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The best camping near Knob Noster State Park

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Named for the small hills rising out of prairie flatlands, this park is a mid-Missouri retreat.  

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Fletcher Creek Farm

6 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, Tents40 acres ¡ Warrensburg, MO
Welcome to our cozy retreat just south of Warrensburg! Imagine 40 acres of pure bliss, just a stone's throw away from the hustle and bustle of town. If you're keen on exploring "Amish country," it's a mere 30-minute drive away, offering a delightful peek into traditions and crafts. And let's not forget about Truman Lake – perfect for fishing and boating enthusiasts. The Katy Trail? Cyclists, you're in luck! Now, about those creeks...they're a tad on the dry side during the warmer months, courtesy of our drought-stricken area so they may or may not have water in them. But don't let that dampen your spirits – they still make for great spots to soak in the scenery (pun intended). And our resident armadillos? They sure keep things interesting with their digging escapades! On the flip side, nature can throw us a curveball with snakes, ticks, chiggers, and poison ivy. Consider it a friendly reminder to tread cautiously and pack some bug spray. Speaking of creatures, our furry friends love to make appearances. Our dogs are friendly and safely fenced in, though they might join the coyotes in a sing-along or give passing raccoons a piece of their mind. As for our outdoor cats, they're as friendly as can be but prefer to keep their adventures outside. Don't worry – they're more than happy to be contained if needed. So, whether you're here for peace and quiet or a wildlife-filled adventure (complete with occasional serenades from our four-legged friends), our rental property has it all. Come and experience the best of rural living – cozy camper included!
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Harmony Lake Farm Park & Playground

30 sites ¡ RVs, Tents45 acres ¡ Wellington, MO
Harmony Lake welcomes you to our Farm. We are proud to be a registered member of Missouri Agritourism. Agritourism connects our guests with the great outdoors via Farm Stay. We hope you enjoy your stay at Harmony Lake Farm. We are walking distance to Harmony Lake: a private 12-acre lake for fishing, swimming and paddle boats. Our lake is home to record large-mouth bass and Missouri's longest free-floating walkway leading to a private island. We are located just 15-minutes from the highway and one hour to sites and attractions of Kansas City. We are 15-minutes to Lexington historic district or Odessa. We have a variety of tent and RV sites for your party to choose from so just reach out if you would like clarification on anything. Campfires and pets are allowed and all sites have access to bathrooms, a shower, bins, and an outdoor grill house.
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Powell’s Creekside Haven Campground

8 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, Tents15 acres ¡ Kingsville, MO
Powell’s Creekside Haven Campground and RV Park We are the nearest accommodations to beautiful Powell Gardens, Kansas City’s Botanical Gardens! Come experience the peaceful serenity of Powell’s Creekside Haven! Powell’s Creekside Haven is both a convenient, safe place for RVers on the road and a great destination for families looking for a clean, affordable camping experience. We focus on providing a reasonably priced, friendly and relaxing destination. We are family and pet friendly,* with a playground, walking trail and a creek to explore. WE ARE OPEN during development. Easy access and fast driving distance to many popular local and Kansas City attractions. Within a half hour from many communities, including Kingsville, Holden, Odessa, Warrensburg, Lee’s Summit, Bates City, Oak Grove, Peculiar, Pleasant Hill, Pittsville, Blue Springs. *Some of the cabins are pet friendly.
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Green Acres at Red Brick Farmhouse

