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Four Creeks Campground

Three 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.

Put up a canopy next to your tent and enjoy the river.

Crossing the creek taking the long way to Clearwater Lake.

Our spacious spots with electric hook ups and water.

When was the last time you saw a butterfly land on your finger.

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This is campsite 2 located near the creek not on it like 1 is. It’s the smallest of them all but surrounded by woods an closest  to the outhouse.  It can hold 2 maybe 3 small size tents.

1855 Campground

LATEST NEWS: We open the 2024 season March 1st with the same wilderness adventure.  Campsite 6, Bills Hill, has been improved to give you more choices to pitch you tent.  This is a wilderness site, just a fire pit, sits on a ridge top in the forest, check it out. Pictures forthcoming.  A big thanks for all those campers who were here for the eclipse and to Mel Eberle and Rick Kramer who brought their drumming skills to bring in the eclipse. What a special time it was. So now things have settled down to a more normal pace, quiet and peaceful. So when your busy lives get the best of you hit the pause button and come on back to step of the planet and soak in some peace and serenity. See ya here!

TIRED OF NOISEY OVER CROWDED CAMP GROUNDS, we’ll give us a try!

1855 Campground is a private natural preserve, dedicated to fostering the natural Ozark experience.   We border the National Forest!! Come enjoy the outdoors at its bests!  This nature space offers seven large campsites generously spaced to provide privacy and the ability to become one with nature.    

I offer 4 campsites that provides the experience in camping in the woods. Site 1, Little Brushy Creek.  Site 3, Bills Hill.  Site 6, Hidden Hollow, and site 7, Roberts Mountain.

Shuttle service of your camping gear to your campsite is available for free upon request.

This land borders the Mark Twain National Forest, so hiking is abundant and encouraged and being far away from the city this area is ideal for star gazing and planet photography. There is on-site fresh spring water flowing all year round.  Enjoy fishing, swimming, or just hanging out at the pond or in the babbling brook that runs alongside the prosperity. There is also an off grid home where I live an I am willing to share my experience with you.

Just opened campsite 7! Yes a new wilderness campsite located on top of the highest hill on the prosperity. It’s borders the National Forest an like all other sites it’s very private.Only a fire pit is available. It’s a must see and experience. Those of you who like site 3, the other wilderness site, will like this. This will be a popular site!

 1855 Campground is in close proximity to:

     Floating activities along the Black River

     Johnson Shuts State Park

     Bell Mountain Hiking Trails 

     Elephant Rocks

     Counsel Bluffs Lake

     Tip Top Park

     Taum Sauk State Park

     Historic town of Caledonia 

     Clearwater Lake

     Shepard Mountain bike trial 

The details: 

     Campsites are large enough for multiple tents

     All sites have fire pits and the first bundle of wood provided is included 

     All have BBQ grills and tables (except site 3 and 7).  Bring charcoal

     Outhouses and outside shower is available

     Parking space provided, once check in assistance to campsite is provided 

     For your peace an quite no vehicles, guns or loud music allowed back in campground

     1855 Campground lives by “Leave no trace Principles” take out what you bring  in.

     2023 season runs to Oct 2nd

     Additional firewood and charcoal can be purchased at office.

Campsite fees:  Weekend rate ( Friday and Saturday nights) $30/ per night per site ( 4 campers per site) children under 5 stay free.

Weekday special ( Sunday- Thursday night): 40% off! $20/ per night per site.   Note: some campsite can hold more than 4 people, message Bill for more details.

Get away from the vibrations of city life and enjoy existence within the arms.

Special note to interested campers:

      The office /house is open 9 to 9 daily through the season. It’s worth noting that the office/ house is “ off grid”  that is it is not connected to the National electrical grid for its power. It’s been off grid for over 25 yrs. Bill, the manager, of the campground has been living full time off grid for over 8 yrs and would be willing to field question on the subject during normal business hours.

Once here just follow the signs.   Let the fun begin!!

Campsite 1 runs along Little Brushy Creek. It offers a table, bench, fire pit as well as a BBQ pit. Two smaller campsite are off the trail leading to this place. All are part of number 1

13 Oaks Farm

Learn more about this land:We are a working farm and welcome you to dry camp in our pasture. Deer frequently graze passed.  Fall asleep to the sounds of frogs and nature.  The Black River public access is 1 mile away where you can put a boat in or fish from the banks. The gateway to the Ozark and the three rivers, our area provides a great spot to get to your next camp.

Williams Camp : Eleven Point River

Learn more about this land:

To view a map of local points of interest, please visit https://bit.ly/WilliamsCampPOI

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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.

PLAN B POST

Learn more about this land:Plan B for all the right reasons. Here at Plan B Post we take pride in being your fall back option. We might not be your first choice, but when all those before fail, Plan B is always a guarantee. You will leave wondering why Plan A was even an option. Make the right choice the first time, and start with Plan B. What we lack in river frontage we make up with quality interactive hosting, activities, and a tailored adventure based on your desired camping experience. Upon arrival, after the meet and greets and hi how are yas. Youll be asked how you would like your parties visit to go. whether it be spent in solitude and meditation, enjoying 40 acres of nature on the Ozark Scenic River ways, or if youre down to clown. Depending on the guests requests, you will then be directed where you may park vehicles, then down one of three paths. Trail #1 Tonight ( the party ), Trail #2 The Walk of Shame ( nature enthusiast and those with children ), Trail #3 Church ( self explanatory ). We are located right off MO State HWY 19, just 2 miles outside the town of Eminence MO, at the top of the hill, where youll also more than likely find the only cell signal. Bordered By CO Rd. 205 which will take you to the beautiful spring fed Jacks Fork river just 1 mile down. As well as Angeline Conservation Area and trail head, and Lick Log Nature Trail trail head. Visitors are allowed to ride offroad vehicles on the roads, with certain requirements. There are two bars in town, Host is happy to DD for anyone.Activities Include but not limited to;*Put PutBilliards*HorseShoes*VolleyBall*BasketBall*Hiking*AxeToss*KnifeThrow*Archery*CornHole*OutdoorMovies*BonFires*ObstcaleCourse*PingPong*LimitedFloatingOptions*BattleBatons*SlipNSlide*Gardening*TreasureHunts*Soon to be constructed;*ZipLine*RockClimbingWall*Swings* TreehouseRentals*TiPiRentals*PaintBall*

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