Old Highway 86
Quick Facts
925 ftPrice
$25 - $50/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
71 campsites
Season
Open April 1, 2025, ...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Quick Facts
925 ftPrice
$25 - $50/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
71 campsites
Season
Open April 1, 2025, ...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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What Campers Say
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"Old Highway 86 Campground is highly regarded for its beautiful lakefront sites, well-maintained facilities, and friendly staff. However, some issues like tall grass and a lack of sewer hookups have been noted."
Campground Map
Old Highway 86
1791 State Hwy UU, BLUE EYE, MO 65611-7268, USA
Best Time to Camp at Old Highway 86
Each season paints Old Highway 86 Campground with its own unique palette. Spring arrives with gentle warmth and a spectacular display of wildflowers carpeting the hillsides. Summer transforms the campground into an aquatic playground, with perfect temperatures beckoning swimmers and water enthusiasts. As autumn approaches, the surrounding forests burst into a symphony of gold, crimson, and amber, creating postcard-worthy vistas. Winter brings a peaceful hush to the landscape, offering solitude seekers a chance to experience the lake's quiet beauty, though some facilities may have limited availability during colder months.
Peak season for swimming, boating and fishing but busier and some maintenance complaints.
Reviewers praise mid-October stays for wonderful conditions and fall color.
Spring brings wildflowers, dogwood/redbud blooms and mild weather; highly recommended.
Campground is closed Nov–Mar; winter visits not supported.
Planning Tips
- Peak Season: April 1, 2025, to October 30, 2025.. Book 2-3 months ahead.
- Operating Season: Open April 1, 2025, through October 30, 2025.
- Current Alerts: No specific alerts mentioned, though reviews noted occasional tall grass and temporary power outages.
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