§ 02 — OVERVIEW
Stretched along the edge of the Jacks Fork River, this campground is the largest backcountry campground in the park. In contrast to nearby Alley Spring, this location offers mostly shaded sites.
Each summer, campers are drawn back to Bay Creek by cool waters and lush canopy. In addition to the lovely landscape, the adjacent river is a fantastic place to see wildlife, from Bald Eagles to White-Tailed Deer. Campers, floaters, and hunters all make consistent use of Bay Creek.
Best Seasons
§ 03 — LOCATION
Directions
Starting in Eminence, drive west on Highway 106. After about 9.7 miles, turn left onto County Road 106-425. Stay straight on the main path as it heads into the woods. Follow the gravel road for just over 2 miles, until it runs into Bay Creek. This route requires driving on gravel roads for about 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.
§ 05 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 06 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 07—10 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 08 — REVIEWS
§ 09 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 10 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
§ 04 — AMENITIES
Standard Site
Nightly fee for standard sites starting April 15, 2025.
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§ 01 — VITALS
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Sat
87°F
Sunny
2 mph S
Sun
85°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
1 to 7 mph S
Mon
81°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
3 mph W
Tue
81°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
1 mph NE
Wed
83°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
2 mph NW
Thu
82°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
2 mph SE
Fri
82°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
2 mph SE