Pine Ridge Recreation Area

This campground and day use area is located in a pine forest. The short-leaf pine surrounding the area was planted by the CCC in the 1930’s.
This is popular spot for visitors using the 36-mile Cedar Creek Trail to stop for the night.
A large field in the day use area is perfect for tossing around a frisbee.
At a Glance
Operational Hours: | Campers only in campground after 10:00 PM. Quiet Hours: 10 p to 6 am |
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Reservations: | First come, first served |
Area Amenities: |
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Fees: | Camping is $15/Night |
Usage: | Light-Medium |
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Closest Towns: | Fulton, New Bloomfield, Columbia |
Water: | Drinking Water |
Restroom: | Vault |
Operated By: | USDA Forest Service |
Information Center: | Houston/Rolla/Cedar Creek Ranger District Email | Phone and Address |
General Information
Directions:From New Bloomfield,
- head west on Route J for 1 mile;
- Where Route J splits with Route MM, turn right/north to stay on Route J towards Guthrie and travel for 2.7 miles;
- Then turn left/west onto Route Y and travel for 2.6 miles.
- The campground will be on your right.
Accessibility:
Tables, toilet, grills, and lantern posts are accessible.
Activities
Mountain Biking
There is a trailhead for the Cedar Creek Trail in the back of the day use area.
Cedar Creek Trail – 36 miles
The 36-mile long Cedar Creek trail has four loops open for mountain biking, horseback riding, and hiking.
The trail meanders through the oak hickory forest and tallgrass prairie and has multiple trailheads for shorter segments for day hikers. The Southern Loop crosses 22 miles of pastoral countryside with cross-country sections. The Smith Creek Loop covers 5 miles with views of Cedar Creek from bluffs above.
The mile long Pine Ridge section passes through Pine Ridge Recreation area and is managed for foot and mountain bike use only. Lastly the Moon Loop section is approximately 7 miles in length.
Campground Camping
This quiet campground in the pine forest has eight individual campsites, each with its own table, fire ring, lantern post and grill. There is a dumpster located in the campground.
No. of Sites | Single: 8 |
RV Camping
Can accommodated up to 34' RVs. No hookups available at this location. This quiet campground in the pine forest has eight individual campsites, each with its own table, fire ring, lantern post and grill. There is a dumpster located in the campground.
No. of Sites | Single: 8 |
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Vehicle Clearance | No restrictions |
Pavement Type of Parking | Asphalt |
Group Camping
Sites each have their own table, fire ring, lantern post and grill.
No. of Sites | Group: 2 |
Day Hiking
There is a trailhead for the Cedar Creek Trail in the back of the day use area.
Cedar Creek Trail – 36 miles
The 36-mile long Cedar Creek trail has four loops open for mountain biking, horseback riding, and hiking.
The trail meanders through the oak hickory forest and tallgrass prairie and has multiple trailheads for shorter segments for day hikers. The Southern Loop crosses 22 miles of pastoral countryside with cross-country sections. The Smith Creek Loop covers 5 miles with views of Cedar Creek from bluffs above.
The mile long Pine Ridge section passes through Pine Ridge Recreation area and is managed for foot and mountain bike use only. Lastly the Moon Loop section is approximately 7 miles in length.
Backpacking
There is a trailhead for the Cedar Creek Trail in the back of the day use area.
Cedar Creek Trail – 36 miles
The 36-mile long Cedar Creek trail has four loops open for mountain biking, horseback riding, and hiking.
The trail meanders through the oak hickory forest and tallgrass prairie and has multiple trailheads for shorter segments for day hikers. The Southern Loop crosses 22 miles of pastoral countryside with cross-country sections. The Smith Creek Loop covers 5 miles with views of Cedar Creek from bluffs above.
The mile long Pine Ridge section passes through Pine Ridge Recreation area and is managed for foot and mountain bike use only. Lastly the Moon Loop section is approximately 7 miles in length.
Picnicking
There are four picnic sites available, each with a table and grill.
No. of Sites | Single: 4 |