Camping near Mansfield, Missouri
The small town that launched a renown author can launch you into the Ozarks.
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Howler Bike Park Stays
24 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents180 acres · Taney
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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Dockley Ranch
11 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents40 acres · Chadwick, Douglas
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.
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Mean Green's Farm
4 sites · RVs, Tents6 acres · Seymour, Webster
This farm is a self sustaining vegetable farm. We use natural and organic growing methods. In September we will be opening our 6 acre maze, with special events on the weekends.Learn more about this land:Come enjoyour quiet country setting campsites. The field is wide open for you to enjoy the night under the stars. Our campsites are on the far end of our 23 acre vegetable farm. It's just a short walk to the main house.
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Welcome to Linwood
2 sites · Lodging11 acres · Hartville, Wright
Welcome to Linwood! A great base camp for all your Ozark adventures! Our 11 acre property is bordered on one side by Little Creek and it’s easy to find right off the state highway (no rough Ozark gravel roads!).
Expect starry skies, coyote and owl calls and an endless supply of stones to skip in the creek.
We are only 20 minutes from the famous Baker Creek Seed Store and Village. A small grocery store and gas stations are only 7 minutes away and lots of fun adventures within an hour’s drive.
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Natural Farms - Campground
27 sites · RVs, Tents241 acres · Wright
Your Tent, RV, or Camper Trailer camping experience at Natural Farms could be one of your life's ten most-memorable events.
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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Your New Property
2 sites · RVs6 acres · Seymour, Wright
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.
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Spring Rock Ranch
3 sites · Lodging520 acres · Wasola, Douglas
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 ;)
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Persimmon Grove Retreat & Camp
7 sites · Lodging, Tents70 acres · Walnut Shade, Taney
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.
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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.
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B Berry Farms & Co.
13 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents42 acres · Elkland, Webster
Would you like to try something different than your everyday routine? Well, then come on out to a little place we have out in the country to unplug, unwind, or just enjoy a life that's all around you. Our little spot is called B Berry Farms and Co. We are a 40-acre family Berry farm and 24-hour Campground with several RV Spots and 2 RV spots with 20 amp or 30 amp electricity your choice. And we are right in the heart of the Missouri Ozarks with over 4,000 you-pick Berry bushes (and produce in 23' )covering, 7 acres we have something for almost everyone. If you want cleaner health products in your life then we can help you with that as well, We are also a natural skin care product manufacturer. Either Bonding by the wood-fired stove in our bunkhouse or cuddling up in the chairs outside enjoying hot cocoa as it snows. looking off into the distance and seeing the sun setting with bursting colors as you're looking over the rows and rows of berries. Experience a darker night sky than most are used to. Or walk the many acres of colored coated diverse trails, enjoy 2 horseshoes pitching areas, pick delicious berries, throw axes at a log target, swing on several adult swings, climb a 12-foot high wall, enjoy our 10' bouncing net hanging from the ceiling, play in the many sandboxes, sweat out a game with a 35' professional Volleyball net (ball provided)and badminton(we have rackets and birdies), play in the water cube as it sprays in all directions or our new WATERPARK play area ( 95' Zipline, 9'x9' colored swing net, 2 swings, 14' fireman's pole, monkey bars, rock climbing walls) and so many more things to do. 2 solar heated shower houses(seasonal frost to frost), 2 restrooms, hand washing station, and hand laundry tube. We sell farm fresh eggs, and baked goods(homemade breads, cinnamon rolls, cookies, muffins, and many fresh seasonal vegetables as well picked to order.
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Riverside Tiny House in Houston MO
1 site · Lodging5 acres · Houston, Texas
This property is on the “Little Piney” river in Houston, Missouri and features a private beach with some great swim spots - even when the river is low! Great for nature lovers seeking to unwind and connect with the outdoors. Amazing view of the stars at night that is comparable to an astronomy park. This tiny house sleeps four people on three mattresses, with an additional bed roll available. Access to the river is easy via the low water bridge located about 150ft feet from the Tiny house. You can hear the river from the porch and see it in wintertime when there aren't many leaves on the trees. and be able to hear it from the porch. We ask that you respect nature and pack out what you pack in.
When you walk up, you will enter the tiny house through the screened in porch. There is a magnetic screen that you can walk through which will reconnect itself after you enter. You can relax on the screened in porch or venture into the tiny house. Inside, you will find a fully furnished bathroom and kitchen. There is no stove but we do have a hot-plate with dual burners so you can cook. We have running water, a Berkey water filter to filter the water, and heat and air conditioning. There is an upstairs loft area with two twin mattresses and a full mattress in the downstairs area. There is a shower and bathroom area for you to enjoy a hot shower after a day of being in nature. We have books and games for you to enjoy. We have WiFi through Starlink that works great. Guests will have their own private drive. The tiny house is on our 5-acre property. You cannot see our house from where the tiny house is located. You will most likely not see us except you might see us drive down the driveway in our car. We have 3 dogs (who will be leashed during your visit) and 7 cats who live around the property.
You will have full access to the tiny house and the fire-pit and parking area adjacent to the tiny house. The river is in our backyard and you can hear it from the tiny house. You will be about 150 feet from the river during your stay. You are welcome to use the marked trail down to the river area on our property and you can access the river from there. You can also drive or walk down the road and park next to the river if that's easier (the path down to the water is a little steep). Please do not leave anything down at the river during your visit. Please do not utilize any other space on the property.
We operate a Jiu-Jitsu & Judo academy on the property and you can book a private martial arts or Yoga class if you would like to learn. You can also join in with the group classes that happen almost everyday. We would love to have you join in and share the martial arts with you during your stay.
We have WiFi through Starlink that works great. You might not have cell phone service unless you have AT&T - although you can make calls through the WiFi.
We will be available through the app or by phone if you need anything. We live in the main cabin on the property and will be available in the event of an emergency. However, we will not be interacting with you unless you bring such an emergency to our attention.
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Camp Fernweh
1 site · Tent5 acres · Willard, Greene
Hello, we're new here! Camp Fernweh is an inclusive camp in the Ozarks with an emphasis on getting folks of all kinds into the outdoors!
We provide (almost) everything for your camping experience so you can spend less time packing and setting up and more time relaxing and making memories.
CAMPING THE OLD-FASHIONED WAY--JUST WITH LESS TO PACK!
Folks come to Camp Fernweh to reset from the hustle and noise. Enjoy the self check-in, quiet country sounds, and privacy of the woodland. Your campsite is set into the woods on the hillside behind our home and with complete privacy while you're here.
We are within 5-10 minutes of several Ozark Greenways for cycling and walking, 2 mountain biking parks, and several conservation areas for hiking. The Frisco Highline Trail is 5 miles away in Willard, MO where there is also small grocers for those last minute forgotten items.
Fantastic Caverns and Crystal Cave are minutes away from us, as well!
Camp Fernweh is about 15 minutes north of Springfield off of Hwy 13.
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Orphans Island
3 sites · RVs, Tents6 acres · Orphans Island , Stone
Float, Fish, Swim or vacation in the Ozarks. We have approximately 3 acers of the 18 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.
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Camping near Mansfield guide
Most famous as the home of Laura Ingalls Wilder, Mansfield brings visitors from all over the world to this tiny Missouri town to see where the author wrote the famed Little House on the Prairie books. Visitors can see several locations and tour museums related to Wilder’s life, or they can enjoy the peace and serenity of the rolling farmland and woodlands of the Ozarks. The proud small town preserves history and offers up home cookin’ at local restaurants. A couple of private RV parks and glamping rentals can be found in and near town, but venturing to larger cities in the vicinity will open up more opportunities.
Where to Go
Mark Twain National Forest
Named for another Missouri author, Mark Twain National Forest covers 1.5 million acres in Missouri, and large sections can be explored south of Mansfield in the Ava/Cassville/Willow Springs District. Oak and pine forests, wide-open glades, rollicking hills, and rambling springs greet visitors to this slice of the Ozark Mountains. Dispersed campsites and dry camping can be enjoyed in this scenic environment. Public camping can also be found at conservation areas near the town of Ava.
Springfield, Missouri
Known as the “Queen City of the Ozarks,” Springfield is the largest city in southwest Missouri. It celebrates its Route 66 history, local colleges, and role as the birthplace of Bass Pro Shops. The original store and the attached Wonders of Wildlife Museum are major attractions. Numerous private RV parks can be found, offering amenities such as free wifi and full hookups. Cabin and glamping rentals dot the surrounding region.
Branson, Missouri
One of Missouri’s biggest tourism draws is the town of Branson, which offers a lively mix of theme parks, family attractions, live music shows, and over-the-top museums. While the town’s main strip resembles a mini Las Vegas, the campgrounds are surprisingly scenic. Private RV parks abound, adding to the family fun and offering free wifi and full hookups, with campsites under a canopy of trees. Venture outside of town to find scenery and serenity, with public camping offered on the shores of Table Rock Lake at state park and Army Corps of Engineers campgrounds.
When to go
If you’re visiting Mansfield to explore all things Laura Ingalls Wilder, September’s Wilder Days festival is a must. If you’re not into Wilder, this might be a time to avoid the town, as it attracts more visitors than usual. Though much of the area can be a year-round destination, visitors should note that summer is generally hot and humid and winter can be cold and snowy. Fall and spring usually offer mild weather and changing scenery.
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