Army Corps of Engineers · Bull Shoals Lake · Forsyth, MO

River Run Park

River Run Park is conveniently located just below Powersite Dam allowing quick lake access for fishing or recreational watersports.

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A photo of facility River Run Park with Boat RampA photo of Site 25 of Loop River Run Park at River Run Park with Picnic TableA photo of Site 12 of Loop River Run Park at River Run Park with Picnic TableA photo of Site 2 of Loop River Run Park at River Run Park with Picnic Table
Photos courtesy of Kevin Bodenhamer · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard with electric32
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

32 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteFits, ftPowerWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
14550 ampYes / –10 / 2YesYes
24550 ampYes / –10 / 2YesYes
34550 ampYes / –10 / 2YesYes
44550 ampYes / –10 / 2YesYes
54550 ampYes / –10 / 2YesYes
64550 ampYes / –10 / 2YesYes
74550 ampYes / –10 / 2YesYes
84550 ampYes / –10 / 2YesYes
94550 ampYes / –10 / 2YesYes
104550 ampYes / –10 / 2YesYes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 04:00 PM, checkout 03:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water
Max vehicle length45 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
AccessibilitySites 1, 2, 3, 4 and 28 more are listed accessible

River Run park contains 32 campsites with electric and water hookups. Flush toilets, showers, and a playground are also available.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near River Run Park30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 2.67 inches of precipitation, 2.3 inches of snowFebruary: 2.51 inches of precipitation, 1.8 inches of snowMarch: 4.15 inches of precipitation, 1.0 inches of snowApril: 4.85 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowMay: 5.28 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 4.24 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 4.25 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 3.11 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 4.13 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 3.74 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 3.93 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowDecember: 2.82 inches of precipitation, 1.7 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 35.9°F averageFebruary: 40.0°F averageMarch: 48.3°F averageApril: 57.7°F averageMay: 66.5°F averageJune: 75.4°F averageJuly: 79.3°F averageAugust: 77.9°F averageSeptember: 70.8°F averageOctober: 59.3°F averageNovember: 47.9°F averageDecember: 39.2°F average0 in2 in4 in6 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Ozark Beach, 1 mile from the campground at 834 feet, station USC00236460 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 46 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 7 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Mountain Home, AR, travel north on State Route 5 for 24 miles to US 160. Follow 160 west for 45 miles to Forsyth, MO. Take a left on Hyw 76 W and the park entrance will be approximately one mile ahead on your right.

Nearest townForsyth, Missouri
Coordinates36.6800° N, 93.1016° W · Directions ↗

Charges and cancellations

Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗19.7 mi
Outdoor gearDynamic Earth ↗33.1 mi
RV sales & serviceYoungblood RV ↗35.2 mi

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Explore

Video

River Run Family Campground-Loudonville, Ohio

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

Hercules-Glades Wilderness begins about 7.2 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

The campground in south-central Missouri just below the Powersite Dam on Bull Shoals Lake. Nearby, sturdy, green hardwoods and cedar glades encompass the rocky bluffs and unique rock formations of the mountains.

Recreation

Hiking, birding, all types of water sports, and in-season hunting are featured attractions. Spring and fall are the best seasons for fishing, but spotted bass, crappie and similar fish can be sought throughout the year.

Nearby

Visit the Jones Point State Wildlife Management Area for promising wildlife spotting and birding. The lively tourist town of Branson is just minutes away. Here, visitors can shop, dine and find live music.

Guidebooks for Missouri

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  • Best Tent Camping - Missouri and the Ozarks
    Steve Henry, 2014
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  • Rail-trails Iowa & Missouri
    Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, 2017
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  • The Ozarks: 43 spectacular hikes in Arkansas and Missouri
    Jim Warnock, 2017
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at River Run Park?

Sites at River Run Park are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at River Run Park?

Check-in 04:00 PM, checkout 03:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does River Run Park have?

32 sites, including 32 standard sites with power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at River Run Park?

The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Does River Run Park have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at River Run Park?

Flush toilets, showers, and a playground are also available.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at River Run Park?

Yes, pets are allowed at River Run Park. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at River Run Park?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at River Run Park?

Sites 1, 2, 3, and 4 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 32 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at River Run Park?

Hiking, birding, all types of water sports, and in-season hunting are featured attractions. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to River Run Park?

Forsyth, Missouri. Visit the Jones Point State Wildlife Management Area for promising wildlife spotting and birding.

Source: Getting there

What if River Run Park is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Beaver Creek (4.2 mi), Bar-K Wrangler Camp (13.5 mi, first-come), and Indian Point (14 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby