Dry Fork Horse Camp
Open for the 2026 season from April 15 through December 1. No advance reservations; all sites are first-come, first-served. Quiet hours 10 PM to 6 AM.
Flood Warning issued May 22 at 10:43AM CDT until May 25 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri... Missouri River at Hermann. Missouri River near Chamois. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Missouri River near Chamois. * WHEN...Until Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Flood Stage: Lower lying bottom land begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:42 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 18.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:42 PM CDT Thursday was 18.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.8 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
About
Dry Fork Horse Camp sits at the equestrian trailhead of the 36-mile Cedar Creek Trail in Mark Twain National Forest's Callaway County. The campground occupies a peaceful oak and cedar forest setting in central Missouri, approximately 15 miles south of Fulton. While designed primarily as an equestrian staging area, the campground welcomes all campers regardless of whether they bring horses. The facility offers 8 primitive single campsites that can accommodate RVs up to 30 feet in length. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, fire ring, hitching rail for horses, and a lantern post. Centralized amenities include vault toilets and potable water from a pressurized system. A separate day-use picnic area across the road provides additional tables for small groups. The Cedar Creek Trail system accessible from this trailhead is open to hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. The 36-mile trail network traverses the surrounding national forest, making this an ideal basecamp for multi-day backcountry exploration.
Directions
From Fulton, MO take US-54 south to Route H. Turn right (west) on Route H to Route J. Turn right (north) on Route J to County Road 356. Turn left (west) on CR 356 to County Road 361. Turn left (south) and continue 1 mile to the campground.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| 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 | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (417) 967-4194 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Dry Fork Recreation Area | |
| Mark Twain NF Alerts |
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