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The best lakeside camping near Bowling Green
98% (471) • 26 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Bowling Green
PeaceTree Farms
1. PeaceTree Farms
99%
(238)
9.7mi from Bowling Green · 27 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
PeaceTree Farms is a charming Event Venue, Organic Farm and Outdoor Resort. Hosting everything from weddings, fall and holiday festivals to off-grid camping. Our 153 acre farm has been in our family since the 1970's and has been generally preserved as a wildlife and conservation farm. Your hosts, Katie and Steve are excited to share PeaceTree Farms with fellow nature lovers and outdoor adventurers.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$14
/ night
McCully Heritage Project
2. McCully Heritage Project
98%
(446)
30mi from Bowling Green · 7 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
The McCully Heritage Project is a 940- acre environmental center located one mile south of Kampsville, Illinois in beautiful and remote Calhoun County.
We are a private non-profit left as the legacy of Howard and Eva McCully.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$25
/ night
Earth, Wind & Solar Farm
3. Earth, Wind & Solar Farm
98%
(91)
41mi from Bowling Green · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Earth, Wind and Solar Farm is 5 acres.
You can book multiple sites if you want to stay as a group.
We do our best to allow 1 reservation to stay on site at a time. If only 1 site is requested the others are then blocked to allow guests privacy during their stay. If another person requests to stay and it is booked, we will check with the current reservation for approval. We also allow groups to book and camp together if needed (use both rv pads, or tent camp).
We do offer 50amp and 30amp power options (2 different RV parking sites).
Some people have commented that our driveway entrance seems narrow for larger rigs (Class A's and 5th wheels). We've had 53' long rigs (5th wheels)and 45' (Class A's) pull in and get parked with no issues. You will need to be able to back into a spot for either 50a or 30a service. We do have additional parking available for extra vehicles.
If you have a tow vehicle/toad, you will need to detach prior to arrival. There are 2 trucks stops less than 5 miles away (TA and Pilot) or there is a park with a large parking area off of David Hoekel Parkway you can utilize.
We do offer 20amp power and extension cord for tent campers (either in our tent or can be used in your own tent.
Free cold showers available.
A bundle of firewood is now included for use in provided fire pits in needed/requested.
Outdoor Hot showers available at a charge of $5/person. This includes the use of propane and a portable hot water heater.
Wi-Fi is available during your stay.
Will provide network name and password in confirmation email.
3 firepits are available for use (firewood can be purchased).
Easy access to our place via Hwy 70 (take the David Hoekel Parkway Exit).
We are 5 miles from Wentzville which offers a Walmart, Target, Sams Club, Lowes, Home Depot, multiple grocery stores, Rural King, Charlies and multiple restaurants.
We have a stocked pond with catfish, bluegill, sunfish, largemouth bass, black crappie, carp and turtles. There is a Windmill that aerates the pond (do not climb on it). You can fish the pond must practice CPR (catch photo release). Or you can feed the pond fish & feed out chickens. We will provide the fish food and chicken treats.
There is plenty of wildlife (deer, fox, raccoons, armadillo's, birds, etc.). Deer will walk by the pond and driveway a couple of times a day. We also have a group of free-range chickens and French guineas (eggs may be available during your stay). There are bike trails in the area, paved roads you can ride on to explore, wineries nearby, a petting zoo and pumpkin patch.
Things to do nearby:
Horsehoe Hall of Fame, Big Joels Safari, Multiple wineries in Wright City/Augusta/Defiance, Wacky Warriors Paintball, Busch Wildlife, Katy Trail, Pumpkin Patches and so much more.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$29
/ night
Mark Twain State Park
4. Mark Twain State Park
State park 33mi from Bowling Green · 97 sites
Once home to a famous author, this park helps you write your own adventure tales.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Siloam Springs State Park
5. Siloam Springs State Park
State park 40mi from Bowling Green · 102 sites
Discover a well-stocked lake and a well-stocked concession stand with row boat and canoe rentals.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Brushcana
6. Brushcana
41mi from Bowling Green · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
Our property is 6 acres with a pond.
Mailbox entrance is 34ft wide.
2nd entrance is 40ft wide.