6 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, Tents185 acres ¡ Higginsville, MO
The proprietors of Red Brick Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast, ‘Ain't She Cute' and Green Acres at Red Brick Farmhouse RV and Campsites are Annette Meinershagen Dittmer and also on the broom closet staff is her husband, Kenton Dittmer. After working in several restaurants and becoming a Home Economics teacher, she came to the realization that she loved teaching Foods. Annette gained much inspiration from her mother and father in developing her gift for hospitality; preparing and serving meals for events and parties over the years. Along with her husband, Kenton, (a very talented building contractor) they have done much renovating of their 100 year old prairie style home and their original restaurant, Red Shanty BBQ and Roadside Cafe, located in Higginsville. Since opening the restaurant in 2008 Annette wanted to fulfill her dream of running a Bed and Breakfast, so in 2015 the venture began. In 2016 she added ‘Ain’t She Cute’ and the RV and camping sites. Annette and Kenton, natives of Higginsville, live on the property. A quiet country retreat nestled in the picturesque rural outskirts of Higginsville, Missouri. Our yard consists of 3 acres of a 180-acre farm in which we have three RV sites with water and electric hookups, two camping sites and one on-site travel trailer. Wifi is available at all sites, except for Site 3. Green Acres at Red Brick Farm is located just 50 miles east of Kansas City off of I-70 at Exit 49. Once you are off of I-70 your drive is less than 8 minutes away on all blacktop roads. At Exit 49 there is also a Pilot Station for RV fuel ups. Site 1 is on gravel with 30 amp hookup and water, preferably best for RV’s and trailers 25’ and under. Site 2 and Site 3 are on gravel with a 20/30/50 amp hookup and water, best suited for larger RV’s and trailers. We would prefer your travel trailer or RV length to be 35’ or under. You may choose your site location, but due to the small amount of sites we have we may have to alter your choice. This is so we can accommodate our guests in the best way possible, depending on the size of each rig. If you are towing a vehicle or pulling a trailer your total length should be 55’ or under. We will not accept Triple Axels. Site 4 and site 5 are for tents, pop ups, very tiny trailers and are in flexible locations. A 20 amp standard outlet can be provided for site 4 and site 5. For your use is a shower, toilet, and bathroom sink in our farmhouse basement. Please arrive before dusk, so you don’t disturb other campers. Site 6 Is the on-site travel trailer, ‘Ain’t She Cute’. No Pets are allowed when reserving ‘Ain’t She Cute’. The vintage style travel trailer is completely renovated and decorated with collectibles and antiques and is available for booking. It is furnished with a queen size bed, tiny kitchen, TV, wifi, and full size, not trailer size, bathroom. The trailer is for 2 guests, but an additional guest may sleep on the daybed, preferably a child or a small adult. There is an additional fee if you reserve ‘Ain’t She Cute’. Contact Annette for rates. We live onsite in our 1920’s Prairie Style home which is also Red Brick Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast with three Guest Rooms available for booking. To find out more about our other lodging choices, contact us at Red Shanty Cafe in Higginsville, Missouri. At your disposal, is the use of our outdoor furniture, a large yard to walk around in, a fire pit, a BBQ grill, and even a tire swing. You are welcome to take a stroll along the winding country road or sit and relax and view the landscape with our dozens of mature shade trees, and surrounding row crop fields and pastures. Our restaurant, Red Shanty Cafe and BBQ, is located in the town of Higginsville, about 5 miles from Red Brick Farmhouse. Red Shanty Cafe is open Weds and Thurs, 11am - 8 pm and Fri and Sat, 11am - 9pm. There is also a great little breakfast diner, called Michelle’s Place located just 3 miles from the Farmhouse in Mayview, Missouri. Interested in sightseeing we are a short drive from Confederate State Park, Missouri Veteran's Cemetery, and several Civil War sites. In addition to historic sites, numerous of Missouri's finest wineries and orchards are just a 10 to 30 minute drive from our location. You may also want to take a drive or ride on the Old Trails Scenic Byway, Route 24 for a car or motorcycle tour that will reset your pace from city life. We truly hope you enjoy midwest living when visiting Green Acres at Red Brick Farmhouse. For the skilled driver of a RV or travel trailer, going around our circle driveway has not been a problem. We have witnessed a 55 foot truck and travel trailer combination do it with ease. When departing your stay please go slow, swing wide and stay on the gravel. Also have your companion help guide you around the circle drive. More about the farm: Our quiet country retreat, in the picturesque rural outskirts of Higginsville, Missouri, has been in our family for four generations. Currently farming the land has been minimized just to row crops, but there was a time when there was a team consisting of a mule, named Jamie and horse, named Dan that tilled the soil for the crops. There were milk cows and the generations before me used a separator for the cream and milk. They had pigs, chickens, and another horse named Clipper that my mother road to school. They had several vegetable and fruit gardens and even planted peanuts. There are remnants of the old buildings that once stood on the farm. The old chicken house foundation is located near the current fire pit and a hand dug well is covered by an old tractor tire we use for our compost. The small shed in the back corner of the yard was once a pump house, a playhouse, then a chicken house and now a Junque house. There once was a barn, a silo, a feed lot, an outhouse, and a hog shed. There were old tires, iron wheels, brick piles, and a gas tank on stilts. There was a screened in porch, beautiful hydrangeas and still a wonderful front porch. There were lots and lots of large pecan and walnut trees. At one point there were over 60 wonderful shade trees in the yard. We have lost some, but still enjoy many of the trees my grandfather planted. My mother, her siblings and parents moved here in the early years of WWII. During that period of time her brother died flying over Germany fighting for us. Our children lived all their grade school and high school years in this Red Brick Farmhouse. Some winters were so terribly cold in this old house it was almost miserable. I love this old house and it is truly been a labor of love. Again, Thank you, Kenton and Annette
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Big River Ranch

