Camping Information

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• Camping Regulations

Need to reserve a site?

Reservations can only be made through recreation.gov - visit their website or call [phone] for booking! Links to individual campgrounds can be found below.

Note: Interagency passes (used for camping discounts) cannot be purchased in the park. Please visit the National Park Service passes page for purchasing options.

 

Designated Camping Areas

Ozark National Scenic Riverways offers a variety of camping options, from developed campgrounds to riverside excursions. A description of established campgrounds can be found below - these include frontcountry (developed), backcountry, and primitive sites.

"Gravel bar" camping along the river is also allowed, but certain rules must be followed. Read about gravel bar camping on our camping regulations page.

 

Frontcountry (Developed) Campgrounds

These campgrounds offer the most amenities, and they tend to be more accessible. Each site comes with a picnic table, fire ring, and lantern post; some even offer electric or water hookups. In the summer, these campgrounds have camp stores nearby, and they may have a campground host. Click the images below for more information on each location!

 

 

Backcountry Campgrounds

These campgrounds offer less amenities than those in the frontcountry, but they are often more secluded and private. Typically, these locations have fire rings, lantern posts, and vault toilet restrooms. Click the tabs below for a list of backcountry campgrounds in each district.

Upper Current

• Cedar Grove / D. Murray
• Sinking Creek
• Jerktail
• Broadfoot

Jacks Fork

• Bay Creek
• Blue Spring (Jacks Fork)
  • Includes Baptizing Hole
• Bachers
• Rymers
• Shawnee

Middle Current

• Two Rivers
• Powder Mill
• Log Yard

Lower Current

• Pin Oak [CLOSED]
• Big Tree
• Cedar Spring
• Grubbs
• Gooseneck / Hawes

 

Primitive Campgrounds

Primitive campgrounds offer little to no amenities, making for a truly rustic experience. As such, these sites are available free-of-charge. They are scattered throughout the riverways; click the tabs below for a list in each district.

Upper Current

• Parker
• Big Creek
• Welch West
  • Note: There is no camping at the spring or hospital. This campsite is located across the river, upstream from the spring.
• Akers West
• Banks
• Lipps Hole
• Boyds Creek
• Wide
• Grassy
• Bee Bluff
• Twin Rocks
• Sutton Creek

Jacks Fork

• Bluff View
• Flat Rock
• Buffington
• Old Horse camp
• Counts
• Roscoe

Middle Current

• Martin Bluff
• Martin's Landing
• Goose Bay
• Roberts Field
• Beal

Lower Current

• Lost Man Ridge

 

Camping Regulations

As with any part of the park, rules are in place to maintain friendly, clean, and sustainable campgrounds. A few highlights can be found below, but please review the other rules on our campground regulations page. It is your responsibility to follow them while camping in the park.

• Check-out is at 12 pm (noon). Check-in is at 1 pm.
• Quiet hours are from 10 pm - 6 am.
• Hammocks are prohibited from developed campgrounds and cannot be tied to trees.
  • Self-standing hammocks are allowed.
• Do not bring firewood to the park! Firewood should be obtained locally and burnt before leaving. Visit the campground regulations page for more details.
• Maintain a clean and respectful environment.
  • Don't leave trash around the campsite - it will attract wild animals.
  • Loud, obnoxious, or aggressive behavior will not be tolerated.

 

Campground Fees

Frontcountry (developed) campgrounds charge a fee throughout the year, while backcountry sites become free in the winter. Click the tabs below for information on each season.

Note that primitive sites are free year-round, as they do not provide amenities.

Summer Fees (April 15 - October 15)

Most developed campground sites can be reserved up to six months in advance. Reservations can only be made through recreation.gov or by calling [phone].

All back-country sites (along with select developed sites) are only available on a first-come, first-served basis. For these sites, camping fees must be paid in cash upon arrival. Please bring exact change; registration is self-paid and there is no opportunity to get change at the campgrounds.

For more information on occupancy and tent/RV limits, visit our campground regulations page.

Note: Cluster and group campsites are non-electric.

Frontcountry / "Developed" Campsites	# of People	Price per Night
Standard Non-electric	6	$20
Standard Electric	6	$30
Cluster	7 - 20	$45
Group	15 - 45	$140

Note: All backcountry campsites are non-electric.

Backcountry Campsites	# of People	Price per Night
Standard	6	$10
Cluster	7 - 20	$25
Group	15 - 45	$65

Winter Fees (October 16 - April 14)

In winter, all sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. During this time, camping fees must be paid in cash upon arrival. Please bring exact change; registration is self-paid and there is no opportunity to get change at the campgrounds.

For more information on occupancy and tent/RV limits, visit our campground regulations page.

Note: Cluster and group campsites are non-electric.

Frontcountry / "Developed" Campsites	# of People	Price per Night
Standard Non-electric	6	$10
Standard Electric	6	$20
Cluster	7 - 20	$10
Group	15 - 45	$50

Note: All backcountry campsites are non-electric.

Backcountry Campsites	# of People	Price per Night
Standard	6	FREE
Cluster	7 - 20	FREE
Group	15 - 45	FREE