It is heavily wooded with pathways. There is an incinerator toilet on site, electric, (well) water, a “cold water” shower shed, hammock and multiple fire pits. There is also a stocked pond and house on the property. House is currently under renovation and cannot be used.
There are 2 separate rv outlets onsite and both are 50a/30a/20a.
The pond is stocked with fish.
There are fire pits, benches and a picnic table.
There are wildlife (deer, raccoons, hawks and foxes).
Plenty of (gravel) parking is available.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$16
/ night
Wakonda State Park
7. Wakonda State Park
100%
(2)
State park 49mi from Bowling Green · 81 sites
A bounty of lakes provide scenery and recreation at this northeastern Missouri park.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
98% (471) • 26 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Bowling Green
PeaceTree Farms
1. PeaceTree Farms
99%
(238)
9.7mi from Bowling Green · 27 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
PeaceTree Farms is a charming Event Venue, Organic Farm and Outdoor Resort. Hosting everything from weddings, fall and holiday festivals to off-grid camping. Our 153 acre farm has been in our family since the 1970's and has been generally preserved as a wildlife and conservation farm. Your hosts, Katie and Steve are excited to share PeaceTree Farms with fellow nature lovers and outdoor adventurers.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$14
/ night
McCully Heritage Project
2. McCully Heritage Project
98%
(446)
30mi from Bowling Green · 7 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
The McCully Heritage Project is a 940- acre environmental center located one mile south of Kampsville, Illinois in beautiful and remote Calhoun County.
We are a private non-profit left as the legacy of Howard and Eva McCully.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$25
/ night
Earth, Wind & Solar Farm
3. Earth, Wind & Solar Farm
98%
(91)
41mi from Bowling Green · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Earth, Wind and Solar Farm is 5 acres.
You can book multiple sites if you want to stay as a group.
We do our best to allow 1 reservation to stay on site at a time. If only 1 site is requested the others are then blocked to allow guests privacy during their stay. If another person requests to stay and it is booked, we will check with the current reservation for approval. We also allow groups to book and camp together if needed (use both rv pads, or tent camp).
We do offer 50amp and 30amp power options (2 different RV parking sites).
Some people have commented that our driveway entrance seems narrow for larger rigs (Class A's and 5th wheels). We've had 53' long rigs (5th wheels)and 45' (Class A's) pull in and get parked with no issues. You will need to be able to back into a spot for either 50a or 30a service. We do have additional parking available for extra vehicles.
If you have a tow vehicle/toad, you will need to detach prior to arrival. There are 2 trucks stops less than 5 miles away (TA and Pilot) or there is a park with a large parking area off of David Hoekel Parkway you can utilize.
We do offer 20amp power and extension cord for tent campers (either in our tent or can be used in your own tent.
Free cold showers available.
A bundle of firewood is now included for use in provided fire pits in needed/requested.
Outdoor Hot showers available at a charge of $5/person. This includes the use of propane and a portable hot water heater.
Wi-Fi is available during your stay.
Will provide network name and password in confirmation email.
3 firepits are available for use (firewood can be purchased).
Easy access to our place via Hwy 70 (take the David Hoekel Parkway Exit).
We are 5 miles from Wentzville which offers a Walmart, Target, Sams Club, Lowes, Home Depot, multiple grocery stores, Rural King, Charlies and multiple restaurants.
We have a stocked pond with catfish, bluegill, sunfish, largemouth bass, black crappie, carp and turtles. There is a Windmill that aerates the pond (do not climb on it). You can fish the pond must practice CPR (catch photo release). Or you can feed the pond fish & feed out chickens. We will provide the fish food and chicken treats.
There is plenty of wildlife (deer, fox, raccoons, armadillo's, birds, etc.). Deer will walk by the pond and driveway a couple of times a day. We also have a group of free-range chickens and French guineas (eggs may be available during your stay). There are bike trails in the area, paved roads you can ride on to explore, wineries nearby, a petting zoo and pumpkin patch.
