Little Sinkin Creek RV Resort & UTV Campground

Bunker, Missouri


2 Onsite RV/Trailers

Little Sinkin Creek RV Resort and UTV Campground in Bunker, Missouri, centers its entire identity on OHV recreation, providing a campground purpose-built for UTV riders, ATV enthusiasts, and off-road motorized adventurers who want direct trail access from their campsite in one of the Ozarks' most rugged and trail-rich landscapes. Located in Reynolds County—one of the least densely populated counties in Missouri—the resort occupies a position in the heart of the Mark Twain National Forest where the Current River watershed, volcanic shut-ins, and the state's highest summit all converge within a short ride. The resort's infrastructure is designed for OHV travelers: UTV and ATV trail access from the property, campsite hookups that accommodate the rigs and enclosed trailers that UTV-towing guests bring, and the practical amenities that riders need after long days on technical Ozark trails. The campground's positioning in Bunker puts guests within a short ride of the Mark Twain National Forest's designated OHV trail networks, where miles of legal off-road routes traverse the forest's rugged terrain of oak-covered ridges, seasonal creek crossings, and volcanic rock formations that challenge riders of all skill levels. Reynolds County's Ozark landscape represents some of the most geologically and ecologically interesting terrain in Missouri, where ancient Precambrian volcanic rocks—among the oldest surface exposures in the state—break through the dolomite and chert of the surrounding Ozark Plateau in dramatic formations that create the distinctive shut-ins, narrows, and sculpted rock channels that characterize the landscape. The Current River system, one of Missouri's most celebrated float streams and part of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, flows through this terrain in a spring-fed clarity that makes it one of the cleanest rivers in the Midwest. Johnson Shut-Ins State Park, approximately 30 miles west of Bunker via MO-72, protects one of Missouri's most distinctive geological features—a series of volcanic rhyolite formations through which the Black River carves a network of sculpted channels, pools, and natural water slides that have attracted swimmers and geology enthusiasts for generations. Taum Sauk Mountain, accessible from a state park approximately 15 miles west, is the highest point in Missouri at 1,772 feet and provides a short hiking trail to the summit marker in a landscape of open glades and forest. Taum Sauk Reservoir and the massive Taum Sauk pumped-storage hydroelectric facility above it tell an engineering and disaster story—the reservoir failed catastrophically in 2005, sending a billion gallons of water down the mountain—that remains part of the regional narrative. Little Sinkin Creek RV Resort operates seasonally from spring through fall, with the warmest months driving peak OHV activity as trail conditions in the Mark Twain National Forest are most consistently passable and the surrounding landscape is in full leaf. The Current River float season overlaps with the OHV calendar, and guests who combine a morning on the trails with an afternoon float put in at the Ozark National Scenic Riverways access points within reasonable driving distance. The resort's niche focus on OHV-first camping makes it a natural gathering point for riding clubs and organized trail events, and reservations for major OHV rally weekends should be made far in advance.

What does this place offer

  • Big Rig Friendly
  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Canoeing/Kayaking
  • Dump Station
  • Fishing
  • Full Hookup
  • Hiking
  • Offroading Nearby
  • Pet Friendly

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Location

Little Sinkin Creek RV Resort & Campground, 1960 County Road #563, Bunker, MO 63629, USA


