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Crooked Creek Ranch

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· Salem, Dent, Missouri
35 acres hosted by Ross R.
1 RV/tent site
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Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
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All to yourself
98% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.
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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99% Recommend68 ratings · 55 reviews
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Mc Kenna S.
8 months on Hipcamp
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· March 2025
Tent · With pets ·
I loved tent camping at Crooked Creek Ranch. It was a blast to have the grounds to ourselves and my dog loved playing frisbee in the open space. Looking forward to our next visit!
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Ensiel Jesique P.
3 reviews
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· March 2025
Camping with animals - Very serene
20 ft campervan · With pets ·
Place is well maintained! We enjoyed our stay! Definifely will come back
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Tim T.
6 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2025
Crooked Creek Ranch
25 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
I really enjoyed my stay at Crooked Creek Ranch. Everything was as advertised. I went looking for peace and solitude and it didn't disappoint. Ross was a great host. I will definitely be returning for another trip
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Thomas H.
2 reviews
Recommends
· March 2025
19 ft Class B ·
Amazing spot tucked away in the wilderness. My dog and I had the best time walking the trail, playing fetch and just relaxing in the forest. Would 100% recommend to anyone looking for peace, quiet and solitude!! Ross was very helpful as well. Great spot!!
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Joe H.
2 reviews
Recommends
· February 2025
Perfect Site For Tent Camping
Tent · With pets ·
This was such a great place to camp, and totally incredibly private! I never saw another soul, not even driving by on the dirt road lol! There were chairs and a table at the ready, plenty of places to pitch a tent, and even a good spot for my hammock. Will totally be coming back.
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Justin Diaz D.
3 months on Hipcamp
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· February 2025
Tent · With pets ·
It was very remote and private. I loved it and will be returning again.
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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
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