Bar-K Wrangler Camp
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Bar-K Wrangler Camp
Bar-K Wrangler Camp is a quiet campground located on the west bank of Swan Creek and serves as a Trailhead for the Swan Creek Trail. The campground is used frequently by equestrians. Whether you choose one of the designated sites or decide to spread out in the big field across the road you’ll have plenty of room for yourself and your horse when you visit. During the summer months you can cool off with a quick wade in Swan Creek. At night you can enjoy the quiet in a primitive horse camp, surrounded by maples, oaks, hickories, and dogwood. During the day you’ll have access to the 23-miles of riding, hiking, and mountain bike trails in Swan Creek. Printable Recreational Opportunity Guide for this site.
Before you go
Season
January – December
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
Camping • Single - $10/night
Hours
Quiet hours 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM.
Restrictions
No motorized vehicles permitted on trail system. No motorized vehicles beyond posted signs. • Fireworks are prohibited. • Campsite parking allows for two vehicles per site. Park only in designated parking areas. • No more than 8 people are permitted at single sites (16 for double sites). • Dogs must be on a 6 foot leash in the campground. • Only collect dead and downed wood for campfires. • No trash containers; please pack out all your trash. • Please be aware of flooding after heavy rains, avoid driving through standing water in low areas. Although the Forest Service manages fishing habitats in the National Forest, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) regulates and manages sport fishing on National Forest lands. Learn the rules concerning which fish are in season and make it your business to know length, take, and possession limits. For more information on the rules and regulations to be followed visit the Missouri Department of Conservation website.
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.