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Reviews for Brushy Creek Lodge & Resort-Mark Twain National Forest
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Black, MO

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Had a great weekend riding and marking the trails for the endurance ride coming up the first part of April. Trails in really great shape for this time of year and after all the rain they had a few days before our arrival. Campgrounds and bathrooms are kept in excellent condition.
Reviewed by: Crazy horse on 3/18/2019 2:50:49 PM
 Experience: Expert Ride Date: 3/16/2019 Hometown: kansas city, ks

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My girlfriend and I stayed in the Robert Duval cabin, it was very clean and the people were very friendly. They gave us a map and we hiked for a few hours from the lodge. Then we took an hour trail ride the next day. Had a wonderful time with Johnnie! If you get a chance to go there, you will not be disappointed!
Reviewed by: Hiken Fool on 3/14/2019 3:23:09 PM
 Experience: Beginner Ride Date: 3/12/2019 Hometown: O'Fallon, Il

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We had a great time riding the trails. The Thanksgiving dinner was just like mom cooking at home. The campgrounds and trail were top notch. The trail can be a little rocky in spots, but overall they are moderate to easy to ride.
Reviewed by: diehard rider on 3/14/2019 3:00:07 PM
 Experience: Intermediate Ride Date: 11/22/2018 Hometown: Mtn .Home, AR

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Very friendly good people and nice facility
Reviewed by: RJ Fleming on 8/11/2017 6:41:02 PM
More reviews by RJ Fleming 		Experience: Expert Ride Date: 8/2/2017 Hometown: Houston, Tx

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First time to camp and ride at Brushy Creek. Camping area, shower house and stalls were well maintained and all the trails were well marked and open. The staff at Brushy Creek are very helpful and friendly. Diane provided excellent meals. It was a pleasant camping experience and I'm looking forward to returning, this defiantly is a 5 Star camp.
Reviewed by: KS Rider on 10/29/2016 8:09:16 PM
 Experience: Intermediate Ride Date: 10/22/2016 Hometown: Stilwell, KS

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Love this place! We go at least once, sometimes twice a year. Hospitality is second to none. The facilities are spotless, the cabins, shower house, John Wayne room are immaculate. And the restaurant has real home cooked food. We've never been disappointed. My brother doesn't eat red meat and Dianne always makes sure he has a chicken or fish option. In the heat of summer, taking a dip in Brushy Creek is so refreshing! Thanks for everything you do........Deb
Reviewed by: Lilshetland on 7/2/2016 4:05:03 PM
More reviews by Lilshetland 		Experience: Not Specified Ride Date: 7/18/2015 Hometown: O'Fallon, Mo

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Top run camp. We stayed in a cabin. Super clean and comfortable. Camp hosts extra friendly and helpful. Stalls very nice and close enough to cabins. Trails were challenging at times but doable. Recommend shoes. Trails were some of the best I've ever seen. Well marked. Beautiful scenery. Can't wait to return. We rode 88.55 miles during our stay. Enjoyed every minute. Everything about this camp is top notch.
Reviewed by: anne pregler on 4/23/2016 10:28:14 PM
 Experience: Expert Ride Date: 4/17/2016 Hometown: dubuque, ia

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Fantastic customer service; great amenities; miles and miles of trails to roam. Very rocky terrain, lots of hills.
Reviewed by: MrsMosley on 4/7/2016 6:14:13 PM
 Experience: Intermediate Ride Date: 4/5/2016 Hometown: O'Fallon, IL

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Attended pack clinic. Steve great, as I am a beginner at learning to pack. A lot of information presented. I was able to bring my own pack saddles to be evaluated. Tying knots was a challenge for me. Everyone very patient. Thanks to George for use of his horses. Food wonderful. Cabin great. A really good experiece! Thanks to all the staff.
Reviewed by: jean wrightfield on 2/13/2016 11:24:28 AM
 Experience: Intermediate Ride Date: 2/5/2016 Hometown: Winona, mo

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Just spent another great weekend at Brushy Creek.Staff are so helpful and cant do enough for you.Camping great,water and elec,covered stalls,free firewood.Trails are marked well and fun to ride!!!Always enjoy our weekends there!!
Reviewed by: Sharon T. on 10/12/2015 11:22:46 AM
 Experience: Intermediate Ride Date: 10/9/2015 Hometown: Troy, Mo

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Trails very good , rocky in places but that's the ozark mountains.friendly helpful people with the best showers and restrooms I've found.I've camped and ridden all over the Midwest and found brushy creek the best
Reviewed by: Kevin Dixon on 10/13/2014 12:31:52 PM
 Experience: Expert Ride Date: 10/10/2014 Hometown: horine, mo

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We had a small group of people and horses. Rented Cabin and stalls, Exceptional place to go and ride. Cabins were clean and well kept up. Stalls were safe and clean. Definitely looking forward to going back.
Reviewed by: Charlie Brown on 8/24/2014 12:02:21 PM
More reviews by Charlie Brown 		Experience: Expert Ride Date: 7/25/2014 Hometown: Fairland, OK

