Camping near Hannibal, Missouri

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Camping near Hannibal

There’s more to this riverfront town than Mark Twain.

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6 sites · Lodging, Tents2200 acres · Shelbyville, MOSettle into The Grove at North River Ranch, a lovely glampground on our 2200 acre working regenerative ranch. Look out on the pond, under the shade of oak, maple and honey locusts. Hike a trail through forested paths, around beautiful wide pastures. Look for protected birds on our Audubon Certified property, and observe deer, fox, beavers and other wildlife in their natural, balanced environment. Enjoy quiet, restful sleep in furnished platform tents with quality linens and handcrafted quilts under beautiful, unobstructed starry skies.

12 sites · Tents153 acres · Eolia, MOPeaceTree Farms is a charming Event Venue and Organic Farm 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.

McCully Heritage Project

9 sites · Lodging, Tents940 acres · Kampsville, ILThe 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.

3 sites · RVs, Tents138 acres · Warrenton, MOOur home was built shortly after the couple married in 1904. We were fortunate enough to begin our adventure here in 1999. We appreciate all this place has to offer - from the hay fields to the woods and everything in between. It is a peaceful paradise we enjoy sharing with others. Please come and relax, read a book, draw a picture, or simply let the sounds of nature lull you to sleep. We believe you will leave rejuvenated!

15 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents10 acres · Winfield, MOTeresa built Shalom Acres 7 years ago with a dream opening a Party Venue which now seats 100 guests in the Carriage House and 80 guests on the lower level. Each year brings new upgrades now including BnB, Bunkhouse and campsites. Her hope is you enter feeling the peace and tranquility Shalom means and leave refreshed and blessed! Welcome.

Retreat to the Country

4 sites · Lodging10 acres · Holts Summit, MOThis land has been asking to be shared. First it was swings and little things for the grandchildren and their friends. Then the Cabin by the pond began to welcome visitors. Soon the steep slope anchored a Yurt with a wrap-around deck that puts you up in the trees. Our gathering spot by the creek became a camp site. Recently the grandkids' Bunk House found its way in. Our Retreat is 10 acres, narrow, but 1/4 mile deep, stretching down a steep wooded slope to a creek - and up the other side to the top of a bluff. It is only ten miles to Jefferson City but has a quiet and distant feel.

Selby Farm Horse Retirement

11 sites · RVs, Tents72 acres · Wooldridge, MOSummary: Easy access from I-70 Widely spaced sites with great views. Usually very quiet except for wildlife sounds Portapottie at both camping areas Great star viewing. Excellent conditions for pets Free firewood for one fire with each nights stay. The exclusive treehouse site has free wifi and is private. Planning to propose? This is your spot! "Yes" is guaranteed or your hipcamp payout will be refunded. Hosts live on site and are good communicators via text or phone. Hosts can direct you to several local attractions and shopping options. Hosts are happy to take questions before, during, or after your stay. Narrative about Selby Farm: Selbys have lived on this 75 acre farm since 1990. Doug and Brenda are retired from teaching at nearby public schools. Our Farm is now dedicated to boarding retired horses for their owners. Feel free to review the Selby Farm Horse Retirement webpage if you are a horse fan. We encourage you to visit our business website where you will see more farm pictures, videos, and where you will learn more about us. We practice rotational grazing for the health of the horses and the health of our pastures. The horses live in a herd as they would in the wild. Basically, they are hanging out with their friends! They also get regular care and feed and so are VERY happy. You will see and probably interact with the horses if you wish. They are guaranteed to come closer if you have treats like carrots and apples slices. Our quiet county road used to be the main road along the river. A hundred years ago it was called "Shanty Road". The shacks that were along it housed workers that harvested food from farms in the river bottom. The only evidence of those shacks now is perrenial flowers growing in unusual places. The area is inhabited by professionals working in nearby towns and cities. In fact there are only five homes along our 1.5 mile section of Copps Chapel Road. The native Americans who used this area did so because of the great diversity of wildlife and availability of water. Also the view is amazing in all directions. Was using this ridge top encampment for security, or just because the view is so satisfying? The Missouri River is on the far side of the bottoms now, but has been very close historically. There is also a large spring flowing from a cave nearby. Witness the flint chips when you walk through our barn lot. You are likely to see a broken stone tool that once worked on by a native American. These river hills are composed of soils blown in from the end of the last ice age. Being near the river, erosion has cut down the surrounding area making the scenic topography associated with Missouri River valleys and river hills.

3 sites · RVs, Tents250 acres · ILFrakers Grove farm has been in my family since the 1980’s but the history of Frakers Grove dates back to 1828 when Michael Fraker arrived to this area and negotiated a peaceful settlement with the Indians and became the first settler in the North Eastern Knox County. His grave is located on the property, and it is estimated that there are 26 other graves of relatives and friends in the area. Camping on a 250 acre farm located in Western Illinois. There is a 1.5 Acre stocked lake and a small creek running through the property. There are some trails running through the property. Wildlife found on the property include: Deer, American River Otters, Beavers, Geese, Wood Ducks, Racoons, etc. 1 Walk-in Camp Sites & 1 Drive-In Site by the pond available, each with a fire ring and picnic table. We are testing out RV Camping as well, feed back is appreciated! Overall this is primitive wooded camping behind and around pond, the RV site is next to the polebarn. Guest WiFi is available near the buildings. We can aid in getting your tent and supplies to and from the campsite on check-in and check-out days with a side by side if requested. Effective 5/31/2023 we now have a Porta Potty available for our guests to use located up by the Pole Barn. NOTE: This is an active farm; during the spring and fall there is more activity with heavy machinery. We also have Chickens and Pigs. In 2023 we are building a pasture to start our herd of cows, cow's should arrive in 2024.

