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.
Forest Closure - Bridge Replacement at Paddy Creek
Paddy Creek Recreation Area, National Forest System Road 211, Big Piney Trailhead Spur Trail (03-016-D), Paddy Creek Trail Loop (Trail 03-016-C), and a section of the Big Piney Trail (03-016-A) will be closed from December 1, 2026 until December 31, 2027 while a bank on the creek is restabilized…
Forest Order - Trail 119 Closure (Chadwick Motorized Trail System)
The closure of Forest Trail 119 in the Chadwick Motorized Trail System will serve to ensure the protection of people who visit the Mark Twain National Forest by preventing access to the trail during the removal of a culvert. The Closure Order and Map can be accessed in the green links below.
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…
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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