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Paddy Creek Campground

usfs · MO

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  • 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.

  • fuel station

    Conoco

    6.0 mi
  • grocery

    Grocery

    11 mi
  • trailhead

    Paddy Creek Trailhead

    0.5 mi
  • attraction

    Viewpoint

    0.5 mi
  • recreation site

    Paddy Creek Picnic Area

    0.5 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.

Contact & access

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

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