Cobb Ridge
Cobb Ridge Campground is adjacent to the Chadwick Riding area, which is popular among and off-road vehicles (dirt bikes; ATVs and side by sides 50 inches or less) enthusiasts. Numerous trails provide nearly 80 miles of interconnecting loops that vary from easy to difficult terrain, winding in and out of deep, forested hollows and down long ridge tops. Family and group camping is available, providing access to Missouri's beautiful Mark Twain National Forest.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 26 |
| Standard, no hookups | 12 |
| Tent-only | 5 |
| group standard electric | 2 |
| Host/management | 4 |
Site guide
45 sites in 5 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Loop A | Electric | Back-in | 70 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 002 | Loop A | Electric | Back-in | 50 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 003 | Loop A | Standard | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Partial | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 004 | Loop A | Standard | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Partial | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 005 | Loop A | Electric | Back-in | 55 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 006 | Loop A | Standard | Back-in | 55 | Paved | Partial | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 007 | Loop A | Electric | Back-in | 50 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 008 | Loop A | Standard | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Partial | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 009 | Loop A | Standard | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Partial | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 010 | Loop A | Standard | Pull-through | 90 | Paved | Partial | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Sites 001, 002, 003, 004 and 45 more are listed accessible |
The Cobb Ridge Campground provides a variety of campsite sizes, styles, development and locations. Single, double and triple camp units are designed to accommodate groups of various sizes. Campsites include traditional back-in units and easily maneuvered pull-through units; some with electrical hookups and others with only basic facilities. Tent camping is also an option. At each electric site, there are 30 and 50 amp service along with a 110 outlet. Most sites are fairly private, but some are close together and open enough to promote visiting between other camps. When available, an on-site host is at the campground. The sites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Flush toilets, vault toilets, and showers are provided. Hydrants are located throughout campground for all campers to use - no individual water hookups available. Trash collection facilities are provided.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Season | January to December |
| Forest | Mark Twain National Forest |
| Booking | Reservation recommended for some sites - Group sites can be reserved up to 12 months in advance. Standard sites can be reserved up to 6 months in advance. |
| Fees | Camping Fees single - $15/night. double - $25/night. group - $75/night (24 people) |
| Rules | Campers required to check-in with on-site host upon arrival and to pick up fee envelope if the site was not reserved online. Campground: Fees will be paid at the fee tube provided. Fireworks are prohibited. Campsite parking allows for two vehicles per site. Park only in designated parking areas. No more than 8 people are permitted at single sites (16 for double sites). |
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Getting there
From Chadwick, Missouri, take Highway 125 south about 2 miles, then turn right onto Highway H and continue past Camp Ridge day-use area, turning right onto Lookout Road (the first portion of lookout road is paved - if you get to the gravel you have gone to far) to Cobb Ridge Recreation Area.
| Nearest town | Ava, Missouri |
| Coordinates | 36.8947° N, 93.0999° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Dynamic Earth ↗ | 19.5 mi |
| RV sales & service | Youngblood RV ↗ | 21.6 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 28 mi |
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Cobb Ridge Campground ride through
Worth a stop
The campground is 30 miles from Springfield, Branson, Silver Dollar City and Shepherd of the Hills attractions. Lake Taneycomo is 20 miles south of Cobb Ridge.
- 1.3 miChadwick Ohv Trail Complex ↗OHV / range
Trails nearby
- under 0.1 miChadwick 1301.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- under 0.1 miChadwick 1711.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- under 0.1 miChadwick 132A1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 0.1 miChadwick 1180.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 0.2 miChadwick 101 ↗5.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 0.2 miChadwick 130B0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.4 miKC Pavilion Trailhead ↗Mark Twain National Forest · Season January to December
- 0.9 miCamp Ridge Trailhead ↗Mark Twain National Forest · Season January to December
- 1.5 miOak Camp Trailhead ↗Mark Twain National Forest · Season January to December
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Hercules-Glades Wilderness begins about 14.6 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 14.6 miHercules-Glades Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 12,423 acres
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.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Swan Creek BridgeStructure · Forsyth · 13.4 mi
Natural features
The Chadwick area is mostly forested with oak, hickory and pine woods on rocky ridge tops, with a few small open forest glades. Steep ridges break into narrow hollows with scattered surface rock and occasional rock ledges and patches of eastern red cedar.
Recreation
Visitors to the area mostly come for the plentiful off-road vehicle trails (motorcycle; ATVs and side by sides 50 inches or less). Some trail segments are very rocky, steep, rough, rutted and are technically challenging, while others that don't drain well have been built up with concrete. Hiking on the trails is also permissible but requires caution. If using the trails, you will need a Chadwick riding permit - they are available at our District office; Casey's General Store in Sparta, MO. Cost is $60 for an annual; $10/day for motorcycles, ATVs and side by sides. $3 for mountain bike. You will need make/model and VIN# of vehicle along with rider information. The permit is valid for the machine and cannot be transferred.
Guidebooks for Missouri
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Cobb Ridge?
For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Cobb Ridge?
Camping Fees single - $15/night. double - $25/night. group - $75/night (24 people)
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Cobb Ridge?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Cobb Ridge open right now?
Open as of Oct 16, 2026. Season January to December.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Cobb Ridge have?
49 sites, including 26 standard sites with power, 12 standard sites without power, 5 tent-only sites, and 2 group standard electric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Cobb Ridge?
Cobb Ridge is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Does Cobb Ridge have hookups?
Yes, electric hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Cobb Ridge?
Flush toilets, vault toilets, and showers are provided.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Cobb Ridge?
Yes, pets are allowed at Cobb Ridge. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Cobb Ridge?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. Campers required to check-in with on-site host upon arrival and to pick up fee envelope if the site was not reserved online.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Cobb Ridge?
Sites 001, 002, 003, and 004 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 49 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 Cobb Ridge?
Visitors to the area mostly come for the plentiful off-road vehicle trails (motorcycle; ATVs and side by sides 50 inches or less). The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation