Greer Crossing Recreation Area

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A you exit the highway, the campground is located to the left with campsites located off of a loop road that circles through the campground. If you stay straight you will get to the boat launch and day use area.

This campground is primarily used by people using the river. It’s a nice flat, level area immediately adjacent to the highway.

This campground is a hub that puts you in the vicinity of Greer Mill, Greer Spring, and numerous other historic mills and springs. There are several historic sites in the area also. These sites are not within walking distance, but are a reasonable drive away along Highway 19.

When you access the site from the river, it will be located on the right-hand side.

Camping

The campground is set back away from the water’s edge. A campground host is on site in the summer. Sites, which offer seclusion and privacy, each with a table, fire ring, and lantern post.

Picnicking and Boating

A picnic area is near the boat access. The boating access is one of the most popular launch sites for people floating the Eleven Point.

Hiking

There is one trail available for hikers; a 4-mile trail that follows the river and through typical Ozark hills up to McCormack Lake then circles back for a 2 mile walk back to Greer. This trail runs along the river and then back along the hillside above the river.

Fishing

Fishing is plentiful, there are rainbow trout, small mouth bass, and sunfish, just to name a few.

Fees

Day Use – no fee Campground Single Site: $10/night Double Site: $15/night There is a 50% discount for camping for anyone with an Interagency Access or Senior Pass. Interagency passes cover the full day use fees, excluding busses.

Rules

No OHVs/ATvs/UTVs are allowed to operate within this Recreation Area. 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). Dogs must be on a 6 foot leash in the campground. Only collect dead and downed wood for campfires. No horses in the campground or day use area Campground: Fees will be paid at the fee tube provided.

Directions

From Winona, MO take Hwy 19 south 17 miles to Forest Road 3188, Take a left at junction of Hwy 19 and Forest Road 3188 This is the entrance to the recreation area. Note: If you are on the bridge you have gone to far, the site is just north of Eleven Point Bridge right before the bridge.