Thayer

Mark Twain National Forest

Norfork Lake

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Towering Oaks at White Raven

On a road trip looking to get out of the city, we found a run-down, absentee landlord property off of MO-142. The land had potential, but was neglected. We contacted the owners, bought the property, and started the cleanup. Mountains of garbage and signs of neglect everywhere. We worked hard, loving the land, listening to the land to make it clean, peaceful and full of welcoming energy.
Carving out campsites in a loving way, creating an atmosphere that is both peaceful and mindful.Learn more about this land:Pitch your tent among the towering oaks conveniently located to the road, yet far enough away to see the night sky in all its glory. Close  to the Davidson and Tingler Prairie Wildlife area with plenty of hiking and wildlife to view. The camping areas are secluded enough to suit any individual's desire for solitude, yet close to the bathhouse.Come to the main house and set a spell for a cup of tea or coffee. We are happy you are here.

Room to run everywhere on the beautiful property!

River Road Resort

Learn more about this land:Located on the bank of the gorgeous Spring River. Exclusive getaway with private access to the spring for swimming, fishing, boating, paddling, etc. Boat rentals available! Tiny houses in the works. ( :

Williams Camp : Eleven Point River

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You'll have a private place of your own, with access to some of Missouri states most hidden springs, rivers, waterfalls, fishing, hunting, hiking, (some of the best) horseback riding trails, and historic landmarks.  Rather you're after solitude or sport, this area has you covered.  Kayak, canoe, and shuttle rental, service is available at hufstedlers.com and is a short 11.5 mile drive.  Beautiful eleven point river offers blue, red, and white ribbon, spring fed trout/walleye water.  If you're looking to float the river, be sure to research the many springs on the way down your trip and the historic mill communities that once flourished there.  These are perfect opportunities to take a break, eat a meal, and explore the area.  Most also will have public bathrooms.  Unless there are multiple reservations, you will be allowed to hookup/stay at whichever site is the easiest for you to get parked at.  Maps of the area and things to do will continue to be updated as they are developed.  In the mean time, a great resource is MissouriScenicRivers.com. We do not live near this site so this is an exclusively non-hosted listing.

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Picnic and fire pit area off of the back porch. Outhouse for toileting at far right.

Robert's Redneck Retreat, LLC

Robert's Redneck Retreat is located on about 16 acres of pasture and 58 acres of forested land with a creek and trails running through it. Our property also adjoins 1200 acres of the Mark Twain National Forest, dotted with springs, trails, rivers, lakes, ponds and breathtaking views. We have three small cabins on the property that are spaced out for privacy. There are also potential for tent camp sites.My husband and I love nature, farming, gardening, and sharing time with like-minded individuals. Our dream is small scale hobby farming adjoined with cabin rentals, allowing trees to regrow in places that were once pasture in order to do our part to help maintain habitat for wild animals and plants. It is a balance that we love and it is our pleasure to share this property with you. We are new here, but we are not new to the camping world; we have been helping campers have positive experiences since 2013 and already have over 170 positive reviews on Airbnb. We would love for Hip Campers to come experience our brand of cabin camping, with farm and forest experiences.A little history of the surrounding area: The Mark Twain National Forest was stripped by loggers in the 1800's and was purchased by the government as a preserve. Since then, it has regrown into hardwood forest, dotted with remnants of pine. It feels wild and untouched, despite knowing it's history. And within it, it harbors all manner of waterways, wildlife, plants, and fungi beyond your imagination. We love southern Missouri and hope you come catch a taste of the wildness that is the Forest. Disconnect, unplug, lose your cell signal, and come find yourself in the woods :)

Back porch with gravity-fed sink and outdoor shower 

Kitchenette with mini fridge, running water and propane stove.

Propane stove, dish cabinet and ice box pictured. Ice box takes block or bagged ice in top door, cools middle door area, and drains into bottom pan as it melts for electricity-free refrigeration.

Loft ladder access, can be folded up for sleeping downstairs.

On Crown Lake

Learn more about this land:Pull up to Crown Lake Arkansas! Fish, camp, hunt, get some fresh air! Enjoy this site! RV, tents, sleeping bags welcome. Fishing on Crown Lake is awesome! Ask local sporting officials about hunting and other activities they offer in the area. Sit back and BBQ and take in the beauty of the outdoors! Carpe Diem!

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