National Park Service · Ozark National Scenic Riverways · MO

Bay Creek Campground

Tent and Car at Bay Creek CampgroundPhoto · NPS Photo / Wil Marischen
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
11Sites

The place

Stretched along the edge of the Jacks Fork River, this campground is the largest backcountry campground in the park. In contrast to nearby Alley Spring, this location offers mostly shaded sites. Each summer, campers are drawn back to Bay Creek by cool waters and lush canopy. In addition to the lovely landscape, the adjacent river is a fantastic place to see wildlife, from Bald Eagles to White-Tailed Deer. Campers, floaters, and hunters all make consistent use of Bay Creek.

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Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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Fees

Standard Site$10.00
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Your representative

This campground sits in MO-08. This member’s public-lands record →

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