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Fantastic place! Clean bath house and hot showers. The lodge food was great, and the people are friendly. Camp sites are easy to pull in or through. Plenty of free fire wood on site for your campfire. Stalls are excellent and there are shavings near by. Lots of good, well marked trails. Maps are provided, with GPS coordinates. We will definitely go back and recommend. Thanks for the hospitality!!
Reviewed by: Lynn Schwalbert on 5/25/2014 6:54:04 PM
 Experience: Intermediate Ride Date: 5/17/2014 Hometown: Desoto, MO

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Had a wonderful time at Brushy Creek, We had the whole place to ourselves, the trails were great and the weather cooperated, had a great ride for two days.
Reviewed by: horse crazy on 1/23/2014 2:06:45 PM
 Experience: Intermediate Ride Date: 1/18/2014 Hometown: Brighton , Il

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Another fantastic trip to brushy creek. I had some problems with my horse and Roger (trail guide and top notch cowboy) made sure I had a horse to ride and took great care of me (and my friends). What a gem!
Reviewed by: Carlenef on 10/4/2013 8:19:41 PM
 Experience: Intermediate Ride Date: 9/29/2013 Hometown: Moscow Mills, MO

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Camp hosts are great and the good is awesome!! Recommend to everyone.
Reviewed by: Michelle on 11/22/2012 6:10:46 PM
 Experience: Intermediate Ride Date: 11/22/2012 Hometown: Perryville , MO

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Stayed @ brushy creek over thanksgiving. The meals were fanatic, and the trail riding was great
Reviewed by: Rob on 11/22/2012 6:07:32 PM
 Experience: Intermediate Ride Date: 11/22/2012 Hometown: Eureka, MO

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Had the best time with my husband riding the trails. Cabin was so cozy and stall were great. George and Joann and their staff was vey kind and accommodating. Can't wait to return.
Reviewed by: Debora Brindley on 11/11/2012 12:25:55 PM
 Experience: Not Specified Ride Date: 11/3/2012 Hometown: Fairview heights, IL

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What a three day vacation. Spotless cabin, food was A++++, helpful information on what trails to take from Roger and Jo Ann. If yo havent been you need to go. When we come back I will probably hire Roger to take us one day on a ride. Trails were very well marked and easy to follow.
Reviewed by: Bill Nipper on 11/9/2012 4:36:55 PM
 Experience: Intermediate Ride Date: 11/9/2012 Hometown: Ewing, IL

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Well maintained trails, clearly marked, beautiful scenery. Employees very friendly and willing to help in any way.
Reviewed by: Marian Nipper on 11/9/2012 4:32:08 PM
 Experience: Intermediate Ride Date: 11/9/2012 Hometown: Ewing, IL

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We came for two nights to celebrate our anniversary. We stayed in one of the cabins, very nice. We also chose to eat our meals there & were VERY well fed. Homecooked meals catered to our likes. Staff friendly, fun to just chat with. We also chose to rent horses there & were provided two dependable fun to ride mounts. Thanks for the nice memories. Brian & Connie.
Reviewed by: Anonymous on 11/1/2012 11:18:26 AM
 Experience: Intermediate Ride Date: 10/23/2012 Hometown: , MO

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Outstanding facility. Top notch hospitality. Roger and Annette could not have been more accommodating. The place is clean, well maintained and comfortable. My friends and I will be back!
Reviewed by: Cmf on 10/29/2012 6:48:54 PM
 Experience: Intermediate Ride Date: 10/27/2012 Hometown: Moscow Mills, MO

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We spent the weekend at Brushy. The place and the people are above outstanding. The campground and stalls are very clean. Alot of improvements and upgrades have been done since I was here last. The barns are very well maintained and safe. The trails are marked very well, we were only lost once..our fault not theirs. I would say the trails are difficult to challenging. The scenery is like no other. Until next year.... :)
Reviewed by: GA on 10/28/2012 7:22:43 PM
 Experience: Intermediate Ride Date: 10/26/2012 Hometown: St. Clair, MO

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This was my second time horse camping. My friends and I had such a wonderful time at Brushy Creek. I stayed in one of the cabins and they stayed in a tent. The facility is first class and Annette and Brian are truly a delight. They were right there taking care of anything we needed. The trails were well marked and the scenery beautiful. Our meals were excellent with first class homemade desserts and always more than we could eat. I was impressed with how clean and well maintained everything was including the barns and the grounds. I would recommend this campground to anyone interested in horse camping. Most importantly, this was in my price range.
Reviewed by: Robin Mueller on 10/7/2012 2:12:49 PM
 Experience: Beginner Ride Date: 10/1/2012 Hometown: Random Lake, WI

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Brushy Creek Campground and facilities are very good here. The staff is very helpful and friendly. The trails are laid out well, but the footing is TERRIBLE for horses. Our horses are shod and we've ridden them all over Central and Eastern KY and TN and in the Appalacians and the Smokey Mountains. But the rocks here are a real problem. The trails are strewn with softball-sized rocks with sharp edges on them. Very difficult terrain. Would recommend padding your horse before attempting these trails.
Reviewed by: L M M on 9/26/2012 10:42:01 AM
 Experience: Expert Ride Date: 9/26/2012 Hometown: , KY

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