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95% (5.3K) • 3,989 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds in Missouri
Spring Lake Ranch
1. Spring Lake Ranch
93%
(2011)
Potosi, MO · 39 sites · Tents, RVs
Spring Lake Ranch boasts countless trails and lake activities. Formerly known as Sayersbrook Bison ranch, at one time it was one of the largest Bison ranches in the world.
This property is filled with amazing things to see and explore. Nothing like it in Missouri. Lake is 60+ acres and is spring fed. Amazing fishing, swimming and kayaking.
We are pet friendly. You will have amazing lake views and will be close to hiking trails, horseback riding, and wine tasting at Edge Cliff Wineries which is next door to us.
The beautiful shower house is super clean, has restrooms and hot showers and it is within walking distance. Firewood and ice are available to purchase; kayaks and fishing poles are available for rent. If you forget something at home stop by our little country store, we might have it! :)
The sites are about 20 ft from each other - if you are looking for more privacy please check out the secluded site or the peninsula.
**The pool on property is reserved for the lodge guests only, it is not open to the public.
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Hawks Bluff Farm Campground
2. Hawks Bluff Farm Campground
97%
(266)
Tiff, MO · 56 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Escape the city! We have a very special property that nourishes the soul and provides space to roam and breathe fresh air.
We have 460 acres to explore. A beautiful creek running through our property. We have cows, mules, goats, dogs and cats. We are on a bluff so if you are rock hunters you have come to the right place. We offer rock hunting. and we have extra buckets. We have the best Drusy (lots of colors), Crazy Lace Agate, Calcite, Chalcedony, Quartz, Chert, Barite, Bladed Barite, Iron Ores and more. Check us out on Facebook Hawks Bluff Farm Rocks and Drusy. We have firewood, ice, eggs, ground beef, propane exchange and new propane tanks available.
Ask us about our kayaking options!
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Harmony Lake Farm Park & Playground
3. Harmony Lake Farm Park & Playground
99%
(1045)
Wellington, MO · 16 sites · Tents, RVs
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 bathroom with shower, trash bins, and an outdoor grill house.
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Mark Twain National Forest
4. Mark Twain National Forest
88%
(21)
National forest in Missouri · 452 sites
Missouri’s only national forest has 1.5 million acres of wilderness to explore.
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Cuivre River State Park
5. Cuivre River State Park
100%
(5)
State park in Missouri · 110 sites
Explore this natural paradise in northeastern Missouri.
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Little Sugar Farm Glamping & Gathering
6. Little Sugar Farm Glamping & Gathering
100%
(1)
MO · 5 sites
The Little Sugar Farm has been in our family for over 100 years! After inheriting the farm in 2006 we turned the farmhouse into a vacation rental with over 13 years of guest rave reviews and legacy guest stays. We've added to the farm stay with Safari tents, Bell tents and a rocking awesome deckhouse with outdoor showers, 4 full bathrooms and all the camp cooking things you need so all you do is bring your food and relax!
Learn more about this land:
We have four Safari Tents, 3 with queen beds, one with twins all organic cotton mattresses, chandeliers, rugs, decorative pillows, linens, towels, small fridges, lanterns, flashlights, water, coffee makers, coffee, chairs and poofs.
Our 3 Bell tents feature two twin beds, linens, towels, tables, rugs, chairs and all out deckhouse amenities including a coffee bar when booking these types of tents.
Mr. Paul sets up camp fires for our guests and we'll have smore's on hand of course for your visit.
Miss Jana will be happy to make reservations for and send you all our information as well as information about the area and what fabulous things there are to do in SW Missouri and NW Arkansas. Whether you love to go on float trips, lay and chill in our very own Little Sugar Creek and private access or take a trip to Crystal Bridges in Bentonville and Bike the miles of trails and gravel roads we've got SO many suggestions.
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Milo Farm Sacred Land
7. Milo Farm Sacred Land
98%
(498)
Buckner, MO · 20 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Milo Farm was established organically a few years ago. The energy at Milo 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! There are 5 different ecosystems at Milo, all which hold their own magic!🪄
Milo has mant tent sites, car camping sites (for retroverted cars & sprinter vans), 6 cabins, a luxury guest space for you to stay! Sorry we DO NOT have any RV spots at this time. Our cabins are the Hippie Trailer, which is located near the west woods near the Fairy Forest. Then the Bunkhouse just past the big 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. We have a Hobbit Hut near the Frog Pond, a Boho Bus near the entry way and several Vardos (gypsy wagons). For our tent campers there are tent sites in the Eastfield, including the Movie set location of the DM Cabin, and for diehard campers the beauty of primitive pack-in/pack-out camping of Freedom Field is a joy! Feel the energy of the sacred land.
