Logyard Campground Access
About
Logyard Campground Access is a boat launch in Missouri's Ozark National Scenic Riverways, managed by the National Park Service. The nearest town is Van Buren, about 10 miles away. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show October highs around 73°F with lows near 42°F, and April highs around 71°F. July and August average highs near 91°F. The Ozark Trail is about 5.5 miles away. Paddlers can also look to Pike Creek, about 10 miles off, and anglers to the Current River, about 9.6 miles away. Watercress campground sits about 10 miles from the launch.
Launch Details
Managed by
National Park Service
Location
Ellington
Missouri
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Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Mar–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–80°F and lows of 32–54°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Eminence 1 N, MO weather station, 13 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan45° high21° low1 days with snow
- Feb51° high24° low1 days with snow
- Mar61° high32° low
- Apr71° high42° low
- May80° high54° low
- Jun87° high62° low
- Jul91° high65° low
- Aug91° high64° low
- Sep83° high56° low
- Oct73° high42° low
- Nov60° high32° low
- Dec48° high24° low
Where it is
- Ozark National Scenic Riverways · National Park Service
- Nearest town
- Van Buren, Missouri · 9.8 mi
Source: NPS Land Resources boundaries; USGS GNIS populated places
Conditions
Active alerts for Ozark National Scenic Riverways as of Oct 9, 2026:
Round Spring Pavilion Parking Area Closed
Park Closure · posted Sep 25, 2026
River Ferry at Akers (on State Highway K) CLOSED until further notice
Caution · posted Aug 24, 2026
Reservations Required for All Campgrounds
Information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Paving Work Ongoing Throughout the Park
Information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: NPS Alerts API
Nearby
- Ozark TrailHiking5.5 mi
- Current RiverRiver fishing9.6 mi
- Pike CreekCanoeing9.7 mi
- Songbird TrailHiking10 mi
- WatercressCamping10 mi
- Two RiversRiver fishing10 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors