Cobb Ridge Recreation Area

At a glance

Details

Type

National Forest OHV campground

Ownership

public

Managed by

USDA Forest Service - Mark Twain National Forest, Ava/Cassville/Willow Springs RD (417-683-4428)

Location

Chadwick (about 3.5 mi S via Hwy 125 / Hwy H / Lookout Rd), Christian Co. MO · Christian Co.

Address / directions

From Chadwick: Hwy 125 S 1.5 mi, right on Hwy H ~2 mi, right on Lookout Rd to end of pavement; entrance on left (USFS). Ranger office: 1006 S. Jefferson, Ava MO, 417-683-4428

Vehicles allowed

ATV, UTV and motorcycle on the Chadwick trails (USFS); trail machines must be 50 in. or narrower. In the campground, OHV riding is limited to coming and going; road use needs a license or county ATV permit, trail use needs a current Forest permit (USFS).

Chadwick trails: ATV, UTV, motorcycle up to 50 in. (USFS)

Width limit

50 in. maximum on Chadwick trails (USFS)

Difficulty (source wording)

Chadwick trails vary from easy to difficult (USFS Cobb Ridge page). DirtCompass estimate on the 1-5 scale: 1-3.

Trail miles

Campground connects to the ~80-mi Chadwick Motorized Trail System (USFS)

Fees & permits

Camping: $15/night single non-electric, $25/night electric, $75/night group site; day use $2/vehicle or $20/yr (USFS). Chadwick riding permit required separately (see Chadwick listing). Cash or check only on site; 50% camping discount with Interagency Access/Senior Pass.

Hours & season

Open year-round, 24 hours to campers; quiet hours 10 PM-6 AM; checkout 2 PM (USFS)

Amenities

Camping: 45 sites (25 electric 30/50 amp, 12 non-electric tent/RV, 5 tent-only, 2 electric group sites up to 24 people); no water/sewer hookups; flush and vault toilets; drinking water; warm showers (4 stalls); trash collection; year-round camp host; RVs up to 45 ft recommended (USFS)

Rules

Check in with the host; max 8 people per single site; dogs on 6-ft leash; no fireworks; dead and downed wood only; OHVs only for ingress/egress in camp; stay on numbered trails; spark arrester and muffler required (USFS)

Family & group notes

Family Play Area (3-acre off-trail area) is nearby; group sites for up to 24; trails easy to difficult (USFS)