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Hours

Monday, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday, 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Running River Campground Introduce

Welcome to Running River Campground and Store, a welcoming campground located in Salem, Missouri. As a platform category Campgrounds & RV Parks, Running River Campground and Store provides a convenient and enjoyable camping experience with added amenities.

Situated at 37515 MO-19, Salem, MO 65560, Running River Campground and Store offers a location that combines natural beauty with practical services. For inquiries and reservations, you can contact them at (573) 858-3344 or +1 573-858-3344.

Running River Campground and Store is under new ownership, with Charles and Jennifer receiving high praise for their exceptional service and dedication. Customers highlight the clean bathrooms and shower facilities, as well as the limited cell reception, which can be a valuable asset in an area with otherwise poor connectivity.

Key features and amenities include:

  • Friendly and considerate owners
  • Clean bathrooms and shower facilities
  • On-site store for essential supplies
  • Float trip rentals with pick-up and drop-off services
  • River access
  • Helpful assistance in emergencies

The on-site store is a convenient feature, providing campers with essential supplies and saving them from having to travel elsewhere. The campground also offers float trip rentals, with pick-up and drop-off services, making it easy to enjoy the river.

Guests have consistently praised the owners for their helpfulness and friendliness, especially in emergency situations. The campground's location and services make it a top pick for the area, offering a great stay for families and individuals alike.

Running River Campground and Store is recommended for those seeking a camping experience with excellent service, clean facilities, and access to river activities.

Location

MissouriShannon CountySalemMissouri 19

Customer Reviews

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66 reviews
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Mark “Fatherofrome” Chapman
Jun 26, 2024

Running River has new owners... Charles & Jennifer are doing a great job at making this conveniently located campground a 1st pick for the area! Clean Bathrooms & Shower & Limited cell reception when there is none available in the area! They are the nicest and most considerate folks I have ever encountered!! We had a vehicle break down and these proud new owners went above and beyond 1000% to assist us. My son and I are so thankful for people like this when there are so many other options that disappoint.

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Brandi Ferguson
Jun 20, 2024

Nice place to camp, friendly helpful owners, you can rent for floats be picked up and dropped off, free shower house which was great after floating all day, and the store saved us when we forgot part of our food and didnt have much for dinner! It was a great stay for our family and we will return.

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jennifer reese
Feb 14, 2024

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Kim Swanson
Apr 28, 2025

I only visited the gas station. Super friendly worker. Just like at home, grab your food out of the fridge and warm it up in the microwave.

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Brian Beckerman
Sep 04, 2024

We stayed at Running River Campground over the Labor Day weekend. Great campground, under new ownership, not far from the river. The owners are very friendly and helpful. There is currently one bathroom/shower area shared by the campground, as the other side is under construction. We were told this ahead of our visit and at check-in. It wasn't a big deal though. Everyone made it work. The campground has tons of shady camping spots and some electric sites for tent campers. The store has ice, firewood, fuel pumps, and lots of other camping and floating essentials. We floated with Carr's Canoe Rental(they are amazing too). The owner Jen coordinates with them on pickup times to shuttle to the river, making your payments for floating, etc. I don't know what else to say. It was just a great experience and we will definitely be back!

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Bridget Martin
Jul 25, 2024

The owners are very friendly, helpful, and welcoming. The shower house is currently being renovated and only 1 person can use the toilet/shower at a time, as there are no divisions or doors. Overall, it was a nice stay tent camping, but beware of stray dogs, as they tore our tent open for packaged food.

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Breanne Taute
Jul 01, 2024

Wonderful place to stay for shade and privacy, but the bathrooms are terrible. Only the women's side was open; the toilets have no privacy curtains or doors (minus the entering door), nor do the showers. The outhouses were typical outhouses and dirty. So if you have a camper it would be a nice place, but recommend against tent camping unless you are looking to rough it a bit.