Deer Leap Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 36.6744, -90.8858
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
The Deer Leap Recreation Area is situated on the east bank of the Current River, this site is not one of the busier campgrounds; so is often a great place to get away from the crowds. Expect some activity of outfitter-guides utilizing the non-motorized launch in the campground, though. Deer Leap provides primitive camping, a boat launch and floater access/tuber launch. When you veer off the road, the boat launch is a short 80 yards from the Y. When you head to the campground, the road follows the river for a short distance before entering a stand of pines. The campground is shady and quiet. There is a busy canoe/tubing launch in the center of the campground. This campground is good for visitors who like a little privacy while camping.
From the USFS.
Is Deer Leap Campground free?
No. Deer Leap Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Deer Leap Campground?
From US Highway 160 in Doniphan, MO Take Highway Y heading north for approximately 5 miles. Turn left onto Forest Road 4349, 1 mile down the road there is a Y, veer to the left to go to boat ramp or veer to the right to go to the Deer Leap Campground and floater access/tuber launch.
Nearby
- Float Camp1.0 mi
- FLOAT CAMP PICNIC AREA1.0 mi
- Dunrovin1.9 mi
- Gooseneck Campground10.6 mi
- Grubb Hollow Campground11.4 mi
- Cedar Spring Campground11.8 mi
- Clubhouse Campground17.0 mi
- Green Briar Float Camp17.3 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
