Paddy Creek Campground
usfs · MO
- fuel station6.0 mi
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About
Paddy Creek Campground is perfectly located one hour southwest of Rolla and only an hour drive from Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, Paddy Creek Campground is nestled in a hollow along Paddy Creek, a major tributary to Big Piney River, ? mile away. Paddy Creek flows year-round and is a crystal clear, wading creek with a few swimming holes. This is one of the most scenic areas on the Mark Twain National Forest. Paddy Creek Trail offers several spectacular scenic overlooks. Located adjacent to the east boundary of the Paddy Creek Wilderness, which offers hiking and dispersed camping opportunities.
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 6.0 mi
fuel station
Conoco
- 11 mi
grocery
Grocery
- 0.5 mi
trailhead
Paddy Creek Trailhead
- 0.5 mi
attraction
Viewpoint
- 0.5 mi
recreation site
Paddy Creek Picnic Area
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.
Contact & access
- MO
- fs.usda.gov
- OPEN
Source and verification
Last verified: 10/5/2026
See the Sources tab for provenance detail.