We also have SO may attractions! There are 2 stocked ponds, miles of trails, pool, Zen garden, farm animals, a library and more. Find all the portals here!
Bless Mother Earth and spend some time in nature at this magical place.
Great for the spiritually minded with several meditation spots. There are events happening some weekends you can participate in. We have a Call to Prayer 9:30am every day in the Art Studio/Spirit Shack, you may join us! 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.
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Four Creeks Ranch Campground
8. Four Creeks Ranch Campground
97%
(450)
Ellington, MO · 19 sites · Tents, RVs
Three crystal clear creeks to swim, wade, hunt rocks, or just relax. We have several tent sites right on the creeks and RV sites close for just a short walk for swimming fun.
Close to Mark Twain National Forest, for hiking Rocky Creek trail Head, Blue Springs trail to Rocky Falls, Black River and the Current for floating, Kayaking or fishing. Clearwater Lake for boat rentals or Jet skies. Sites to see, Blue Springs, Big Springs Johnson Shut Inns, Elephant Rock, Rocky Falls, and many state parks to explore.
We are also only three miles from the town of Ellington, MO for your shopping needs, several restaurants and antiquing.
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Riverbend RV Park and Campground
9. Riverbend RV Park and Campground
94%
(302)
Macks Creek, MO · 11 sites · Tents, RVs
Our small owner operated campground sits high above the Niangua River. Situated below Tunnel Dam and the locally famous Whistle, we have 250’ of Big Niangua River frontage. We offer several full hook-up RV spots and ultra secluded primitive spots and anything in between. We have a bathroom/shower house for campers’ convenience.
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Finger Lakes State Park
10. Finger Lakes State Park
100%
(9)
State park in Missouri · 35 sites
Select from a menu of activities at this scenic mid-Missouri park, popular for ATVing.
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Meramec State Park
11. Meramec State Park
100%
(8)
State park in Missouri · 179 sites
Camping, caving, and canoeing along the Meramec River.
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St. Joe State Park
12. St. Joe State Park
100%
(5)
State park in Missouri · 105 sites
Hit the trails on bike, horseback, or ATV in this adventurous Missouri park.
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Wallace State Park
13. Wallace State Park
100%
(5)
State park in Missouri · 81 sites
Find sublime serenity at this northern Missouri park outside of Kansas City.
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Riverside at Hollyhaven
14. Riverside at Hollyhaven
87%
(72)
Joplin, MO · 10 sites · Tents, RVs
Learn more about this land:Utilize the 7 acre lake or Shoal Creek for fishing, tubing, swimming, canoeing/kayaking, sunbathing, cave camping. Frisbee golf course within walking distance and fabulous trails for hiking.
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Eminence Cottages and Camp
15. Eminence Cottages and Camp
98%
(92)
Eminence, MO · 39 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Welcome to Eminence Cottages & Camp
Our Resort is perfectly located to enjoy the natural wonders that abound in this area.
Eminence Cottages and Camp is in the center of Missouri's largest national park; The Ozark National Scenic Riverways. We invite you to enjoy river fishing and canoeing, hiking and biking the famous Ozark Trail, abundant wildlife viewing, spring hopping and auto tours.
Relax in our well-appointed cottages or get close to nature in the campground. Once settled you'll be ready to float the Current or Jacks Fork River. Call to make your reservation!
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Johnsons Hobby Farm
16. Johnsons Hobby Farm
97%
(74)
Springfield, MO · 10 sites · Tents, RVs
We live on a small paradise covering 2 acres. We have plenty of space for 33' foot campers, tents, vans, etc. Our backyard has been designed to accommodate families and the single nomads. We are a small hobby farm with a dog, chickens, a small fruit orchard, vineyard, and garden!! On the north end of the property we created a playground with a jungle gym, swings, trampoline, playhouses, outside polyjohn/toilet, and a 16' pool. This property is pet friendly but be warned we do have a large dog (very friendly)! We have power to support smaller 20amp campers with water and a dump station.
An outdoo shower will be available in July 2024.
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Matt's Place at Meramec n Labarque
17. Matt's Place at Meramec n Labarque
100%
(71)
Eureka, MO · 4 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Located at the confluence of the Meramec River and Labarque Creek, my place (Matt's Place) is a ridge above a bottomland bowl of sorts.
The old iron truss bridge here is likely built in 1910 and it has a survey marker from 1932.
