Gooseneck Campground

About

Nestled on the park's southern boundary, Gooseneck Campground offers well-maintained sites right along the lower Current River. A small inlet provides a great space to see wildlife, while gravel bars support swimming, floating, and other river activities. The campground features a large, flat camping area, making it a popular destination for RVs and campers alike. Sites closest to the river have unobstructed views of the waterway. Other sites enjoy dappled shade from oaks, hickories, walnuts, and sycamores. All backcountry sites include picnic tables, fire rings, lantern posts, and vault toilet restrooms. Potable water is available seasonally. The campground is located roughly half an hour south of Van Buren, MO, accessed via Highway 60, Highway C, and Big Barren Creek Road. The final 1.2 miles require driving on gravel roads. This remote location offers solitude and direct river access for those seeking a more secluded camping experience.

Directions

From Van Buren, head west on Highway 60. Around the 5-mile mark, turn south onto Highway C. Stay on Highway C for approximately 11 miles, then turn east onto Big Barren Creek Road. Follow this road for about 1.2 miles until it dead-ends at Gooseneck Campground. The final 1.2 miles are on gravel roads.