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Sam's Throne Campground

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  • dump station18 mi
  • fuel station9.8 mi

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About

Primarily well known as a rock climbing site, Sam's Throne, near Mt. Judea, is also a popular hiking, camping and photography destination. Located up on Judea Mountain and overlooking the Big Creek valley below, the scenic views will show you why this is such a popular place. This is a dispersed camping area with no trash services. Pack it in, pack it out

Around this stay

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

  • dump station

    Buffalo National River

    18 mi
  • fuel station

    Fuel station

    9.8 mi
  • grocery

    Harps

    22 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    17 mi
  • trailhead

    Stack Rock

    6.8 mi
  • attraction

    South Gap Scenic Point

    10 mi
  • recreation site

    Carver River Access Point

    7.4 mi

Forest road access near this stay: SAMS THRONE in Ozark-St. Francis 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

See the Sources tab for provenance detail.