1855 Campground, Missouri

I returned the property to its natural state after purchasing and building my off grid home. I like to leave as little foot print as I can. The property is natural woodland and fields. It has taken 3 decades of work to get to this point.

Learn more about this land:

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.

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 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 allowed back in campground

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

     2022 season runs to the end of October

     Additional firewood and charcoal can be purchased at office.

Campsite fees:  Weekend rate ( Friday and Saturday nights) $25/ per night per site ( 4 campers per site) children under 5 stay free.

Weekday special ( Sunday- Thursday night): 40% off! $15/ 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 of nature.

Thanks everyone for a wonderful 2021 season! We will be opening Monday May 2. Looking forward to seeing you again. Office is open so book Now! See ya here.