As the weather warms up so does the desire to get the camping gear out and get into the great outdoors. There are 12 places you can camp at year-round in Missouri no matter if the weather is hot or cold.

I saw Stacker mention numerous national forests in Missouri that have campgrounds that are generally open all year. Here are 12 of the best.

Hazel Creek Campground - Mark Twain National Forest

Pinewoods Lake Recreation Area - Mark Twain National Forest

Bar K Wrangler Camp - Mark Twain National Forest

McCormack Lake Recreation Area - Mark Twain National Forest

Greer Crossing Recreation Area - Mark Twain National Forest

Fourche Lake Recreation Area - Mark Twain National Forest

Cobb Ridge Recreation Area - Mark Twain National Forest

Berryman Campground - Mark Twain National Forest

Table Rock State Park - Table Rock Lake

Johnsons Shut-ins State Park Campground

Big Creek RV Campground - Annapolis, Missouri

Echo Bluff State Park Campground

This list should get you started as you search for outdoor adventures in Missouri this year. Keep in mind that the state has a great guide of its own at the Missouri State Parks site.

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