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Of the 3,848 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Nov 30, 2026): 3,672 open for online reservation · 176 reserved.
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 2,074 fall on weekdays and 1,598 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
November holds the most room. 1,560 of 1,560 site-nights are still open there.
| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 52 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 52 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 52 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 52 sites are available for the complete three-night stay.
| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| Bay Creek Campground - Site 1 | 74 |
| Bay Creek Campground - Site 2 | 74 |
| Bay Creek Campground - Site 3 | 74 |
| Bay Creek Campground - Site 4 | 74 |
| Bay Creek Campground - Site 5 | 74 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Multi-night stays. 97 2-night, 97 3-night, 88 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site Bay Creek Campground - Site 1.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 50 ft. 31 sites take 25 ft, 15 sites take 35 ft, 8 sites take 40 ft. 6 sites of 52 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Creek Campground - Site 1 | 25 ft | None | 74 | 74 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +62 more |
| Bay Creek Campground - Site 2 | 25 ft | None | 74 | 74 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +62 more |
| Bay Creek Campground - Site 3 | 25 ft | None | 74 | 74 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +62 more |
| Bay Creek Campground - Site 4 | 25 ft | None | 74 | 74 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +62 more |
| Bay Creek Campground - Site 5 | 25 ft | None | 74 | 74 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +62 more |
| Bay Creek Campground - Site 6 | 25 ft | None | 74 | 74 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +62 more |
| Blue Spring Campground - Site 1 | 22 ft | None | 74 | 74 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +62 more |
| Blue Spring Campground - Site 2 | 14 ft | None | 74 | 74 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +62 more |
| Blue Spring Campground - Site 3 | Not recorded | None | 74 | 74 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +62 more |
| Log Yard Campground - Site 1 | 25 ft | None | 74 | 74 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +62 more |
| Log Yard Campground - Site 3 | 25 ft | None | 74 | 74 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +62 more |
| Log Yard Campground - Site 4 | 25 ft | None | 74 | 74 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +62 more |
| Powder Mill Campground - Site 8 | 50 ft | None | 74 | 74 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +62 more |
| Rymers Campground - Site 1 | 20 ft | None | 74 | 74 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +62 more |
| Rymers Campground - Site 2 | 20 ft | None | 74 | 74 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +62 more |
| Rymers Campground - Site 3 | 20 ft | None | 74 | 74 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +62 more |
| Shawnee Creek Campground - Site 3 | 30 ft | None | 74 | 74 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +62 more |
| Blue Spring Campground - Site 5 | Not recorded | None | 73 | 73 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +61 more |
| Shawnee Creek Campground - Site 1 | 30 ft | None | 73 | 73 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +61 more |
| Shawnee Creek Campground - Site 2 | 30 ft | None | 73 | 37 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +61 more |
| Bachers Campground - Site 10 | 18 ft | None | 72 | 53 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +60 more |
| Bay Creek Campground - Site 8 | 18 ft | None | 72 | 72 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +60 more |
| Log Yard Campground - Site 2 | 25 ft | None | 72 | 51 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +60 more |
| Powder Mill Campground - Site 1 | 50 ft | None | 72 | 50 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +60 more |
| Powder Mill Campground - Site 2 | 50 ft | None | 72 | 72 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +60 more |
| Powder Mill Campground - Site 7 | 50 ft | None | 72 | 37 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +60 more |
| Shawnee Creek Campground - Site 4 | Not recorded | None | 72 | 65 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +60 more |
| Log Yard Campground - Site 6 | 25 ft | None | 71 | 51 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +59 more |
| Shawnee Creek Campground - Site 5 | Not recorded | None | 71 | 64 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +59 more |
| Bay Creek Campground - Site 9 | 18 ft | None | 70 | 51 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| Log Yard Campground - Site 5 | 25 ft | None | 70 | 51 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| Log Yard Campground - Site 7 | 20 ft | None | 70 | 51 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| Powder Mill Campground - Site 4 | 50 ft | None | 70 | 37 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +58 more |
| Powder Mill Campground - Site 6 | 50 ft | None | 70 | 37 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +58 more |
| Shawnee Creek Campground - Site 6 | Not recorded | None | 70 | 64 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +58 more |
| Baptizing Hole Campground - Site 8 | 18 ft | None | 69 | 37 nights | Sep 18, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +57 more |
| Baptizing Hole Campground - Site 9 | 18 ft | None | 69 | 37 nights | Sep 18, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +57 more |
| Bay Creek Campground - Site 11 | 25 ft | None | 69 | 61 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +57 more |
| Powder Mill Campground - Site 3 | 50 ft | None | 69 | 37 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +57 more |
| Log Yard Campground - Site 10 | 35 ft | None | 68 | 37 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +56 more |
| Bay Creek Campground - Site 10 | 18 ft | None | 67 | 36 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +55 more |
| Blue Spring Campground - Site 4 | Not recorded | None | 67 | 51 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +55 more |
| Blue Spring Campground - Site 6 | 18 ft | None | 67 | 35 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +55 more |
| Blue Spring Campground - Site 7 | 18 ft | None | 67 | 35 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +55 more |
| Log Yard Campground - Site 12 | 35 ft | None | 67 | 37 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +55 more |
| Log Yard Campground - Site 13 | 35 ft | None | 67 | 37 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +55 more |
| Powder Mill Campground - Site 5 | 50 ft | None | 67 | 37 nights | Sep 20, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +55 more |
| Log Yard Campground - Site 11 | 35 ft | None | 65 | 37 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +53 more |
| Bay Creek Campground - Site 7 | 18 ft | None | 64 | 37 nights | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +52 more |
| Log Yard Campground - Site 14 | 35 ft | None | 64 | 46 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +52 more |
| Log Yard Campground - Site 9 | 35 ft | None | 62 | 37 nights | Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +50 more |
| Log Yard Campground - Site 8 | 35 ft | None | 61 | 37 nights | Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +49 more |
Jacks Fork / Middle Current Backcountry Campsites will be reservable in advance beginning October 1st, 2025. If calling the Recreation.gov Call Center to make your reservation, please state the campsite you are wanting to reserve is in the “Jacks Fork/Middle Current District” of Ozark National Scenic Riverways and then state the campground and site number. Please download the Recreation.gov app before starting your journey to the backcountry sites, as cell service can be limited or simply non existent in these remote areas of the park.
Within Ozark National Scenic Riverways, a "backcountry campground" refers to campgrounds with some basic amenities, but not as many as developed campgrounds. All backcountry sites have picnic tables, fire rings, lantern posts, and vault toilets.
These campgrounds may have fewer amenities, but they are some of the most beautiful locations in the park. Certain sites are located right on the river's edge, allowing quick water access. Some sites are far away from other campers, giving you a chance to enjoy natural peace and quiet. If you crave a camping experience that is off the beaten path, these are the sites for you!
Keep in mind that these campgrounds are often harder to reach due to their location. Most backcountry sites require driving down gravel roads. Some roads are unsuitable for vehicles with low clearance.
Horse camping is not allowed within ONSR. Trail riders who desire to camp should contact local campgrounds with stables. Day trail riders can park horse trailers during daylight hours at Shawnee Staging Area and Broadfoot Staging Area.
The river flows past the campground, offering excellent canoeing, tubing, swimming and fishing. Over 130 miles (209 km) of waterways exist within the park. Canoe and kayak rentals and outfitters can be found nearby.
Several miles of hiking and horseback riding trails crisscross the region, include the Alley Overlook Trail, Chubb Hollow Trail, Ozark Trail, Cave Spring Trail and Big Springs Trail.
The Ozark National Scenic Riverways is known for its caves, springs, sinkholes and losing streams, and features over 300 identified caves within its boundaries. The caves range in size from a rock overhang to almost seven miles of identified passages. Eight caves, including an open sinkhole, have been designated as outstanding natural features.
The Ozark forest is mostly White oak and Shortleaf pine, Missouri's only native pine species. Along the rivers, Sycamore, Cottonwood, River birch and maples are common.
Redbud and dogwoods are also abundant, putting on a spectacular show during most spring months.
