The best waterfall campgrounds near Columbia, Missouri

Looking to camp near Columbia, Missouri and experience the beauty of waterfalls? Look no further than Hipcamp. With over 57 options in the area, you're sure to find the perfect campsite for your adventure. Whether you prefer a cozy cabin, a farm with trails, or a campsite surrounded by wildflowers, Hipcamp has you covered. Check out top campsites like Comfy Cabin Camping (101 reviews), Hagood Farms and Trails (37 reviews), and Wildflower Camp, Hike + Swim (22 reviews). With popular amenities like toilets, campfires, and showers, and activities such as horseback riding, visiting historic sites, and whitewater paddling, you're in for a memorable camping experience. And the best part? Prices start as low as $25 per night, with an average price of $30 per night. So pack your gear and get ready to unwind in nature!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Columbia

1. Wildflower Camp, Hike + Swim

99%

(69)

49mi from Columbia · 4 sites · Tents, RVs

This beautiful 60 acre property has plenty of space to explore. Wander the trails, splash in the creek, take a dip in the pond or paddle around in our canoe. If you're feeling adventurous, hike through the creek to a beautiful waterfall. You'll need sturdy shoes! Please note: There is no bathroom on site, so don't forget your camping potty!

2. Mark Twain National Forest

88%

(21)

452 sites · Bunker, Missouri

Missouri’s only national forest has 1.5 million acres of wilderness to explore.

Pets

Electrical hookup

Toilets

Looking to camp near Columbia, Missouri and experience the beauty of waterfalls? Look no further than Hipcamp. With over 57 options in the area, you're sure to find the perfect campsite for your adventure. Whether you prefer a cozy cabin, a farm with trails, or a campsite surrounded by wildflowers, Hipcamp has you covered. Check out top campsites like Comfy Cabin Camping (101 reviews), Hagood Farms and Trails (37 reviews), and Wildflower Camp, Hike + Swim (22 reviews). With popular amenities like toilets, campfires, and showers, and activities such as horseback riding, visiting historic sites, and whitewater paddling, you're in for a memorable camping experience. And the best part? Prices start as low as $25 per night, with an average price of $30 per night. So pack your gear and get ready to unwind in nature!

98% (56)

Top-rated campgrounds near Columbia

1. Wildflower Camp, Hike + Swim

99%

(69)

49mi from Columbia · 4 sites · Tents, RVs

This beautiful 60 acre property has plenty of space to explore. Wander the trails, splash in the creek, take a dip in the pond or paddle around in our canoe. If you're feeling adventurous, hike through the creek to a beautiful waterfall. You'll need sturdy shoes! Please note: There is no bathroom on site, so don't forget your camping potty!

2. Mark Twain National Forest

88%

(21)

452 sites · Bunker, Missouri

Missouri’s only national forest has 1.5 million acres of wilderness to explore.

Pets

Electrical hookup

Toilets

Public campgrounds near Columbia

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Drew

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Wildflower Camp, Hike + Swim

Jon + Kass have a great property and were excellent hosts. I would highly recommend if you are in the area. Thank you!

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Jasmin

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Wildflower Camp, Hike + Swim

The land is beautiful, Jon and Kads have the most patient and lovely dogs. Definitely making a return visit.

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Skylar

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Wildflower Camp, Hike + Swim

Camping here was the perfect end to our summer! Swimming in the pond was a blast and the hike to the little waterfall was full of neat things to look at. It was also great to let our dog be off leash, she had as much fun as we did! Like other reviewers have mentioned, you can hear the highway, but the campsite is tucked back in a wooded area and felt very private.

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Diane

August 2025

20 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Wildflower Camp, Hike + Swim

We absolutely loved our stay at Wild Flower camp, though it was only a stop over on our travels from Ohio to Colorado. Jon and Kass (and their awesome fire wood-delivering son) were such great host! With excellent communication, easy check in and a clear map of the vast property. We had the Creekside camp all to ourselves and honestly it was so peaceful and perfect we wish we would have booked 2 days to take full advantage of the pond and trails. We had the best nights sleep, sounds of bull frogs, crickets, owls, distant farm dog barks, we loved it. Our Great Pyrenees got to meet theirs, “Jack” super friendly and sweet. Don’t miss this gem of solitude!