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Cobb Ridge

Usda Forest Service, Mark Twain National Forest, 1006 S. Jefferson Street, Ava, Missouri, United States

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About 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 mi 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.

Available sites

29 total sites

RV Sites 22 sites from $15 per night Tent Sites 7 sites from $15 per night

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2026 (Current year)

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🚐 003, Loop: Loop A RV

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$15

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Pet Friendly · 45 ft long · Paved

🚐 005, Loop: Loop A RV

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$25

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 55 ft long

🚐 007, Loop: Loop A RV

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$25

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 50 ft long

🚐 008, Loop: Loop A RV

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$15

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Pet Friendly · 45 ft long · Paved

🚐 009, Loop: Loop A RV

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$15

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Pet Friendly · 45 ft long · Paved

🚐 010, Loop: Loop A RV

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$15

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Pet Friendly · 90 ft long · Paved

🚐 011, Loop: Loop A RV

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$25

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 ft long

🚐 012, Loop: Loop A RV

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$25

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 55 ft long

🚐 013, Loop: Loop A RV

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$25

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 55 ft long

🚐 014, Loop: Loop A RV

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$15

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Pet Friendly · 45 ft long · Paved

🚐 015, Loop: Loop A RV

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$25

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 50 ft long

🚐 016, Loop: Loop A RV

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$15

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Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved

🚐 018, Loop: Loop A RV

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$25

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 50 ft long

🚐 019, Loop: Loop A RV

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$25

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 50 ft long

🚐 020, Loop: Loop B RV

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$25

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 85 ft long

🚐 021, Loop: Loop B RV

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$25

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 85 ft long

🚐 028, Loop: Loop C RV

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$25

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 145 ft long

🚐 029, Loop: Loop C RV

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$25

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 100 ft long

🚐 030, Loop: Loop C RV

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$25

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 100 ft long

🚐 035, Loop: Loop C RV

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$15

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Pet Friendly · 65 × 60 ft · Paved

🚐 036, Loop: Loop C RV

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$15

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Pet Friendly · 65 ft long · Paved

⛺ 037, Loop: Loop C Tent

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$15

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Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ 038, Loop: Loop C Tent

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$15

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Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ 039, Loop: Loop D Tent

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$15

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Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ 040, Loop: Loop D Tent

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$15

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Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ 041, Loop: Loop D Tent

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$15

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Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

🚐 043, Loop: Loop B RV

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$15

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Pet Friendly · 100 ft long · Paved

⛺ GP1, Loop: Loop E Tent

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$75

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Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade

⛺ GP2, Loop: Loop D Tent

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$75

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Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade

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🚐 003, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 45 ft long · Paved

$15

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🚐 005, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 55 ft long

$25

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🚐 007, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 50 ft long

$25

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🚐 008, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 45 ft long · Paved

$15

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🚐 009, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 45 ft long · Paved

$15

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🚐 010, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 90 ft long · Paved

$15

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🚐 011, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 ft long

$25

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🚐 012, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 55 ft long

$25

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🚐 013, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 55 ft long

$25

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🚐 014, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 45 ft long · Paved

$15

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🚐 015, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 50 ft long

$25

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🚐 016, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved

$15

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🚐 018, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 50 ft long

$25

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🚐 019, Loop: Loop A RV

Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 50 ft long

$25

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🚐 020, Loop: Loop B RV

Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 85 ft long

$25

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🚐 021, Loop: Loop B RV

Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 85 ft long

$25

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🚐 028, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 145 ft long

$25

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🚐 029, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 100 ft long

$25

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🚐 030, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 100 ft long

$25

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🚐 035, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · 65 × 60 ft · Paved

$15

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🚐 036, Loop: Loop C RV

Pet Friendly · 65 ft long · Paved

$15

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⛺ 037, Loop: Loop C Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

$15

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⛺ 038, Loop: Loop C Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

$15

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⛺ 039, Loop: Loop D Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

$15

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⛺ 040, Loop: Loop D Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

$15

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⛺ 041, Loop: Loop D Tent

Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

$15

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🚐 043, Loop: Loop B RV

Pet Friendly · 100 ft long · Paved

$15

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⛺ GP1, Loop: Loop E Tent

Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade

$75

/ per night

⛺ GP2, Loop: Loop D Tent

Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade

$75

/ per night

Reviews

326 reviews

Summary

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Cobb Ridge offers a beautiful setting with friendly and helpful camp hosts who keep the campground clean and well-maintained. The trails provide a range of challenges for outdoor enthusiasts, and the spacious sites are easy to navigate. However, some campers noted a lack of maintenance and the absence of a dump station, as well as concerns about noise from ATV and dirt bike activities.

Based on guest feedback

4.4

Overall rating

Based on 326 reviews

5 stars 64.7% (211)

4 stars 19.0% (62)

3 stars 8.3% (27)

2 stars 6.1% (20)

1 star 1.8% (6)

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Wayne M

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April 8, 2022 Stayed at: 007, Loop: Loop A

Very clean and spacious campsites.

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Timothy L

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April 6, 2022 Stayed at: 028, Loop: Loop C

Many many trails have downfall, and much has been ther a year or more. They are spending money and labor to block "shortcut go arounds" etc., but NOT for existing trail maintenance. Campgrounds are great as are the hosts!!!

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Timothy L

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April 6, 2022 Stayed at: 028, Loop: Loop C

Many many trails have downfall, and much has been ther a year or more. They are spending money and labor to block "shortcut go arounds" etc., but NOT for existing trail maintenance. Campgrounds are great as are the hosts!!!

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Daniel D

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April 5, 2022 Stayed at: 030, Loop: Loop C

Good trail system

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Daniel D

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April 5, 2022 Stayed at: 030, Loop: Loop C

Good trail system

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Matt W

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March 30, 2022 Stayed at: 018, Loop: Loop A

Very scenic and fun trails, wish I could spend more time there. Campsite bath houses were nice.

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Matt W

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March 30, 2022 Stayed at: 018, Loop: Loop A

Very scenic and fun trails, wish I could spend more time there. Campsite bath houses were nice.

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Erica D

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March 27, 2022 Stayed at: 009, Loop: Loop A

This is our favorite place to be every chance we get!!

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Erica D

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March 27, 2022 Stayed at: 009, Loop: Loop A

This is our favorite place to be every chance we get!!

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Karrie G

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March 14, 2022 Stayed at: GP2, Loop: Loop D

The attendants were amazing.

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Location & Directions for Cobb Ridge

Usda Forest Service, Mark Twain National Forest, 1006 S. Jefferson Street, Ava, MO 65608 United States

Elevation: 412 ft

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Getting There

From Chadwick, Missouri, take Highway 125 south about 2 mi, 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 g...

Nearest town

Ava, MO - 37 mi

About 48 min to downtown

Highway access

Cobb Ridge is accessible via US Highway 60, located approximately 20 miles to the south. The campground is also near Missouri State Highway 125 to the east.

Policies & Rules

General

Campers required to check-in with on-site host, if available, upon arrival.
Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information.
Click here for more information on the Cobb Ridge Recreation Area.
Helmets are required at all times for off-road vehicle riders under 18 years of age and anyone under the age of 16 must be under direct supervision of a parent or guardian when riding ATV, motorcycle, and side by side.
ATVs and side by sides must be 50 inches or less to ride on trails.
Working muffler and Spark Arrester required on all ATVs/side by sides.
No operator is allowed to carry passengers on an ATV or motorcycle unless designed by manufacturer to carry passengers.

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3 mi away

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Last updated: November 3, 2026

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