Nearby Campgrounds
§ 02 — OVERVIEW
On summer days, Jerktail is a bustling location for floating, swimming, and recreation. The Current River, huge gravel bars, deep swimming holes, and impressive bluffs draw visitors year after year.
At night, campers can enjoy beautiful night skies and true Ozark seclusion. Jerktail Campground is one of the most remote locations in the park. Under the right conditions, visitors can see the Milky Way stretch across the sky. In the summer months, fireflies can make for a dazzling display.
Best Seasons
§ 03 — LOCATION
Directions
Jerktail Campground is located roughly 30 minutes from Eminence, Missouri. Starting in Eminence, drive north on Highway 19. Follow the highway for 5 miles, then turn right onto County Road 19-221. Follow this gravel road for 2.5 miles. At this point, the road forks left and right in a "Y" shape. Turn right into County Road 224. After another 1.4 miles, the road will fork again. Turn right to stay on County Road 224. After 2 miles, the road will end at Jerktail. This route drives on gravel roads for 6 miles.
Weather Notes
Ozark National Scenic Riverways is located in southeast Missouri. Summer temperatures generally range from 75-100 degrees with high humidity. Winter temperatures generally range from 0-50 degrees with periods of intermittent freezing and snow.
§ 04 — AMENITIES
Standard Site
Nightly fee for standard sites starting April 15, 2025.
RV Information
§ 05 — TRAILS NEARBY
§ 06 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 07 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 08—11 — FROM THE FIELD
Community Intel from visitors, written reviews, dated trip reports, and reader-submitted photographs.
§ 09 — REVIEWS
§ 10 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 11 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
§ 01 — VITALS
Tue
98°F
Sunny
1 to 7 mph W
Wed
86°F
Sunny
2 mph N
Thu
83°F
Mostly Sunny
1 mph NE
Fri
82°F
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 mph
Sat
88°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
1 mph SE
Sun
95°F
Sunny
1 mph SW
Mon
97°F
Sunny
1 mph W
AT&T
Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
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