Things to know

Check-in: 3:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Rules

Check-In Procedure - We offer self-check-in only, please confirm your site on your reservation and proceed directly to that site when you arrive. - Check-In: 03:00 PM - Check-Out: 11:00 AM - While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement. Kids Policy - Kiddos are allowed to ride around on motorized vehicles, with adult supervision and waivers signed. - Any driver under the age of 18 is required to wear a helmet. Signed Waiver Policy - All guests must sign a waiver before entering our park. - If we don't have a signed waiver, you are legally prohibited from being here. - So please make sure you bring your updated waivers with you. Parking Policy - Please stay off the grass (excluding children) with any motorized vehicle, unless it is to load/unload, park, or cross the lower field to access Sasquatch Trail. Cleanliness Policy - Please bag all trash and place it in the provided receptacles. - Please do not leave out the trash for the animals. - Keep your site tidy and neat. - Throw cigars and cigarette butts in fire pits. - This allows us all to have a clean place to relax. Campfire Policy - Please only have fires in the provided rings. Speed Limit - Please do not exceed 5 MPH in our park. - Please do not exceed 25 MPH on County Road 5630 (Entrance Road). Pet Policy - Pets must be picked up after. - Pets must be leashed at all times. - Pets cannot be unattended. Extra Vehicles Policy - Additional vehicles might need to park in a designated area. UTV, ATV, & OHV General Rules And Regulations - User permit(s) are required for all drivers and passengers riding UTVs, ATVs, and OHVs. - We offer UTV riding, ATV riding, and OHV riding ACCESS ONLY from our campground with proper permits, see below. - Permits Required: County permits are required to ride any 3-digit County Road or 4-digit Forest System Road within Mark Twain National Forest. - We are located in a tri-county area, please make sure when you leave our campground, you have all the proper permits and passes required. - Dent County Permits UTV, ATV, and OHV permits can be obtained at the Dent County Clerk’s office in the courthouse. - An ID, proof of insurance, make, model and serial number is required to obtain a permit. - Permanent Permits are $20.00 per machine. - Shannon County Permits UTV, and ATV permits can be obtained at the Shannon County Clerk’s office in the courthouse in Eminence. - An ID, proof of insurance, make, model and serial number is required to obtain a permit. - Contact the Shannon County Clerk to order your permit. - In most cases, they can mail them to you before your trip. - Permanent Permits are $20.00 per machine. - Reynolds County Permits UTV and ATV permits can be obtained at the Reynolds County Clerk’s office in the courthouse in Centerville. - We also sell these permits at our campground for Reynolds County ONLY. - An ID, proof of insurance, make, model and serial number is required to obtain a permit. - Annual Passes are $10.00 per machine. - Sutton Bluff ATV, UTV, and Motorcycle Area - USDA permit required to ride any Sutton's Bluff Trails - UTV Parks, UTV Riding / ATV Riding, and Passes can be purchased directly online before you come to visit us. - Daily permits sell for $7/day; annual permits are $45. - Everyone must wear a DOT, Snell, or other approved helmet and eye protection. - All operators and passengers must meet the manufacturer’s minimum age and size requirements to ride. - Any operator or passenger under the age of 16 must be under the direct supervision of their parent or guardian at all times. - Obey all signs, gates, and barriers, and stay on marked trails. - NO littering. - No alcohol may be consumed or possessed. - No glass containers of any kind. - Be aware of oncoming traffic, particularly in blind curves and hills. - Operate at reasonable speeds and under control at all times. - All machines must be equipped with a properly functioning muffler and USFS-approved spark arrestor. UTV - Rules & Regulations - Driver & Passengers must wear seat belts at all times; the number of passengers is limited to the number of factory-installed seat belts. - Keep their hands, arms, feet, head, and legs inside the vehicle at all times during operation. - No booster seats or car seats are allowed. - Possess a valid owner’s manual for the machine being operated that is able to be produced upon request. - Stay on designated roads & lettered highways, UTVs exceeding 50 inches are not permitted on any Sutton's Bluff Trails, but are allowed on county roads and approved OHV roads. - UTVs must be equipped with a steering wheel and low-pressure tires. - UTVS must have a visible slow-moving triangle attached to the rear of the machine. ORV Rules & Regulations - ORVs are ONLY permitted on legal routes. - Drivers and passengers are required to wear helmets. - Driver and passengers must have valid permits. - A valid driver’s license is required to operate an ORV. - All passengers must be 8 years of age or older OR at least 6 years of age and 4’9” tall. - No booster or car seats are allowed. - Seat belts must be worn at all times. - The number of passengers is limited to the number of factory-installed seat belts. - Motorcycles must be registered or licensed under Missouri Law to operate outside of Sutton's Bluff Trails. ATV - Rules & Regulations - ATVs are ONLY permitted on the legal routes and approved trails within Sutton Bluff. - Wear helmets (DOT or SNELL approved) - Driver and passengers must have valid permits. - A valid driver’s license is required to operate an ATV. - Other passengers may NOT ride on the rear of the ATV. - ATVs must secure a flag with a minimum height of 6ft from the rear and must secure a slow-moving triangle to the machine visible in the rear. - ATVs must be registered or licensed under Missouri Law to operate outside of Sutton's Bluff Trails. Campground Disclaimers - Policies and terms are set and enforced directly by Little Sinkin Creek RV Resort & UTV Campground and are subject to change as their policies are adjusted.

Cancellation Policy

Campground Cancellation Policy - 100% refund until 14 days prior to check-in. - 50% percent refund 7 days prior, then 6 days prior the reservation is no longer refundable. - All refund calculations exclude the RoverPass service fees and credit card processing, which are non-refundable. RoverPass Cancellation Policy - The platform and processing fees are non-refundable. - Spot2Nite convenience fees are non- refundable.