Lazy C Trailhead

Open — Open year-round, first-come, first-served. No reservations required. Site hours are 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily.

About

Lazy C Trailhead serves as a gateway to the Ozark Trail system within Mark Twain National Forest. The campground features 6 designated sites arranged around a gravel loop road in an open grassy area with multiple shade trees and a wooden fence perimeter. Each campsite is equipped with a fire ring and picnic table. The facility is particularly popular with equestrians, offering corrals, hitching posts, and specialized horse camping amenities. The trailhead provides access to the 1.55-mile Lazy C Trail, suitable for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Half the trail follows a gravel two-track before narrowing to single-track and connecting to the McCormack Lake Ozark Trail spur, which links to the Eleven Point section of the Ozark Trail. The location along Highway 19 in Oregon County offers convenient access to extensive trail networks in the surrounding national forest. This is a primitive camping area with vault toilets but no potable water. Campers must bring their own drinking water or be prepared to treat natural sources. The setting provides a quiet, rustic experience for trail users looking to explore the Ozark highlands.

Directions

From Winona, take Highway 19 South for 12 miles and turn right at the Lazy C Trailhead sign. From Alton, take Highway 19 North for 13 miles and turn left at the Lazy C Trailhead sign.

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