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The Float Camp Recreation Area provides opportunities for camping and day use.
Float Camp Picnic Area is located only 150 feet from the cool waters of the crystal clear Current River and nestled under a mature forest of hardwoods which offers plentiful shade. Visitors enjoy fishing and hiking. A campground is only a half-mile away for those who want to stay longer than a day. Visitors enjoy hiking and other nearby recreational opportunities at Deer Leap Recreation Area. The day-use picnic area offers an accessible group shelter that can accommodate up to 75 people. The picnic pavilion is equipped with electricity, tables and grills. Individual picnic sites are available on a first come, first served basis. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.
The Float Camp Campground is adjacent to the day use area. This is a large, open campground with little privacy screening between campsites. While there's not much solitude, but you'll enjoy level, roomy campsites and have a good opportunity to socialize with adjacent campers. Trash cans or dumpsters and vault toilets are centrally located. No sewage disposal is available.
Hiking: Woodchuck Trail is a half mile long trail connecting Float Camp Picnic Area with the campground. White Oak Trail is a 1.5-mile loop trail originating at the Float Camp Picnic Area's parking lot.
Fishing: Wade, bank and boat fishing permitted.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | Campground Quiet Hours: 10 pm - 6 am Day Use is 6 am - 10 pm |
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| Reservations: | Reservation needed for Group Picnic Pavilion -
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| Area Amenities: | Accessible, Tent camping, Camping trailer, Fee charged for some activities, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water, Parking |
| Fees: | Concessionaire Fee Day Use Fee - Picnic Area
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| Open Season: | April 1 - October 1 |
| Usage: | Light |
| Busiest Season: | April to October |
| Restrictions: |
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| Closest Towns: | Doniphan, MO |
| Water: | Pressurized Drinking Water System - faucets |
| Restroom: | Vault |
| Passes: | Pass information can be found on the Passes and Permits page of the website. |
| Operated By: | Concessionaire: KCs on the Current |
| Information Center: | Eleven Point Ranger District Email | Phone and Address |
General Information
Directions:From US Highway 160 in Doniphon, MO
- Take Highway Y heading north for approximately 4 miles.
- Turn left on FR 3210 and drive .25 to a fork in the road. Left fork takes you to the campground, right fork takes you to the day use.
Accessibility:
Tables, fire rings, pedestal grills, lantern posts, water faucets and toilets are all accessible. There are sidewalks at the day use area.
Activities
Campground Camping
Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:Overnight camping along the Current River which includes the following amenities: river access, hiking trail, vault toilet, picnic tables, firerings and lantern posts. Electrical hook ups are available at some campsites. Pressurized water available within campground; no individual hookup available.
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| Reservation Info | Pavilion is available to reserve at www.recreation.gov |
| Fire Information | Fire is permitted in constructed containers (firerings) only. |
| No. of Accessible sites | fire rings, pedestal grills, picnic tables, water faucets and restrooms are all accessible. |
RV Camping
Recreation areas with activity RV Camping:Can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet long. There are electrical hookups available. Pressurized water available within campground; no individual water hookups available. No sewage hookups or dump stations.
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| Reservation Info | Pavilion is available to reserve at www.recreation.gov |
| Vehicle Clearence | No restrictions |
| Size Restrictions | Maximum suggested size is 40 feet |
| Fire Information | Fire is permitted in constructed containers (firerings) only. |
| Pavement Type of Parking | Asphalt |
| No. of Accessible sites | tables, fire rings, lantern posts and grills are accessible |
River and Stream Fishing
Recreation areas with activity River and Stream Fishing:The Current River features fishing for smallmouth bass, and pan fish. Most anglers enjoy greatest success when fishing from boats.
| Fishing Mode | Bank, Boat |
| Fish Species | Bass, Panfish |
| Water Temperature | 45 - 70 degrees |
| Fishing Method | Road & Reel |
| Water/Flow Level | 1 - 8 feet |
Day Hiking
Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:These short nature trails located in the Float Camp Recreation Area provide excellent opportunities for enjoying nature. Woodchuck trail is a half mile trail connecting Float Camp Picnic area with the campground. The White Oak trail is a 1.5 mile loop originating at Float Camp Picnic Area's parking lot.
| Fire Information | None: no fires allowed outside of developed facilities. |
| Elevation desc | Varies with area |
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Picnicking
Recreation areas with activity Picnicking:The picnic area is downhill from the picnic pavilion, on the banks of the Current River. Picnic tables, pedestal grills, and trash receptacles. There are vault toilets up the hill near the pavilion.
| No. of Sites | 7 |
| Reservation Info | None required, the Pavilion however is available to reserve at www.recreation.gov |
| Fire Information | Fire is permitted in constructed containers (firerings) only. |
| No. of Accessible Sites | tables and grills are accessible |
Group Picnicking
Recreation areas with activity Group Picnicking:The picnic pavilion is adjacent to the parking area, shaded by tress on the side of a slope at the top of the hill from the swimming area. The pavilion is a great place for views fo the river!
| No. of Sites | 1 pavilion, accomodates up to 75 people. |
| No. of Accessible Sites | tables and grill are accessible |
Amenities
| Camping trailer: | |
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| Picnic tables: | |
| Tent camping: | |
| Parking: | Day Use: 35 vehicles |
| Toilets: | |
| Fee charged for some activities: | |
| Accessible: | toilets, water, tables, grills |
| Drinking water: |
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