3 sites · RVs28 acres · Iowa City, IALearn more about this land:Private 28 acre parcel with scattering of cabins and houses. Includes many feet of river frontage with private road along river that makes for good biking or walking. Some trails in forest. Lots of birds and wildlife. Large 100 year old oak trees, giant sycamores and cottonwood trees on the property. Short trail to river provides access for kayaking or fishing. Put in at Sturgis Ferry Park by airport in Iowa City and kayak to campsite or go further to Hills Access at Hills, Iowa. Camp site is close to Iowa City, but the quiet site seems 100's of miles away. River Camp is close to Ryerson's Woods State Forest Preserve, Johnson County Fairgrounds, Terry Trueblood Recreation Area and a 10 minute drive to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

1912 Vintage Barn Experience

3 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents6 acres · Niantic, ILThe 1912 Barn is a 106 historic post and beam barn that makes a wonderful backdrop for a night out in the country. Located only 25 minutes from Springfield historic sites and 10 minutes from Decatur, IL this location makes it easy to tour during the day and relax by the camp fire in the evening.

Loft Apartment at Camp Claircrest

8 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents40 acres · Barnett, MOLovely forty (40) acres with a pond, park area and several camping/RV spots! Buildings available for other activities per request and booking. Also a Loft Apartment for short term rental. All visitors must adhere to the guidelines to be onsite as there is dog training and other businesses. Dogs allowed per request and approval with an additional fee.

Anna's land at Lake Red Rock

9 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents40 acres · Knoxville, IAYes! You may bring you chicken to camping here.^_*. This beautiful 40 acres fenced hilly land with 3 private ponds by the red rock lake are perfect for tent camping and RVs. We recently built a 20ft diameter geodesic dome tent for those want more climate controlled stay while still enjoy the magnificent nature. There are 4 tent/RV sites only, each site with a firepit, picnic table and a solar light . The drinking water is at the entrance. However, No electricity and water hock up for RV at each sites. You will see deer, rabbits and other game birds by your campsite. For our campers safety, we are not allow any hunting activities within our camping ground. However, in case you come for hunting with a Iowa deer hunting license, a couple of public deer hunting grounds are near by our camping ground. The recently built glamping geodesic Dome tent is located on a top of hill. Our campers will have a fantastic water pond and lake view while enjoy the great nature, and have a comfortable stay . Hope you will find joy, peace and happiness in this wonderful piece of nature land and surrounding the Red Rock lake areas. A little back ground of this land: This 40 acres land was a surface mining site. The reclamation works done during the 1970s. But over the years, the soil was seriously eroded. Anna and Peilin, who has Masters and PhD in soil and environment health background, bought this land several years ago and start restore the vegetations. Now the site looks beautiful and ready for the nature lovers and campers to enjoy the fantastic view of the lake, ponds and tall grass... The site is totally different than the Google map shows now.

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Mark Twain National Forest

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The spirit of Mark Twain lives on in Hannibal. This small northeastern Missouri town was home to Twain for just over a dozen years, and his experiences along the Mississippi River would shape his life and major works. Today, tourist sites abound, ranging from notable landmarks to kitschy fun. Private RV parks cater to travelers with full hookup sites and various amenities. Public campgrounds are not widely available near Hannibal. Head south to find the Dupont Reservation Conservation Area and Army Corps of Engineers campgrounds along the Mississippi River.

Where to Go

Mark Twain Lake

Mark Twain Lake, located 30 miles southwest of Hannibal, is a destination for recreation and camping. Swimming, fishing, and boating are popular activities on this 18,600-acre lake. Mark Twain State Park is on its shores, providing access to a scenic slice of the Salt River Hills. Three campgrounds have a mix of basic and electric sites. The Army Corps of Engineers also offers camping along Mark Twain Lake, ranging from hike-in trailside sites to well-serviced RV campsites, with full hookups.

Wakonda State Park

Head 30 miles north of Hannibal to find camping opportunities at Wakonda State Park, a favorite for anglers and bird watchers, thanks to the park’s six lakes. Hiking, biking, swimming, and boating are popular activities. Two campgrounds offer a mix of tent and RV sites, some are basic and others have electric or full hookups.

Siloam Springs State Park

Venture into Illinois to find Siloam Springs State Park, which is considered one of the state’s most beautiful. Hiking, biking, horseback riding, archery and more can be enjoyed in the park’s wooded landscapes. A variety of camping offerings are available, including hike-in tent sites, equestrian sites, and RV sites. Some have electric hookups.

Springfield, Illinois

Combine your visit to a town with a literary hero with a visit to a town with a political one. Springfield, Illinois, 100 miles east of Hannibal, is where Abraham Lincoln started his career en route to the presidency. Visitors can explore a number of sites and memorials. Several private RV parks and glamping rentals with various amenities are found in the area, and public camping is available at the fairgrounds, a city park, and south of town at Sangchris Lake State Park.

When to Go

Hannibal is a festival town, with something to celebrate each month of the year, even through the winter. The weather outside may be cold with occasional snows during the winter months. Spring, summer, and fall offer the best weather, though midsummer can get hot and humid. Fall is a favorite time to take in the changing scenery.