Pine Ridge Campground
Open for camping from April 15 through December 1, 2026. First-come, first-served; no reservations. $15 per night. Interagency Access and Senior pass holders receive 50% discount.
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
Pine Ridge Campground is a rustic 8-site campground located within Mark Twain National Forest in Callaway County, Missouri. The surrounding shortleaf pine forest was planted by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the 1930s, giving the area a distinctive character. Each campsite includes a picnic table, fire ring, grill, and lantern post. The campground is a popular stopover for hikers using the 36-mile Cedar Creek Trail, with direct trailhead access to the Pine Ridge Section. Note that horses are not permitted on this trail section or within the campground. A large open field in the adjacent day use area provides space for recreational activities. Amenities include vault toilets, potable drinking water, and a dumpster. There are no hookups, dump station, or showers. Two sites can accommodate RVs up to 34 feet, while the remaining six sites are suited for smaller rigs. The campground operates seasonally from mid-April through early December.
Directions
From New Bloomfield, head west on Route J for 1 mile. Where Route J splits with Route MM, turn right/north to stay on Route J towards Guthrie and travel 2.7 miles. Turn left/west onto Route Y and travel 2.6 miles. The campground will be on your right.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 34ft |
| 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 | Yes |
Useful Links
| USFS Pine Ridge Recreation Area |
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