Berryman Campground
Open year-round, first-come first-served. Day use hours are 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM with quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. No potable water available; campers must bring their own water and pack out all trash.
Heat Advisory issued August 30 at 11:03PM CDT until September 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Illinois and central, east central, northeast, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...From noon Monday to 8 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Forest Order 09-05-21-26-03 National Forest System Road 566 Closure
This is a temporary closure for FS Road 566 up to Coy Bald Trailhead to avoid risk of entrapment from flooding waters during the peak rain season. Access to the Coy Bald Trailhead requires crossing U.S. Army Corps of Engineers land—and traversing the Cane Creek low‑water crossing, a…
Weather Conditions
Please check weather conditions prior to visiting. Forecasts can be found:National Weather Service - Springfield, MO Severe Weather Potential National Weather Service - Springfield, MO (Facebook) Safety Tips are available: Brave the Elements Ready.gov - Floods Severe Weather Tornadoes
About
Berryman Campground occupies the historic site of the Lost Creek CCC Camp (Company 3733, Camp F-MO-13), established in 1935. The CCC enrollees built over 50 miles of forest road, erected five fire lookout towers, constructed 40 miles of telephone line, and planted hundreds of thousands of trees before the camp closed. Today, the campground preserves this legacy while providing a remote retreat for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground features 8 individual campsites, each with a picnic table, fire ring, and lantern post, plus a 30-person capacity open-sided picnic pavilion available on a first-come basis. A centralized vault toilet and ADA-accessible sidewalks serve the area. There is no potable water; campers must bring their own supply and pack out all trash. The Berryman Trail departs directly from the campground, offering 24 miles of scenic Ozark terrain through timbered stands and fields. The trail accommodates hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding, with the western section connecting to the Courtois Section of the Ozark Trail. Equestrians can tie horses at designated tie-ups outside campsites.
Directions
From St. Louis, take Highway 21 south 60 miles to Potosi. Turn right (west) onto Highway 8 and travel 16 miles to FR 2266. Follow FR 2266 to Berryman Campground.
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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 | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 21ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 21ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| sm.fs.marktwainnf@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (573) 438-5427 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Berryman Campground | |
| USFS Berryman Trail |
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