Float Camp Picnic Area

Mark Twain National Forest, MO · ≈27.3 mi to Poplar Bluff
Sites
1
Max rig
No RV sites
Pull-through
N/A
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
27.3 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Groups up to 75 people
  • Day trips with boating and fishing
  • Water sports and swimming
  • Pet-friendly day outings

✕ Not ideal for

  • Overnight camping
  • RVs of any size

Connectivity

Best bet: T-MobileUsable 5G — good enough to stay connected · 3 of 3 carriers reach here
VerizonLTE
AT&T5G
T-Mobile5G

What's here

1 Group Picnic AreaReserved as one unit · largest capacity: 75 people
Rig compatibility

Will your rig fit?

This is a day-use area — no overnight camping of any kind (tent, RV, or otherwise) is available here.

Amenities & features

Amenities
Pets allowedShade
Activities
BoatingCampingFishingHikingSwimming SiteWater Sports
Natural features
Riverfront
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Tight for big rigsRig fit
Easy to reachAccess
Basic amenitiesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Poplar Bluff, ~27.3 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: Mark Twain National Forest

Overview

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.

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Primitive campground