Deer Leap Recreation Area

Campground · Missouri ·

Mark Twain National Forest (NF) · Open Access

349 ft
Elevation

The facts

  • Season: April 1 – October 1 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026

USDA Forest Service's own page

Getting there

36.67435, -90.88580 · 36°40'27.6"N 90°53'8.9"W

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Fees and stay limits

Boat Ramp - $3/vehicle; $12 fee for single campsites and $20 for double campsites

From USDA Forest Service, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Deer Leap Recreation Area

Can you reserve a site at Deer Leap Recreation Area?
No. Deer Leap Recreation Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • Boat Ramp - $3/vehicle
  • $12 fee for single campsites and $20 for double campsites

Restrictions:

  • No OHVs/ATvs/UTVs are allowed to operate within the Deer Leap Recreation Area.
  • Overnight camping is allowed at the seven (7) campsites.
  • Fireworks are prohibited.
  • No glass within 50 feet of the shoreline.

Accessibility:

  • tables
  • fire rings
  • toilets
  • pedestal grills

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Deer Leap Recreation Area

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