Nearby Campgrounds
§ 02 — OVERVIEW
Nestled on the park's southern boundary, Gooseneck Campground offers well-maintained sites right along the lower Current River. A small inlet provides a great space to see wildlife, while gravel bars support swimming, floating, and more.
This campground features a large, flat camping area, making it a popular destination for RVs and campers. Sites closest to the river have unobstructed views of the waterway. Other sites enjoy dappled shade from oaks, hickories, walnuts, and sycamores.
Best Seasons
§ 03 — LOCATION
Directions
Gooseneck Campground is located roughly half an hour south of Van Buren, MO. Starting from Van Buren, head west on Highway 60. Around the 5-mile mark, turn south onto Highway C. Stay on Highway C for approximately 11 miles, then turn east onto Big Barren Creek Road. Follow this road (without turning) for about 1.2 miles. The road will eventually dead-end into Gooseneck Campground. This route requires driving on gravel roads for ~1.2 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
Fee for standard sites starting April 15, 2025.
RV Information
§ 05 — TRAILS NEARBY
§ 06 — CONDITIONS
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§ 07 — SIGNAL
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§ 08—11 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 09 — REVIEWS
§ 10 — TRIP REPORTS
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§ 01 — VITALS
Nearby Trails
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93°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
6 mph SW
Wed
93°F
Sunny
2 to 8 mph SSW
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93°F
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3 to 8 mph SSW
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88°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
2 mph NW
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88°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
2 mph SSE
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
0 to 3 mph SSW
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83°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
3 mph NNW
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