Float Camp Picnic Area
Campground · Missouri · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 75
- People per site
- 1
- Accessible site
- 345 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Float Camp Picnic Area is located only 150 feet from the cool waters of the crystal clear Current River. Visitors enjoy floating the river, fishing and hiking. A campground is only a half-mile away for those who want to stay longer than a day.Recreation
The swift-moving river allows for enjoyable float trips, as well as canoeing and great fishing. Swimming is also a popular pastime.Visitors enjoy horseshoe pits and volleyball courts, as well as hiking and other recreational opportunities nearby.
Facilities
The day-use picnic area offers an accessible group shelter that can accommodate up to 75 people. The site is equipped with electricity, tables and grills. Individual sites are available on a first come, first served basis. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.Natural Features
The picnic area is nestled under a mature forest of hardwoods, which offers plentiful shade. It is adjacent to the Current River.Nearby Attractions
Doniphan is four miles away and offers float trip outfitters, restaurants and lodging.The facts
- Season: April 1 – October 1 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 1 bookable site
- 1 site for day use only
- 1 accessible site
- Up to 75 people per site
- Loops: FLOA
Site types
- 1 Group Picnic Area
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.
1 campsite at Float Camp Picnic Area
Check-in 6:00 AM · Check-out 10:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | FLOA | Group Picnic Area | — | Paved | Riverfront | — | 75 | ♿ 🐾 |
Getting there
From Doniphan, Missouri, go 4.5 miles north on Highway Y. Go west on Forest Service Road 3210 for 0.5 miles to the recreation area.
36.66472, -90.87139 · 36°39'53.0"N 90°52'17.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 90°F in Jul, down to 46°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 46 | 51 | 60 | 70 | 78 | 86 | 90 | 89 | 82 | 72 | 59 | 48 |
| Low °F | 24 | 27 | 35 | 44 | 55 | 64 | 68 | 66 | 58 | 45 | 35 | 28 |
| Precip in | 3.4 | 3.8 | 4.7 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 3.5 | 4.6 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.9 | 4.9 | 4.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.5 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 Float Camp Picnic Area
- Can you reserve a site at Float Camp Picnic Area?
- Yes, Float Camp Picnic Area is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Float Camp Picnic Area have?
- 1 site.
- Are pets allowed at Float Camp Picnic Area?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Float Camp Picnic Area.
- Does Float Camp Picnic Area have hookups?
- Electric.
Also listed by
Float Camp Picnic Area also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Float Camp Picnic Area's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $3/vehicle
- $10/busses
- Pavilion - $35/day
- non-electric singe - $15/night
- single electric - $25/night
- double electric - $35/night
- Day Use - $5
Restrictions:
- No OHVs/ATvs/UTVs are allowed to operate within this Recreation Area.
- 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.
- Centrally located water is available.
- No glass on water or within 50 feet of shoreline.
Accessibility:
- Tables, fire rings, pedestal grills, lantern posts, water faucets and toilets are all accessible. There are sidewalks at the day use area.
Camping near Float Camp Picnic Area
- Pinewoods Lake Rec Area 18.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Deer Leap Recreation Area 1 mi · Campground
- Eleven Point/Doniphan Ranger District 5.2 mi · Facility
- Fourche Lake Recreation Area 10.4 mi · Campground
- Greenbriar Float Camp 18.1 mi · Campground
- Boze Mill Float Camp 18.1 mi · Campground
- Pinewoods Lake Recreation Area 18.6 mi · Campground
- Morgan Spring Float Camp 18.9 mi · Campground
- Whites Creek Float Camp 19.2 mi · Campground
- Barn Hollow Float Camp 20.6 mi · Campground
- Big Spring Entrance Station 20.8 mi · Visitor Center
- Horseshoe Bend Float Camp 21.3 mi · Campground
Contact
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-22.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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