The creek has a nice little swimming hole, and a beach that is sometimes sand, sometimes, gravel, and sometimes a mix of both with some silt or even mud after a storm. It's peaceful down there to explore in the creek, wade while looking outward to an opening into the Meramec River. It's also fun to stand just at the mouth of the creek in the Meramec River. It's an awesome view upstream or downstream of tree lined banks, rock bluffs, and every now and then, passing boats, canoes, paddle boards, or kayaks. The old iron truss bridge hovers above the meeting of two waters. The water is cool and clean. Some fifty species of fish have been recorded in this creek, the most in all of Jefferson County and St Louis County. The bottomland has two levels, the lower bottoms down by the creek and the upper bottoms about a hundred feet from the creek. The upper bottoms has a clearing like a meadow with mowed grass.
My favorite things to do here include gazing up at a cottonwood tree that must be sixty feet tall. It's leaves in a breeze are like a thousand hands waving hello. The bottomland meadow offers just enough sky to see bats dance in the dusk air between the trees, then fireflies as it gets darker yet. Up top is where I live.
Just five miles off HWY 44 and HWY 109, at Eureka, MO, (30 minutes west of downtown St Louis, 18 minutes from Six Flags) this place sits on a ridge with great views above the Meramec River.
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PeaceTree Farms
18. PeaceTree Farms
99%
(240)
Eolia, MO · 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.
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DnD Lakefront Campground Lake Ozark
19. DnD Lakefront Campground Lake Ozark
94%
(139)
Sunrise Beach, MO · 8 sites
Pitch your tent in our Lakefront campsites at DnD Lakeside Campground and have access to your own picnic table and fire ring on the shores of the beautiful Lake of The Ozarks, one of the Midwest's premier boating and lake fun destinations. Swim, fish and float in our quiet cove, take walks up our hiking trails and end your day enjoying the night sky sitting next to a fire. We are close to Ha Ha Tonka State Park, Bridal Cave, many lakefront bars and restaurants and The Ozark Amphitheater. Make sure to book early for summer holiday weekends. Discounted prices for weekday rentals available. Limited boat slip rentals available for a fee. All sites are located on a gravel road down a steep hill in Missouri. For those who aren't familiar, this means that when it rains, you'll likely need a 4x4 to get back up. Travel at your own risk!
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Orphans Island
20. Orphans Island
100%
(85)
Orphans Island , MO · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Float, Fish, Swim or vacation in the Ozarks. We have approximately 3 acers of the 15 we own set aside for camping. Plenty of room for two campsites on cleared, level land adjacent to the James River. Best suited for tent or small campers. We offer firewood, a port a potty, a dumpsite for holding tanks, water from our well to fill your water tank and electricity to charge devices and RV batteries at my barn. Generator rental available on a first reserve, first serve basis. Located about halfway between Springfield, MO. and Branson, MO. Nearby attractions include trout fishing, and a mountain bike park.
Please note, This campground is located in a floodplain and weather related cancellations are common.
Fish, Fish, Fish. This river is primed for fishing. You will have to bring your own boat, or float as I don't have good river bank fishing access. I added a small floating dock last year to fish or swim off of. There is a state park boat ramp a short distance away. The steps in the photos are plenty sturdy to tie boats to overnight. This river is fishable with flat bottom jet drive boats most of the spring and early summer and floatable year round. You can float to your campsite and relax instead of waiting in line at the boat ramp.
Also we are located about 13 miles from Crane Creek, A blue ribbon trout park. You can camp here and fish there.
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Brian
1 week ago
8 ft travel trailer
Great! Very hospitable, friendly, and well-kept beautiful view of a beautiful lake too . 10 out of 10.
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Brittany
1 week ago
Tent
With pets
Joan and Ken were fantastic hosts. It had rained a couple days before we arrived. They made sure we were set up in a spot without standing water.
The grill house is a perfect addition to the property and makes life easy with kiddos.
The sandy beach and shore fishing was perfect for our 3 year old.
Cool factor is the peacocks!! 🦚
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Amy
1 week ago
Tent
With kids
I took my 3 year old, and we loved it. The property is very beautiful, she really enjoyed seeing some peacocks. She got to play in a sand area off the lake. We didn't swim this time, but we will be more prepared next time with (she really wanted to jump on the trampoline that was in the lake)!
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Toni
1 week ago
Tent
I loved camping out on the land! They definitely take camping to another level!
They’re amazing with big hearts, such a blessing. Thank y’all for being you.!
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Jessica
1 week ago
29 ft Class C
With kids
Third time stating here and it was great as always! Grandpa loves fishing, kiddos love the beach and the paddle boats, mom loves the bird watching. Thank you!
