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Crooked Creek Ranch

98%

52 reviews

· Salem, Dent, Missouri

35 acres hosted by Ross R.

1 RV/tent site

Nomadic camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

Ross is a Star Host

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All to yourself

98% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.

Once a portion of a hunting preserve, Crooked Creek Ranch is located deep in the Missouri Ozarks, within walking distance of Mark Twain National Forest. We've owned and managed Crooked Creek Ranch for many years now, building and maintaining trails, planting trees and working to make the place as beautiful as it can be for all who visit. We hope that you will be as refreshed and revitalized as we are when you set foot into this wonderful forest. It is a lot of very hard work, and totally worth it. If you enjoy it, it will make it that much more worth it! Thanks for reading! Learn more about this land: 100% PRIVACY. 35 private wooded acres all to yourself with a totally private one-mile intermediate level mountain biking-hiking loop trail! Hike peaceful trails, exploring the wooded hills until you find the perfect spot for your tent. If you select a spot near the clearing, you will have access to the picnic table and fire circle. Spend your days mountain biking, hiking, fishing and watching wildlife on a private ranch in the Ozark Mountains, less than a quarter mile from the Mark Twain National Forest. Less than five miles from Indian Trail State Forest (Indian Trail Conservation Area) with beautiful Blackwell Lake. Canoeing and kayaking are less than an hour away (Meramec River, Current River and Jacks Fork River), as well as trout fishing at scenic Meramec Spring Park or Montauk State Park. Peaceful wilderness will inspire artists, writers, musicians. Quiet, secluded, beautiful, and rugged. If you do not want to see anyone, you don't have to. You will have 35 private acres. You will be 100% secluded. If you want amenities, this is not the place. If you want complete privacy, this is the place! Bear and mountain lion have been seen in the area, so please keep this in mind.100% PRIVACY. 35 private wooded acres all to yourself with a totally private one-mile intermediate level mountain biking-hiking loop trail! Hike peaceful trails, exploring the wooded hills until you find the perfect spot for your tent. If you select a spot near the clearing, you will have access to the picnic table and fire circle. Spend your days mountain biking, hiking, fishing and watching wildlife on a private ranch in the Ozark Mountains, less than a quarter mile from the Mark Twain National Forest. Less than five miles from Indian Trail State Forest (Indian Trail Conservation Area) with beautiful Blackwell Lake. Canoeing and kayaking are less than an hour away (Meramec River, Current River and Jacks Fork River), as well as trout fishing at scenic Meramec Spring Park or Montauk State Park. Peaceful wilderness will inspire artists, writers, musicians. Quiet, secluded, beautiful, and rugged. If you do not want to see anyone, you don't have to. You will have 35 private acres. You will be 100% secluded. If you want amenities, this is not the place. If you want complete privacy, this is the place! Bear and mountain lion have been seen in the area, so please keep this in mind!

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98% Recommend63 ratings · 52 reviews

Thomas H.

2 reviews

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· March 2025

19 ft Class B ·

Crooked Creek Ranch

Amazing spot tucked away in the wilderness. My dog and I had the best time walking the trail, playing fetch and just relaxing in the forest. Would 100% recommend to anyone looking for peace, quiet and solitude!! Ross was very helpful as well. Great spot!!

Joe H.

2 reviews

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· February 2025

Perfect Site For Tent Camping

Tent · With pets ·

Crooked Creek Ranch

This was such a great place to camp, and totally incredibly private! I never saw another soul, not even driving by on the dirt road lol! There were chairs and a table at the ready, plenty of places to pitch a tent, and even a good spot for my hammock. Will totally be coming back.

Justin Diaz D.

2 months on Hipcamp

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· February 2025

Tent · With pets ·

Crooked Creek Ranch

It was very remote and private. I loved it and will be returning again.

Kristopher S.

4 reviews

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· February 2025

Tent ·

Crooked Creek Ranch

Great place and great host. Clean, well kept, and inviting. The directions were spot on. Just as described and had a great time.

Megan M.

2 reviews

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· November 2024

Great Winter Boondocking

10 ft pop-up camper · With pets ·

Crooked Creek Ranch

Great stay! We loved the privacy and so did our dogs. Ross was very responsive and helpful and we will definitely go back.

Don S.

3 reviews

Mixed feelings

· November 2024

20 ft Class B ·

Crooked Creek Ranch

Ross has a nice spot to hang out. It would be ideal for those searching for solitude or a group of campers to gather out in the woods. Ross delivered the wood. He was kind enough to lay out water jugs without a charge and a shovel for those who need it. Nice walking path around his spot.

Location

Salem, Dent, Missouri, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of 𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒼𐓂𐓊𐒻 𐓆𐒻𐒿𐒷 𐓀𐒰^𐓓𐒰^(Osage), Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, Kaskaskia, and Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo) First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

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