Float Camp
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site no hook-ups: $15 per night. Float Camp is a National Forest campground near Doniphan, Missouri.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
It sits right at the edge of 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 no hook-ups: $15 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
36.6656, -90.8725 in Ripley. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Float Camp?
No. Float Camp 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 Float Camp?
Camping at Float Camp costs Single Site no hook-ups: $15 per night.
Is there drinking water at Float Camp?
Yes, Float Camp has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages Float Camp?
Float Camp is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Float Camp
Swimming nearby
Nearest to Float Camp, in straight-line miles: Big Spring (swimming hole, 21 miles), and Greer Spring (swimming hole, 28 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