Dispersed Camping in Howell County, Missouri
Showing 64 locations in Howell County.
Anytime Fitness - West Plains
Paved commercial parking lot of a local 24-hour gym facility.
Big Yeoman Forest Road Dispersed
A quiet forest road corridor offering dispersed camping in the Mark Twain National Forest. Pull-offs are surrounded by a dense canopy of oak and pine, providing a serene forest experience.
Blue Buck Church Dispersed Area
Blue Buck Church Road provides access to dispersed camping opportunities within the scenic Mark Twain National Forest near Dyestone Mountain. The gravel-surfaced route accommodates standard passenger vehicles looking for a quiet stay under the canopy.
Blue Buck Tower Spur A Dispersed Area
Branching off near Blue Buck Knob, this spur road offers isolated dispersed camping pull-offs deep in the Mark Twain National Forest. It is ideal for campers seeking extra privacy away from the main forest routes.
Blue Hollow Road Dispersed Camping
Convenient dispersed camping pullouts along Blue Hollow road within the Mark Twain National Forest.
Blue Spring Campground - Ozark National Scenic Riverways
An idyllic developed campground managed by the National Park Service, situated directly alongside the Jacks Fork River. The area features shaded campsites, vault toilets, and scenic gravel bars, making it highly popular for paddlers and nature enthusiasts. It operates on a reservation system during the peak season with a nightly fee, while offering quiet, first-come, first-served options in the off-season.
Buck Poison Forest Road Dispersed
Peaceful dispersed camping corridor along Buck Poison road within Mark Twain National Forest. The road is gravel-surfaced and winds through dense oak and pine woods, offering secluded pull-offs.
Bull Pine Road Dispersed Camping
Wooded dispersed camping corridor along Bull Pine Road in Mark Twain National Forest. Features gravel pullouts ideal for smaller motorhomes and vans seeking quiet natural surroundings.
Captain Jack's Campground & RV Park, LLC
An affordable, private RV park featuring full hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings, with an on-site dispensary.
CC Wrangler Camp Road
Dispersed camping corridor along CC Wrangler Camp Road in Mark Twain National Forest. This area offers wooded sites suitable for horse trailers and standard rigs, providing access to the CC Trailhead and the Ozark Trail.
Center Forty Spur A Dispersed
Remote native-surface spur road offering private, quiet dispersed campsites surrounded by dense woods near the wildlife refuge.
Cluff Hollow Road Dispersed
This forest service road offers convenient dispersed sites along a solid gravel corridor. Deciduous trees shade the roadside pullouts, providing a peaceful escape.
Cluff Hollow Spur A Dispersed
Secluded dispersed camping along a dirt spur road in the Mark Twain National Forest. The native-surface road winds deep into the woods, offering ultimate privacy.
Cord Hollow Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping options along a secluded forest road winding through the hollows of Mark Twain National Forest. The dirt track provides immediate access to dense woods and quiet surroundings.
Dimcher Hollow Dispersed Camping Corridor
Quiet dispersed camping options situated along the gravel Dimcher Hollow Road in the scenic Mark Twain National Forest, close to the Blue Buck Knob area.
Dry Creek Ridge Dispersed Area
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Dry Creek Ridge in the Mark Twain National Forest. The gravel road offers roadside pull-outs suitable for boondocking amidst dense forest.
Dry Creek Road Dispersed Camping
A scenic corridor along Dry Creek Road within the Mark Twain National Forest, perfect for quiet dispersed camping. The surrounding forest is dense, creating a pleasant and natural rustic setting close to nature trails.
Duffy's Hollow Spur A Dispersed Area
Duffy's Hollow Spur A is a quiet forest corridor offering dispersed camping amidst the dense woodlands of Mark Twain National Forest. The dirt and gravel route provides a secluded getaway, though conditions can become slick after rain.
Fiddle Springs Ridge Road Dispersed
A quiet ridge road offering dispersed camping sites under a canopy of oak and pine. The road is composed of native soil and is best navigated during dry conditions.
