Bachers Campground

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Basic Information

Found just downriver from Blue Spring, this campground is home to deep swimming holes and impressive bluffs. Like other campgrounds on the Jacks Fork, Bachers is a fantastic destination for camping, floating, and more.

At the campground, the deep, blue swimming holes invite campers to cool off. Also, about 1 mile downstream, Jam Up Cave is a popular trip for summertime floaters. The whole area is great for viewing wildlife, and fall can be particularly pretty.

TOTAL SITES: 1

Electric Hookups: 0

RV Only: 0

Tent Only: 0

Walk to/Boat to: 0

Group: 0

Horse: 0

Other: 0

Campground Features

Amenities

Cell Phone Reception

No

Internet Connectivity

No

Trash/Recycling Collection

No

Food Storage Lockers

No

Camp Store

No

Ice for Sale

No

Firewood for Sale

No

Staff On Site

No

Amphitheater

No

Laundry

No

Dump Station

No

Potable Water

No Water

Fire/Stove Policy

Fires are permitted in designated fire rings and grills. Visit our camping regulations page for other policies regarding fires, stoves, and lanterns: https://www.nps.gov/ozar/learn/management/camping-regulations.htm

Toilet Types

• Vault Toilets - year round

Shower Types

• None

Operating Hours & Seasons

• Every Day:Open 24 hours

Bachers Campground is typically open throughout the year. The campground may be temporarily closed during/after flooding or storms.

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Weather

Ozark National Scenic Riverways is located in southeast Missouri. Summer temperatures generally range from 75-100 degrees with high humidity. Winter temperatures generally range from 0-50 degrees with periods of intermittent freezing and snow.

Fees

Standard Site

Nightly fee for standard sites starting April 15, 2025.

$10.00

Contact Information & Directions

Email Address

Send this campground an email
Email us for questions about park campgrounds and their regulations.

Phone number (Voice)

[phone]
This number will reach Big Spring Entrance Station.

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 490
Van Buren, MO 63965

Physical Address

County Road 493B
Mountain View, MO 65548

Directions

Bachers Campground is located about 20 minutes from Mountain View, MO. This route follows gravel roads for 3 miles. High clearance is recommended. Starting in Mountain View, drive east on Highway 60. After 3 miles, turn left onto Highway OO. Drive north on Highway OO for about 2.5 miles. After a large bend in the road, it will intersect with County Road OO-493. Take the left turn onto OO-493. Follow the main path for about 1.4 miles, then turn right onto 493B. Follow this road for 1.6 miles to Bachers.

Directions Details

Additional Information & Regulations

Cell Phone Additional Information

Cell phone service is generally unreliable. Connectivity depends on carrier and location within the campground.

Regulations

Visit our Camping Regulations page for rules governing quiet hours, generators, fires, hammocks, and more.

More about regulations

Reservations

Backcountry campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Starting on April 15, 2025, backcountry sites will require fees year-round. Payment will only be possible through the "Scan & Pay" system, via the recreation.gov app. Visitors should download the app and set up their account prior to arrival.

Image Gallery

A large gravel bar with a park ranger hat in the foreground.

A line of skinny trees follow along a river's edge.

A deep, blue swimming hole on the Jacks Fork River.

A woodland campsite with a fire ring and picnic table.

Bachers includes a large gravel bar along the Jacks Fork River.
NPS Photo / Jessica Poppa

Campgrounds along the Jacks Fork are quite pretty in fall.
NPS Photo / Jessica Poppa

Deep, blue swimming holes call campers and floaters to Bachers.
NPS Photo / Jessica Poppa

Campsites at Bachers are located in the woods just off the river.
NPS Photo / Jessica Poppa

Accessibility Information

ADA Information - The restroom facility is accessible. Otherwise, there are no ADA camp sites within this campground. For nearby accessible campsites, please visit Alley Spring Campground instead.

Wheelchair Access - Apart from the restroom building, this area is not wheelchair accessible.

RV & Trailer Information - RVs and trailers are allowed as specified in our campground regulations.

RV Allowed - Yes

Trailer Allowed - Yes

Classification - This campground is a limited development campground.