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Bar-K Wrangler Camp is a primitive horse camp, with limited picnic tables and fire rings and one vault toilet. Parking to accommodate stock trailers and towing vehicles. Bar-K is located on the west bank of Swan Creek, serves as a Trailhead for the Swan Creek Trail and is open year round. Pack in/Pack out garbage. Click Here for a Recreational Opportunity Guide about this site. For information on the Swan Creek Trail.
From Garrison, MO, take Hwy 125 north 2 miles to Forest Road 533. Turn right and continue to the bottom of the hill. From Chadwick, MO, take Hwy 125 south to Forest Road 533 where you will find the entrance sign to Bar-K Wrangler Camp on the left.
Lots of great hiking to be had around here, albeit a tad boring for most of it. For many hours of swatting horseflies, being covered in ravenous ticks, and sloshing through mud only a world war 1 vet would understand, you may spot a pretty bird or see a bland view of numerous bland trees. I love this place.
I have grown up riding these trails and camping down here, I am now able to do the same with my kids. Many great trails for hiking and horse back riding, you are right down by the creek. Peaceful of a night with a great view of the stars, and listening to the sounds of wildlife. Couldn't ask for better.
As of the last time I visited, it was free. I will update, if it is not, next time I visit. There has been rumor of them wanting to start charging, because people have been trashing the place. So, in light of that, I say... Take nothing but pictures, and leave nothing but footprints, please. Remember to pack in, pack out. Whatever you bring with you, leaves with you. There aren't very many free places to camp, these days, anymore, because of this being a problem. Take care of nature. Thank you.
As for my review of the place...
It's pretty much a place for people to bring their horses in, camp, and ride around on horse trails, through the woods. There's a few campsites throughout premises, kind of dispersed. There's a group campsite area, for horse trailers, and then some of the other campsites are further away, so that you are isolated from other sites. There are lots of pretty views, here, so, it is a highly recommended place to visit, if you like boondock type camping and/or hiking. The only facilities available are vaulted toilets, and there is limited to no cell signal. Otherwise, it's just nature, some trails, and a few campsites.
Deuteronomy 23:12-13 (seriously, you should look that one up, if you're walking trails or camping)
HORSE CAMP... only wish hikers would not take all the good spaces for them and their tents... they can camp anywhere out in the woods. Also, leash is required with dogs...
