Missouri Private Riverfront Campgrounds, Family Reunions, Groups, Vacations, Primitive Camping Sites, Berryman, Steelville Missouri

The Courtois Cabana is a private acre campground with crystal clear Courtois Creek frontage
and a 200 foot gravel bar. Across the river are miles of Mark Twain National Forest. You and
yours will enjoy significant privacy on this superbly tree lined, primitive property with easy
access off of Highway 8. And, your pets are welcome here and can run free too!

Two to 15 guests and your tents, pop-ups or one RV will have plenty of shady campsites in a
secluded rural setting where nobody will interrupt your good time. Regardless of the number of
guests in your party, you are assured that the Courtois Cabana campground will always be just
for you the entire time you have it reserved. The campground is not rented to multiple parties at
the same time.

Air pump (with automobile outlet adapter and small battery cables)
Aluminum can recycling barrel
Buckets (2 five gallon)
Campfire ring
Camp wood (please see Campfires & Wood)
Electric on main pole (one 30 amp RV outlet and three 20 amp outlets)
Inner tube (1 giant)
Innertube (1 child's)
Insect repellant
Lawn chairs (9 regular, 2 beach style and 3 chaise lounges)
Metal folding table (2' x 5')
Minnow bucket, minnow trap and crackers for minnow trap
Minnow nets for your children (8)
Shed (with ample space for clothing changes)
Shovel and rake
Stick matches
Swimming holes and swallow areas
Personal rafts (2 singles and 2 lounge chairs)
Plastic buckets and other assorted river toys for your children
Portable BBQ grill (charcoal not provided)
Tabletop BBQ grill (charcoal not provided)
Trash bags
Trash barrel
Washers game (Grandpa's homemade)
Water wings (2 pairs)

A prefabricated army barracks sat on this Courtois Creek property for nearly 50 years until being purposely burned
down in the spring of 2008. A shack at best, it nonetheless quickly became known as "the cabana" among our family
and friends. Despite the building being gone, the cabana nickname hung on.

Upstream about 100 yards, the spring-fed Lost Creek spills into the Courtois Creek. To the left of the camping acre
is public access and Bass River Resort, a local outfitter, uses that land to put in canoers during times of peak river
flow. At the end of ArdPark's private road are a few full and part-time neighbors. You will see these folks pass by
from time-to-time, by vehicle or ATV, as they give a friendly wave.

The campground includes a small shed filled with the amenities listed below. We ask only that you treat these
items with care and return them to the shed prior to your departure.

About four-tenths of a mile across the road is the Berryman General Store where campground guests will find 3
clean restroom stalls and 2 coin operated showers. The store also serves up a great breakfast and plate lunch special
daily.

Guests desiring restroom facilities on site can request portable toilet rental at the time of making reservations. There
is no charge for making the arrangements for you. Please see rates regarding the cost for a portable toilet. We do not
impose any mark up if payment for the toilet rental is made by cash, and only a minimal up charge if paid by credit.

The Courtois Cabana campground is just 3 miles from the cabins at ArdPark -- The Pines and the All American.
These venues lend a unique opportunity and rental combination for large groups, family reunions, small retreats or
cabin guests wanting to compliment their reservation with day passes.

On a very personal note, we must be honest and fair to our guests by letting you know that when we first purchased
this land it was a dream come true that fulfilled a far-fetched, long-time desire to have our own private river access.
Just a year and a half later, ArdPark was born and a pact was then made between ourselves and with close friends to
hold the Cabana closed to others on the Memorial Day, Labor Day and Fourth of July holiday weekends. We hope
you can understand our little bit of selfishness and consider staying any other days of the year. If there is a time
when we plan to not use the Cabana on a holiday weekend, we will post an availability notice on this page.