Happy Camper

Warm days of spring provide the ideal weather to soak up the sunshine and enjoy cool nights around the campfire. These 417-land campsites are perfect for springtime camping.

BY JO JOLLIFF

Bliss Spring Campground

Located about 2 hours 45 minutes east from Springfield

Located in the Irish Wilderness, you can see the full beauty of the Ozark Mountains coming back to life with the warm weather in lush forests with crisp, fresh air. The Ozark National Scenic River and backroads in Fremont are the perfect pit stops in your camping stay. Incredibly picturesque and a popular go-to camping spot.

Meramec Caverns Lajolla Natural Campgrounds

Located about 2 hours 30 minutes northeast from Springfield Surrounded by vivid trees and flora along the Meramec River, this bustling campsite offers restrooms, picnic areas and a playground for kids to let your family camp with ease. Take in the beauty of this site on a riverboat ride and enjoy activities like touring the cave and taking a trip to the candy store.

DEVIL’S BACKBONE WILDERNESS CAMPGROUND

Located about 1 hour 40 minutes north from Springfield

Located within Mark Twain National Forest, Devil’s Backbone

Wilderness Campground is the perfect spot for taking in the beauty of spring. With creeks, rivers, natural springs and miles of trails to explore you won’t run out of beautiful views of the Ozarks springing back to life.

Hawn State Park Campgrounds

Located about 4 hours northeast from Springfield

Here campers can take in the beauty of spring from above on sandstone canyons and cliffs and still enjoy the comfort of electrical outlets, hot showers and picnic areas. Located west of Ste. Genevieve, this is the perfect location for hiking along graceful streams alongside lush forests and wildlife.