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john B
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2021 Stayed at: 039, Loop: Loop D
the camp host were great, very helpful and really made our trip perfect. the place was clean and well kept. could not be more please. much thanks for a top notch facility
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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.
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003, Loop: Loop A
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005, Loop: Loop A
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007, Loop: Loop A
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008, Loop: Loop A
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009, Loop: Loop A
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010, Loop: Loop A
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011, Loop: Loop A
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012, Loop: Loop A
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013, Loop: Loop A
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014, Loop: Loop A
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015, Loop: Loop A
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016, Loop: Loop A
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018, Loop: Loop A
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019, Loop: Loop A
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020, Loop: Loop B
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021, Loop: Loop B
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028, Loop: Loop C
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 145 ft long
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029, Loop: Loop C
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030, Loop: Loop C
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035, Loop: Loop C
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036, Loop: Loop C
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037, Loop: Loop C
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038, Loop: Loop C
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039, Loop: Loop D
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040, Loop: Loop D
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041, Loop: Loop D
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043, Loop: Loop B
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GP1, Loop: Loop E
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GP2, Loop: Loop D
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003, Loop: Loop A
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Pet Friendly · 45 ft long · Paved
$15
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005, Loop: Loop A
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 55 ft long
$25
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007, Loop: Loop A
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 50 ft long
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008, Loop: Loop A
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Pet Friendly · 45 ft long · Paved
$15
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009, Loop: Loop A
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Pet Friendly · 45 ft long · Paved
$15
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010, Loop: Loop A
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Pet Friendly · 90 ft long · Paved
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011, Loop: Loop A
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 ft long
$25
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012, Loop: Loop A
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 55 ft long
$25
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013, Loop: Loop A
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 55 ft long
$25
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014, Loop: Loop A
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Pet Friendly · 45 ft long · Paved
$15
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015, Loop: Loop A
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 50 ft long
$25
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016, Loop: Loop A
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Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
$15
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018, Loop: Loop A
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 50 ft long
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019, Loop: Loop A
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 50 ft long
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020, Loop: Loop B
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 85 ft long
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021, Loop: Loop B
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 85 ft long
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028, Loop: Loop C
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 145 ft long
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029, Loop: Loop C
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 100 ft long
$25
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030, Loop: Loop C
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 100 ft long
$25
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035, Loop: Loop C
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Pet Friendly · 65 × 60 ft · Paved
$15
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036, Loop: Loop C
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Pet Friendly · 65 ft long · Paved
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037, Loop: Loop C
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Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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038, Loop: Loop C
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Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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039, Loop: Loop D
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040, Loop: Loop D
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Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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041, Loop: Loop D
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Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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043, Loop: Loop B
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Pet Friendly · 100 ft long · Paved
$15
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GP1, Loop: Loop E
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Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
$75
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GP2, Loop: Loop D
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Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
$75
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Reviews
326 reviews
Summary
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.
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5 stars
64.7% (211)
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Keith G
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2021 Stayed at: 013, Loop: Loop A
Great place and camp hosts were awesome...
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Keith G
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2021 Stayed at: 013, Loop: Loop A
Great place and camp hosts were awesome...
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Nancy T
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2021 Stayed at: 005, Loop: Loop A
We loved Cobb Ridge Campground! Since it is in a national forest, it is beautiful and woodsy. The sites are spread far apart. The roads and campsites are lined with nice split rail fencing. The sites are paved and level, and the fire pits are raised and very clean. There are lots of ATV trails which are good for hiking too, if you’re there when there aren’t a lot of ATVs. We were there when it was very quiet and empty, in August. We took our bikes on the trails but found out some of them are not suitable for bicycles. The only drawback is that the campground is so remote. It’s a very narrow, curvy road and a 45 minute drive from Branson. We made it fine, though, with and without our fifth wheel.
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Nancy T
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2021 Stayed at: 005, Loop: Loop A
We loved Cobb Ridge Campground! Since it is in a national forest, it is beautiful and woodsy. The sites are spread far apart. The roads and campsites are lined with nice split rail fencing. The sites are paved and level, and the fire pits are raised and very clean. There are lots of ATV trails which are good for hiking too, if you’re there when there aren’t a lot of ATVs. We were there when it was very quiet and empty, in August. We took our bikes on the trails but found out some of them are not suitable for bicycles. The only drawback is that the campground is so remote. It’s a very narrow, curvy road and a 45 minute drive from Branson. We made it fine, though, with and without our fifth wheel.
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Robert M. (Bob) A
VerifiedAugust 22, 2021 Stayed at: 028, Loop: Loop C
I have camped here over the years many times and ride this area of beautiful country weekly. This time I came back from riding to find the windshield of my truck broken and shattered. This is concerning considering I have never had any property damage while camping and always considered this a safe campground. The camp host was very supportive and did a great job assisting me. The campground is clean and sites are well spaced, no complaints, a beautiful area. Enjoy this unspoiled area and please be respectful of others.
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Robert M. (Bob) A
VerifiedAugust 22, 2021 Stayed at: 028, Loop: Loop C
I have camped here over the years many times and ride this area of beautiful country weekly. This time I came back from riding to find the windshield of my truck broken and shattered. This is concerning considering I have never had any property damage while camping and always considered this a safe campground. The camp host was very supportive and did a great job assisting me. The campground is clean and sites are well spaced, no complaints, a beautiful area. Enjoy this unspoiled area and please be respectful of others.
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Matt A
VerifiedAugust 17, 2021 Stayed at: 018, Loop: Loop A
Beautiful very well kept campground. The camp hosts set a welcome home atmosphere for everyone and take great care of the grounds.
There wasn't nearly as much ATV noise as we expected. Most of the guests respected camp courtesy and there seemed to be a lot of regulars.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will be back.
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Matt A
VerifiedAugust 17, 2021 Stayed at: 018, Loop: Loop A
Beautiful very well kept campground. The camp hosts set a welcome home atmosphere for everyone and take great care of the grounds.
There wasn't nearly as much ATV noise as we expected. Most of the guests respected camp courtesy and there seemed to be a lot of regulars.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will be back.
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Keith G
VerifiedAugust 1, 2021 Stayed at: 019, Loop: Loop A
Best camp hosts ever , very friendly and helpful , found the area in much cleaner and organized compared to the last couple previous years..
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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
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...
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 gone to far) to Cobb Ridge Recreation Area. Fom Forsyth, take H Highway north approximately 14 mi, turn left onto Lookout Road (the first portion of lookout road is paved - if you get to the gravel you have gone too far) to Cobb Ridge Recreation Area. The campground is approximately .5 mi on Lookout Road from H Highway.
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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