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Log Yard Campground Backcountry Camping — Ozark National Scenic Riverway

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Location

Log Yard Campground Backcountry Camping — Ozark National Scenic Riverway is located in Missouri

Coordinates

37.110877 N
91.120164 W

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Access

Drive-In
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AT&T
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Site Types

Dispersed

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Trash
Picnic Table
Drinking Water
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Pull-Through Sites

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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Hannah H.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 28, 2022

One of a kind

This was definitely one of, if not my favorites campsites I’ve stayed at! There is a small campground on by the bathrooms with designated sites, and then dispersed camping on the beach. Super pretty spot and great for swimming, but people are pretty bad about cleaning ups free themselves so quite a bit of litter on the beach. Overall a great stay!!

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Month of VisitSeptember

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Malayna F.

Guide

Reviewed May. 21, 2022

One of the best spots ive camped at!

This place is like a hidden treasure. lots of space on the bank to have privacy from other campers, the river was blue and super pretty, and the area was very clean. i didnt see litter anywhere. there is no cell service so youll have to drive up the road to ellington to get anything. overall it was a very relaxing experience, i HIGHLY recommend this campsite.

Month of VisitJune

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Hannah W.

Guide

Reviewed May. 7, 2022

Hidden gem

This site was a fantastic spot hidden pretty far off the beaten path. We had to fjord an overflowing stream that went across the road but didn’t have any trouble in our Jeep Wrangler. When we arrived we saw a couple tents at a site before we reached the water and only one vehicle by the water at the first “site”. We drive along a path past that first site and parked in another partially hidden water access site. It was perfect. Never heard or saw anyone else. Beautiful sunrise hitting the trees and the stone along the opposite side of the river in the morning. Highly recommend. Just be aware you will not have cell service.

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brian

Traveler

Reviewed Jan. 30, 2021

Great spot to car camp

It was a little barren this time of year, I mostly had the beach site to myself, other than what I image was a group of high schoolers who came to party. They were loud and rowdy for about an hour then packed up, though not without driving by my tent and yelling a couple f**k you’s at me while I was trying to sleep.

However the site was very nice and is exactly as described in the previous review. There was a lot of litter on the beach.

Anthony L.

Traveler

Reviewed Oct. 31, 2020

Good place to stop for a few days

There is a small designated campground above the river bank sites described in the other review. The site typically costs 5 dollars a day but a sign up at the campground says fees are waved due to less services for COVID. Pit toilets, dumpster, and water all on site but not at each camp. Great spot to car camp.

Dave N.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 15, 2020

Camping on river

This area has access to the shores of the current river. No campsites, just the open rocky shores. You can park right on the shores and set up camp. Beware! The gravel settles if wet and many trailers and campers have gotten stuck here. 4wd is recommended. While their are no amenities, the location is beautiful. Very secluded