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Isabelle
1 week ago
Tent
With pets
We loved tent camping on Kenny and Joan’s land with our dog! These are two of the most gracious hosts ever! They checked in with us daily to see if we needed anything and to remind us of the amenities. Kenny and Joan both were so kind and loved to tell stories about their land and all the wonderful animals that inhabit it. We were offered a different camp spot that was unaffected by the recent storms.
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Chris
1 week ago
16 ft travel trailer
With pets
Another great weekend escape. Explored more of the surrounding Mark Twain forest roads.
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Karl
1 week ago
1 night at D'Ranch at Clearwater
D'Ranch is a great place to stay. The property is beautiful and the hosts terrific. I stayed in the cabin with electric and really enjoyed it. It was clean and comfortable. I like that they have kayaks and a canoe to use to explore the lake.
Tracey is very accommodating, friendly and informative about the local area.
I have stayed there multiple times and each time it has been great.
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Kara
1 week ago
16 ft car
My daughter and I visited over Memorial Day Weekend! The hosts are AMAZING! The grounds are gorgeous! They have great amenities for camping (loved being able to use the paddleboat). I would Highly recommend staying here! Also, the farm animals are such a fabulous addition to a camp spot!
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Becky
1 week ago
Tent
With kids
Second time at D’Ranch! This trip I brought my grandson and Mom. We had so much fun!! Played in the water, looked for cool rocks, said hi to all the animals (several times), learned to fish and played endlessly with Allie “the wittle doggie.” She was the perfect match for my little guy. So much so that we missed out on the bonfire after an early bedtime but we could still see it from the tent! Tracey and Ted are the best. I think this might be our new annual ‘kick off summer’ trip. Excited to try out the canoe and kayak next.
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Elizabeth
1 week ago
Tent
With pets
We loved our stay at the farm! Directions were very clear and Joan and Ken were so helpful and attentive.
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Gwyn
2 weeks ago
Tent
Group trip
My partner and I needed a spot close to the Shut Ins & Elephant Rock park (about 20-25 minute drive) when all of the other campgrounds were full and this was the perfect spot. Bill’s land is beautiful, very peaceful, and well maintained. Little brushy creek was so gorgeous running right by our camp spot, it added the most perfect scenery to our site. We will definitely be back to visit Bill & his wonderful campground.
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Tanner
2 weeks ago
Tent
Absolutely love the time me and my other half spent here! It’s just far enough away from the city lights good grounds and the animals are friendly!
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Josh
2 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Great experience and a lot of fun. It was fun seeing all the animals, fishing, hiking, and rock exploring.
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J
2 weeks ago
Tent
We tent camped at site 2, which is closest to the creek. Hearing the water flowing throughout the night was heavenly and peaceful. We were able to get fresh potable water from a spigot on the property, and also fresh eggs, sausage, bug bracelets, charcoal, and other provisions are available in a small store (also on the farm.) The goats are adorable. It was nice waking up to the sound of the rooster crowing. Definitely enjoyed this stay and would bring people here.
There was a bird living in the porta potty who made a nest inside a roll of toilet paper sitting on the shelf and she was not happy with anyone using the bathroom, whether or not she was in there at the moment, lol.
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London
2 weeks ago
Tent
Group trip
Everything was beautiful! It felt like being far away from the city, especially the secluded sites. They had several options for activities, and I loved being so close to the goats and other animals. The treehouse sites looked so cool. 😊 I would definitely pay attention to the websites recommendations for what types of vehicles to use for the secluded sites, especially 1. Roads are loose rock mostly, and some are quite steep.
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Briant
3 weeks ago
22 ft Class C
With pets
Lovely spot out of the way. Ha Ha Tonka near by . Drive to the campground was cool
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jupiter
3 weeks ago
Tent
my partner and I stayed at campsite 1 and it was absolutely stunning! the site itself was very spacious which gave us a lot of wiggle room to set up. the creek is a short 10ft away or so. it’s filled with fish, crayfish, water bugs, and other fauna. the host, bill, was such a sweet person. he greeted us when we arrived and showed us around his property. we had a great conversation and although he was off the property, he told us to message him if we needed anything. the firewood bundle was very generous. I assumed it would be maybe 7 or 8 pieces, but it was closer to 25-30 pieces which he covered with a tarp to prevent the wood from getting wet. overall, the entire property was beautiful and clean, and bill was incredibly nice.
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Emily
3 weeks ago
20 ft campervan
With kids
Luke's land was really nice to camp on! The area was well kept and clean and he was willing to accommodate our family size. He was prompt to respond to questions. We will probably book with him again next time we're in the area if it's available
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michael
3 weeks ago
With pets
Awesome place and host. No light pollution or hwys near by. Definitely do a card reading, even if you're not staying there.
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