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Big Piney Trail Camp

usfs · MO

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  • fuel station6.2 mi

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About

Situated in an open pine forest, this area serves as one of 3 trailheads for the 18-mile Big Piney Trail, which travels through the Paddy Creek Wilderness. Designed as an equestrian camp, the area has a trail register station and 5 campsites accommodating horse trailers, with picnic tables, fire rings and high line posts. Hitching rails &nbsp; available near the bathroom and a mounting block area is available at the trail register station. A vault toilet is on site, but drinking water is not available.<div>&nbsp;</div>

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • fuel station

    Conoco

    6.2 mi
  • grocery

    Grocery

    11 mi
  • trailhead

    Big Piney Trail Equestrian Camp Trailhead

    < 0.1 mi
  • attraction

    Viewpoint

    0.4 mi
  • recreation site

    Paddy Creek Picnic Area

    0.6 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Forest road access near this stay: CAVE EDDY BOAT ACCESS in Mark Twain National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

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Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

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