12 Best Private Campsites Near Ava, MO, US 2026

Looking for a unique camping experience near Ava, Missouri? Look no further than Dream Meadows Garden! With over 148 private campsites available in the area, you're sure to find the perfect spot for your outdoor adventure. Prices start as low as $5 per night, making it affordable for any budget. Some of the top campsites in the area include Valley of peace campground and B Berry Farms & Co.. These campsites offer popular amenities such as toilets, campfires, and trash disposal. And if you're looking to explore the great outdoors, you'll have plenty of activities to choose from, including swimming, hiking, and fishing. So pack your bags and get ready for a memorable camping trip with Hipcamp!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Ava

Looking for a unique camping experience near Ava, Missouri? Look no further than Dream Meadows Garden! With over 148 private campsites available in the area, you're sure to find the perfect spot for your outdoor adventure. Prices start as low as $5 per night, making it affordable for any budget. Some of the top campsites in the area include Valley of peace campground and B Berry Farms & Co.. These campsites offer popular amenities such as toilets, campfires, and trash disposal. And if you're looking to explore the great outdoors, you'll have plenty of activities to choose from, including swimming, hiking, and fishing. So pack your bags and get ready for a memorable camping trip with Hipcamp!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Ava

1. Explore the Ozarks - Dockley Ranch

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11mi from Ava · 13 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Here at Dockley Ranch, guests can enjoy 80 acres of Missouri Ozarks. Features include a waterfall and hiking trails, peaceful vistas and goats, alpacas, and chickens to entertain. Rent a 1-room cabin or pitch a tent, watch the stars from the hillside stage, grill at the covered pavilion and enjoy the sounds of the countryside. PROPERTY MAP: https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/dashboard/land/2565/map

2. Spring Rock Ranch Glamping & Nature

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12mi from Ava · 3 sites · Lodging

Spring Rock Ranch is a 520 acre luxury glamping and natural experience venue. Air conditioning, private ensuite bathroom and plush white bedding make sleeping in the woods so dreamy! Nature Trails are carved through the woods and fields and are open for guests to explore. Open pastures reveal abundant deer and turkey. Gushing springs, seasonal falls and creeks traverse the land. Wildflowers and native plants and wildlife are abundant, black bears are also sometimes spotted. The ranch is just 3 miles from Vera Cruz Access (Conservation area for fishing, kayaking, swimming) by gravel road. Located only 11 miles from the new Bryant Creek State Park, opened in 2022. There is also guided fishing, day fishing and pay per pound Trout at Rockbridge, 13 miles away. Just 22 miles to canoe & kayaking at Twin Bridges, 37 miles to Tecumseh Park Fishing Access where the North Fork River runs into the Norfork Lake for Striped Bass and Trout. The Camp Store on site is opened to guests 24/7 by self-serve, leave payment in the store! We offer firewood bundles, ice cream, eggs, milk, meats, charcoal, hats and shirts, houseplants and more!

3. Rte 66 Bennett Springs Farm I-44

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44mi from Ava · 20 sites · Tents, RVs

Great for dry camping OR Parking near the front of the property (with a hose and electrical with extension cord connected to 15-amp standard household outlet - you need an adapter). Small functional farm for animal lovers - goats, sheep, ducks, turkeys, guinea fowls, chickens (animals vary by time of year). Pond has fish. Short drive to Lebanon (all amenities), Bennett Spring State Park, and Springfield. 1.5 hours to Branson, Table Rock Lake, and other state parks. Fresh eggs with advance request (subject to availability). Vehicles + trailers (combined) greater than 30 feet not recommended when grounds are wet. May be difficult to turn around. Comments: 1) Please excuse the mess - we have many projects in progress in the front of the property. The back of the property is private. 2) We recommend repellent for ticks, chiggers, mosquitos, and other bugs during warm season. 3) The Cicada season usually starts in May. We recommend earplugs if that sound bothers you. 4) During heavy rain, there is a seasonal creek leading to the back of the property that can be difficult to pass without a 4X4. If you aren't driving a 4x4, park closer to the house on the gravel driveway. 5) There is a walking trail around the perimeter of the property.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Kara

November 2025

Weekend Trip to Explore the Ozarks - Dockley Ranch

We loved staying here! Claire and Myke are so nice and their property feels private. The bed was comfy and our space was warm. We loved watching the goats and liked have the dogs near- they are very well-behaved. We’ll be back again soon!

Kracinda

September 2025

4 nights at Explore the Ozarks - Dockley Ranch

This was my second time staying at this property! Always a wonderful visit. I wouldn’t have thought it could get better than the first time but somehow it did. Claire & Myke are so kind and are excellent hosts with a beautiful property that has so many thoughtful fun details! Great for exploring!

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Jonathan

June 2025

With kids

1 night at Explore the Ozarks - Dockley Ranch

The cabin was well put together, and my family loved the charm of the ranch. Having a hot outdoor shower was wonderful. Even as a family of 6, it seemed like there was plenty of extra room to move around the cabin when needed. The kids loved the experience, and the parents were more than satisfied. Our only gripe is that we didn't plan more time to explore. Next time we'll have to stay a couple days at least!

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Kelsey

May 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Explore the Ozarks - Dockley Ranch

Very fun place to camp with kids. Owners were great, making sure we had what we needed and giving us tips about things on the hike. Our kids loved the giant fire pit and exploring the stream.

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Sarah Mercer

April 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Explore the Ozarks - Dockley Ranch

Wow! I can’t say enough good about this place. My fiancé and I rented the whole campground for our joint bachelorette/bachelor party. The grounds are beautiful and it has a fantastic view of the hillside. Both the cabins are cute and cozy with water and coffee inside. The outdoor kitchens are great for a large group. Plenty of outlets around and lots of grills as well. We did the outdoor movie the first night which was super fun and I highly recommend! We got to feed and pet the goats who were so cute. The hike to the falls is well marked and the falls are very pretty. Claire and Myke are attentive and fun loving and I am so happy I booked this place for our party. All of my friends had the best time and can’t stop talking about how we want to come back!

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sathish

March 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Spring Rock Ranch Glamping & Nature

Great and safe glamping experience with view of the mountain

Kenneth

March 2025

Weekend Trip to Explore the Ozarks - Dockley Ranch

Loved the cabin and the property. The hosts were super nice

Group fire pit seen here from a distance with goats and dog in the field. Campsites are behind in the trees.

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Grace

March 2025

Tent

1 night at Explore the Ozarks - Dockley Ranch

We loved staying at Claire and Myke’s hipcamp. There was wood for a fire, cool trails on their property that led to a stream, and good energy all around! The road to the property was pretty rough so be prepared for that (: I definitely recommend though!

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Jessica

January 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Explore the Ozarks - Dockley Ranch

The land is very beautiful and the cabin is quite cozy! The hosts and very kind, helpful and prompt. They have 5 dogs and they are so sweet and great company! They stayed with us for 2 days except when in the cabin. It is a great comfort, being a mom of girls in the woods. We love them, the goats, the land and the cabin. Can't wait to explore more when it gets warmer.

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Eli

November 2024

Tent

Weekend Trip to Explore the Ozarks - Dockley Ranch

One of the best experiences I had I loved seeing the goats and alpaca and all the rustic environment it was definitely a spot to recommend the hosts were very friendly and helpful 10/10 experience for sure