Cobb Ridge
Mark Twain National Forest
Cobb Ridge Campground is adjacent to the Chadwick Riding area, which is popular among and off-road vehicles (dirt bikes; ATVs and side by sides 50 inches or less) enthusiasts. Numerous trails provide nearly 80 miles of interconnecting loops that vary from easy to difficult terrain, winding in and out of deep, forested hollows and down long ridge tops.
Family and group camping is available, providing access to Missouri's beautiful Mark Twain National Forest.
The Cobb Ridge Campground provides a variety of campsite sizes, styles, development and locations. Single, double and triple camp units are designed to accommodate groups of various sizes. Campsites include traditional back-in units and easily maneuvered pull-through units; some with electrical hookups and others with only basic facilities. Tent camping is also an option. At each electric site, there are 30 and 50 amp service along with a 110 outlet.
Most sites are fairly private, but some are close together and open enough to promote visiting between other camps. Additional sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. When available, an on-site host is at the campground.
The sites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Flush toilets, vault toilets, and showers are provided. Hydrants are located throughout campground for all campers to use - no individual water hookups available. Trash collection facilities are provided.
Need to Know
- Campers required to check-in with on-site host, if available, upon arrival.
- Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information.
- Click here for more information on the Cobb Ridge Recreation Area.
- Helmets are required at all times for off-road vehicle riders under 18 years of age and anyone under the age of 16 must be under direct supervision of a parent or guardian when riding ATV, motorcycle, and side by side.
- ATVs and side by sides must be 50 inches or less to ride on trails.
- Working muffler and Spark Arrester required on all ATVs/side by sides.
- No operator is allowed to carry passengers on an ATV or motorcycle unless designed by manufacturer to carry passengers.
Natural Features
The Chadwick area is mostly forested with oak, hickory and pine woods on rocky ridge tops, with a few small open forest glades. Steep ridges break into narrow hollows with scattered surface rock and occasional rock ledges and patches of eastern red cedar.
Nearby Attractions
The campground is 30 miles from Springfield, Branson, Silver Dollar City and Shepherd of the Hills attractions. Lake Taneycomo is 20 miles south of Cobb Ridge.
Recreation
Visitors to the area mostly come for the plentiful off-road vehicle trails (motorcycle; ATVs and side by sides 50 inches or less). Some trail segments are very rocky, steep, rough, rutted and are technically challenging, while others that don't drain well have been built up with concrete. Hiking on the trails is also permissible but requires caution. If using the trails, you will need a Chadwick riding permit - they are available at our District office; Casey's General Store in Sparta, MO. Cost is $45 for an annual; $7/day for motorcycles, ATVs and side by sides. $3 for mountain bike. You will need make/model and VIN# of vehicle along with rider information. The permit is valid for the machine and cannot be transferred.
Contact Information
Mailing
USDA FOREST SERVICE MARK TWAIN NATIONAL FOREST 1006 S. JEFFERSON STREET Ava MO 65608
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 417-683-4428
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Chadwick, Missouri, take Highway 125 south about 2 miles, then turn right onto Highway H and continue past Camp Ridge day-use area, turning right onto Lookout Road (the first portion of lookout road is paved - if you get to the gravel you have gone to far) to Cobb Ridge Recreation Area. Fom Forsyth, take H Highway north approximately 14 miles, turn left onto Lookout Road (the first portion of lookout road is paved - if you get to the gravel you have gone too far) to Cobb Ridge Recreation Area. The campground is approximately .5 miles on Lookout Road from H Highway.
Available Campsites
- Site 005, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 012, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 031, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Electric
- Site 015, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 040, Loop Loop D, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 017, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 034, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Electric
- Site 016, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site 032, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Electric
- Site 010, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 036, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site 004, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site 037, Loop Loop C, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site 038, Loop Loop C, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site GP1, Loop Loop E, Type Group Standard Electric
- Site 018, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 022, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site 003, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site 041, Loop Loop D, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 033, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Electric
- Site 029, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Electric
- Site 042, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site 014, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Electric
- Site 007, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 008, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 039, Loop Loop D, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 043, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site GP2, Loop Loop D, Type Group Standard Electric
- Site 009, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site 020, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site 028, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Electric
- Site 006, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
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