Things to do nearby:
Horsehoe Hall of Fame, Big Joels Safari, Multiple wineries in Wright City/Augusta/Defiance, Wacky Warriors Paintball, Busch Wildlife, Katy Trail, Pumpkin Patches and so much more.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$29
/ night
Mark Twain State Park
4. Mark Twain State Park
State park 33mi from Bowling Green · 97 sites
Once home to a famous author, this park helps you write your own adventure tales.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Siloam Springs State Park
5. Siloam Springs State Park
State park 40mi from Bowling Green · 102 sites
Discover a well-stocked lake and a well-stocked concession stand with row boat and canoe rentals.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Brushcana
6. Brushcana
41mi from Bowling Green · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
Our property is 6 acres with a pond.
Mailbox entrance is 34ft wide.
2nd entrance is 40ft wide.
It is heavily wooded with pathways. There is an incinerator toilet on site, electric, (well) water, a “cold water” shower shed, hammock and multiple fire pits. There is also a stocked pond and house on the property. House is currently under renovation and cannot be used.
There are 2 separate rv outlets onsite and both are 50a/30a/20a.
The pond is stocked with fish.
There are fire pits, benches and a picnic table.
There are wildlife (deer, raccoons, hawks and foxes).
Plenty of (gravel) parking is available.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$16
/ night
Wakonda State Park
7. Wakonda State Park
100%
(2)
State park 49mi from Bowling Green · 81 sites
A bounty of lakes provide scenery and recreation at this northeastern Missouri park.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Kiya
5 days ago
Tent
With pets
Peacetree Farms was full of spectacular views. We took the canoe around the lake for a few hours, walked the maintained trails on property, and enjoyed listening to the song birds all weekend.
Katie was wonderful, helped me get to the site after a late arrival, provided firewood, picnic benches and flat land to set up on.
Fantastic trip will be back again to see how everything flushes out in summer!
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Casie
2 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Kirk’s land was perfect for a night! Easy to find and very hospitable. Would recommend!
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Samuel
2 weeks ago
Tent
Kirk let me book pretty late and was very accommodating. I car camped and it worked out great. Would definitely recommend.
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Seth
3 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Many of the reviews detail the available activities, all of which are worth taking advantage of, but what I find most compelling is when a host makes sure basic needs are met. Many of the tent sites you find on Hipcamp are open fields, peppered with picnic tables and fire rings, but PeaceTree's sites are carefully chosen and tailored to a camper's needs.
The property is very hilly as one would expect being nestled between the Northern Prairies and the Ozark Foothills, but each site is level, well protected with trees, and a short walk from the nearest porta-potty. A chilly night with an intense hail storm meant a warm campfire was a necessity. While there was plenty of dead wood lying on the ground, a full load of cut firewood was delivered to us shortly after we arrived.
Most of the places you find on Hipcamp provide a place to rest and have a few unique quirks, but there are very few rare exceptions like PeaceTree Farms that is such a magical place that hosts like Katie and her family can't help but share it with a community that has a voracious appetite for breathtaking views, thrilling activities, and one-of-a-kind nature experiences. We were just passing through Northeast Missouri on the last night of a roadtrip, looking for nothing more than a level pad and a fire ring, and were fortunate to have stumbled upon PeaceTree Farms. We arrived with few expectations and left our only regret being that we could not spend at least a week to take in the full experience.
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Karin
November 2025
Tent
Group trip
We really love coming here annually to enjoy the fall colors. Beautiful drive up from St Louis too! Firewood available, picnic tables, and cooking grate over fire. Easy to find and quite private. Welcoming of all people too and much appreciated.
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Patty
October 2025
Tent
As always, Katie and her husband are amazing hosts! They had the haunted hayride, and although I didn’t get to go (due to having my 2 dogs while camping), it sounded like it was so much fun from those who did get to go! I left early from my trip due to rain, but love this place and have been many times. Will continue to camp @ PeaceTree. It is so serene and just beautiful!
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Mason
October 2025
Tent
Group trip
Katie was a remarkable host with plenty to offer at Peacetree Farms!
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Jennifer
October 2025
Tent
This place is absolutely beautiful, and Katie went above and beyond to make me feel welcome. If seclusion and peace is what your looking for, this is definitely the place to stay!!! I highly recommend and can’t wait to go back!!!
