Dispersed Camping in Howard County, Missouri
Showing 17 locations in Howard County.
Arrow Rock State Historic Site Campground
Located within Arrow Rock State Historic Site, this historic campground features three loops offering basic, 30-amp, and 50-amp electric campsites. Shady deciduous trees cover the site, which offers a double shower house with excellent water pressure, potable water, a dump station, and a fishing pond. Many basic campsites are situated on blacktop loops but may require significant leveling. The charming historic village of Arrow Rock is within walking distance.
County Road 445 Katy Trail Point
A simple hike-in trail access point off County Road 445 located near the scenic Katy Trail corridor.
County Road 445 Trail Access
This trail-access pull-off near County Road 445 provides immediate access to the nearby Katy Trail.
County Road 449 Pull-off
A quiet roadside pull-off located along County Road 449 near New Franklin, offering basic, undeveloped overnight parking in rural Howard County.
County Road 453 Pull-off
A simple rural roadside pull-off along County Road 453, situated near the scenic Katy Trail area in Howard County.
County Road 457 Walk-In Spot
A secluded walk-in or hike-in access spot off County Road 457.
Davis Lake Area Dispersed Pull-off
A secluded, rustic dispersed roadside spot located on public land north of Fayette, providing basic, undeveloped camping.
Fayette Dispersed East
A quiet, roadside dispersed camping spot surrounded by dense deciduous trees.
Fayette Dispersed West
A simple dispersed spot tucked into a quiet wooded clearing along a rural road.
Fayette Wooded Hike-In
A secluded primitive hike-in campsite situated in a dense forest tract near Fayette.
Howard County Trailhead Access
This secluded trailhead access path offers direct routing to the Katy Trail network in rural Howard County.
Katy Roundhouse Campground
The Katy Roundhouse Campground is a well-regarded facility adjacent to the Katy Trail in New Franklin, offering reservation-based sites. The grounds feature 30-amp and 50-amp electrical hookups, a shower house, a dump station, and fresh water access. It accommodates both recreational vehicles and traditional tent campers in a historic setting near local trailhead facilities.
Katy Trail Rural Access Path
An unmarked access path situated a short distance from the regional trail network.
New Franklin Dispersed Area
An undeveloped dispersed spot located in a rural setting near New Franklin.
New Franklin Rural Pull-off
A simple gravel and dirt pull-off along a rural corridor near New Franklin, offering a basic space to pull over.
Old Highway 87 Pull-off
A basic roadside pull-off located along Old Highway 87, situated near the Stump Island Recreation Park.
Rocheport & Diana Bend Trailhead Zone
This zone combines public trailhead parking and conservation area lots near Rocheport and the Katy Trail. These spots offer level parking suitable for smaller rigs with immediate access to scenic cycling routes and peaceful natural settings. The Diana Bend area provides a quiet, wooded backdrop, while the Rocheport lot sits closer to local town amenities.