Dispersed Camping in Barry County, Missouri
Showing 35 locations in Barry County.
Barry County Forest Road
Quiet dirt road corridor nestled within the wooded hills of Barry County. It features standard dispersed camping pull-offs with good privacy under a canopy of trees.
Bean Ridge Dispersed Area
Bean Ridge provides deeply secluded, rustic dispersed camping opportunities in the Mark Twain National Forest. Accessible via a native dirt road, the route is open to motorized vehicles primarily during late-year hunting seasons.
Big M Campground
A spacious lakeside developed campground along Table Rock Lake in the Ozark foothills. It offers fully equipped sites with scenic views, a boat launch, swimming beach, and excellent fishing opportunities.
Campbell Point Campground
A developed campground situated on the scenic shores of Table Rock Lake, offering spacious campsites under a shady forest canopy with direct water access. Perfect for boating, swimming, and fishing.
Carr Low Gap Road Dispersed
A quiet native-surface forest corridor in the Mark Twain National Forest offering roadside dispersed camping spots near the Big Bay public area.
Crooked Man Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping along Crooked Man Road in the Mark Twain National Forest, located near Roaring River State Park. The area offers secluded wooded settings close to popular hiking trails.
Dry Hollow Road Dispersed Camping
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Dry Hollow Road, nestled in a dense hardwood forest within Mark Twain National Forest.
Farm Road 2150 - Mark Twain National Forest
Quiet dispersed camping corridor along Farm Road 2150 in the Mark Twain National Forest, adjacent to the Piney Creek Wilderness. The area features multiple pullouts in dense oak and pine forest, including a spacious loop near the Pine View Tower Trailhead equipped with a vault toilet that can accommodate larger rigs.
Forest Road ca1d7c11 Dispersed
Secluded dispersed camping corridor on Forest Service land near the Big Bay public use area. Ideal for rustic camping surrounded by deep foliage.
Mark Twain Forest Spur 42bc
A dedicated forest spur offering secluded primitive camping within the Mark Twain National Forest. Ideal for smaller rigs and vans looking for a quiet, wooded retreat.
Mark Twain National Forest - Cassville Border Roads
These lesser-known, unnamed Forest Service corridors span the Missouri and Arkansas border, offering quiet rustic settings for self-contained campers. The native surface roads pass through typical dense hardwood forest, providing basic off-grid camping spots.
Mark Twain National Forest Dispersed Roads
A network of quiet, forested access roads offering peaceful dispersed camping options along the scenic Missouri and Arkansas border region.
Mark Twain National Forest near Cassville, MO
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Mountain Maid Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along Mountain Maid Road in the Mark Twain National Forest, providing excellent access to local trails and Roaring River State Park.
Northern Most Forest Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along the northern section of the forest road within Mark Twain National Forest. The area offers secluded pull-outs under a dense pine canopy.
Pilot Knob Area Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping along an unnamed Forest Service road near the Pilot Knob Southwest area of the Mark Twain National Forest. Offers scenic, forested surroundings with basic roadside pullouts.
Pineview Lookout Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along the Pineview Lookout road within the Mark Twain National Forest, offering scenic views and access to the Piney Creek Wilderness trail system.
Piney Ridge Road Dispersed
A scenic, peaceful forest service road offering dispersed camping access immediately south of the Piney Creek Wilderness boundary.
Roaring River State Park Campground
A large developed campground inside the state park offering over 200 sites. Features access to a river running through the grounds, clean hot showers, and a quiet setting suited for fishing enthusiasts.
Roaring River State Park
A popular, well-maintained developed state park campground offering basic and electric hookup sites. Amenities include showers, coin-operated laundry facilities, and fire rings, with plenty of outdoor activities like hiking and fishing nearby. Only Campground 1 remains open throughout the year.
Rock Creek Ridge Dispersed Area
Located in a serene portion of the Mark Twain National Forest, Rock Creek Ridge features quiet dispersed sites along a crushed aggregate forest road. Vehicle access is restricted seasonally, making this area highly popular for autumn camping.
Scroggins Ridge Dispersed Area
A quiet dispersed camping corridor located along Scroggins Ridge within the Mark Twain National Forest. The native material road surface provides access to peaceful wooded spots ideal for self-contained vehicles.
Shell Knob Central Forest Road
Located off the beaten path in the central Shell Knob sector, this forest corridor has native material roads. It provides a quiet setting with access to standard dispersed sites.
Shell Knob Central Spur Road
A peaceful forest road spur in the Mark Twain National Forest, perfect for self-contained rigs looking for privacy. The road is native dirt and best suited for dry weather access.
Shell Knob East Forest Road
This forest service road features dirt and gravel surfaces suitable for standard passenger vehicles in dry weather. Dispersed camping is permitted along the corridor under standard national forest guidelines.
Shell Knob North Forest Road
Located in the north-central forest area, this native material forest road provides access to primitive camping spots. It offers a tranquil wooded setting with excellent privacy.
Shell Knob Northeast Forest Road
A quiet forest road situated in the northeastern section of the Shell Knob forest area. It offers peaceful dispersed camping sites surrounded by dense oak and pine woods.
Shell Knob Northwest Forest Road
Situated in the northwestern reaches near Shell Knob, this dirt track provides remote dispersed sites. High clearance is recommended during wet periods due to the native soil surface.
Shell Knob Recreation Site Pavilion
A scenic day-use recreation site managed by the Forest Service, situated along a bluff overlooking the White River arm of Table Rock Lake. Features a picnic pavilion, playground, and scenic walking trail.
Shell Knob South Forest Road
Located in the southern portion of the Shell Knob area within Mark Twain National Forest. This dirt forest road provides secluded dispersed camping opportunities on native surface terrain.
Smith Branch Road Dispersed
Quiet, rustic dispersed camping opportunities along Smith Branch Road within the Mark Twain National Forest. This area offers a quiet woodland retreat for self-contained travelers.
Tent Ridge Road Dispersed
Secluded dispersed camping opportunities along Tent Ridge Road within the Mark Twain National Forest. The road features sections of crushed gravel and native dirt, with multiple roadside pullouts offering quiet, forested campsites.
Viola Campground
Located on the Kings River Arm of Table Rock Lake, Viola Campground offers 56 reservable campsites with electric hookups, hot showers, drinking water, and a dump station. The campground features beautiful lakeside views and immediate access to a boat ramp and marina.
Williams Branch Road Dispersed
A forest service road corridor running adjacent to the Piney Creek Wilderness, offering quiet roadside pullouts suitable for dry-weather camping.