Deer Leap Campground

About

The Deer Leap Recreation Area is situated on the east bank of the Current River, this site is not one of the busier campgrounds; so is often a great place to get away from the crowds. Expect some activity of outfitter-guides utilizing the non-motorized launch in the campground, though. Deer Leap provides primitive camping, a boat launch and floater access/tuber launch. When you veer off the road, the boat launch is a short 80 yards from the Y. When you head to the campground, the road follows the river for a short distance before entering a stand of pines. The campground is shady and quiet. There is a busy canoe/tubing launch in the center of the campground. This campground is good for visitors who like a little privacy while camping.

Around this stay

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

• fuel station

  Casey's General Store

  5.3 mi

• grocery

  Town & Country Supermarket

  4.6 mi

• trailhead

  Camp Five Pond Trailhead

  15 mi

• attraction

  11 Point Overlook

  17 mi

• recreation site

  Compton

  3.2 mi

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

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

Contact & access

• MO
• fs.usda.gov
• OPEN