Gooseneck Campground
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $10.00
- Type
- Campground
- Sites
- 7 total · 7 reservable · 0 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 36.8199, -90.9476
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Nestled on the park's southern boundary, Gooseneck Campground offers well-maintained sites right along the lower Current River. A small inlet provides a great space to see wildlife, while gravel bars support swimming, floating, and more. This campground features a large, flat camping area, making it a popular destination for RVs and campers. Sites closest to the river have unobstructed views of the waterway. Other sites enjoy dappled shade from oaks, hickories, walnuts, and sycamores.
From the managing agency.Official page
Is Gooseneck Campground free?
No. Gooseneck Campground charges $10.00. 7 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to Gooseneck Campground?
Gooseneck Campground has 7 sites on record. 7 sites are reservable and 0 are first come.
How do I get to Gooseneck Campground?
Gooseneck Campground is located roughly half an hour south of Van Buren, MO. Starting from Van Buren, head west on Highway 60. Around the 5-mile mark, turn south onto Highway C. Stay on Highway C for approximately 11 miles, then turn east onto Big Barren Creek Road. Follow this road (without turning) for about 1.2 miles. The road will eventually dead-end into Gooseneck Campground. This route requires driving on gravel roads for ~1.2 miles.
What is the weather like at Gooseneck Campground?
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.
What are the rules at Gooseneck Campground?
Visit our Camping Regulations page for rules governing quiet hours, generators, fires, hammocks, and more.
Nearby
- Grubb Hollow Campground1.1 mi
- Cedar Spring Campground2.0 mi
- Clubhouse Campground7.4 mi
- Big Tree Campground7.6 mi
- Big Spring Campground10.0 mi
- BIG SPRING10.0 mi
- Deer Leap Campground10.6 mi
- PINEWOODS LAKE REC AREA11.4 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
