The best camping near Clinton with swimming

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In Clinton, you’ll find over 250 campsites where swimming isn’t just an option—it’s a main event. Most sites sit close to lakes or rivers, making it easy to cool off after a long hike or a morning watching local wildlife. Average nights run about $25, but you can snag a spot for as little as $15 if you don’t mind something simpler. The top picks? D'Ranch at Clearwater (77 reviews) draws regulars for its river access and shady spots, while Annie's HIDEOUT Musicians Camp (33 reviews) is a favorite for those who like a bit of live music with their swim. For something quieter, Diamond S Ranch (1 review) offers wide-open water views. Most sites allow campfires, welcome pets, and provide toilets, so you won’t need to rough it too hard. Horseback riding and wildlife watching round out the scene if you’re after more than just a dip.

98% (131) 12 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Clinton

1. D'Ranch at Clearwater

100%
(149)
41mi from Clinton · 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

In Clinton, you’ll find over 250 campsites where swimming isn’t just an option—it’s a main event. Most sites sit close to lakes or rivers, making it easy to cool off after a long hike or a morning watching local wildlife. Average nights run about $25, but you can snag a spot for as little as $15 if you don’t mind something simpler. The top picks? D'Ranch at Clearwater (77 reviews) draws regulars for its river access and shady spots, while Annie's HIDEOUT Musicians Camp (33 reviews) is a favorite for those who like a bit of live music with their swim. For something quieter, Diamond S Ranch (1 review) offers wide-open water views. Most sites allow campfires, welcome pets, and provide toilets, so you won’t need to rough it too hard. Horseback riding and wildlife watching round out the scene if you’re after more than just a dip.

98% (131) 12 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Clinton

1. D'Ranch at Clearwater

100%
(149)
41mi from Clinton · 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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