Cobb Ridge
Mark Twain National Forest — lakeside
Location: Ava, MO, MO
Price: From $15 per night
Price range: $15–$75 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (154 reviews)
Season: May through October
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 miles 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.The Chadwick area is mostly forested wi
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Showers, Electric Hookups, Camp Host
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Cobb Ridge offers access to nearly 80 miles of interconnecting off-road trails through Mark Twain National Forest with family and group camping options. Campers consistently rate it 4.7/5 stars, praising level sites, clean bathrooms, and peaceful atmosphere despite nearby ATV activity.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area; also Eastern Whip-poor-will, Hooded Warbler, Purple Finch, Turkey Vulture, Western Ratsnake, Prairie Lizard, and Eastern Yellow-bellied Racer.
Insider tips for Cobb Ridge: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Get a trail map before exploring to avoid getting lost on 80+ miles of interconnecting loops No water hookups at most sites; bring self-contained supplies or plan accordingly
Skip Cobb Ridge if: You need full RV hookups—only electric hookups available, suitable for self-contained RVs only. You're noise-sensitive—ATV and dirt bike activity is common on adjacent trails. You need year-round access—seasonal operations May through October only.
Best time to visit Cobb Ridge: May-October — Official operating season per verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: River Run Park (Forsyth, MO), Beaver Creek (Mo) (Kissee Mills, MO), Indian Point (BRANSON, MO), Moonshine Beach Rec. Area (BRANSON, MO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Cobb Ridge
Cell signal at Cobb Ridge (Ava, MO): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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 miles 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.The Chadwick area is mostly forested with oak, hickory and pine woods on rocky ridge tops, with a few small open forest glades.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Get a trail map before exploring to avoid getting lost on 80+ miles of interconnecting loops
No water hookups at most sites; bring self-contained supplies or plan accordingly
Official operating season per verified data
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Chadwick, Missouri, take Highway 125 south about 2 miles, 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 miles, 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 Ar
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Mark Twain National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Mark Twain National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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