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agesilaus
Explorer III
May 31, 2018

Ozarks? AR or MO

Looking for a different route west from FL. Thinking about I-10 and then up and across MS into Arkansas. Looking for a couple of stops in the Ozarks in NW AR and SW MO. A few days worth maybe. We'll then cut up in KS where I found a couple of interesting locations to stop at, at least the write ups look interesting. The grasslands and Monument rocks with a couple others.

AR, MO and KS are all on our neglected states list. We've been to the Hot Springs area a couple times, mainly for the quartz rockhounding opportunities. So any suggestions welcomed.

The second son is a summer camp councilor this year so we'll be heading up to Grand Lake and then back into RMNP to see him.
  • If you'd be interested in Branson and the shows that's a perfect place to base. Any Corp of Engineer park is nice on the lakes. Table Rock Lake is beautiful.

    Google and see if there are any festivals or mountain music venues going on at that time. They are always fun and give you that local experience.
  • Lake of the Ozarks (MO) for sure, really nice area! We also enjoy Eureka Springs AR for the town and the surrounding lakes and scenery.
  • Hi from a fellow Titanium owner! We have the same rig as you.

    We liked Lake of the Ozarks State Park in Missouri. We chose to stay in the upper campground because of the narrow, winding road to the sites by the lake. I posted about our stay here

    We did not camp at Petit Jean State Park in Arkansas but it is a beautiful park. There is a steep, winding road to get there but would be doable for you. I posted about it here

    We've spent time in both Missouri and Arkansas. There are some beautiful places in both states. In addition to the Ozarks we also enjoyed being by the Mississippi River. Mississippi River State Park in Marianna, Arkansas is one of our all time favorite state park campgrounds.

    Sounds like a great trip. Have fun. PM me if you want more ideas.
  • agesilaus wrote:
    Looking for a different route west from FL. Thinking about I-10 and then up and across MS into Arkansas. Looking for a couple of stops in the Ozarks in NW AR and SW MO. A few days worth maybe. We'll then cut up in KS where I found a couple of interesting locations to stop at, at least the write ups look interesting. The grasslands and Monument rocks with a couple others.

    AR, MO and KS are all on our neglected states list. We've been to the Hot Springs area a couple times, mainly for the quartz rockhounding opportunities. So any suggestions welcomed.

    The second son is a summer camp councilor this year so we'll be heading up to Grandin and then back into RMNP to see him.


    Echo Bluff State Park near Eminence, MO opened during the summer of 2016. It’s more like an Aspen resort than a state park. The most unique thing is the herd of wild horses that wanders throughout the park.

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