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.
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
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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