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Big Piney equestrian camp

in Mark Twain National Forest

Reported open. Checked 2026-08-05.

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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 RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.

Recreation.gov

Checked 2026-08-05

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Official Forest Service page

Big Piney equestrian camp

Situated in an open pine forest, this area serves as one of 3 trailheads for the 18-mile Big Piney Trail , which travels through the Paddy Creek Wilderness . Designed as an equestrian camp, the area has a trail register station and 5 campsites accommodating horse trailers, with picnic tables, fire rings and high line posts. Hitching rails available near the bathroom and a mounting block area is available at the trail register station. A vault toilet is on site, but drinking water is not available.

Before you go

Season

January – December

Reservations

First-come, first-served

Fees

No fees

Hours

Quiet hours from 10 pm to 6 am

Restrictions

No trash containers; please pack out all your trash. • Dogs must be on a 6 foot leash in the campground. • 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). • Only collect dead and downed wood for campfires.

Accessibility

The toilet is accessible.

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