Float Camp Recreation Area
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.
Float Camp Recreation Area
The Float Camp Recreation Area provides opportunities for camping and day use. Float Camp Picnic Area is located only 150 feet from the cool waters of the crystal clear Current River and nestled under a mature forest of hardwoods which offers plentiful shade. Visitors enjoy fishing and hiking. A campground is only a half-mile away for those who want to stay longer than a day. Visitors enjoy hiking and other nearby recreational opportunities at Deer Leap Recreation Area . The day-use picnic area offers an accessible group shelter that can accommodate up to 75 people. The picnic pavilion is equipped with electricity, tables and grills. Individual picnic sites are available on a first come, first served basis. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. The Float Camp Campground is adjacent to the day use area. This is a large, open campground with little privacy screening between campsites. While there’s not much solitude, but you’ll enjoy level, roomy campsites and have a good opportunity to socialize with adjacent campers. Trash cans or dumpsters and vault toilets are centrally located. No sewage disposal is available. Hiking: Woodchuck Trail is a half mile long trail connecting Float Camp Picnic Area with the campground. White Oak Trail is a 1.5-mile loop trail originating at the Float Camp Picnic Area’s parking lot. Fishing: Wade, bank and boat fishing permitted.
Before you go
Season
April 1 – October 1
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Fees
Concessionaire Fee Day Use Fee - Picnic Area • $3/vehicle • $10/busses • Pavilion - $35/day Camping • non-electric singe - $15/night • single electric - $25/night • double electric - $35/night • Day Use - $5 Mark Twain National Forest Seasonal parking passes are not accepted at this site for day use or camping. There is a 50% discount for camping for anyone with an Interagency Access or Senior Pass . Interagency passes cover the full day use fees, excluding busses.
Hours
Campground Quiet Hours: 10 pm - 6 am Day Use is 6 am - 10 pm
Restrictions
No OHVs/ATvs/UTVs are allowed to operate within this Recreation Area. • Campground: Fees will be paid at the fee tube provided. • Fireworks are prohibited. • Campsite parking allows for two vehicles per site. Park only in designated parking areas. • Centrally located water is available. • No glass on water or within 50 feet of shoreline. More specific restrictions are located on the provided recreation bulletin boards.
Accessibility
Tables, fire rings, pedestal grills, lantern posts, water faucets and toilets are all accessible. There are sidewalks at the day use area.
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