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Cactus Canyon Campground, the "Canyon", opened in 1999 and there began the humble beginnings of a campground that rose to be the largest men's campground in the United States. The Canyon is comprised of 720 acres of woods, streams and praires. We offer many different opportunities to enjoy the outdoor excitement. 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. Also if you wish something of comforts such as electric and water at your site, we have that too. If you are an RVer we have many sites available as well. If of course you do not have any set up, we have rustic cabins or sleeping rooms available as well. So there is something for everyone here at the Canyon. Please remember that the Canyon keeps the idea of a campground present.

A twist to the Canyon is that the entire campground is clothing optional. And that means, if you wish to go naked, YOU CAN. If that is not your style, then that is accepted as well. It is all part of being comfortable.

Speaking of being comfortable, we have a 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".

In addition, for your comfort we have hot showers and flush toilets in two parts of the campground that 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. Seasonal Sites are also available, if you are interested in leaving your trailer for the summer or for just a bit at the Canyon, please inquire with staff as to availability.

On site attractions include: a large 26 X 52 X 4.5 foot swimming pool, 10 x 10 foot hot tub, dry sauna, creek swimming, (volleyball, croquet, bocce ball available upon request), hiking on the 720 acres and many theme weekend parties.

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, Little Yeoman Brewery 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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