Hartsburg

Pets

Electricity Hookup

Toilets

Campfires

Potable water

Picnic table

Pine Ridge Recreation Area

Adventure time basecamp, aka Pine Ridge Recreation Area, is a quiet forested campground under the shade of pines that can be your crash pad before or after a wilderness backpacking trip

Dry Fork Recreation Area

Sometimes you just need to grab your horse and retreat into the forest

Round Prairie Interpretive Site

Round Prairie Interpretive Site is popular for its seclusion and picture perfect views of the tall-grass prairie

Swan Creek Campground

There are dispersed camping spots near Swan Creek in the Mark Twain National Forest

Showers

Mark Twain National Forest

Missouri’s only national forest has 1.5 million acres of wilderness to explore.

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Selby Farm Horse Retirement

Summary:

Easy access from I-70

Great views.  

Usually very quiet except for wildlife sounds

Portapottie at both camping areas

Great star viewing.  

Excellent conditions for pets

Hosts live nearby 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 was 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.

The surrounding landscape is beautiful-with more trees, a farm, and a little pond

Primitive Camping Farm

Our Primitive Camping Farm is located just outside the city limits of Holts Summit, MO.Sitting on an old dirt road you'll find our large open field just waiting for you to pitch your tent and relax.  You'll find peace and tranquility while enjoying the big open sky and fresh country air; all while just minutes from modern conveniences (gas stations, grocery store, restaurants).Learn more about this land:Pitch your tent in this wide-open country field located just outside the city limits of Holts Summit, MO which is just minutes from Jefferson City, MO.  Ideal for tents but campers are also welcome, just please NOTE:  This is a Primitive Camping Farm so electricity & running water are NOT available.
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Cooking equipment

Retreat to the Country

This land has been&nbsp;asking to be shared. First it was swings and little things for the grandchildren and their friends. Then the Cabin by the pond&nbsp;began to welcome visitors. Soon the steep slope anchored a Yurt with a wrap-around deck that puts you up in the trees. Our gathering spot by the creek became a camp site.&nbsp;Recently the grandkids' Bunk House found its way in.&nbsp;Our Retreat&nbsp;is 10 acres, narrow, but 1/4 mile deep, stretching down a steep wooded slope to a creek - and up the other side to the top of a bluff.&nbsp; It is only ten miles to Jefferson City but&nbsp;has a quiet and distant feel.&nbsp;&nbsp;

inside the yurt. It's so tall and spacious!

the big windows let in plenty of sunshine and there are so many places to sit and relax

The kitchen was such a lovely surprise and stocked with everything we could have ever needed from french press coffee and creamer to dishes and spices for cooking! Awesome!

It was so nice to enjoy a hot shower on a cold night.

Wildflower Camp, Hike + Swim

This beautiful 60 acre property has plenty of space to explore. Wander the trails, splash in the creek, take a dip in the pond or paddle around in our canoe. If you're feeling adventurous, hike through the creek to a beautiful waterfall. You'll need sturdy shoes!

Please note: There is no bathroom on site, so don't forget your camping potty!


Maya Creek

310 Acre Oak woodland forest sanctuary. This property is run as a conservancy and land trust with a board of directors. Trish & Cameron are land stewards and caretakers as well as managing the camping. We are Leftie Hippie Punk Burners. We are artists, postal carriers and permaculture farmers and natural builders. We believe in BLM, and are LGBTQIA ourselves as well as allies and support all people and critters and nature and are intolerant of hate and mysogeny.  We love providing a safe beautiful place in the woods for anyone who needs it. 

The woods are beautiful, there's a few spots cleared for camping and there are trails to hike, a composting toilet, and not too far from the highway, but far enough you can't hear it. We have a fire pit, hammock and picnick tables for you to use if you like. We love meeting people and we also respect mutual privacy. We live off grid but have some power enough to charge your phone should you need it. We have WiFi but please bring your own drinking water. We have a small Berkey for drinking water here but its best you bring your own. We are in process of installing some outdoor showers and more tiny houses. 
We are a place in progress and we live here (so there may be projects in progress) and so does the wildlife and that includes ticks. We have a dog, cat, chickens, and abundant wildlife and please consider this PRIMITIVE CAMPING. 

We look forward to meeting you and thanks for visiting!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Hartsburg

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Pine Ridge Recreation Area

Dry Fork Recreation Area

Round Prairie Interpretive Site

Swan Creek Campground

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