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The Ozarks is a land of clear rivers, tall bluffs, deep forests, and aquamarine springs. And this spectacular backdrop is the setting for some of the most scenic campgrounds in the country. Hundreds of miles of trails and thousands of miles of rivers lace the countryside and these forest hideaways, opening the door to endless adventure. But do you know how to find the right place?
Here's the answer. Maybe you seek a small, quiet campground near a fish-filled stream for a weekend of solitude...or maybe you and the family need a campground with all the amenities and lots of recreational options. In Best Tent Camping: Missouri & the Ozarks, outdoors writer and enthusiast Steve Henry has compiled the most up-to-date research-in the region he knows so well-to steer you straight to the safe and scenic treasure spot you had in mind.
List of contents
STATE AND COUNTY PARKS
01 ARROW ROCK STATE HISTORIC SITE
02 CUIVRE RIVER STATE PARK
03 HAWN STATE PARK
04 JOHNSON'S SHUT-INS STATE PARK
05 KLONDIKE PARK
06 MERAMEC STATE PARK
07 ST. FRANCOIS STATE PARK
08 SAM A. BAKER STATE PARK
09 TAUM SAUK MOUNTAIN STATE PARK
10 TRAIL OF TEARS STATE PARK
11 WALLACE STATE PARK
12 WASHINGTON STATE PARK
13 WESTON BEND STATE PARK
OZARK NATIONAL SCENIC RIVERWAYS
14 ALLEY SPRING
15 BAY CREEK
16 BIG SPRING
17 LOGYARD PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
18 POWDER MILL
19 PULLTITE
20 ROUND SPRING
21 TWO RIVERS
MARK TWAIN NATIONAL FOREST
22 BERRYMAN RECREATION AREA
23 BIG BAY RECREATION AREA
24 COUNCIL BLUFFS RECREATION AREA
25 DEER LEAP AND FLOAT CAMP RECREATION AREAS
26 DRY FORK RECREATION AREA
27 GREER CROSSING RECREATION AREA
28 LANE SPRING RECREATION AREA
29 LOGGERS LAKE RECREATION AREA
30 MARBLE CREEK RECREATION AREA
31 MARKHAM SPRINGS RECREATION AREA
32 MCCORMACK LAKE RECREATION AREA
33 NORTH FORK RECREATION AREA
34 PADDY CREEK RECREATION AREA
35 PINE RIDGE RECREATION AREA
36 RED BLUFF RECREATION AREA
37 SILVER MINES RECREATION AREA
38 SUTTON BLUFF RECREATION AREA
39 WATERCRESS SPRING RECREATION AREA
BUFFALO NATIONAL RIVER
40 KYLES LANDING
41 OZARK
42 STEEL CREEK
43 TYLER BEND
OZARK NATIONAL FOREST
44 BLANCHARD SPRINGS RECREATION AREA
45 GUNNER POOL RECREATION AREA
46 HAW CREEK FALLS CAMPGROUND
47 REDDING CAMPGROUND
48 RICHLAND CREEK CAMPGROUND
49 SHORES LAKE RECREATION AREA
50 WHITE ROCK MOUNTAIN RECREATION AREA
About the author
Steve Henry has written several articles for cycling publications and outdoor websites and enjoyed many hiking and camping trips. He's the author of 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: St. Louis, now in its third edition, and Mountain Bike! The Ozarks. He lives in Solomon, KS.
Summary
Best Tent Camping: Missouri and the Ozarks by Steve Henry leads readers to 50 quiet and beautiful camping hideaways in Missouri and northwest Arkansas. In addition to scenic beauty and relaxing atmosphere, campground profiles also include tips for outdoor activities and points of interest. Especially helpful is the “Best For
” lists that guide readers to the top campgrounds for picturesque environment, families, hiking, swimming, cycling and mountain biking, and more.
Whether campers are looking for a places to fish, hike, and canoe or the best sites for photography, Henry provides plenty of information to make choosing the right campsite easy. Not only does each campsite profile include a description and map, Henry includes ratings on the beauty, privacy, spaciousness, and cleanliness of each site. Best Tent Camping: Missouri and the Ozarks makes planning your camping trip easy and enjoyable!
