Paddy Creek Campground
Licking, Missouri · 892 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
- 892 ft (272 m)892 ft272 m
- Land
- Mark Twain National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
Amenities
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- Caravan / RV sites
- Tent sites
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About
Paddy Creek Campground is perfectly located one hour southwest of Rolla and only an hour drive from Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, Paddy Creek Campground is nestled in a hollow along Paddy Creek, a major tributary to Big Piney River, ? mile away. Paddy Creek flows year-round and is a crystal clear, wading creek with a few swimming holes. This is one of the most scenic areas on the Mark Twain National Forest. Paddy Creek Trail offers several spectacular scenic overlooks. Located adjacent to the east boundary of the Paddy Creek Wilderness, which offers hiking and dispersed camping opportunities.
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Cell service
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- AT&T4G LTE
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Paddy Creek Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedShowers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms, 95% chance of rain81°66°
- ThuShowers And Thunderstorms, 78% chance of rain86°47°
- FriChance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny, 28% chance of rain61°35°
- SatPatchy Frost then Sunny66°38°
- SunSunny72°45°
Nearby camping
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Camp site (Forest Service)
Dispersed · 0.2 mi · Licking
Camp site (Forest Service)
Dispersed · 0.4 mi · Licking
Slabtown Recreation Area
Public Land · 0.7 mi · Licking
3 more within 25 mi
5 OpenStreetMap entries in Licking 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.
- 0.2 mi
Camp site (Forest Service)
Licking, MO · On U.S. Forest Service land · Mark Twain National Forest
- 0.4 mi
Camp site (Forest Service)
Licking, MO · On U.S. Forest Service land · Mark Twain National Forest
- 1.0 mi
Camp site (Forest Service)
Plato, MO · On U.S. Forest Service land · Mark Twain National Forest
- 1.4 mi
Primitive Campsite
Plato, MO · On U.S. Forest Service land · Mark Twain National Forest
- 1.4 mi
Big Piney trail primitive
Plato, MO · On U.S. Forest Service land · Mark Twain National Forest
- 2.4 mi
Forest Service
Plato, MO · On U.S. Forest Service land · Mark Twain National Forest
Location and contact
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