Bar-k Horse Camp
Open year-round with 24-hour access. Quiet hours are 10 PM to 6 AM. Trailhead day use is 6 AM to 10 PM. No reservations required; sites are first-come, first-served. No potable water available.
Forest Closure - Bridge Replacement at Paddy Creek
Paddy Creek Recreation Area, National Forest System Road 211, Big Piney Trailhead Spur Trail (03-016-D), Paddy Creek Trail Loop (Trail 03-016-C), and a section of the Big Piney Trail (03-016-A) will be closed from December 1, 2026 until December 31, 2027 while a bank on the creek is restabilized…
Forest Order - Trail 119 Closure Extended (Chadwick Motorized Trail System)
The closure of Trail 119 of the Chadwick Motorized Trail System has been extended due to delays with the culvert replacement. This order supersedes the previous order. The closure of Trail 119 begins on Trail 101 about halfway between KC Pavilion Trailhead and Cobb Ridge Campground and extends…
Beaver Lake Temporary Closure
Beaver Lake, located within the Poplar Bluff Ranger District, will be temporarily closed to facilitate dam repair work.
About
Bar-K Wrangler Camp is a primitive equestrian campground tucked along the west bank of Swan Creek in Missouri's Mark Twain National Forest. Popular with horseback riders, the campground offers three designated campsites plus a large open field across the road where groups can spread out with horse trailers. The setting is peaceful, surrounded by maples, oaks, hickories, and dogwood trees. The campground serves as the trailhead for the Swan Creek Non-Motorized Area, providing access to 23.25 miles of trails open to horseback riding, hiking, and mountain biking. The trails wind through the 8,488-acre semi-primitive area, offering moderate terrain and year-round recreation opportunities. During summer months, visitors can cool off with a wade in Swan Creek, which also provides fishing for smallmouth bass, rock bass, and goggle-eye. Facilities are basic: vault toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables. No potable water is available, so campers must bring their own supply or treat water from the creek. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a 6-foot leash. Equestrians should use hitching posts or tree-saver straps rather than tying directly to trees.
Directions
From Garrison, MO: Take Hwy 125 north 2 miles to Forest Road 533. Turn right and continue to the bottom of the hill. From Chadwick, MO: Take Hwy 125 south for about 7 miles to Forest Road 533. Turn left and continue to the bottom of the hill.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| 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 (417) 683-4428 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Bar-K Wrangler Camp |
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