Paddy Creek Campground

US Forest Service · Missouri

Paddy Creek Campground in Missouri. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 152 public campsites we map in Missouri.

Paddy Creek Campground is perfectly located one hour southwest of Rolla and only an hour drive from Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, Paddy Creek Campground is nestled in a hollow along Paddy Creek, a major tributary to Big Piney River, ? mile away. Paddy Creek flows year-round and is a crystal clear, wading creek with a few swimming holes. This is one of the most scenic areas on the Mark Twain National Forest. Paddy Creek Trail offers several spectacular scenic overlooks. Located adjacent to the east boundary of the Paddy Creek Wilderness, which offers hiking and dispersed camping opportunities.

What we know about it

Managed by

US Forest Service

Fee

$15/night

Booking

first-come, first-served

Dogs

Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)

Number of sites

125

Coordinates

37.55346, -92.04029

Nearest sites we map

• Slabtown1 km · US Forest Service
• Lane Spring Recreation Area32 km · US Forest Service
• Montauk State Park Campground34 km · State park system
• Akers46 km · National Park Service
• Pulltite55 km · National Park Service
• Echo Bluff State Park Campground62 km · State park system

Source: US Forest Service, dated 2026-08-06, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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