The best beach camping near Doniphan

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Doniphan puts you within reach of over 290 beach camping spots, each offering quick access to sand and water. Nightly rates average around $30, with some options dipping as low as $20. Campsites here don’t just give you a place to pitch your tent—they set you up for fishing, wildlife-watching, and horseback riding right out your door. You’ll find fire rings at most sites, plus toilets and showers if you like to keep things simple but not rough. Locals keep coming back to Four Creeks Campground (302 reviews) for its reliable river access and shaded spots. For something off the beaten path, Primitive camp (3 reviews) keeps it low-key, while 2 Broke Girls Glampground (2 reviews) offers a more styled-up basecamp. Doniphan’s beaches aren’t crowded, but they’re busy enough to feel lively during summer weekends. Pack light, bring your fishing rod, and expect to hear owls after sundown.

99% (348) 21 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Doniphan

Four Creeks Ranch Campground

1. Four Creeks Ranch Campground

97%
(439)
44mi from Doniphan · 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.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
$20
 / night
Primitive camp

2. Primitive camp

100%
(8)
24mi from Doniphan · 1 site
This is a camp lot right on the river bank of the 11 point river. There is no water electric or sewer. Very private campsite in the woods so very secluded. Out in the countryside . There is a small Mennonite store 7 miles up the road at dalton ar. Or a bigger town Pocahontas with more stores . You will love this beautiful setting
Pets
Campfires
from 
$30
 / night
RIVERSIDE RV spot

3. RIVERSIDE RV spot

100%
(2)
28mi from Doniphan · 1 site · Tent, RV
This place!!! Great river camp lot with electric water sewer and WIFI. Bring your camper or your tent. There is a great local outfitters that will pick you up and take you up river to float back to your camp. May rent vessels from them!! Country setting. easy access to Beach and boat ramp, Right outside of small town of Pocahontas, on the beautiful 11 Point River, . Also has a great little downtown area to hang out, have a drink or just get dinner.
Pets
Campfires
Full hookups
from 
$68
 / night
Mark Twain National Forest

4. Mark Twain National Forest

88%
(21)
National forest 69mi from Doniphan · 452 sites
Missouri’s only national forest has 1.5 million acres of wilderness to explore.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Lake Wappapello State Park

5. Lake Wappapello State Park

100%
(3)
State park 34mi from Doniphan · 74 sites
Soak up the summertime vibe at Southeast Missouri’s largest lake.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
2 Broke Girls Glampground

6. 2 Broke Girls Glampground

100%
(8)
35mi from Doniphan · 5 sites · RVs, Lodging
Welcome to 2 Broke Girls Glampground at Wappapello Lake. We are a small, privately owned campground, surrounded by nature and wildlife. We offer unique vacation rentals, annual, monthly and nightly campsites. Each of our vacation rentals and campsites are uniquely designed and conveniently located just seconds away from Rockwood Beach and Boat Ramp.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from 
$45
 / night
Crowley Ridge State Park

7. Crowley Ridge State Park

100%
(1)
State park 41mi from Doniphan · 30 sites
Discover the rustic charm of Crowley's Ridge State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Lake Charles State Park

8. Lake Charles State Park

100%
(1)
State park 43mi from Doniphan · 62 sites
Discover the serene beauty of Lake Charles State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Lake Frierson State Park

9. Lake Frierson State Park

State park 45mi from Doniphan · 7 sites
Discover serene waters and lush trails at Lake Frierson State Park.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets

Doniphan puts you within reach of over 290 beach camping spots, each offering quick access to sand and water. Nightly rates average around $30, with some options dipping as low as $20. Campsites here don’t just give you a place to pitch your tent—they set you up for fishing, wildlife-watching, and horseback riding right out your door. You’ll find fire rings at most sites, plus toilets and showers if you like to keep things simple but not rough. Locals keep coming back to Four Creeks Campground (302 reviews) for its reliable river access and shaded spots. For something off the beaten path, Primitive camp (3 reviews) keeps it low-key, while 2 Broke Girls Glampground (2 reviews) offers a more styled-up basecamp. Doniphan’s beaches aren’t crowded, but they’re busy enough to feel lively during summer weekends. Pack light, bring your fishing rod, and expect to hear owls after sundown.

99% (348) 21 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Doniphan

Four Creeks Ranch Campground

1. Four Creeks Ranch Campground

97%
(439)
44mi from Doniphan · 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.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
$20
 / night
Primitive camp

2. Primitive camp

100%
(8)
24mi from Doniphan · 1 site
This is a camp lot right on the river bank of the 11 point river. There is no water electric or sewer. Very private campsite in the woods so very secluded. Out in the countryside . There is a small Mennonite store 7 miles up the road at dalton ar. Or a bigger town Pocahontas with more stores . You will love this beautiful setting
Pets
Campfires
from 
$30
 / night
RIVERSIDE RV spot

3. RIVERSIDE RV spot

100%
(2)
28mi from Doniphan · 1 site · Tent, RV
This place!!! Great river camp lot with electric water sewer and WIFI. Bring your camper or your tent. There is a great local outfitters that will pick you up and take you up river to float back to your camp. May rent vessels from them!! Country setting. easy access to Beach and boat ramp, Right outside of small town of Pocahontas, on the beautiful 11 Point River, . Also has a great little downtown area to hang out, have a drink or just get dinner.
Pets
Campfires
Full hookups
from 
$68
 / night
Mark Twain National Forest

4. Mark Twain National Forest

88%
(21)
National forest 69mi from Doniphan · 452 sites
Missouri’s only national forest has 1.5 million acres of wilderness to explore.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Lake Wappapello State Park

5. Lake Wappapello State Park

100%
(3)
State park 34mi from Doniphan · 74 sites
Soak up the summertime vibe at Southeast Missouri’s largest lake.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
2 Broke Girls Glampground

6. 2 Broke Girls Glampground

100%
(8)
35mi from Doniphan · 5 sites · RVs, Lodging
Welcome to 2 Broke Girls Glampground at Wappapello Lake. We are a small, privately owned campground, surrounded by nature and wildlife. We offer unique vacation rentals, annual, monthly and nightly campsites. Each of our vacation rentals and campsites are uniquely designed and conveniently located just seconds away from Rockwood Beach and Boat Ramp.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from 
$45
 / night
Crowley Ridge State Park

7. Crowley Ridge State Park

100%
(1)
State park 41mi from Doniphan · 30 sites
Discover the rustic charm of Crowley's Ridge State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Lake Charles State Park

8. Lake Charles State Park

100%
(1)
State park 43mi from Doniphan · 62 sites
Discover the serene beauty of Lake Charles State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Lake Frierson State Park

9. Lake Frierson State Park

State park 45mi from Doniphan · 7 sites
Discover serene waters and lush trails at Lake Frierson State Park.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets

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