Black River Camping at Horse Shoe Ranch

06/09/2026

Hey everyone! Not only was our website stolen, but our phone line has now been taken over too 😅

We’re still here, still open, and still ready to help! We’ve got a temporary number while we sort everything out behind the scenes.

(573)-604-4190

Thanks so much for sticking with us — if you can, please help spread the word so everyone knows how to reach us right now.

05/30/2026

Black River Camping at Horse Shoe Ranch is hiring part time Float Crew and Security. Please stop by the office for an application. 5727 County Road 354. 573-637-2302

05/22/2026

Our website has been stolen! We are unable to gain access to our website and, therefore we are unable to make updates or changes. Please call the office with any questions regarding rates for camping and floating at 573-604-4190. We are working hard to correct this problem and creating a new website.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. We hope to see you all this summer ☀️

05/06/2026

11/01/2025

Festivities are starting now! The sun is out and the food is ready!

10/02/2025

T.O. Lucas

 We regret to inform you that the first annual Black River Wine House musical instrument swap scheduled for November 15, 2025, has been canceled. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

10/02/2025

Halloween Camping! Come on down to Lesterville MO for a super fun and spooky Halloween! Games, activities, contests (win a weekend of camping, or a free float trip), hot dog roast, plus much more! Call to make your reservation today! 573-637-2302

09/20/2025

We had some vandalism late last night at Black River Camping at Horse Shoe Ranch if anyone knows who it was responsible please let us know

09/16/2025

I would like to thank everyone who helped with our cleaning up the river stream team event fall 2025. Special thanks to Bailey Jo’s and the oak barrel restaurants for donating food for our picnic and special thanks to Riversedge campground for letting us have the picnic on their beach.

16 red bags
2 tires
1 truck mud flap 40 lbs
3 metal tent poles
1 ez up pavilion
One 8 foot 4 by 4 post with concrete on the bottom 20 lbs
1 piece of 3/4 inch plywood with carpet on it 20 lbs
1 flat basket ball
2 of the red bags have a part of a shattered toilet in them 15 lbs
1 plastic bird feeder
1 riding lawn mower 150 lbs

09/13/2025

Anyone missing a dog? Found here at camp ground please come get him? Orange collar no name or phone number! He’s a sweet boy who is missing his family!