Marble Creek 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.
Marble Creek Recreation Area
Marble Creek, which travels through the National Forest for about 20 miles, is named for its colorful deposits of dolomite, which was mined and used as "Taum Sauk Marble" many years ago. The mineral dolomite is the main component of the sedimentary rock that is also called dolomite. It is similar to the mineral calcite but contains magnesium as well as calcium. Just based on looks, the rock dolomite is often impossible to distinguish from limestone, which is composed mainly of calcite. Previously, a grist mill operated in the area operated until 1935. Remains of the grist mill dam and building are still visible today. The site is remote, with the nearest town about 20 minutes away and there is no cell service. This is a great campground to visit if you are looking for a quiet visit to the forest. This is also a great place for swimming and fishing. Campsites are shaded by the tall trees around the area. There are several Creekside sites available. Located in the campground is the main trailhead for the Marble Creek Section of the Ozark Trail . The trailhead is across highway D, directly across from the campground entrance.
Before you go
Season
April 2, 2025
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
Campgrounds: • Single - $15.00/night Day Use: • $5.00 per vehicle per day 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 - 10:00PM to 6:00AM
Restrictions
Trash service available April - October only. • Horses are allowed at trailhead, but not within campground or picnic area. • 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.
Accessibility
Restrooms, tables, fire rings, and lantern posts are handicap accessible. All of the sites, except the Creekside sites, are accessible.
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
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