim, wade, hunt rocks, or just relax. We have several tent sites right on the creeks and RV sites close for just a short walk for swimming fun.
Right on miles of ATV, OHV, SxSs or horse trails. Close to the Black River and the Current for floating, Kayaking or fishing. Clearwater Lake for boat rentals or Jet skies. Sites to see, Blue Springs, Big Springs Johnson Shut Inns, Elephant Rock, Rocky Falls, and many state parks to explore.
We are also only three miles from the town of Ellington, MO for your shopping needs, several restaurants and antiquing.
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