Forest Road 0f43c029 Dispersed
Quiet dispersed campsites located along a gravel Forest Service corridor near Willow Springs in Mark Twain National Forest.
Hardshell Church Road Dispersed
A peaceful dispersed camping corridor located along Hardshell Church Road in Mark Twain National Forest. The area features scenic wooded surroundings with easy access to national forest lands.
Hardshell Church Spur A Dispersed
Secluded dispersed camping corridor along Hardshell Church Spur A in the Mark Twain National Forest, surrounded by dense hardwoods.
Hay Ridge Road Dispersed
Convenient dispersed camping along Hay Ridge road in Mark Twain National Forest, providing excellent shade and quick access to nearby Ozark Trail segments.
Hogan Ridge Spur A Dispersed Camping
Peaceful dispersed camping options set along Hogan Ridge Spur A in the Mark Twain National Forest, featuring standard wooded sites.
Horton Cemetery Road Dispersed Camping
Quiet wooded dispersed camping areas located along Horton Cemetery road in the Mark Twain National Forest.
Hurdock Ridge Road Dispersed Camping
Rustic dispersed camping area located along Hurdock Ridge Road within the Mark Twain National Forest. Features primitive clearings surrounded by quiet Missouri woodlands.
Indian Narrows Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Indian Narrows road in Mark Twain National Forest, offering a remote wooded environment.
Kenyon Hollow Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor nestled in Kenyon Hollow within Mark Twain National Forest. Excellent option for hikers looking to access nearby segments of the Ozark Trail.
Liberty School Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Liberty School road inside Mark Twain National Forest. Offers a quiet wooded environment suitable for self-contained vehicles.
Little Yeoman Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed campsites situated along Little Yeoman Road in the scenic Mark Twain National Forest. Offers quiet clearings and forested sites ideal for self-contained rigs.
Magee Road Dispersed
Gravel road corridor offering dispersed camping pullouts deep in the Mark Twain National Forest.
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McGarr Ridge Dispersed Area
Scenic dispersed camping along McGarr Ridge Road in Mark Twain National Forest. The road provides access to quiet, wooded ridge-top sites with proximity to the McGar Ridge Trailhead and the Ozark Trail.
Mistletoe Dispersed Area
Dispersed campsites located along the gravel Mistletoe road within Mark Twain National Forest, offering quiet forest boondocking.
N/S Highway 14 Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along the N/S Highway 14 forest road within Mark Twain National Forest. Provides simple pull-offs in a quiet forest setting.
Nells Forest Road Dispersed
Wooded dispersed camping corridor located along a quiet gravel national forest road in the Mark Twain National Forest. The area offers simple, rustic spots suitable for self-contained rigs seeking a peaceful forest experience.
Nichols Road Dispersed
This forest corridor offers peaceful dispersed camping opportunities within the Mark Twain National Forest. The road features a crushed aggregate or gravel surface that remains accessible to most vehicles.
Noblett Creek Dispersed
Quiet gravel road tracking near local creek drainages with scattered dispersed pullouts suitable for many rig types.
Noblett Lake Dispersed Campsites
Dispersed camping areas situated near the lake and trailhead. These sites offer quiet, forested surroundings with basic fire rings but no utility hookups or drinking water.
Noblett Lake Recreation Area
Scenic recreation area surrounding Noblett Lake, offering forest-shaded camping, hiking access to the Ridge Runner Trail, and non-motorized boating. Overnight stays are prohibited in the day-use pavilion area, but dispersed camping is permitted below the dam and across from the trailhead.
North Fork Campground
A scenic Forest Service campground situated along the North Fork River. It offers about 20 well-maintained campsites with options for primitive camping and electric hookups. Facilities include vault toilets, potable water, a boat ramp, and access to nearby hiking trails and river recreation.
Old Ranch Road Dispersed
Forest road corridor along Old Ranch Road in Mark Twain National Forest, offering primitive roadside dispersed camping in a dense woodland setting.
Ozarks Mountain Springs RV Park and Cabins
A welcoming private RV park located near Mountain View, offering numerous hardwood shade trees and sunny open areas. Amenities include an on-site laundry, clean restrooms, and showers, along with weekend social events.
