Jerktail Campground

Overview

On summer days, Jerktail is a bustling location for floating, swimming, and recreation. The Current River, huge gravel bars, deep swimming holes, and impressive bluffs draw visitors year after year. At night, campers can enjoy beautiful night skies and true Ozark seclusion.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent

Sites

3 campsites

Fee

From $10 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

573-323-4236

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Jerktail Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Ozark TrailHike · 230.5 mi long · Long-distance trail · 5.2 mi from camp

  The Ozark Trail is a hiking, backpacking, and, in many places, biking and equestrian trail under construction in the Missouri Ozarks in the United States. Wikipedia

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• Serenity at Alley SpringHike · 9.0 mi from camp

  Be present and practice deep breathing while observing the scenery at Alley Spring. National Park Service

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• Round Spring TrailHike · 6.5 mi from campShow on map
• Himont TrailheadTrailhead · 6.5 mi from campShow on map
• Current River TrailTrailhead · 7.3 mi from campShow on map
• Painter Ridge TrailTrailhead · 7.7 mi from campShow on map

Rivers and rafting

• Paddle Jacks Fork RiverPaddling and rafting · 6.1 mi from campShow on map
• Paddle the Upper Current RiverPaddling and rafting · 6.5 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Tip Top MountainPeak · 1,237 ft · 0.8 mi from campShow on map
• Little Cave Hollow CaveCave · 1.8 mi from campShow on map
• Prairie Hollow OverlookViewpoint · 4.2 mi from campShow on map
• Williams MountainPeak · 1,066 ft · 7.2 mi from campShow on map
• Rocky FallsWaterfall · 10.9 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.