Deer Leap
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $12 per night. Deer Leap is a National Forest campground near Doniphan, Missouri.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Deer Leap sits inside Mark Twain National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Single Site: $12 per night
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
On site: Toilets and potable water.
Access and cell service
36.6743, -90.8858 in Ripley. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Deer Leap?
No. Deer Leap is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Deer Leap?
Camping at Deer Leap costs Single Site: $12 per night.
Is there drinking water at Deer Leap?
Yes, Deer Leap has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages Deer Leap?
Deer Leap is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Deer Leap
Swimming nearby
Nearest to Deer Leap, in straight-line miles: Big Spring (swimming hole, 20 miles), and Greer Spring (swimming hole, 27 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
More campgrounds: camping near Doniphan and campgrounds in Ripley.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30