NPS · FIELD ENTRY

Bay Creek Campground

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Source: NPS

§ 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

spring

§ 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.

§ 04 — AMENITIES

Amenities

Potable Water· No water

Toilets· Vault

Fees

Standard Site

Nightly fee for standard sites starting April 15, 2025.

10.00

RV Information

§ 05 — CONDITIONS

Forecast on the ridge

National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly

§ 06 — SIGNAL

Cell coverage at the marker

FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain

No cell coverage detected at this coordinate.

§ 07—10 — FROM THE FIELD

Notes, reports & photographs

Community Intel from visitors, written reviews, dated trip reports, and reader-submitted photographs.

Amenities

Fees

Forecast on the ridge

Cell coverage at the marker

Notes, reports & photographs

Amenities

Fees

Forecast on the ridge

Cell coverage at the marker

Notes, reports & photographs

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