Shanks (Ted) Camp Site offers primitive camping with over a dozen sites located within Ted Shanks Conservation Area in Pike County, featuring direct access to the Mississippi River and Salt River for fishing and paddling.

The area provides two boat ramps for launching to Horseshoe Lake and lower wetlands, vault toilets, and over 500 acres of fishable water, with camping limited to 14 consecutive days and quiet hours from 10 p. m. to 6 a. m.

This free, first-come, first-served campground is open 4 a. m. to 10 p. m. daily and is accessible via Route TT east from Highway 79.