AVBaseCamp Campground

04/06/2026

Easter Sunday afternoon was spent traipsing around BaseCamp looking for morels and making a To-Do List. Did not find any morels. Did find a few ticks, a deer skeleton and some pretty fungi and flowers.

02/02/2026

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BaseCamp is s respite nestled into the Arcadia Valley, just miles from Elephant Rocks and Johnsons Shut-Ins State Parks and several conservation areas. With nearly 70 acres surrounded by Mark Twain National Forest, there are many opportunities for hiking, botanical exploration, licensed fishing, mou...

12/26/2025

This unseasonally warm weather has made for some awesome hiking in the Mark Twain National Forest bordering AVBaseCamp. We only had one reservation this week, so you pretty much have the whole mountain to yourself.

09/23/2025

Recent review from a Tiny House guest

09/16/2025

Heck ya!! Up to 299 following. Working on adding a few more camping sites. The hiking trail up the mountain is recently groomed. The fish are biting. Fall is an excellent time to visit. Thanks everyone for the support and come see us. 😎

08/29/2025

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08/13/2025

You know you need some time in the woods. Come see us...

08/11/2025

Happy Birthday Smokey Bear! 🐻

Smokey Bear's birthday is on August 9th! This year, 2025, marks his 81st birthday! Smokey Bear’s first appearance on a poster was in 1944!

08/07/2025

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Make this your annual event! Plenty of stars here in the country!!!

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08/05/2025

There are still a few blackberries on the mountain. Get free breakfast or snacks with a stay and a hike.

07/21/2025

I believe it's about time for another one of these. Maybe in September?