8 sites ¡ RVs, Tents1600 acres ¡ Lexington, MO
At Big River Ranch, you'll always find something to do. From fishing to enjoying the 20 miles of riding trails the Ranch has to offer you'll never get tired of it. - Enjoy views of the Missouri River from the 100 foot elevation of the bluffs. - Over 20 miles of horse riding and UTV trails. - Diverse habitat of deciduous forests, cedars, and pines, wildflowers, ponds, streams, and rolling hills.
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Milo Farm Sacred Land

18 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, Tents50 acres ¡ Buckner, MO
Milo Farm was established organically just a few years ago. The energy here so amazing we wanted to share! There's a story behind the sacredness of this land, Loni can share that with you if you ask! The lodge was built then the camping sites, then the Hippie Trailer, which is located near the west woods near the Fairy Forest. Then the Bunkhouse was established, it's just past the barn on the north end of the property. The lodge, where the Airbnb and pool are is centrally located on the land. We rent out the lower level guest quarters for non-campers. It has two saunas. There are 2 stocked ponds, miles of trails, pool, Zen garden, farm animals and more. Feel the energy of the sacred land. Find the vortexes here! Bless Mother Earth and spend some time in nature at this magical place Great for the spiritually minded with several meditation spots and portals. Ask about availability of the art golf cart rental if interested. Loni can take you on a guided history, nature and meditation hike if you sign up for that. There are events happening some weekends you can participate in. Loni is a spiritual intuitive and can do a reading using the Milo Farm Oracle cards she created! Ask for availability of these things. Milo has a lot to offer! Located in Eastern Jackson County MO, just 30 minutes from downtown Kansas City & 20 min from the sports stadiums.
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Treloar Ranch

9 sites ¡ RVs, Tents28 acres ¡ Bates City, MO
We can’t wait to welcome you to Treloar Ranch. We have 28 beautiful acres for you to enjoy. RV electric and water hookups are available towards the back of our property. Enjoy the evening sitting under a tree lit with lanterns and a fire pit. You will have a view of our horses and donkey in the pasture with a sunset backdrop. Come enjoy the peaceful country not far from the major highways!
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Old Goat Farm

1 site ¡ Tent5 acres ¡ Bates City, MO
Learn more about this land:Pitch a tent in our pasture with our cute friendly goats and enjoy a panoramic view of the countryside. Or, if you prefer, RV camping is available close to the main road. there is one 30 amp hook up available with water no sewer. We are a small goat dairy with chickens and ducks and lots of wildlife with a peaceful countryside to enjoy. Campers are welcome to join in with farm chores and activities or just sit back and enjoy the peace and quiet.
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Lee's Summit RV Storage and Camping

4 sites ¡ RVs2 acres ¡ Lone Jack, MO
Convenient location just 9 miles east of Lee’s Summit, MO on US 50 Hwy. Perfect spot to stop for the evening or week. There are 4 RV hookup spots with WIFI, security cameras, trash, water, electricity, fire pit and fishing pond. All parking is on concrete. Open Year Around.
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Sawmill Hollow Creek Campsite

1 site ¡ RV, Tent54 acres ¡ Warsaw, MO
A private 1.5 acre campsite with a firepit (and plenty of wood to burn in it) and direct access to the Lake of the Ozarks. The campsite connects to a 1-mile trail around the perimeter of the 54-acre property. Guests have access to several kayaks for enjoyment of a secluded inlet of the lake. See photos for directions to the site and a map of the perimeter trail.
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Golden Vally Camp 🏕

