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.
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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.
Standard Site
Fee for standard sites starting April 15, 2025.
RV Information
Today
80°F
6 mph SSW
Thu
82°F
2 to 9 mph S
Fri
75°F
6 mph SSW
Sat
80°F
3 mph NE
Sun
79°F
2 to 6 mph ESE
Mon
84°F
7 to 10 mph SSW
Tue
79°F
3 mph WNW
No cell coverage detected at this location.
Backcountry campsites can be reserved via recreation.gov
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