Greer Crossing Recreation Area
A you exit the highway, the campground is located to the left with campsites located off of a loop road that circles through the campground. If you stay straight you will get to the boat launch and day use area. This campground is primarily used by people using the river. It’s a nice flat, level area immediately adjacent to the highway. This campground is a hub that puts you in the vicinity of Greer Mill, Greer Spring, and numerous other historic mills and springs. There are several historic sites in the area also. These sites are not within walking distance, but are a reasonable drive away along Highway 19. When you access the site from the river, it will be located on the right-hand side.
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Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | Day Use – no fee Campground Single Site: $10/night. Double Site: $15/night. There is a 50% discount for camping for anyone with an Interagency Access or Senior Pass. Interagency passes cover the full day use fees, excluding busses. |
| Accessibility | Facilities are accessible – toilets, tables, fire rings, lantern posts |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | January to December |
| Forest | Mark Twain National Forest |
| Fees | Day Use – no fee Campground Single Site: $10/night. Double Site: $15/night. There is a 50% discount for camping for anyone with an Interagency Access or Senior Pass. Interagency passes cover the full day use fees, excluding busses. |
| Rules | No OHVs/ATvs/UTVs are allowed to operate within this Recreation Area. Fireworks are prohibited. Campsite parking allows for two vehicles per site. Park only in designated parking areas. No more than 8 people are permitted at single sites (16 for double sites). Dogs must be on a 6 foot leash in the campground. Only collect dead and downed wood for campfires. |
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Getting there
| Coordinates | 36.7940° N, 91.3316° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Alley Spring Store ↗ | 24.9 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 25.1 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 0.1 miOzark Trail Mo-19 Spur0.07 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.2 miGreer Rec Area Spur1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.7 miOzark Trail - River Section ↗4 mi trail · hiking, horse · national_recreation_or_other
- 0.8 miGreer Mill Trail1 mi trail · hiking
- 1.1 miGreer Spring Trail0.9 mi trail · hiking, bike
- 1.7 miOzark Trail - McCormack Lake ↗1 mi trail · hiking, horse · national_recreation_or_other
Trailheads within three miles
- 1.2 miGreer Spring ↗Mark Twain National Forest · Season January to December
- 2.2 miMcCormack Lake Day Use Area ↗Mark Twain National Forest · Season January to December
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Mark Twain National Forest.
- inMark Twain National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,069,958 acres
- 6.8 miIrish Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 16,427 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Greer MillBuilding · Alton · 0.8 mi
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Greer Crossing Recreation Area?
No. Greer Crossing Recreation Area is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Greer Crossing Recreation Area?
Nothing. Greer Crossing Recreation Area is listed as free. Day Use – no fee Campground Single Site: $10/night.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Greer Crossing Recreation Area?
Greer Crossing Recreation Area is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
Are there accessible sites at Greer Crossing Recreation Area?
Facilities are accessible – toilets, tables, fire rings, lantern posts.
Source: Forest Service
What if Greer Crossing Recreation Area is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are McCormack Lake Recreation Area (2.2 mi, first-come), Fourche Lake Recreation Area (18.6 mi, first-come), and Watercress (22.5 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby