Best camping near Ellsinore
16 campgrounds · 16 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Ellsinore, 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 16 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Pinewoods Lake Recreation Area
Good
1.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 82°F
Pinewoods Lake Recreation Area is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Wisconsin. Situated in a scenic setting, this campground offers various amenities to ensure a…
Why 72: live conditions (good) · 11 things to do within 15 mi
72Top-rated
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#2
Big Spring - Ozark National Scenic River
Good
12.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 83°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 73: live conditions (good) · 12 things to do within 15 mi
73Top-rated
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#3
Van Buren
Good
13.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 83°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 73: live conditions (good) · 12 things to do within 15 mi
73Top-rated
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#4
Watercress Recreation Area
Good
13.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 83°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 73: live conditions (good) · 12 things to do within 15 mi
73Top-rated
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#5
Watercress
Good
13.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 83°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 73: live conditions (good) · 12 things to do within 15 mi
73Top-rated
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#6
Big Spring Campgrounds
Good
11.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 83°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 70: live conditions (good) · 10 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
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#7
Gooseneck
Good
12.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 82°F
The Gooseneck camping area is located within the Kisatchie National Forest in Louisiana and is a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The camping area offers breathtaking…
Why 69: live conditions (good) · 10 things to do within 15 mi
69Top-rated
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#8
Markham Springs Recreation Area
Good
10.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 81°F
Markham Springs Recreation Area is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Missouri. The campground offers a range of amenities to enhance visitors' camping experience…
Why 60: live conditions (good) · 6 things to do within 15 mi
60Solid
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#9
Deer Leap
Good
18.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 82°F
Deer Leap camping area in Missouri is a picturesque campground that offers a range of amenities for campers. Located in a beautiful natural setting, the campground provides a…
Why 58: live conditions (good) · 4 things to do within 15 mi
58Solid
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#10
Deer Leap Recreation Area
Good
18.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 82°F
Deer Leap Recreation Area is a popular camping destination located in the state of Missouri. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable…
Why 58: live conditions (good) · 4 things to do within 15 mi
58Solid
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#11
Float Camp
Good
19.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 82°F
Float Camp in Missouri’s Mark Twain National Forest offers established campsites in a serene, forested setting along the Current River. Reservations are recommended via…
Why 55: live conditions (good) · 3 things to do within 15 mi
55Solid
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#12
Float Camp Recreation Area
Good
19.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 82°F
Float Camp Recreation Area in southeastern Missouri offers 15 established campsites (no dispersed camping) nestled in a peaceful, forested setting along the spring-fed Current…
Why 55: live conditions (good) · 3 things to do within 15 mi
55Solid
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#13
River Road - Clearwater Lake
Good
13.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 82°F
River Road - Clearwater Lake camping area in Missouri is a picturesque destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Situated in the state's stunning natural surroundings, this campground…
Why 53: live conditions (good) · 2 things to do within 15 mi
53Solid
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#14
Webb Creek - Clearwater Lake
Good
15.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 82°F
Webb Creek - Clearwater Lake camping area, located in Missouri, is a picturesque campground offering a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground features multiple…
Why 53: live conditions (good) · 2 things to do within 15 mi
53Solid
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#15
Piedmont - Clearwater Lake
Good
14.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 82°F
Piedmont - Clearwater Lake camping area, located in the state of Missouri, offers a range of amenities to enhance your camping experience. The campground provides picnic tables…
Why 51: live conditions (good) · 1 things to do within 15 mi
51Solid
Camping near Ellsinore
The Ellsinore area has 16 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 Ellsinore
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.