Best camping near Ellington
26 campgrounds · 26 ranked · updated 2026-08-23 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Ellington, Missouri — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 26 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Roberts Field
Fair
10.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Located in the state of Missouri, Roberts Field camping area is a serene getaway for nature enthusiasts. This campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping…
Why 95: 19 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Two Rivers - Ozark National Scenic River
Fair
14.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
The Two Rivers Ozark National Scenic River camping area in Missouri is a beautiful destination for outdoor enthusiasts looking to immerse themselves in nature. The surrounding…
Why 90: 18 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Jerktail Landing
Fair
16.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Jerktail Landing, located within the Mark Twain National Forest in Missouri, offers dispersed camping only—no established campsites. It's free and available on a first-come…
Why 85: 17 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Shawnee Creek
Fair
16.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Shawnee Creek camping area is located in the state of Missouri and offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides basic facilities such as picnic tables, fire…
Why 85: 17 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Owls Bend - Powder Mill
Fair
8.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Owls Bend - Powder Mill camping area is located in the state of Missouri and offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides both primitive and electric…
Why 80: 16 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Powder Mill - Ozark National Scenic River
Fair
8.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Powder Mill campground, located in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways in Missouri, offers a tranquil and scenic camping experience. The campground boasts several amenities to…
Why 80: 16 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Powder Mill Campground
Fair
8.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Powder Mill Campground is a popular camping area located in the state of Missouri. It offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience enjoyable. The campground…
Why 80: 16 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Logyard
Fair
9.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 91°F
The Logyard camping area is located in the Kisatchie National Forest in Louisiana and offers visitors breathtaking views of the surrounding wilderness. The area is known for its…
Why 80: 16 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Big Spring - Ozark National Scenic River
Fair
14.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 91°F
Big Spring - Ozark National Scenic River camping area in Missouri is a fantastic destination for nature enthusiasts and campers alike. This scenic campground offers a range of…
Why 80: 16 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Watercress Recreation Area
Fair
14.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 91°F
Watercress Recreation Area is a popular camping destination located in the state of Missouri. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience…
Why 75: 15 things to do within 15 mi
75Top-rated
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#11
Watercress
Fair
14.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 91°F
Watercress Camping Area is a scenic campground located in the Mark Twain National Forest in Missouri. The campground offers breathtaking views of the surrounding Ozark Mountains…
Why 75: 15 things to do within 15 mi
75Top-rated
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#12
Van Buren
Fair
15.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 91°F
Van Buren Camping Area, located in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways in Missouri, is a beautiful and serene camping spot that boasts picturesque views of the surrounding forests…
Why 75: 15 things to do within 15 mi
75Top-rated
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#13
Big Spring Campgrounds
Fair
17.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 91°F
Big Spring Campgrounds offers 53 campsites near Poplar Bluff in the Missouri Ozarks at 501 feet elevation. Located within Ozark National Scenic Waterways, the campground provides…
Why 60: 12 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Big Spring Campgrounds
Fair
18.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 91°F
Big Spring Campgrounds is a picturesque camping area located in the beautiful state of Missouri. Nestled among the natural beauty of the region, this campground offers a range of…
Why 60: 12 things to do within 15 mi
60Solid
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#15
Highway K
Fair
16.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Highway K is a campground located near Farmington in southeastern Missouri. The facility accommodates both tent and RV camping in a rural setting within the state's Ozark region…
Why 55: 11 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Ellington
The Ellington area has 26 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Ellington
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.