North Fork Recreation Area: A Serene Off-Grid Camping Experience in Pottersville, MO

105 reviews

North Fork Recreation Area Introduce

North Fork Recreation Area, located in Pottersville, MO 65790, and reachable at (573) 364-4621 or +1 573-364-4621, offers a tranquil and scenic camping experience within the Campgrounds & RV Parks category. This recreation area is particularly appealing to those seeking an off-grid outdoor adventure.

Customer reviews consistently highlight the area's natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere. The campground is described as "absolutely amazing and beautiful," with a clean and well-maintained environment. The clear river provides numerous spots for relaxation and water activities, and the abundance of trees offers ample shade.

Key features and services include:

Beautiful and scenic natural environment.
Clean and well-maintained campground.
Access to a clear river for recreational activities.
Plenty of shade from trees.
Vault-style restrooms.
First-come, first-served campsites (no reservations).
Off-grid camping experience (limited electricity).
Walking trails.

It's important to note that North Fork Recreation Area offers an "off-grid" experience. Cell phone reception is generally unavailable, and only two spots have electricity. This makes it ideal for campers looking to disconnect and immerse themselves in nature. The campground provides vault-style restrooms but does not offer showers.

For local users, North Fork Recreation Area presents an opportunity to enjoy a quiet and picturesque camping experience. The absence of reservations allows for spontaneous getaways, and the beautiful river and walking trails provide ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. However, campers should be prepared for an off-grid environment and plan accordingly.

Details

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Offerings
RV electric hookup

Activities
Hiking

Amenities
Barbecue grill
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Restroom
Running water
Tent sites

Payments
Camping fee

Children
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes

Parking
On-site parking

Pets
Dogs allowed

Location

Missouri Ozark County Pottersville

Customer Reviews

4.0

105 reviews

Happily Retired

Aug 04, 2024

This is an absolutely amazing and beautiful place to camp! The campground was clean and well maintained. Plenty of places along the clear river to sit/splash and enjoy the day! Plenty of trees for shade. They offered vault style restrooms and first come first serve sites- no reservations.

Adam S.

Aug 29, 2022

Very quiet place. Beautiful scenery. NOTE: OFF GRID! I didn't get no cell phone reception. Only two spots have electricity. All others are pretty much camp as you come. They do have restrooms. No showers. Nice river by the park and trails for walking.

Melynni Jolliff-Realtor Serving MO & AR Ozarks

Nov 03, 2022

The good thing about being a realtor and showing properties is you get to see a lot of the countryside. Love the backroads! Showing property today in the area so stopped by. Blue Spring is so pretty, located up from Hammonds Mill bridge. It is a great swimming hole in the summer. The trees were beautiful this fall. It’s a great hike anytime of the year, especially in the Fall. 🍂🍁

John Curnutt

Jul 04, 2023

Another wonderful US Forest Service campground with access to swimming in the river and a short hike to the beautiful blue spring. All for $10 a night! The first day there were 2 recently fledged crows arguing loudly with their parents right over my site. Eastern screech owls at night and it was nice to see indigo buntings again.

Rubin Lozano

Jul 26, 2023

Went through Pettis canoe rental and I loved this place .. Took out to our launch point AND PICKED up our kayaks after it was over with !! Great job y'all!!!

Ryan Coleman

May 24, 2025

This was a nice little camp right on the river. There are toilets but there is no well water that I saw and no showers. The electricity is shut off which is a plus for me because there were no glampers. Its the only public camp left in this area that hasn't been washed out or closed down so I was grateful it was still there and being maintained. The trails for the Devils Backbone is right by the campground which was also nice. It has a beach area too. It is flood prone but the river would have to come up like 10ft before you would have to evacuate. We learned from the locals not to underestimate this river when it comes to flooding, when it comes up it comes up fast.