This park is nestled in the Boston Mountains along Lee Creek. The campground has paved roads and sites. Loop E has 44 full hookups. We spent a week there and noted that the park is full on the weekends, but lightly used during the week. Great trails to caves, crevices, and rocky outcroppings. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
If you are seeking peace and quiet, this is it. However, weekends are pretty active. We
did not find this park to be big rig friendly. The roads in are narrow with no shoulders and no place to turn around.We arrived on a busy Sunday and could not get into the visitors center to register and was forced to keep going on the "bad side" of park. The site that was assigned to us was very tight and took some adjusting to open 3 slides(lots of trees). Once settled, it is a lovely park for walking and getting in touch with mother nature. Be sure to take all supplies with you, as the nearest town is about a 40 mile round trip.We probably would return when in the area now that we know the layout of the park. But beware the "wrong" side going and coming. That road goes beyond "white knuckles". We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
2004
$18
This campground isn't rustic (unless you want to hike into the forest) nor a place to be
pampered. However, it is a place to enjoy the beauty of the Ozark Mountains. Many of the hikes are short and relatively easy but they are sure to WOW you. Gorgeous!If you are a caver or adventerous you should take your flashlight on the trails and crawl around in the caves. We weren't so brave, but it was tempting.
The actual campground is fairly nice. BIG sites full of tress and the noises of birds and insects. No sewer hook up and the dump station is a haul (pun!!!). In fact, most of the amenities are a haul. You pretty much have to drive (or ride your bike for 2 strenous miles) for the pool, the ranger's station, the store and the playground. They charge extra for the pool, but it is clean and has life gaurds. If you plan to go here be sure to call them for directions. We were fortunate enough to happen upon the "right" way in. But, there is a way that is really unfriendly to rigs over I think they said 28 feet. As it was our brakes were smoking! Well worth it! 2004 We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This State Park is breathtaking, especially in the Fall which is when we were there. The
park is known for their hiking trails and beautiful natural surroundings, including caves, waterfalls, dens, etc. This is a must for the true outdoors person. The sites are huge and meticulously clean. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.