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denise
October 2025
Tent
This was one of the most beautiful campsites we’ve experienced. It was quiet. We were secluded. The view of the lake and the hills was mesmerizing. We got up just a little early to watch the sun come up. Katie was friendly and accommodating. Free Fire Wood - YAY! We will be back.
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John
October 2025
Tent
Group trip
Sarah was great, the campsite was very nice and our group agreed one of our favorite locations we’ve camped. We will be back!
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Kim
September 2025
With pets
We enjoyed our stay in Cabin #2 @ Peacetree Farm. Katie was a wonderful host. Bathrooms were exceptionally clean and our room had nice cool A/C with a serene view into the woods. They were welcoming of our dog and had a goofy kitten that came to play with her frequently. Stargazing was amazing; being in such a remote location and far from any major city lights. We saw several shooting stars and could clearly see the Milky Way. We walked the 1-mile loop around the gorgeous 7 acre lake and saw some breathtaking views along the way. We relaxed by the water and did some fishing - we didn't catch any but we saw another group pulling out a few good sized fish. There weren't a lot of other campers there and everyone was spread out over the property so it felt like we mostly had the place to ourselves. We had our own fire pit (wood provided) with chairs provided and also had access to our own charcoal grill. We had access to a canoe and kayaks and had planned to paddle around the lake with our dog but ran out of time. We hope to go back again in the future. This was a wonderful getaway for us to relax in nature. I highly recommend this place if you're looking looking for a very peaceful getaway in a gorgeous remote location.
See morePatty
September 2025
Tent
With pets
As always, PeaceTree is just wonderful! The heat was miserable, but the beauty and peacefulness by far outdoes the heat. Looking forward to a late October camp out to see all of the beautiful fall colors!
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Hamza
September 2025
Tent
It’s a wonderful place for camping. I had a great time and enjoyed everything Katie provided for us on her farm. I highly recommend everyone to come and experience camping here.
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Sarah
August 2025
Weekend Trip to PeaceTree Farms
We loved the cabin room at Peacetree Farms! Katie and Steve were lovely hosts. The land is beautiful and peaceful. We can’t wait to go back!
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Thomas
August 2025
Tent
10/10. Imma save all the cute shit, camp here. Won’t regret it.
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Taylor
August 2025
Tent
With pets
I arrived after dark, but Kirk was kind enough to leave the lights on for me and gave me great instructions on how to find my way around. When I woke up and peeked outside my tent, I was so happily surprised! This place is so cute, straight out of a storybook.
Close enough to the interstate to be an easy place to rest on a long road trip, but still feels remote. Love this place.
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Rebecca
August 2025
Tent
My husband I spent the weekend camping and fishing at PeaceTree Farms. The host, Katie, recommended Reflection Ridge and we loved it so much we’ve already booked a weekend next month to come back with a few friends.
The fishing was fantastic.. In 24hrs and on the bank right below our site, I caught 9 REALLY nice sized catfish and 8 bass, and my husband caught 14 bass. No trouble with snags in the water which, let’s be honest, makes for a much more relaxing fishing experience lol.
Our campsite was a very big area - peaceful, quiet, private, well kept. It came with a fire pit, picnic table, 2 benches, and they even provided free firewood. The lake view was beautiful and you can see so many stars out there. They have a couple canoes and a small boat you take out on the water as well. Showers and indoor toilets are available just a short drive away from the site, but there is also a porta potty a little closer. Cell reception (T-Mobile) was good, although the only time I used it was to send photos of the monster catfish I was catching :) This place makes it very easy to disconnect by choice.
Katie was super friendly and showed us around a bit before taking us to our site. Their property really is stunning, you can tell it’s cared for with love. Highly recommend and we’re pumped to be going back in just a few weeks!
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Sandra
August 2025
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Mark
August 2025
Tent
Beautiful property with very friendly hosts. We will be back!
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Alex
August 2025
Tent
This was our second time in the past month visiting and we loved it even more. We’ve been bringing our son and his friends for their first camping trips and it’s such a great time. Highly recommend to anyone looking for an amazing camp experience in the gorgeous hills of Missouri.
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