Due to the flat terrain, Gooseneck is a popular RV/camper location.
Photo: NPS Photo / Wil Marischen
About
Nestled on the park's southern boundary, Gooseneck Campground offers well-maintained sites right along the lower Current River. A small inlet provides a great space to see wildlife, while gravel bars support swimming, floating, and more. This campground features a large, flat camping area, making it a popular destination for RVs and campers. Sites closest to the river have unobstructed views of the waterway. Other sites enjoy dappled shade from oaks, hickories, walnuts, and sycamores.
Campsites
Location
NPS Road 106
Kelley Township, MO 63965
Fees
Hours
Gooseneck 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
Gooseneck Campground is located roughly half an hour south of Van Buren, MO. Starting from Van Buren, head west on Highway 60. Around the 5-mile mark, turn south onto Highway C. Stay on Highway C for approximately 11 miles, then turn east onto Big Barren Creek Road. Follow this road (without turning) for about 1.2 miles. The road will eventually dead-end into Gooseneck Campground. This route requires driving on gravel roads for ~1.2 miles.
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 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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Potable water is available during summer (April 15 – October 15) and deer season. After deer season, water turns off until April 15.
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The bathroom facility is accessible with adjacent parking. Otherwise, there are no ADA camp sites within this campground. For nearby accessible campsites, please visit Big Spring Campground instead.
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Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
Limited Development Campground