USDA Forest Service · Missouri
Paddy Creek Campground
USDA Forest Service · Missouri, United States
- Cost
- Overnight Use: Single Site: $15 per night
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 915 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · T-Mobile none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- PADDY CREEK REC AREA (NFSR 211) · asphalt · moderate degree of user comfort
- Nearest town
- Roby, Licking, MO
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
US Forest Service campground. Paddy Creek Campground is perfectly located one hour southwest of Rolla and only an hour drive from Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, Paddy Creek Campground is nestled in a hollow along Paddy Creek, a major tributary to Big Piney River, ? mile away. Paddy Creek flows year-round and is a crystal clear, wading creek with a few swimming holes. This is one of the most scenic areas on the Mark Twain National Forest. Paddy Creek Trail offers several spectacular scenic overlooks. Located adjacent to the east boundary of the Paddy Creek Wilderness, which offers hiking and dispersed camping opportunities. Not reservable through Recreation.gov, so plan on first-come, first-served; check with the ranger district for current conditions and fees.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41° | 27° | 3° | 65° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 49° | 30° | -11° | 75° | 9 of 11 |
| March | 60° | 41° | 15° | 81° | 6 of 11 |
| April | 70° | 48° | 31° | 86° | 1 of 11 |
| May | 77° | 61° | 44° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 86° | 68° | 54° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 89° | 72° | 63° | 100° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 87° | 70° | 60° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 85° | 66° | 51° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 68° | 49° | 32° | 84° | 1 of 10 |
| November | 59° | 40° | 15° | 77° | 4 of 10 |
| December | 50° | 33° | 12° | 69° | 9 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Paddy Creek trailhead · 0.5 mi as the crow flies
Paddy Creek-Access Spur 0.1 mi Hike · Drive there - Roby Trailhead for Paddy Creek Wilderness · 5.1 mi as the crow flies
Paddy Creek-Big Piney Trail 16 mi Hike · Drive there
All 294 trails in Mark Twain National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- City of St. Robert RV Park · City, County & Regional Parks · 19 mi · 20 sites
- Lane Spring Recreation Area · USDA Forest Service · 20 mi · 25 sites
- Roubidoux Spring Campground & RV Park · City, County & Regional Parks · 21 mi · 30 sites
- Montauk State Park · Missouri State Parks · 21 mi · 144 sites
- Akers · National Park Service · 28 mi · 4 sites
All public campgrounds in Missouri · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-08-06. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.