3.7629 reviewsPrice
Free
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
6 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
Free
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
6 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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#66 Confederate Ridge Road, Doniphan, MO 63935
Anglers, kayakers, and wildlife watchers who can haul their own water and don't mind a vault toilet will get a lot out of this place for nothing. The accessible fishing pier and boat launch make it easy to be on the water fast, and fall weekdays are nearly empty.
No potable water, no showers, no hookups, and fallen trees have blocked the entrance road more than once. RVs and anyone who needs to stay connected should know cell coverage is unknown and the nearest supplies are 16 miles east in Doniphan.
Reference information about Fourche Lake Recreation Area sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Fourche Lake Recreation Area is located on the 44-acre Fourche Lake, a beautiful place to be outside.</p><p>The first thing you see as you enter the site is the boat launch and boat launch parking. If you drive a little further you pass some campsites. At the very end there is a loop where the toilet is, in the day use area.</p><p>The campground is surrounded by a oak, pine, and hickory forest. The campsites are spaced out among the trees, to give some privacy.</p>
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Fall delivers the best conditions. Daytime highs range from the low 40s to mid-70s°F, with cool mornings and warm afternoons. The lake remains fishable into October, and the oak and hickory canopy turns vibrant. Weekdays stay quiet; weekends see moderate use. Be aware that fall hunting seasons can increase activity in the surrounding forest. Summer days can reach 90°F, while winter nights drop to 26°F.
Fall delivers best conditions and notable leaf color; lake remains fishable into Oct.
Fourche Lake Recreation Area provides basic amenities tailored for a rustic camping experience. Official sources describe the campground as having fire rings, picnic tables, lantern posts, and a vault toilet located in the day-use area. "Picnic tables, pedestal grills and a vault toilet is available," as confirmed by official descriptions. Additionally, there is no potable water or trash facilities, so campers must pack out their trash and treat any water they wish to consume.
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