Bachers Campground
Open year-round. Reservations required via Recreation.gov as of January 1, 2025. Starting April 15, 2025, backcountry sites use the Scan & Pay system on the Recreation.gov mobile app. No potable water available; campers must bring their own.
Heat Advisory issued July 1 at 3:25AM CDT until July 3 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
* WHAT...Heat index values up to around 105. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and central, east central, south central, southwest, and west central Missouri. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
About
Located in the heart of Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Bachers Campground provides a true backcountry camping experience along the Jacks Fork River. The single campsite sits just downstream from Blue Spring, surrounded by impressive bluffs and deep, inviting swimming holes that give the area its distinctive character. The campground serves as an excellent base for exploring the Jacks Fork corridor. About a mile downstream, Jam Up Cave draws summer floaters seeking a break from the river. Wildlife viewing is excellent throughout the area, and fall brings particularly scenic foliage. Like all backcountry sites at Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Bachers offers basic amenities: a picnic table, fire ring, lantern post, and vault toilet. Campers must bring their own water as none is available on site. Getting to Bachers requires a 20-minute drive from Mountain View, MO, including 3 miles on gravel roads. High clearance vehicles are recommended. From Mountain View, head east on Highway 60 for 3 miles, turn left onto Highway OO, drive north about 2.5 miles, turn left onto County Road OO-493, follow for 1.4 miles, then right onto 493B for 1.6 miles to the campground.
Directions
From Mountain View, MO: Drive east on Highway 60 for 3 miles. Turn left onto Highway OO and drive north about 2.5 miles. After a large bend, turn left onto County Road OO-493. Follow for 1.4 miles, then turn right onto 493B. Continue 1.6 miles to Bachers. Route includes 3 miles of gravel roads; high clearance recommended.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (573) 323-4236 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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