6 sites ¡ RVs, Tents76 acres ¡ Calhoun, MO
Learn more about this land:Our site is a pristine piece of Missouri’s fertile farm land located just 10 minutes from town but with all the peace and quiet country life has to offer. We raise cattle, hunt and fish this land. We have plans of homesteading here and will soon be building a bigger pond for fishing, fun and beauty. We love God’s beautiful creation and want to share it with others! On our land you can enjoy lots of nature, and serenity. We have ponds that are available to fish as catch and release. We have a beautiful hilltop view where you can watch the Missouri sunsets and see for a mile. We have plenty of dead wood for gathering to build your camp fire under the stars. Just across the fence is many acres of Missouri Conservation land with hiking, fishing, hunting and more. Local regulations apply. Just a couple minutes down the road is the Katy Trail State Park where you can bike across Missouri from Clinton to St. Louis,  what a great place to be if you like to bike!         You can also walk or horse back ride the well cared for trail. There is so much natural beauty here for you to enjoy! We hate to keep it all to ourselves!!
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Farm Land. Full RV Hookup.

2 sites ¡ RVs3 acres ¡ Odessa, MO
Nestled in a tranquil farmland surrounded by lovely cows and horses, our location offers serenity and convenience. About a 5-minute drive from I-70, our property is ideal for commuters to retreat after a long work day. Our secluded and private camper spots at the back of our property are perfect for extended stays. Site #1 is available for a minimum of 29 nights, while site #2 is available for a minimum of 14 nights. If you are looking for a monthly rate, please message us! Electricity 50AMP, water, and sewage hookups are included in the nightly rate. IMPORTANT NOTE: ➡️ Our pavilion requires a maximum camper height of 11' 3". If your camper is taller than this, YOUR CAMPER WILL NOT FIT! However, if your camper is taller than this, we can make an exception to allow you to park in an uncovered spot on our property; please give us a heads-up so we can plan accordingly. ⬅️ Come and experience the perfect balance of peacefulness and convenience with us! In this tranquil countryside setting, we hope you feel relaxed and rejuvenated. Just behind the pavilion, there is a beautiful flower field and garden featuring native Missouri wildflowers. Additionally, there is a walking path with benches and rocking chairs for guests to enjoy. During the summer, we welcome hundreds of monarch butterflies and observe them as they hatch and take flight! Most evenings, you will find friendly chickens roaming around. We would be delighted to share our little slice of countryside with you! Please reach out if we can answer any questions for you!
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The best camping near Knob Noster State Park guide

Overview

About

While Knob Noster State Park attracts visitors with a landscape of woodlands along a scenic creek, keeping your eyes on the skies just might pay off with unique sightings of military aircraft, including the B-2 Stealth Bomber, which depart from neighboring Whiteman Air Force Base. In the park, visitors can enjoy various recreational opportunities—toss a line into one of the small lakes or Clearfork Creek, or set out to explore the park's seven trails before settling into the year-round campground.

Notable campgrounds

  • Best for hikers: This park provides two backpack camps along the McAdoo Trail.
  • Best for camping with friends and family: Knob Noster Campground offers six designated family sites with two sites and a shared space.
  • Best for peace and quiet: Sites 52 through 70 are located on a loop further from campground facilities.

Tips for snagging a campsite

  1. Campsites open may be reserved up to 12 months in advance.
  2. Reservations may be made on the Missouri State Parks website and or by calling the phone line. 
  3. Reservations are offered April 15 through October 31, with walk-up availability in the off season. 
  4. Water and showers are available April 15 through October 31.
  5. Electric sites only offer 30-amp service, and the use of converter devices is not allowed. 
  6. Sites listed as “basic” do not have electric hookups.

When to go

Due to the number of outdoor activities, warm weather brings most visitors to the park, peaking during the summer months. Spring and fall offer moderate weather, with the park’s woodlands being particularly scenic in October. Camping is offered year round, but water is limited to a single spigot November through mid-April. During the winter months, go prepared for freezing temperatures and precipitation.

Know before you go

  • Knob Noster State Park offers onsite kayak rentals Wednesdays through Sundays. Life jackets are included.
  • A number of trails are available for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Check trail maps and pamphlets for designated-use areas. 
  • A slate of interpretive programs is offered from April through October.
  • The park does not have a boat launch, though small watercraft and electric trolling motors are allowed on the two lakes.
  • Two orienteering courses have been set up in the park, providing a unique way to interact with nature.
  • The Pin Oak Slough Natural Area showcases the landscape of an oxbow slough in the park.
  • Campground reviews warn of rogue raccoons. Avoid leaving food outside.

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