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From St. Louis, Missouri: Take I-44 W to exit 185 toward Rolla, MO. Turn left at MO-E. Turn right at I-44 BL. Continue on US 63 S (79.3 mi). Slight right to stay on US-63 S (signs for Thayer/West Plains/US 63 S) (50.5 mi). Turn right at CR-70/ Weatherstone Rd (1.0 mi).
Seemed to be a nice camping area. We were only there for the afternoon visiting family that was staying there. There are 2 nice spots in the river for kids to swim. The river was very low during our stay, so you could probably walk across the river without it covering your head. (My husband went out a little more than half way and it was waist deep.) The on site store and bathhouse were in a short walking distance and the neighbors around our family's camper, seemed very friendly. I went into their community bathhouse once at about 7 that evening. It appeared to be a typical camping bathroom. All but the toilet stall in the middle had standing water. (It didn't seem to be more than maybe 1/4 an inch.) I glanced in the direction of the shower stalls, but didn't actively look. I was just using the restroom before we hit the road. Oh, I loved the fat squirrels on site!
Located right on the Arkansas Spring river near Mammoth springs. Clean cabins but bring your own bedding and towels. Friendly staff, nice country store on the grounds. Best trout fishing ever all year around. Great for the whole family,Floree trips available
What an amazing place - owned by an amazing family! This was my first visit and I will certainly be planning more trips in the future. I stayed a few nights in a small cabin down by the river. It had a full size bed, a bunk bed and an air conditioning unit, which I was thankful for. Be sure to bring your own linens and of course towels, etc. They have a large shower house with seemingly endless warm showers, which were always clean and very well maintained. They have a well stocked and reasonably priced camp store with just about everything you could have forgotten or didn't realize you needed or wanted. ABSOLUTELY NO PETS! They will turn you around if you bring a pet with you - no exceptions! This is true of most all the river resorts in that area.
This place is perfect for a lone getaway, a family, or a large to very large group. They have tons of cabins - some with a full kitchens etc., RV sites, and lots of tent camping sites as well. They also sell day passes so you can enjoy the river and fish, etc. They rent large river rafts, kayaks and canoes, and have multiple buses and passenger vans to shuttle groups of all sizes for a very reasonable fee. This place is truly a gem and is situated in a beautiful part of the river. I brought my bible and my paddle board and had an amazing few days! I highly recommend this resort - hands down a 5 star river resort.
We have been enjoying Riverside Resort every year since 2008. Good prices. The cabins are affordable, bathrooms/showers are always clean. The grounds are well kept and beautiful. The owner and his security team, do a great job keeping it safe and family friendly. We look forward to seeing staff members like, Walter and his son Jimmy every year.
Great place for camping with family and friends! Camp fires and canoe 🛶 or raft rentals from site by bus ride being dropped off up stream for either a 5 mile or 8 mile float trip. The river was higher because of recent rains so it went faster than the 3 hours it usually takes for a 5 mile trip. The resort did a great job with checking us in and checking us out. The store on site also has almost everything you might have forgotten. Also, the bathhouse was nicer than expected but I hear they might run out of hot water if you don't beat the rush! Not bad for the Spring River! ($42 a night for camper spot rental)
