Shawnee Creek Campground offers partial shade on most sites.
Photo: NPS Photo / Jessica Poppa
About
Located at the junction of Shawnee Creek and the Jacks Fork River, this campground is a fantastic destination for families. This campground offers a variety of sunny and shaded sites. The shallow creek is a favorite for kids and parents to explore, and a canoe launch allows easy river access. The nearby field offers another unique opportunity: Wild horses are frequently spotted grazing or running around. Shawnee Creek Campground is one of the best places to see this cultural resource.
Campsites
Location
County Road 106-211
Eminence, MO 65466
Fees
Hours
Shawnee Creek Campground is typically open throughout the year. The campground may be temporarily closed during/after flooding or storms.
Reservations
Backcountry campsites can be reserved via recreation.gov
Make a Reservation →Directions
Shawnee Creek Campground is located roughly 12 minutes from Eminence, MO. Starting in Eminence, head east on Highway 106. After 3 miles, you will cross a bridge over Shawnee Creek. Take the next left onto County Road 106-211. Follow this road for about 2 miles, at which point it will dead-end into Shawnee Creek Campground. This route requires driving on gravel roads for about 2 miles. The horse staging area is near the intersection just before the campground.
Weather
Ozark National Scenic Riverways is located in southeast Missouri. Summer temperatures generally range from 75-100 degrees with high humidity. Winter temperatures generally range from 0-50 degrees with periods of intermittent freezing and snow.
Accessibility
Apart from the restroom building, this area is not wheelchair accessible.
Cell phone service is generally unreliable. Connectivity depends on carrier and location within the campground.
Fires are permitted in designated fire rings and grills. Visit our camping regulations page for other policies regarding fires, stoves, and lanterns: https://www.nps.gov/ozar/learn/management/camping-regulations.htm
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RVs and trailers are allowed as specified in our campground regulations.
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The restroom facility is accessible. Otherwise, there are no ADA campsites within this campground. For nearby accessible campsites, please visit Alley Spring Campground instead.
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Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
Limited Development Campground