Broadfoot Campground

Closed

Basic Information

Broadfoot Campground is nestled between the Current River and a huge field. This location offers a mix of sunny and shady sites, all found right on the water's edge. Though vehicles cannot reach the river, visitors still enjoy swimming, fishing, and more. At night, campers can enjoy amazing views of the moon and stars.
 
As part of the park's horse trail network, Broadfoot also features a horse staging area. This maintained field is found along the entry road.

TOTAL SITES: 4

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

Closed today

Current Hours (Temporary Closure)

January 1–December 30

• Every Day:Closed

This campground is temporarily closed pending repairs after a flood in November 2024. For updates, check our Current Conditions page or visit our Facebook at facebook.com/Ozarkriverways.

Show Standard Hours

Standard Hours

• Every Day:Open 24 hours

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

Closures & Seasonal Exceptions

Temporary Closure

January 1–December 30

• Every Day:Closed

This campground is temporarily closed pending repairs after a flood in November 2024. For updates, check our Current Conditions page or visit our Facebook at facebook.com/Ozarkriverways.

Holidays

2025–2026

New Year's Day	January 1, 2026	Closed
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.	January 19, 2026	Closed
Washington's Birthday	February 16, 2026	Closed
Memorial Day	May 26, 2025	Closed
Juneteenth National Independence Day	June 19, 2025	Closed
Independence Day	July 4, 2025	Closed
Labor Day	September 1, 2025	Closed
Columbus Day	October 13, 2025	Closed
Veterans Day	November 11, 2025	Closed
Thanksgiving Day	November 27, 2025	Closed
Christmas Day	December 25, 2025	Closed
Holiday	Date	Hours

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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 is the number for Big Spring Entrance Station.

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 490
Van Buren, MO 63965

Physical Address

NPS Road 108
Eminence Township, MO 65466

Directions

Broadfoot can be found roughly 25 minutes from Eminence, MO. Starting in Eminence, drive north on Highway 19. After about 2.7 miles, turn right onto County Road 19-205. Follow this road for about 3 miles. The road will then split in a "Y" shape. Take the route on the left. After .2 miles, the road will merge with County Road 19-203. Keep going for another .4 miles until the road splits again. Turn left, then follow the road until it hits a field. Drive counter-clockwise around the field to reach the camp.

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 sunny campsite with a picnic table, lantern post, and fire ring.

Two campsites with lush trees overhead.

A tiled vault toilet building along a gravel road.

A woman fishes in a large river surrounded by lush trees.

A mown grass field with hitching posts for horses.

A large, grassy field with small, forested mountains in the background.

Two sites offer sun, grass, and open views of the nearby field.
NPS Photo / Wil Marischen

Two campsites at Broadfoot are shaded by tall trees.
NPS Photo / Wil Marischen

A vault toilet restroom can be found near the horse staging area, uphill from the campground.
NPS Photo / Wil Marischen

Each year, campers enjoy swimming, fishing, and other river recreation at Broadfoot.
NPS Photo / Wil Marischen

Each year, large horseback riding groups make their way through the Ozarks.
NPS Photo / Wil Marischen

Campers can enjoy beautiful sunsets over the fields of Broadfoot.
NPS Photo / Wil Marischen

Accessibility Information

ADA Information - There are no ADA campsites within this campground. For nearby accessible campsites, please visit Alley Spring Campground instead.

Wheelchair Access - 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.