Float Camp Picnic Area
Float Camp Picnic Area is a national forest campground in Missouri. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Missouri
- Coordinates
- 36.66472, -90.87139
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming Site, Water Sports
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Float Camp Picnic Area
Overview Float Camp Picnic Area is located only 150 feet from the cool waters of the crystal clear Current River. Visitors enjoy floating the river, fishing and hiking. A campground is only a half-mile away for those who want to stay longer than a day. Recreation The swift-moving river allows for enjoyable float trips, as well as canoeing and great fishing. Swimming is also a popular pastime. Visitors enjoy horseshoe pits and volleyball courts, as well as hiking and other recreational opportunities nearby. Facilities The day-use picnic area offers an accessible group shelter that can accommodate up to 75 people. The site is equipped with electricity, tables and grills. Individual sites are available on a first come, first served basis. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Natural Features The picnic area is nestled under a mature forest of hardwoods, which offers plentiful shade. It is adjacent to the Current River. Nearby Attractions Doniphan is four miles away and offers float trip outfitters, restaurants and lodging.
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Missouri Department of Natural Rresources · 35 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 115 designated routes (108 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Float Camp Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Float Camp | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Dunrovin | National forest camping area | 0.9 mi | — | — |
| Deer Leap | National forest campground | 1.0 mi | — | — |
| Thaxton Camp | National forest camping area | 6.8 mi | — | — |
| Buffalo Creek | National forest camping area | 10 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.