Lane Spring Recreation Area
Lane Spring Recreation Area is a national forest campground in Missouri. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Missouri
- Coordinates
- 37.79306, -91.83611
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Water Sports, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 417-967-4194
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Lane Spring Recreation Area
Overview Lane Spring Recreation Area provides a peaceful setting along Little Piney Creek and a scenic patio overlooking beautiful Lane Spring. A large, accessible picnic area with two pavilions can be reserved. The site has multiple first come first serve campsites if an overnight stay is desired. A variety of outdoor recreation opportunities are in the area. Recreation Trout fishing is popular along the portion of the creek nearest Lane Spring, as it is managed by a wild trout fishery. The fish population is self-sustained instead of being stocked. Only artificial lures and flies may be used, and a daily limit is applied of one trout measuring 18 inches or longer. Bass and sunfish are also plentiful. The 1.25-mile Blossom Rock Trail and the 1.5-mile Cedar Bluff Trail traverse through lush bottomland vegetation with abundant wildflowers, before climbing to views of the river and rock outcroppings. Birding and wildlife viewing is popular along the trails. Facilities The recreation area offers a picnic area with two group picnic pavilions, each equipped with tables, grills and electric outlets. Each can accommodate up to 100 people. If unreserved, the pavilions are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each pavillion has 10-20 parking spots with handicap accessible paths to pavillions. These parking spots are not reservable, however there are additional parking spaces that have access to the spring. Additional individual picnic sites are available near the spring.
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- National Park Service · 42 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Casey's · 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 43 designated routes (50 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Spring | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Lane Springs | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Camp David of the Ozarks | Private campground | 3.6 mi | — | — |
| Ozark Farms Family Campground/RV Park | Private campground | 11 mi | — | — |
| Devils Elbow Campground | Private campground | 13 mi | — | — |
| Boiling Spring Campground | Private campground | 13 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.