The best river, stream, or creek glamping near Boonville

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One of Boonville’s local museums is named the River, Rails & Trails Museum—and that just about sums up this town’s history. While the Missouri River and railways once brought travelers through town, today’s visitors might be biking the famed Katy Trail or driving Interstate 70 across mid-Missouri. In addition to the local museums, Boonville offers a charming downtown and plenty of nearby natural areas to explore. Those looking for a camping spot nearby will find private RV parks and glamping rentals. Public campgrounds operated by the Missouri Department of Fish & Wildlife are found at Roberts Bluff and Harriman Hill Access.

99% (266) 5 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Boonville

Retreat to the Country

1. Retreat to the Country

99%
(169)
38mi from Boonville · 4 sites · Lodging
This land has been asking to be shared. First it was swings and little things for the grandchildren and their friends. Then the Cabin by the pond began to welcome visitors. Soon the steep slope anchored a Yurt with a wrap-around deck that puts you up in the trees. Our gathering spot by the creek became a camp site. Recently the grandkids' Bunk House found its way in. Our Retreat is 10 acres, narrow, but 1/4 mile deep, stretching down a steep wooded slope to a creek - and up the other side to the top of a bluff.  It is only ten miles to Jefferson City but has a quiet and distant feel.  
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$20
 / night
Little Cabin On The Farm

2. Little Cabin On The Farm

98%
(30)
18mi from Boonville · 1 site · Lodging
Natural cabin for nature lovers on a little homestead. This cabin was built using local wood and is situated in a grove of mature oak and persimmon trees. Relax on the porch, sit around the fire, or enjoy looking out the window at wildlife (lots of birds!) and livestock. The cabin has a loft, galley kitchen, and a small bathroom with shower. Less than 20 minutes away from I-70, just over 30 minutes from Columbia, MO. Located close to Missouri river access at Lupus, and is approx 10 minutes away from Plowboy Bend Conservation Area, Prairie Home Conservation Area, and Big Muddy NWR. There is one twin bed on ground level and a twin and full bed in the loft, option to move full mattress to the floor. Family friendly, lots to see on the farm (we have katadhin sheep, Irish Dexter cattle, plus many more).
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from 
$65
 / night
D'Ranch at Clearwater

3. D'Ranch at Clearwater

100%
(149)
49mi from Boonville · 10 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
D'Ranch at Clearwater is a small, 40 acre hobby farm located on the north side of the Lake of the Ozarks in Central Missouri. What started as a simple love of backyard chickens has now become a dream farm for Tracey Durant and her husband Theodore. Nestled in the valley between two forest covered hillsides, and running adjacent to Clearwater Creek on the east and the lake on the south, D'Ranch could not have been a more perfect location for the Durants to plant their roots and get their feet wet. While they continue their love of backyard chickens with their small egg and hatchery operation know as HeebyJeeby Chickens, they have expanded their interests to an array of friendly farm animals including horses, cows, pigs, goats, sheep, ducks, and an occasional turkey or two. 
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
$15
 / night

One of Boonville’s local museums is named the River, Rails & Trails Museum—and that just about sums up this town’s history. While the Missouri River and railways once brought travelers through town, today’s visitors might be biking the famed Katy Trail or driving Interstate 70 across mid-Missouri. In addition to the local museums, Boonville offers a charming downtown and plenty of nearby natural areas to explore. Those looking for a camping spot nearby will find private RV parks and glamping rentals. Public campgrounds operated by the Missouri Department of Fish & Wildlife are found at Roberts Bluff and Harriman Hill Access.

99% (266) 5 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Boonville

Retreat to the Country

1. Retreat to the Country

99%
(169)
38mi from Boonville · 4 sites · Lodging
This land has been asking to be shared. First it was swings and little things for the grandchildren and their friends. Then the Cabin by the pond began to welcome visitors. Soon the steep slope anchored a Yurt with a wrap-around deck that puts you up in the trees. Our gathering spot by the creek became a camp site. Recently the grandkids' Bunk House found its way in. Our Retreat is 10 acres, narrow, but 1/4 mile deep, stretching down a steep wooded slope to a creek - and up the other side to the top of a bluff.  It is only ten miles to Jefferson City but has a quiet and distant feel.  
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$20
 / night
Little Cabin On The Farm

2. Little Cabin On The Farm

98%
(30)
18mi from Boonville · 1 site · Lodging
Natural cabin for nature lovers on a little homestead. This cabin was built using local wood and is situated in a grove of mature oak and persimmon trees. Relax on the porch, sit around the fire, or enjoy looking out the window at wildlife (lots of birds!) and livestock. The cabin has a loft, galley kitchen, and a small bathroom with shower. Less than 20 minutes away from I-70, just over 30 minutes from Columbia, MO. Located close to Missouri river access at Lupus, and is approx 10 minutes away from Plowboy Bend Conservation Area, Prairie Home Conservation Area, and Big Muddy NWR. There is one twin bed on ground level and a twin and full bed in the loft, option to move full mattress to the floor. Family friendly, lots to see on the farm (we have katadhin sheep, Irish Dexter cattle, plus many more).
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from 
$65
 / night
D'Ranch at Clearwater

3. D'Ranch at Clearwater

100%
(149)
49mi from Boonville · 10 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
D'Ranch at Clearwater is a small, 40 acre hobby farm located on the north side of the Lake of the Ozarks in Central Missouri. What started as a simple love of backyard chickens has now become a dream farm for Tracey Durant and her husband Theodore. Nestled in the valley between two forest covered hillsides, and running adjacent to Clearwater Creek on the east and the lake on the south, D'Ranch could not have been a more perfect location for the Durants to plant their roots and get their feet wet. While they continue their love of backyard chickens with their small egg and hatchery operation know as HeebyJeeby Chickens, they have expanded their interests to an array of friendly farm animals including horses, cows, pigs, goats, sheep, ducks, and an occasional turkey or two. 
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
$15
 / night

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The best river, stream, or creek glamping near Boonville guide

Where to go

Katy Trail

Have you ever wanted to bike 240 miles? You can in Missouri, thanks to the Katy Trail. This linear state park straddles a rail-to-trail conversion that crosses the middle of the Show-Me State, with tantalizing views of prairies, hills, and woodlands. A number of towns along the route offer refreshing stops, with restaurants and accommodations catering to cyclists. Campgrounds offer tent and RV sites, some with hookups. You may also find unique glamping rentals nearby.

Columbia

Columbia is the heart of Missouri geographically and home to the state’s flagship university. The population swells during the school year, adding energy to the already-vibrant downtown area, which boasts an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, breweries, and more. Private RV resorts are available, offering amenities such as full hookups and free wifi. Public campgrounds can be accessed at Finger Lakes State Park, just outside of town. This park is a recreational hub, with fishing, paddling, and ATV riding.

Arrow Rock State Historic Site

Arrow Rock State Historic Site and Park lies just over 20 minutes northwest of Boonville, providing history, recreation, and camping. Several remnants of a small town built in the 1800s along the Missouri River have been preserved, allowing visitors to step back in time. For outdoor recreation, toss a line in the fishing pond or hit the trails. The park campground offers tent and RV sites, some with electric and full hookups.

When to go

Missouri experiences all four seasons heartily, offering great variations in temperatures and precipitation. Summers can get above 90°F with added humidity, while spring and fall are generally mild with occasional rain. The woodlands around Boonville are especially scenic in October, as the leaves change. Winter generally isn’t the best time for camping, as temperatures drop below freezing with the possibility of snow and ice.

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