Hazel Creek
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Hazel Creek is a National Forest campground near Washington, Missouri.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Hazel Creek 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
- Free
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✕ Potable water
- ✕ Toilets
No potable water and no toilets.
Access and cell service
37.8375, -91.0160 in Washington. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Hazel Creek?
No. Hazel Creek 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 Hazel Creek?
Camping at Hazel Creek is free.
Is there drinking water at Hazel Creek?
No. Hazel Creek has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Hazel Creek?
Hazel Creek is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Hazel Creek
Waterfalls and swimming nearby
Nearest to Hazel Creek, in straight-line miles: Johnson's Shut-Ins (swimming hole, 23 miles), and Mina Sauk Falls (waterfall, 24 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $15 per night
Red Bluff - Sites
- 60
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $15 per night
Council Bluff (wbr) Campground - Sites
- 41
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $15 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Washington and campgrounds in Washington.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30