NPS · Ozark National Scenic Riverways · Salem, MO

Pulltite

In the rolling, forested landscapes around Pulltite, two of America's most beautiful spring-fed rivers combine to make up the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. As the first national park area to protect a wild river system, visitors have plenty of scenic water activities to enjoy as well as hiking, horseback riding and wildlife viewing.

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Pulltite Nature TrailAn early photo of Pulltite CabinKayaks on the water and beach at Pulltite under a blue sky with puffy white clouds-previewKayaks on the water and beach at Pulltite under a blue sky with puffy white clouds.
Photos courtesy of NPS Photo, Photo courtesy Lesa Urban · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups53
Group tent areas3
Host/management2
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 60 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

56 sites in 4 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadeWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessibleRating
G01Pulltite Group SitesGroup tentPavedPartialRiverfront45 / 15YesPrime
G02Pulltite Group SitesGroup tentPavedPartialRiverfront45 / 15YesStandard
G03Pulltite Group SitesGroup tentPavedPartialRiverfront45 / 15YesPrime
003Sites 1-15StandardBack-in60FullRiverfront6 / 2YesPrime
004Sites 1-15StandardBack-in30PartialRiverfront6 / 2YesPrime
005Sites 1-15StandardBack-in60FullRiverfront6 / 2YesPrime
006Sites 1-15StandardBack-inFullRiverfront6 / 2YesPrime
007Sites 1-15StandardBack-in40PartialRiverfront6 / 2YesYesPrime
008Sites 1-15StandardBack-inPartialRiverfront6 / 2YesPrime
009Sites 1-15StandardBack-in40FullRiverfront6 / 2YesPrime

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length60 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
AccessibilitySites 007, 015, 032, 051 are listed accessible

This year-round campground has flush toilets and showers facilities available April 15 through October 15. The main shower house/restroom at the front of the campground will be open year round. Picnic tables, fire rings, and grills are provided. Roads and parking spurs are paved. Ranger-led campfire programs are offered in the campground amphitheater during summer months.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Pulltite30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 2.66 inches of precipitation, 1.0 inches of snowFebruary: 3.60 inches of precipitation, 2.6 inches of snowMarch: 4.08 inches of precipitation, 1.4 inches of snowApril: 4.83 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowMay: 6.16 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 4.28 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 4.60 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 4.35 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 3.79 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 3.28 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 4.06 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowDecember: 3.46 inches of precipitation, 0.4 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 32.8°F averageFebruary: 36.3°F averageMarch: 45.8°F averageApril: 55.5°F averageMay: 64.2°F averageJune: 72.7°F averageJuly: 77.2°F averageAugust: 75.5°F averageSeptember: 67.5°F averageOctober: 55.9°F averageNovember: 45.0°F averageDecember: 35.5°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Round Spring 2Sw, 6 miles from the campground at 829 feet, station USC00237309 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 49 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 6 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

Pulltite Campground is located at the end of EE Highway. From Salem, Missouri, take Highway 19 south for 32 miles and turn right onto EE.

Nearest townSalem, Missouri
Coordinates37.3344° N, 91.4831° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗4.7 mi
Outdoor gearAlley Spring Store ↗13.4 mi
RV sales & serviceBourbon RV ↗57.9 mi

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Worth a stop

Scenic Round Spring Cave is nearby, with ranger-guided tours offered daily during summer months. Historic and picturesque Alley Mill and Alley Spring are also nearby. The mill is open daily in the summer and rangers offer tours upon request.

Public land it sits in

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Mark Twain National Forest begins about 1.7 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

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Natural features

The Ozark National Scenic Riverways is known for its caves, springs, sinkholes and losing streams, and features over 300 identified caves within its boundaries. They range in size from a rock overhang to almost seven miles of identified passages. Eight caves, including an open sinkhole, have been designated as outstanding natural features. The Ozark forest is mostly White oak and Shortleaf pine, Missouri's only native pine species. Along the rivers, Sycamore, Cottonwood, River birch and maples are common. Redbud and Dogwoods are also abundant, putting on a spectacular show during most spring months.

Recreation

The Current River flows past the campground, offering excellent canoeing, tubing, swimming and fishing. Over 130 miles of waterways exist within the park. Canoe and kayak rentals and outfitters can be found nearby. The historic Pulltite Cabin is across the river from the campground. The only way to see the cabin is by boat or by wading across the river. The cabin is next to scenic Pulltite Spring, for which the campground is named. Several miles of hiking and horseback riding trails crisscross the region, include the Alley Overlook Trail, Chubb Hollow Trail, Ozark Trail, Cave Spring Trail and Big Springs Trail.

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 Pulltite?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Pulltite?

Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Pulltite have?

58 sites, including 53 standard sites without power and 3 group tent areas.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Pulltite?

The longest site here provides 60 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 Pulltite have hookups?

Yes, water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Pulltite?

This year-round campground has flush toilets and showers facilities available April 15 through October 15.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Pulltite?

Yes, pets are allowed at Pulltite. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Pulltite?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Pulltite?

Sites 007, 015, 032, and 051 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. 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 Pulltite?

The Current River flows past the campground, offering excellent canoeing, tubing, swimming and fishing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Pulltite?

Salem, Missouri. Scenic Round Spring Cave is nearby, with ranger-guided tours offered daily during summer months.

Source: Getting there

What if Pulltite is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Round Spring (5.4 mi), Akers (5.8 mi), and Loggers Lake Campground (12.1 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby