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Camping · Missouri

Paddy Creek Campground

USFS · Campground · Dispersed · Fee

Dispersed

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
37.5535, -92.0403
Last verified
September 18, 2026
37.5535° N · 92.0403° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

Paddy Creek Campground is perfectly located one hour southwest of Rolla and only an hour drive from Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, Paddy Creek Campground is nestled in a hollow along Paddy Creek, a major tributary to Big Piney River, ? mile away. Paddy Creek flows year-round and is a crystal clear, wading creek with a few swimming holes. This is one of the most scenic areas on the Mark Twain National Forest. Paddy Creek Trail offers several spectacular scenic overlooks. Located adjacent to the east boundary of the Paddy Creek Wilderness, which offers hiking and dispersed camping opportunities.

From the USFS.

Is Paddy Creek Campground free?

No. Paddy Creek Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.

How do I get to Paddy Creek Campground?

From Roby, MO: Take Highway 17 north 2 miles, turn right/east on Slabtown Road (formerly Forest Road 7600) and travel 6 miles to Paddy Creek Road turn right/south on Paddy Creek Road (formerly Forest Road 220) and travel for 2 miles and the recreation area is on the left, just over the low water crossing/bridge**Water flows over this crossing at all times, however it can be unpassable after a heavy rain. Please drive carefully at all times over this crossing. From Licking, MO: Take Highway 32 west for 15 miles to Paddy Creek Road. Turn right/north onto Paddy Creek Road and travel for 8 miles. The rec area will be on the right just before the creek. From Ft. Leonard Wood: Take South Gate onto Hwy AW for 6.7 miles to Hwy 17turn left/east for 1 mile then left onto Slabtown Rd. Continue on Slabtown Rd for 4.3 miles, then take a right onto Paddy Creek Rd. Continue for 2 miles; Paddy Creek Recreation Area is on the left.

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Nearby

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.

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