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Crooked Creek Ranch

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· Salem, Dent, Missouri

35 acres hosted by Ross R.

1 RV/tent site

All to yourself

100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.

Primitive camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

Ross is a Star Host

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Once a portion of a hunting preserve, Crooked Creek Ranch is located deep in the Missouri Ozarks, within walking distance of Mark Twain National Forest. We've owned and managed Crooked Creek Ranch for many years now, building and maintaining trails, planting trees and working to make the place as beautiful as it can be for all who visit. We hope that you will be as refreshed and revitalized as we are when you set foot into this wonderful forest. It is a lot of very hard work, and totally worth it. If you enjoy it, it will make it that much more worth it! Thanks for reading! Learn more about this land: 100% PRIVACY. 35 private wooded acres all to yourself with a totally private one-mile intermediate level mountain biking-hiking loop trail! Hike peaceful trails, exploring the wooded hills until you find the perfect spot for your tent. If you select a spot near the clearing, you will have access to the picnic table and fire circle. Spend your days mountain biking, hiking, fishing and watching wildlife on a private ranch in the Ozark Mountains, less than a quarter mile from the Mark Twain National Forest. Less than five miles from Indian Trail State Forest (Indian Trail Conservation Area) with beautiful Blackwell Lake. Canoeing and kayaking are less than an hour away (Meramec River, Current River and Jacks Fork River), as well as trout fishing at scenic Meramec Spring Park or Montauk State Park. Peaceful wilderness will inspire artists, writers, musicians. Quiet, secluded, beautiful, and rugged. If you do not want to see anyone, you don't have to. You will have 35 private acres. You will be 100% secluded. If you want amenities, this is not the place. If you want complete privacy, this is the place! Bear and mountain lion have been seen in the area, so please keep this in mind.100% PRIVACY. 35 private wooded acres all to yourself with a totally private one-mile intermediate level mountain biking-hiking loop trail! Hike peaceful trails, exploring the wooded hills until you find the perfect spot for your tent. If you select a spot near the clearing, you will have access to the picnic table and fire circle. Spend your days mountain biking, hiking, fishing and watching wildlife on a private ranch in the Ozark Mountains, less than a quarter mile from the Mark Twain National Forest. Less than five miles from Indian Trail State Forest (Indian Trail Conservation Area) with beautiful Blackwell Lake. Canoeing and kayaking are less than an hour away (Meramec River, Current River and Jacks Fork River), as well as trout fishing at scenic Meramec Spring Park or Montauk State Park. Peaceful wilderness will inspire artists, writers, musicians. Quiet, secluded, beautiful, and rugged. If you do not want to see anyone, you don't have to. You will have 35 private acres. You will be 100% secluded. If you want amenities, this is not the place. If you want complete privacy, this is the place! Bear and mountain lion have been seen in the area, so please keep this in mind!

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Salem, Dent, Missouri, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of 𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒼𐓂𐓊𐒻 𐓆𐒻𐒿𐒷 𐓀𐒰^𐓓𐒰^(Osage), Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, Kaskaskia, and Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Ross R.Joined in September 2017

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39 ratings · 31 reviews

Adriana A.recommends

December 1, 2023

Crooked Creek Ranch

Beautiful

Beautiful private location! Crooked Creek Ranch is exactly as described. Nothing but leaves rustling, song birds and coyotes at night. No people or houses in sight. Will be back!

Sara J.recommends

July 23, 2023

Crooked Creek Ranch

The site was perfect! I have a really dog aggressive dog and I was looking for privacy so I could relax. It was private and so pretty. The site had everything we needed from a great fire pit, camping table and a beautiful private little hike!

Owen F.recommends

July 11, 2023

Crooked Creek Ranch

Had a really fun time there. Went when it was really hot and the creek was dry, but even still had a lot of fun. Lots of cool places to explore, and beautiful and relaxing scenery.

Roberta V.recommends

June 4, 2023

Crooked Creek Ranch

Crooked creek ranch in early june

The land is lovely! A nice clearing for camping, camp fire. Nice 1 mile loop trail through oak hickory forest in decent chair, with a diversity of native plant species. The birds are plentiful! Whippoorwill, owls, pileated woodpeckers, summer tanagers and many more. Quiet! Not super buggy yet, cool nights

Prinz J V.recommends

June 3, 2023

Crooked Creek Ranch

2nd trip here in crooked Creek ranch. Enjoyed every minute of it. Did a little more exploring around the area. We visited the river bend access. 10 min away perfect for swimming and cooling off. Thanks Ross for letting us use your campsite. All of our friends enjoyed this place! Can’t wait to come back!

Hope B.recommends

May 16, 2023

Crooked Creek Ranch

Beautiful, remote forest. Creek was not running during our visit. Lots of birds to listen to. Greatly enjoyed our nights stay and the large fire pit. The trail was a nice hike. LOTS of ticks.

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