Welcome to Jerktail Landing Campground, a scenic camping destination located near Eminence, Missouri. As a platform category Campgrounds & RV Parks, Jerktail Landing Campground offers a free, rustic camping experience with direct river access.
Located in Eminence, MO 65466, Jerktail Landing Campground provides a natural setting for campers. For inquiries, you can contact them at (573) 323-4236 or +1 573-323-4236.
Jerktail Landing Campground is known for its beautiful riverfront location and free camping. Recent renovations have introduced gravel parking pads, lantern posts, and fire pits, which have slightly altered the previously secluded atmosphere. The campground now offers three designated campsites, but availability can be limited due to trailers occupying some sites.
Key features and amenities include:
The river is a major attraction, featuring clear, cold spring water and a beautiful color. However, there are potential concerns about water quality. The campground is accessible via a 7-mile gravel road, which is manageable for most vehicles, including SUVs.
While the campground offers a beautiful and natural setting, visitors should be aware of potential inconveniences such as flies and limited campsite availability. The US Park Service provides weather updates, which is helpful due to the area's susceptibility to severe weather.
Despite the renovations and occasional crowds, Jerktail Landing Campground remains a great place to camp for those seeking a rustic riverfront experience. Visitors should check recent reviews and consider watching YouTube videos for current campground conditions.
Onsite services
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
RV camping
Public restroom
Public shower
Restroom
Running water
Tent sites
Camping fee
Good for kids
On-site parking
Dogs allowed
Beautiful, beautiful place. FREE!! PACK IN/PACK OUT!! I enjoyed the seclusion and privacy. Extremely short walk to the river from my camp. The river is clear and not too deep. Gravel bank to the river, was only myself on. The flies are very horrible. I drove my Saturn SUV. No problems on the 7 mile gravel road. US Park Service personally came to inform me about severe weather coming in. Rained for 3 days. Other than that I WILL RETURN SOON!! Update: It's April 9th-12th, 2023, I finally returned to find lots of renovations to the campground. They have removed lots of trees and bushes for 3 gravel parking pads, 3 lantern post, and 3 fire pits.😩... Not so remote now. Don't get me wrong , it's still a great place to camp, but now your closer to other campers. We had the campground to ourselves for 3 days then a few people showed up to hike. These are current ( no pun intended) pictures of Jerktail Landing. If you would like to see the before campground renovations check out my YouTube channel under Jerktail Landing.
Beautiful river, but maybe the water is compromised. There are only 3 campsites, two of which were taken by trailers that no one was occupying...so really only one campsite available. The rocky beach was nice. The water is cold from a spring and a beautiful color. The campsite is off the beaten path, very nice! No playground. One pit toilet. Dogs should stay on leash. Campsite has a fire pit and a picnic table.
Great spot, it’s secluded with a huge gravel bar to set up campers. Gravel is soft, definitely need front wheel or 4 wheel drive. Nice swimming and fishing holes.
Great float on the Current River to two rivers anytime of the year. These were taken February 2023.
Beautiful place, but the locals think they own it. They park RVs here and leave them unattended, and get away with it over and over. We camped here and they took over the entire campground with trucks and boat trailers. Trailers should not be patked all over the campground, there is plenty of space on the landing.
April 2025, I stumbled across this. The road in is 7 miles of gravel, and washed out in a couple of places. Explore first with 4x4 and no trailer, it may or may not be accessible. There is no gate, and the vault toilet has not been pumped in a long time. When I got home and found the web page it says it is closed to repair damage from flooding. There were no gates, not indications of closure on my visit. Camping is scan and pay.
Campsite was great but mdc and the good idea fairy came up with more nonsense. Please explain how I'm supposed to download an app, and then scan a code with that app to pay for camping when there is almost zero cell service in the area? Bring back the paper and cash system. This new thing is just stupid and whoever thought of it should feel stupid. Common sense is dead..... I'd give it one star but the campsite and area were nice.