U.S. Forest Service · Mark Twain National Forest · MO
Deer Leap Recreation Area
OpenSeason 04-01 – 10-01
UnlistedAccess
The place
The Deer Leap Recreation Area is situated on the east bank of the Current River , this site is not one of the busier campgrounds so is often a great place to get away from the crowds. Expect some activity of outfitter-guides utilizing the non-motorized launch in the campground, though. Deer Leap provides primitive camping, a boat launch and floater access/tuber launch. When you veer off the road, the boat launch is a short 80 yards from the Y. When you head to the campground, the road follows the river for a short distance before entering a stand of pines. The campground is shady and quiet. Keep reading
There is a busy canoe/tubing launch in the center of the campground. This campground is good for visitors who like a little privacy while camping.
SRC · USFS Enterprise Data Warehouse · 2026-08-24
Booking
183 daysBooking window before arrival
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24
Fees
Day Use Fee Boat Ramp -$3/vehicle Campground $12 fee for single campsites and $20 for double campsites Fees will be paid at the fee tube provided.
SRC · USFS Enterprise Data Warehouse · 2026-08-24
Your representative
This campground sits in MO-08. This member’s public-lands record →
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