Can you reserve a site at Cobb Ridge?

Yes, Cobb Ridge is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Cobb Ridge have?

49 sites in total, of which 45 can be booked.

Are pets allowed at Cobb Ridge?

Yes, pets are allowed at Cobb Ridge.

Are campfires allowed at Cobb Ridge?

Campfires are allowed at Cobb Ridge. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Cobb Ridge, Missouri — 45 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Cobb Ridge Campground is adjacent to the Chadwick Riding area, which is popular among and off-road vehicles (dirt bikes; ATVs and side by sides 50 inches or less) enthusiasts. Numerous trails provide nearly 80 miles of interconnecting loops that vary from easy to difficult terrain, winding in and out of deep, forested hollows and down long ridge tops. Family and group camping is available, providing access to Missouri's beautiful Mark Twain National Forest.

Recreation

Visitors to the area mostly come for the plentiful off-road vehicle trails (motorcycle; ATVs and side by sides 50 inches or less). Some trail segments are very rocky, steep, rough, rutted and are technically challenging, while others that don't drain well have been built up with concrete. Hiking on the trails is also permissible but requires caution. If using the trails, you will need a Chadwick riding permit - they are available at our District office; Casey's General Store in Sparta, MO. Cost is $60 for an annual; $10/day for motorcycles, ATVs and side by sides. $3 for mountain bike. You will need make/model and VIN# of vehicle along with rider information. The permit is valid for the machine and cannot be transferred.

Facilities

The Cobb Ridge Campground provides a variety of campsite sizes, styles, development and locations. Single, double and triple camp units are designed to accommodate groups of various sizes. Campsites include traditional back-in units and easily maneuvered pull-through units; some with electrical hookups and others with only basic facilities. Tent camping is also an option. At each electric site, there are 30 and 50 amp service along with a 110 outlet.

Most sites are fairly private, but some are close together and open enough to promote visiting between other camps. Additional sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. When available, an on-site host is at the campground.

The sites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Flush toilets, vault toilets, and showers are provided. Hydrants are located throughout campground for all campers to use - no individual water hookups available. Trash collection facilities are provided.

Natural Features

The Chadwick area is mostly forested with oak, hickory and pine woods on rocky ridge tops, with a few small open forest glades. Steep ridges break into narrow hollows with scattered surface rock and occasional rock ledges and patches of eastern red cedar.

Nearby Attractions

The campground is 30 miles from Springfield, Branson, Silver Dollar City and Shepherd of the Hills attractions. Lake Taneycomo is 20 miles south of Cobb Ridge.

The facts

Season: January – December — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
45 bookable sites
49 sites in total, including non-bookable
49 accessible sites
Up to 24 people per site
Loops: Loop A, Loop B, Loop C, Loop D, Loop E, S&P

Site types

26 Standard Electric
12 Standard Nonelectric
5 Tent Only Nonelectric
4 Management
2 Group Standard Electric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Campfires allowed
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits.