Round Spring Cave is nearby, with ranger-guided tours offered daily during summer months. Historic and picturesque Alley Mill and Alley Spring are also nearby. The mill is open daily in the summer and ranger-guided tours are available upon request.
Scenic Big Spring is the largest freshwater spring in North America and produces an outflow of 280 million gallons a day.
POWDER MILL: Physical Address NPS Road 509 Eminence Township, MO 63638 Directions Powder Mill can be found 13.5 miles east of Eminence, MO. From Eminence, drive east on Highway 106. After roughly 13 miles, you will cross a bridge over the Current River. After the bridge, take the first right towards the Powder Mill Campground. Drive down the side road until you find a large grass field; this field is the campground. LOG YARD: Physical Address County Road 555 Winona Township, MO 63638 Directions Log Yard is located about 30 minutes from Eminence, MO. Starting in Eminence, head east on State Highway 106. After 16.25 miles, turn south onto Highway HH. Stay on HH for about 6 miles, until it dead-ends into County Road 555. Turn west and follow the gravel road until you reach the campground (less than a mile). This route requires driving on gravel roads for less than one mile. BAY CREEK: Physical Address County Road 106-425 Summersville, MO 65571 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. BLUE SPRING and BAPTIZING HOLE (JACKS FORK): Physical Address County Road OO-493 Mountain View, MO 65548 Directions Blue Spring Campground is located about 15 minutes from Mountain View, MO. Starting in Mountain View, drive east on Highway 60. After 3 miles, turn left onto Highway OO. Drive north on Highway OO for about 2.5 miles. After a large bend in the road, it will intersect with County Road OO-493. Take the left turn onto OO-493. Follow the main path for about 2 miles, after which it will dead-end into Blue Spring Campground. This route requires driving on gravel roads for about 2 miles. (Baptizing Hole is located on a spur of OO-493 on the right, just before you drop down into Blue Spring campground). BACHERS: Physical Address County Road 493B Mountain View, MO 65548 Directions Bachers Campground is located about 20 minutes from Mountain View, MO. This route follows gravel roads for 3 miles. High clearance is recommended. Starting in Mountain View, drive east on Highway 60. After 3 miles, turn left onto Highway OO. Drive north on Highway OO for about 2.5 miles. After a large bend in the road, it will intersect with County Road OO-493. Take the left turn onto OO-493. Follow the main path for about 1.4 miles, then turn right onto 493B. Follow this road for 1.6 miles to Bachers. Please note that there is only 1 campsite located at Bachers. RYMERS : Physical Address County Road M-471 Birch Tree, MO 65438 Directions Rymers Campground is roughly 20 minutes from Birch Tree, Missouri. This route requires driving on rough, narrow gravel roads for about 2.5 miles. High clearance is recommended. Starting in Birch Tree, head west on Highway 60. After 4 miles, turn north onto State Highway M. Stay on this road for 1.5 miles, then take the right turn to stay on M. After another 2 miles, the road will turn to gravel - this is County Road M-471. Stay on the main path until you reach Rymers Campground, about 2.5 miles away. SHAWNEE: Physical Address County Road 106-211 Eminence, MO 65466 Directions Shawnee Creek Campground is located roughly 12 minutes from Eminence, MO. Starting in Eminence, head east on Highway 106. After 3 miles, you will cross a bridge over Shawnee Creek. Take the next left onto County Road 106-211. Follow this road for about 2 miles, at which point it will dead-end into Shawnee Creek Campground. This route requires driving on gravel roads for about 2 miles. The horse staging area is near the intersection just before the campground.
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Reservations for Jacks Fork / Middle Current Backcountry Campsites are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 3,672 of 3,848 tracked site-nights are open (95.4%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 31 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
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Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 15:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
Campsite Sniper detected 10 site-date openings at Jacks Fork / Middle Current Backcountry Campsites in the last 7 days, 20 over 30 days and 31 over the last 90.
97 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site Bay Creek Campground - Site 1. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
15 of the 52 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 50 ft. 46 of those 52 sites have a recorded maximum length and 6 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
November 2026, with 1,560 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 1,560.
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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