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Bollinger County, Missouri

Where Every Back Road Leads to a Great Find.

Visit Bollinger County, Missouri

The Best-Kept Secret in Southeast Missouri

Bollinger County doesn’t need to advertise itself. The antique shops on First Street fill up on weekends. The campgrounds along the Castor River book out every summer. The diners have regulars who’ve been coming for decades. But if you haven’t made it out here yet, consider this your invitation. No tourist traps, no chain hotels, no manufactured experience. Just Southeast Missouri at its most authentic.

Room for Everyone

Something for Every Kind of Traveler

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Hunt for treasure.

Bollinger County is part of the Rural Southeast Missouri Antique and Treasure Trail. Marble Hill’s First Street is lined with shops offering antiques, consignment, vintage goods, and one-of-a-kind finds. Whether you’re a serious collector or just love the thrill of the hunt, you’ll leave with something worth the drive.

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Get out on the water.

The Castor River winds through the county and draws campers, canoeists, and kayakers from across the region. Multiple campgrounds and riverside cabin rentals put you right on the water, and the river’s clear, spring-fed stretches make it one of Southeast Missouri’s most underrated outdoor destinations.

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Experience small-town Missouri.

Bollinger County still has the things most places lost a generation ago. A local pharmacy. A family hardware store. A general store that’s been in the same building for decades. Community events that shut down the streets for Christmas parades and BBQ festivals. Come once and you’ll understand what people mean when they say they just don’t make places like this anymore.

Local Favorites

Antiques, Eats, and Everything In Between

Good Coffee Co

Marble Hill Trade Co

Old Lutesville Emporium

Bollinger County Library

Jay’s Bar-B-Que

Lead & Leather

Settle In, Rest Easy

A Place to Land After a Full Day in BoCo

Castor River Ranch Campground

Aunt Kat’s Bed and Breakfast

Southern Bollinger County Airbnb

Whippoorwill Lake

EC Reed’s Mercantile and Hotel

Crooked Creek Treehouses (Driftwood)

Brought to You By

The Bollinger County Chamber of Commerce

Visit BoCo is powered by the Bollinger County Chamber of Commerce, a 100% volunteer organization based in Marble Hill. Every dollar collected goes back into the county. No paid staff, no corporate overhead. Just neighbors working to make Bollinger County a better place to live, work, and visit.

The Chamber coordinates community events throughout the year, supports local businesses, and connects visitors with everything Bollinger County has to offer. If you’re looking for a recommendation, planning a group trip, or want to know what’s happening when you’re in town, we’re here to help.