Book on Recreation.gov

49 campsites at Cobb Ridge

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 2:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
001	Loop A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	8	♿ 🐾
002	Loop A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	8	♿ 🐾
003	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	8	♿ 🐾
004	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	8	♿ 🐾
005	Loop A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	8	♿ 🐾
006	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	8	♿ 🐾
007	Loop A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	8	♿ 🐾
008	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	8	♿ 🐾
009	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	8	♿ 🐾
010	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	8	♿ 🐾
011	Loop A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	8	♿ 🐾
012	Loop A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	8	♿ 🐾
013	Loop A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	8	♿ 🐾
014	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	8	♿ 🐾
015	Loop A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	8	♿ 🐾
016	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	8	♿ 🐾
017	Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	8	♿ 🐾
018	Loop A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	8	♿ 🐾
019	Loop A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	8	♿ 🐾
020	Loop B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	8	♿ 🐾
021	Loop B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	8	♿ 🐾
022	Loop B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Severe	—	8	♿ 🐾
023	Loop B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	8	♿ 🐾
024	Loop B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Severe	—	8	♿ 🐾
025	Loop B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Moderate	—	8	♿ 🐾
026	Loop B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	8	♿ 🐾
027	Loop B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Severe	—	8	♿ 🐾
042	Loop B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	8	♿ 🐾
043	Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	8	♿ 🐾
028	Loop C	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	8	♿ 🐾
029	Loop C	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Moderate	—	8	♿ 🐾
030	Loop C	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	8	♿ 🐾
031	Loop C	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Moderate	—	8	♿ 🐾
032	Loop C	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	8	♿ 🐾
033	Loop C	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Moderate	—	8	♿ 🐾
034	Loop C	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Moderate	—	8	♿ 🐾
035	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	8	♿ 🐾
036	Loop C	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	8	♿ 🐾
037	Loop C	Tent Only Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	—	8	♿ 🐾
038	Loop C	Tent Only Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	—	8	♿ 🐾
039	Loop D	Tent Only Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	—	8	♿ 🐾
040	Loop D	Tent Only Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	—	8	♿ 🐾
041	Loop D	Tent Only Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	—	8	♿ 🐾
GP2	Loop D	Group Standard Electric	—	—	—	—	24	♿ 🐾
GP1	Loop E	Group Standard Electric	—	—	—	—	24	♿ 🐾
Electric S&P	S&P	Management	Back In	Paved	—	—	8	♿ 🐾
Non Electric S&P	S&P	Management	Back In	Paved	—	—	8	♿ 🐾
Non electric S&P	S&P	Management	Back In	Paved	—	—	8	♿ 🐾
S&P Electric	S&P	Management	Back In	Paved	—	—	8	♿ 🐾

Getting there

From Chadwick, Missouri, take Highway 125 south about 2 miles, then turn right onto Highway H and continue past Camp Ridge day-use area, turning right onto Lookout Road (the first portion of lookout road is paved - if you get to the gravel you have gone to far) to Cobb Ridge Recreation Area. Fom Forsyth, take H Highway north approximately 14 miles, turn left onto Lookout Road (the first portion of lookout road is paved - if you get to the gravel you have gone too far) to Cobb Ridge Recreation Area. The campground is approximately .5 miles on Lookout Road from H Highway.

36.89467, -93.09994 · 36°53'40.8"N 93°5'59.8"W

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Typical weather

Typically 86°F in Jul, down to 41°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	41	47	56	67	74	81	86	85	79	68	55	45
Low °F	20	21	30	39	50	57	61	59	51	40	30	21
Precip in	2.6	2.8	4.0	5.2	5.1	4.7	4.7	4.3	4.8	3.2	4.0	3.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Cobb Ridge

Can you reserve a site at Cobb Ridge?: Yes, Cobb Ridge is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Cobb Ridge have?: 49 sites in total, of which 45 can be booked.
Are pets allowed at Cobb Ridge?: Yes, pets are allowed at Cobb Ridge.
Does Cobb Ridge have hookups?: Electric.
Are campfires allowed at Cobb Ridge?: Campfires are allowed at Cobb Ridge. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Cobb Ridge also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Cobb Ridge's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

single - $15/night
double - $25/night
group - $75/night (24 people)

Restrictions:

Campers required to check-in with on-site host upon arrival and to pick up fee envelope if the site was not reserved online.
Campground: Fees will be paid at the fee tube provided.
Fireworks are prohibited.
Campsite parking allows for two vehicles per site. Park only in designated parking areas.
No more than 8 people are permitted at single sites (16 for double sites).
Dogs must be on a 6 foot leash in the campground.
Only collect dead and downed wood for campfires.

Accessibility:

Site #10 is handicap accessible, but there is no electricity.
Vault toilet is accessible
Showers are accessible

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Cobb Ridge

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Aunts Creek 25.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Old Highway 86 26.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cape Fair 26.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Mill Creek (Missouri) 28.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Bar-K Wrangler Camp 5.6 mi · Campground
Wolf Junction (GTT Stop 7) 22.2 mi · Campground
Wilson's Creek Visitor Center & Museum 23.3 mi · Facility
Ava/Cassville/Willow Springs Ranger District 24.4 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone 417-683-4428
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-22.

Cobb Ridge