Dispersed Camping in Iron County, Missouri
Showing 23 locations in Iron County.
Arcadia Valley Outdoors
Lakeside camping and glamping area. Suitable for tents, campervans, and smaller vehicles. Reservations must be made in advance through an online platform. Spacing can be tight for larger rigs, and setups exceeding 24 feet are not recommended.
Bell Mountain Wilderness Trailhead
A quiet gravel parking area at the wilderness trailhead, ideal for hikers and small rigs accessing the backcountry.
Chloride Ridge Road Corridor
Quiet and wooded dispersed camping opportunities along Chloride Ridge in the Mark Twain National Forest. The route offers a peaceful retreat shaded by mature trees.
Corner Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Corner Road in Mark Twain National Forest. Highly scenic area offering immediate access to the Ozark Trail, Marble Creek, and the Crane Lake Loop hiking trails.
Crane Lake Road Corridor
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located within the Mark Twain National Forest near Crane Lake. Dense pine forests and tranquil scenery characterize the route, with direct access to hiking trails and the water.
Crane Mountain Ridge Dispersed Camping
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Crane Mountain Ridge within Mark Twain National Forest, offering quiet forest spots near hiking trails.
Crane Tower Road Dispersed
Quiet forest road corridor within the Mark Twain National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities. Suitable for standard passenger vehicles and motorhomes looking for a secluded woodland experience.
Crane Tower South Road Corridor
Dispersed campsites situated along the Crane Tower South road within the Mark Twain National Forest. This area provides peaceful surroundings in a deep woodland setting.
Marble Creek Spur B Dispersed
Overnight access along Spur B near the Marble Creek Recreation Area in the Mark Twain National Forest. This paved asphalt spur provides convenient access to the Ozark Trail and nearby Marble Creek, making it an excellent base camp for hikers.
Mark Twain National Forest - Taum Sauk Area Dispersed
Primitive dispersed camping sites nestled in the oak-hickory forests near the Taum Sauk section of the Ozark Trail.
Mark Twain National Forest near Ironton, MO
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Marsh Creek Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Marsh Creek Road within Mark Twain National Forest. This gravel road provides quiet, wooded campsites close to the Ozark Trail, perfect for trail access. Note that vehicle access is seasonally restricted.
Proffit Mountain Trailside Camp
A secluded trailside campsite located along the Ozark Trail on Proffit Mountain, ideal for backpackers exploring the rugged St. Francois Mountains.
Sherbrooke Spur A Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along Sherbrooke Spur A within the Mark Twain National Forest. This area offers peace and quiet surrounded by native woods.
Taum Sauk Dispersed Site A
Primitive campsite located on national forest land near the trail corridor.
Taum Sauk Dispersed Site B
Quiet clearing suitable for vehicle camping or a small tent setup.
Taum Sauk Dispersed Site C
Wooded pull-off ideal for small rigs seeking isolation.
Taum Sauk Dispersed Site D
Scenic primitive clearing surrounded by dense Ozark foliage.
Taum Sauk Mountain State Park Campground
A quiet, basic state park campground near Missouri's highest peak. Perfect for small rigs and tent camping, with direct access to local trails.
Taum Sauk Mountain State Park Walk-In Campground
This basic state park campground offers 12 quiet, wooded walk-in campsites situated a short walk from the parking area near Taum Sauk Mountain.
The Abbey
Paid overnight parking on the grounds of a historic early-1900s boarding school. Highly convenient base for visitors to the nearby Shepherd Mountain Bike Park.
Tip Top Roadside Park
A paved roadside park off Highway 21 suitable for quick rests, though overnight camping is strictly prohibited.
Two Mile Road Dispersed Area
Quiet, secluded dispersed campsites nestled along 2 Mile Road in the Mark Twain National Forest. Located near scenic mountain trailheads, these sites feature established fire rings and a tranquil forest environment.