Shawnee Creek Campground

Overview

Located at the junction of Shawnee Creek and the Jacks Fork River, this campground is a fantastic destination for families. This campground offers a variety of sunny and shaded sites. The shallow creek is a favorite for kids and parents to explore, and a canoe launch allows easy river access.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent

Sites

6 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 Shawnee Creek 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

• Serenity at Alley SpringHike · 7.9 mi from camp

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

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• Ozark TrailHike · 230.5 mi long · Long-distance trail · 5.3 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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• Blue Spring TrailHike · 7.5 mi from campShow on map
• Powder Mill THTrailhead · 6.9 mi from campShow on map
• Alley Slough TrailHike · 7.9 mi from campShow on map
• Alley Overlook TrailHike · 7.9 mi from campShow on map

Rivers and rafting

• Paddle Jacks Fork RiverPaddling and rafting · 3.5 mi from campShow on map
• Paddle the Upper Current RiverPaddling and rafting · 9.7 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Prairie Hollow OverlookViewpoint · 1.9 mi from campShow on map
• Little Cave Hollow CaveCave · 3.6 mi from campShow on map
• Tip Top MountainPeak · 1,237 ft · 4.8 mi from campShow on map
• Williams MountainPeak · 1,066 ft · 5.6 mi from campShow on map
• Rocky FallsWaterfall · 7.4 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Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date.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.