Jerktail Campground
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $10.00
- Type
- Campground
- Sites
- 3 total · 3 reservable · 0 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 37.2305, -91.3097
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
On summer days, Jerktail is a bustling location for floating, swimming, and recreation. The Current River, huge gravel bars, deep swimming holes, and impressive bluffs draw visitors year after year. At night, campers can enjoy beautiful night skies and true Ozark seclusion. Jerktail Campground is one of the most remote locations in the park. Under the right conditions, visitors can see the Milky Way stretch across the sky. In the summer months, fireflies can make for a dazzling display.
From the managing agency.Official page
Is Jerktail Campground free?
No. Jerktail Campground charges $10.00. 3 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to Jerktail Campground?
Jerktail Campground has 3 sites on record. 3 sites are reservable and 0 are first come.
How do I get to Jerktail Campground?
Jerktail Campground is located roughly 30 minutes from Eminence, Missouri. Starting in Eminence, drive north on Highway 19. Follow the highway for 5 miles, then turn right onto County Road 19-221. Follow this gravel road for 2.5 miles. At this point, the road forks left and right in a "Y" shape. Turn right into County Road 224. After another 1.4 miles, the road will fork again. Turn right to stay on County Road 224. After 2 miles, the road will end at Jerktail. This route drives on gravel roads for 6 miles.
What is the weather like at Jerktail 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 Jerktail Campground?
Visit our Camping Regulations page for rules governing quiet hours, generators, fires, hammocks, and more.
Nearby
- Broadfoot Campground2.4 mi
- TWO RIVERS2.9 mi
- Two Rivers Campground3.4 mi
- Shawnee Creek Campground4.1 mi
- Round Spring Campground6.3 mi
- ROUND SPRING6.5 mi
- Sinking Creek Campground7.7 mi
- Powder Mill Campground8.2 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.
