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Cactus Canyon Campground is the largest men's campground in the United States. Comprised of 720 acres which to roam in. We offer many venues for the outdoorsman. We have many primitive campsites available.  If you like camping in the woods alone or close to others, you will find a nice niche to pitch a tent.  Most campsites are along the creek but there are also meadow and wooded camping sites available.

The entire campground is clothing optional.

Two dogs maximum per site are allowed with their owners. All dogs must not be barkers or biters. We require that all dogs must be leashed during thier stay here at the "Canyon" and that all dog poop is cleaned up and disposed of properly. These rules will be strictly enforced. And anyone not abiding by these rules will be asked to remove their dogs from the "Canyon".

 

Hot showers and flush toilets are available.

RV campsites are separate from the tenting area. They are approx. 1/8 - 1/4 mile from the gazebo or the location of party events. We have 30 and 50 amp service for RVs with sewer, water and electric hookups available.

On site attractions include: a large 26 X 52 X 4.5 foot swimming pool, hot tub, dry sauna, creek swimming, (volleyball, croquet, bocce ball available upon request), hiking on the 720 acres and many theme weekend parties. Contact us for availability.

Off site attractions include: float trips (on floating mats) on the Bryant Creek, canoeing, trout and bass fishing, Rockbridge Trout Ranch, Trappist Monastery, Hodgson Mill, and other water mills tours and springs, antique shopping, Laura Ingalls Wilder Home, state forests and the Glade Top Trail for fall colors, local fairs, the Ava Square Saturday Grower's Market, and the Fox Trotter's Association. Or visit the Ava Chamber of Commerce web page and be sure to check out the local events and be sure to check out the Ozarks webpage too for area fishing, driving tours, horseback riding and more!

Cactus Canyon Campground weather is usually about 10-15 degrees warmer on sunny days than the weather that is forecasted for Springfield or Ava. Plus, we cool down about 5 - 10 degrees cooler at night then those locations.

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