04 reviewsPrice
$10 - $20/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
19 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$10 - $20/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
19 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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#66 Confederate Ridge Road Doniphan, MO 63935
Fall paddlers and trout anglers get the most from this place. October temps, fall color, and a concrete boat ramp make float trips of up to 19 miles on a designated Wild and Scenic River easy to launch. Smallmouth bass and rainbow trout in a Blue Ribbon Trout Area sweeten it for
No hookups and cash-only payment rules out most RV setups beyond basic dry camping. Come between November and April and you're hauling in your own water, since potable water shuts off November 1 and doesn't return until spring.
Reference information about Greer Crossing Recreation Area sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>A you exit the highway, the campground is located to the left with campsites located off of a loop road that circles through the campground. If you stay straight you will get to the boat launch and day use area.</p><p>This campground is primarily used by people using the river. It’s a nice flat, level area immediately adjacent to the highway.</p><p>This campground is a hub that puts you in the vicinity of <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mtnf/recarea/?recid=21722">Greer Mill, Greer Spring</a>, and numerous other historic mills and springs. There are several historic sites in the area also. These sites are not within walking distance, but are a reasonable drive away along Highway 19.</p><p>When you access the site from the river, it will be located on the right-hand side.</p><h3>Camping</h3><p>The campground is set back away from the water’s edge. A campground host is on site in the summer. Sites, which offer seclusion and privacy, each with a table, fire ring, and lantern post.</p><h3>Picnicking and Boating</h3><p>A picnic area is near the boat access. The boating access is one of the most popular launch sites for people floating the Eleven Point.</p><h3>Hiking</h3><p>There is one trail available for hikers; a 4-mile trail that follows the river and through typical Ozark hills up to McCormack Lake then circles back for a 2 mile walk back to Greer. This trail runs along the river and then back along the hillside above the river.</p><h3>Fishing</h3><p>Fishing is plentiful, there are rainbow trout, small mouth bass, and sunfish, just to name a few.</p>
The elevation is 400 ft. The campground is one large loop through a stand of mature deciduous trees including oak and hickory. A dense under and middlestory gives the campground a jungle or wilderness feel and excellent privacy between campsites. The towering overstory provides ample shade. The mix of trees suggests great fall color. The campsites are large and level; some are suitable for multiple tents and have covered picnic tables (ramadas). The campground is located on the Eleven Point National Scenic River, very popular for canoeing and float trips. Contact the district ranger office for information about outfitters. The campground is located in a flash flood area - be alert. Just 1.5 miles south of the campground, on State Rt. 19, is Greer Spring Trail. The trail, 0.9 miles long one way, leads to the second largest spring in Missouri. It produces 220 million gallons of water per day. Go to www.tinyurl.com/kn9afhs for more information about Greer Spring. Take a lunch and enjoy the Spring. On the way to Greer Spring Trail on State Rt. 19, is Greer Mill. Built in 1899, it operated as a grainery until 1920. It has been unoccupied since then. See detailed information about the mill at www.tinyurl.com/l3nf6qs in an application to the U.S. Park Service for its inclusion as a National Historic Place. NOTE: This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
Services provided only from May 1 through October 1
Canoeing on the Eleven Point National Scenic River. Hiking: McCormick-Greer Trail (foot, mountain bike, horse) - 14 miles Fishing: Rainbow trout, Small Mouth bass, sunfish and catfish
Canoeing on the Eleven Point National Scenic River.
The parking aprons are gravel and grass and all about the same size
In Alton, MO, at the intersection of US Rt. 160 and State Rt. 19, take Rt. 19 north 9.4 miles, across the Current River bridge, to campground sign (Forest Rt. 3188). Turn right onto Rt. 3188 and go 0.1 miles to campground on left. NOTE: The campground sign is not clearly visible from Rt. 19.
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Fall brings the best conditions. Daytime highs in October run mid-50s to mid-70s, with nights dropping to 35-50°F. Leaf color peaks then, making paddling and bluff hikes worthwhile. Crowds pick up on prime weekends but stay moderate overall. Cooler temps also mean fewer bugs. Potable water is only available April 1 through November 1, so plan accordingly if you visit outside that window. Winter occasionally dusts the valleys with snow. Summer can get humid.
Fall noted as best season: peak leaf color, ideal paddling and bluff hikes with pleasant temps.
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Water is usually available from April 1 to November 1, please call the district office for updated information on when water is available.
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