Perkins Ridge Road Dispersed Camping
Wooded dispersed camping options along Perkins Ridge Road in the Mark Twain National Forest, with standard gravel access suitable for most rigs.
Rattlesnake Spring Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Rattlesnake Spring Road in Mark Twain National Forest, located just off the Ozark Trail. Ideal for those seeking a rustic, natural environment.
Robin Hood Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping sites along Robin Hood Road in Mark Twain National Forest, featuring standard roadside spots surrounded by dense oak and pine woods.
Rocky Ridge Forest Road
Dispersed camping corridor along Rocky Ridge Road in Mark Twain National Forest. The road is well-suited for standard passenger vehicles and small RVs looking for roadside pullouts.
Rymers Campsite (Primitive)
A primitive lakeside campsite located along the Current River within the Ozark National Scenic Riverways.
Section 19 Road Dispersed Camping
Secluded dispersed camping options set within the dense woods of the Mark Twain National Forest off Section 19 road.
Section 5 Road Dispersed
Dirt forest road corridor near the Ozark Trail, perfect for quiet dispersed camping among the trees.
Shotgun Anne Road Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping along the Shotgun Anne Road corridor in Mark Twain National Forest. It offers a secluded setting close to the North Fork section of the Ozark Trail.
Shumate Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunities along Shumate Road in the Mark Twain National Forest. The gravel road leads through typical Ozark woodland with pull-offs suitable for primitive camping.
Siloam Cemetery Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping along Siloam Cemetery Road within the Mark Twain National Forest. The road is surrounded by dense hardwood and pine forest, offering primitive roadside pullouts.
South Wiggle Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping sites along South Wiggle Road in the Mark Twain National Forest. This area offers a peaceful natural setting shaded by mature deciduous and pine trees.
Still Spring Road Dispersed Camping
A quiet dispersed camping corridor located along Still Spring Road in the Mark Twain National Forest. The area is heavily wooded, offering a classic forest experience with opportunities for quiet camping near natural features.
Tater Hill Road Dispersed
Dispersed roadside camping sites near Tater Hill in Mark Twain National Forest, offering standard forest camping within driving distance of nearby natural landmarks.
Three Ridges Spur A Dispersed Area
A network of quiet forest service roads, including Three Ridges Spur A and FR 4146, located in the Mark Twain National Forest just off US-60. The area features scenic, wooded turnarounds and clearing spots at road ends. Some spots offer handmade fire rings. Visitors can expect a peaceful, isolated setting with occasional distant train noise. It is advisable to watch for muddy sections after heavy rain.
Toady Hollow Forest Road
Scenic forest corridor offering roadside dispersed camping along Toady Hollow Road. The route features a crushed aggregate surface suitable for most vehicles.
Twin Bridges Road Dispersed Area
Wooded dispersed camping options located along Twin Bridges Road in the Mark Twain National Forest, close to Tabor Spring and the Ozark Trail.
Twin Mountain Dispersed Area
This tranquil corridor along Twin Mountain Road winds through the thick oak and pine woodlands of the Mark Twain National Forest. It offers direct access to dispersed camping sites suitable for rigs seeking a peaceful forest experience.
Union Grove Road Dispersed
Wooded dispersed camping corridor along Union Grove road inside the Mark Twain National Forest, featuring standard roadside pullouts.
Walmart & Murphy's Gas Station - West Plains
A convenient, paved commercial parking lot situated in West Plains. The location is adjacent to a gas station and offers standard retail services nearby for a quick overnight stop.
White Ranch Conservation Area
A peaceful conservation area offering designated primitive camping spots amidst open woodlands. Campers must use designated spots only.
Zach's Ridge Dispersed Camping
A peaceful and well-structured dispersed camping corridor located in the Mark Twain National Forest along Zach's Ridge. The area features numerous numbered sites nestled within dense hardwood forests, offering a serene woodland setting. It serves as an excellent basecamp for exploring the scenic Ozark hills and nearby natural springs. The gravel access road is generally well-maintained and suitable for most vehicles in dry conditions.