Greer Crossing Recreation Area
Alton, Missouri · 528 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 528 ft (161 m)528 ft161 m
- Land
- Mark Twain National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
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About
A you exit the highway, the campground is located to the left with campsites located off of a loop road that circles through the campground. If you stay straight you will get to the boat launch and day use area. This campground is primarily used by people using the river. a nice flat, level area immediately adjacent to the highway. This campground is a hub that puts you in the vicinity of Greer Mill, Greer Spring , and numerous other historic mills and springs. There are several historic sites in the area also. These sites are not within walking distance, but are a reasonable drive away along Highway 19.When you access the site from the river, it will be located on the right-hand side. Camping -The campground is set back away from the water's edge. A campground host is on site in the summer. Sites, which offer seclusion and privacy, each with a table, fire ring, and lantern post. Picnicking and Boating-A picnic area is near the boat access. The boating access is one of the most popular launch sites for people floating the Eleven Point. Hiking- There is one trail available for hikers; a 4-mile trail that follows the river and through typical Ozark hills up to McCormack Lake then circles back for a 2 mile walk back to Greer. This trail runs along the river and then back along the hillside above the river. Fishing- Fishing is plentiful, there are rainbow trout, small mouth bass, and sunfish, just to name a few.
Fees: Overnight Use:
From USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
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Cell service at Greer Crossing Recreation Area: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedScattered Showers And Thunderstorms, 84% chance of rain86°67°
- ThuChance Showers And Thunderstorms, 37% chance of rain89°54°
- FriSlight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny, 20% chance of rain65°38°
- SatSunny66°38°
- SunSunny71°45°
Nearby camping
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Campground · 300 ft · Alton
Camp site
Campground · 1.8 mi · Alton
McCormack Lake Recreation Area
Other · 2.3 mi · Alton
3 more within 25 mi
3 OpenStreetMap entries in Alton share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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