Welcome to Black River Camping at Horse Shoe Ranch, your ultimate destination for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers! Nestled along the scenic Black River, our campground offers a perfect blend of relaxation and outdoor activities. Whether you're camping in an RV or pitching a tent, our facilities are designed to make your stay comfortable and memorable.
Our location near Lesterville, MO, puts you at the heart of nature's beauty. The nearby Horse Shoe Ranch adds charm to your experience, offering a peaceful setting for outdoor adventures. Black River Camping provides easy access to the river, making it ideal for float trips, kayaking, and rafting.
We offer:
Special services include scheduling float trips with rafts or kayaks. Our friendly staff ensures a hassle-free experience, from drop-off to pickup. The on-site store provides essentials like dry bags, sunscreen, and more.
Customer Feedback: "Great little campground with clean bathrooms and river access. Friendly staff made our trip enjoyable." "We were impressed by the mix of tents and RVs, showing a welcoming atmosphere for all visitors."
Visit us today or schedule your float trip to experience Black River Camping at Horse Shoe Ranch. We look forward to helping you create unforgettable memories!
Onsite services
Picnics
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
RV camping
RV electric hookup
RV water hookup
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Public shower
Restroom
Running water
Tent sites
Wi-Fi
Camping fee
Credit cards
Debit cards
Good for kids
On-site parking
Great little campground with clean bathrooms and river access for floating. They will schedule you for a float trip with either a kayak or raft, dropping off and bringing you back to the campground when finished. Good prices too!
Great place to float with. Incredibly friendly people; from the initial phone call till they dropped us off at the end of our day, everyone was very nice. We brought our own kayaks and they let us park right by the office, hauled our equipment to the river and and then dropped us off right by our truck when we were done. Showers and bathroom available right there. We were floating with friends who were camping and the place was packed. Quite a few bathrooms and port a potties in the camping area, along with mostly electric sites. We saw a pretty good mix of tents and campers/rv’s. The office/store does have things like dry bags, phone dry boxes, sunscreen and more. Totally using these guys again.
Absolutely beautiful place, and very helpful and friendly staff. Had such a great time I went back 4 days later! Will be going again next year too!
If you're looking for a quiet, relaxing campground on the river, this is it! This is NOT a party campground. They have quet hours, and they were respected by all. Our group has been coming to Lesterville for 20+ years, and from now on, this is where we will be staying when we come. I almost hate to leave a good review because this place is a diamond in the rough, and I hope it never changes! The owners and staff were all wonderful.
Beautiful campsite on a great section on the river. Very scenic. Only wish it was less crowded when we went or maybe the campsites were a little more spread out. Clearly this is a popular spot and for good reason. The people that camped next to us stayed up really late and were smoking and talking loudly. We could hear their whole conversation and then one of the float employees (driver/worker) joined in with them and talked about how dumb the patrons he dealt with that day were. To each their own I guess but It still gave my boyfriend and I a good laugh. Regardless, the river itself is beautiful and we will definitely be back. Good kayaks too. I wish the float was longer. It is pretty fast since the river moves quick. They say it’s 6 / 7 miles. Would recommend stopping and swimming or else you go through it too fast. I don’t recommend doing a raft if the water level is low. You put 3 people on that thing with a cooler and your going to be dragging it everywhere.