North Fork Recreation Area

Campground · Missouri ·

Mark Twain National Forest (NF) · Open Access

729 ft
Elevation

The facts

  • Season: May – November — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026

USDA Forest Service's own page

Getting there

36.75861, -92.15280 · 36°45'31.0"N 92°9'10.1"W

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Fees and stay limits

$10.00/nonelectric; $2.00 per vehicle; $10.00 per bus; $20 annual fee

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 North Fork Recreation Area

Can you reserve a site at North Fork Recreation Area?
No. North Fork 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

  • $10.00/nonelectric
  • $2.00 per vehicle
  • $10.00 per bus
  • $20 annual fee

Restrictions:

  • No motorized vehicles permitted on trail system. No motorized vehicles beyond posted signs.
  • 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.
  • Please use trash containers located at the day use area and in the campground
  • Please adhere to posted speed limits
  • Campground: Fees will be paid at the fee tubes provided for camping, day use, and the boat launch

Accessibility:

  • Several picnic tables, toilets, handicap parking at the day use area

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near North Fork Recreation Area

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