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Jason from Huntsville, AL on 10/16/2006 4:32:51 PM:
We were scheduled to camp here, but the guy at the post office said that he didn't think anyone even went down there anymore. We checked it out and it was pretty scary looking. We decided not to camp there. Plus, it is about a mile off the trail down a very rocky, gravel road.

 
sbikes from Kansas City on 10/16/2006 7:34:55 PM:
Hartsburg allows camping in the City Park (and there is a nice gazebo with a roof and a floor)
and also there is a park on the edge of town (about 1/2 mile from the Trail on a paved road)
where camping is allowed as well. Camp in the City Park, have a nice dinner and glass of
wine at the winery (right across the street) and you are all set!

 
Jason from Huntsville, AL on 10/18/2006 2:07:07 PM:
We actually did end up camping at the park. Felt a little out of place but no one said a word and we really enjoyed it. Nice little town!

 
Anonymous from Hartsburg on 5/27/2011 3:26:58 PM:
Camping at the City Park is the best bet. Dottys Cafe is across the street and a new restaurant is supposed to be opening soon. There are also two taverns in town, one has food and everyone is always very welcoming to all of those on the trail.

 
Jimmy Kessler from St. Charles on 3/26/2012 12:12:06 PM:
If you camp at the city park, is there anywhere to shower?

 
Jim from St. Thomas on 3/26/2012 4:26:33 PM:
I'm not aware of any showers but the trailhead has running water so you can use the sink and a wash rag to knock some of the dust off.

 
Jason from Eureka Springs on 7/21/2015 5:35:27 PM:
Doing some planning for another October trip on the katy, hoping to stay at some different places than usual this trip. Last time I was in Hartsburg, I tried to get to Busch's landing. Was met by a group of people at the end of the road who were having a youths skeet shoot competition. Stopped to ask if I was near the campground, and was told that it was closed, there was nothing around but private property, and no where to camp. Is this true? I have seldom felt uncomfortable in lycra around anyone, but this was one of the few bad vibes I have had.

 
MidSouth from Rogersville, MO on 7/21/2015 7:57:54 PM:
When I want to camp near Hartsburg I usually stay at Harts Creek Conservation Area rather than in town.

 
Anonoh on 7/22/2015 9:23:52 AM:
How about Coopers Landing near Easley just a little bit west. That's on the river like Busch's.

 
Michael Rodemeyer from Hartsburg on 7/22/2015 12:15:40 PM:
Camping in Hartsburg is free at Volunteer Park, in or around the gazebo. The trail bathrooms are close by and so are 2 or 3 restaurants. If you want to pay there are 2 B and B's and the caboose is available. Don't bother with Busch Landing as its a long ride for nothing as its only open to locals.

 
Busch Landing from Hartsburg on 9/26/2016 9:28:37 AM:
Busch Landing is private property and only open to locals with permission. Hartsburg has a great city park and wonderful atmosphere. Perfect for late summer early fall rides.

 
Bill Busch from Ashland, Missuri on 5/7/2017 11:35:11 AM:
Sure is distressing to see my grandfathers land in print and on maps as Bush Landing. This is incorrect it should be Busch's Landing. My grandfather Barney Busch owned the bank in Hartsburg until the depression when it went bankrupt. I notice even on your map above they call it Bush's Landing. Shame, Shame, Shame. Kind of defiles my families history in Hartsburg. Might note that my grandfather on my mothers side, Carroll H. Sapp of Ashland was Mayor of Ashland and also a judge. Served as a school teacher in
Englewood in his twenties and married my grandmother Wookie Dell. If you could help me change this little quirk I would certainly appreciate any help. Thanks, Bill Busch.