Public Land Camping

PULLTITE

SALEM, MOManaged by NPS
PULLTITE

Things to Do

BoatingCampingDay use areaFishingHikingHistoric & cultural siteInterpretive programsOther recreation concession siteVisitor center

RV & Site Information

For RV enthusiasts planning a visit, PULLTITE accommodates recreational vehicles up to 60 feet in length. This National Park Service is available for advance reservation, making it a reliable choice for planned trips.

Guests at PULLTITE can enjoy essential amenities including Proximity to Water: Riverfront, and Water Hookup. The site is maintained by National Park Service, ensuring consistent upkeep and facilities management.

Popular activities at this location include Boating, Camping, Day use area, and Fishing. The campground's proximity to SALEM offers convenient access to additional outdoor recreation opportunities in the Missouri region.

Located in SALEM, Missouri, PULLTITE provides bookable camping options for visitors exploring America's public lands. Contact the site directly for real-time availability and current conditions.

About this place

Overview In the rolling, forested landscapes around Pulltite, two of America's most beautiful spring-fed rivers combine to make up the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. As the first national park area to protect a wild river system, visitors have plenty of scenic water activities to enjoy as well as hiking, horseback riding and wildlife viewing.Recreation The Current River flows past the campground, offering excellent canoeing, tubing, swimming and fishing. Over 130 miles of waterways exist within the park. Canoe and kayak rentals and outfitters can be found nearby. The historic Pulltite Cabin is across the river from the campground. The only way to see the cabin is by boat or by wading across the river. The cabin is next to scenic Pulltite Spring, for which the campground is named.

Several miles of hiking and horseback riding trails crisscross the region, include the Alley Overlook Trail, Chubb Hollow Trail, Ozark Trail, Cave Spring Trail and Big Springs Trail.Facilities This year-round campground has flush toilets and showers facilities available April 15 through October 15. Due to flood damage, beginning Oct 15, 2025 Pulltite campground will revert to one vault toilet located at the end of the campground near the group sites. Please plan and book your site accordingly. Picnic tables, fire rings, and grills are provided. Roads and parking spurs are paved. Ranger-led campfire programs are offered in the campground amphitheater during summer months.Natural Features The Ozark National Scenic Riverways is known for its caves, springs, sinkholes and losing streams, and features over 300 identified caves within its boundaries. They range in size from a rock overhang to almost seven miles of identified passages. Eight caves, including an open sinkhole, have been designated as outstanding natural features.

The Ozark forest is mostly White oak and Shortleaf pine, Missouri's only native pine species. Along the rivers, Sycamore, Cottonwood, River birch and maples are common. Redbud and Dogwoods are also abundant, putting on a spectacular show during most spring months. Contact Info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (573) 323-4236. Nearby Attractions Scenic Round Spring Cave is nearby, with ranger-guided tours offered daily during summer months. Historic and picturesque Alley Mill and Alley Spring are also nearby. The mill is open daily in the summer and rangers offer tours upon request.

Getting There

Pulltite Campground is located at the end of EE Highway. From Salem, Missouri, take Highway 19 south for 32 miles and turn right onto EE.

Amenities

Proximity to Water: Riverfront
Water Hookup
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