The best campgrounds near Houston Lake, Missouri with horseback riding

Looking for the perfect camping experience near Houston Lake, Missouri? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 468 options specifically tailored to your location, activity/terrain preference, and accommodation type, you're sure to find the ideal campsite for your adventure. Whether you're into horseback riding, hiking, or whitewater paddling, there's something for everyone. Some highly recommended campsites include Harmony Lake Farm Park & Playground (292 reviews), Milo Farm Sacred Land (134 reviews), and Perdue Homestead Farm (74 reviews). Plus, you'll have access to popular amenities like toilets, cooking equipment, and trash disposal. With an average price per night of $100 and options as low as $10, camping with Hipcamp near Houston Lake, Missouri has never been more affordable!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Houston Lake

Looking for the perfect camping experience near Houston Lake, Missouri? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 468 options specifically tailored to your location, activity/terrain preference, and accommodation type, you're sure to find the ideal campsite for your adventure. Whether you're into horseback riding, hiking, or whitewater paddling, there's something for everyone. Some highly recommended campsites include Harmony Lake Farm Park & Playground (292 reviews), Milo Farm Sacred Land (134 reviews), and Perdue Homestead Farm (74 reviews). Plus, you'll have access to popular amenities like toilets, cooking equipment, and trash disposal. With an average price per night of $100 and options as low as $10, camping with Hipcamp near Houston Lake, Missouri has never been more affordable!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Houston Lake

1. The Hitch N' Post

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46mi from Houston Lake · 5 sites · Tents, RVs

Enjoy the beautiful timber, canoe pond, peaceful creek, the native wildlife, and the sound of nature throughout the property. Disc golf, hiking trails, canoeing, fishing, and swimming in creeks are favorites by most guests. Guests can also learn how to throw a tomahawk, hunting knife, and atlatl near the camping sites. Learn more about this land: Enjoy the beautiful timber, canoe the pond, peaceful creek, the native wildlife, and the sound of nature throughout the property. Disc golf, hiking trails, canoeing, fishing, and swimming in the creek are favorites by most guests. Guests can also learn how to throw a tomahawk, hunting knife, and atlatl near the camping sites. Our campsites are just a short walk from the farmhouse ,or drive right to your camp site. . To your own private location. If you are bringing an RV, for an additional charge there is a gravel lot with water and electrical hook ups.

2. Forest Retreat & Spa

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4.9mi from Houston Lake · 4 sites · Tents, RVs

*NEW UPDATE construction work is complete - easier access to camping/RV site #1 with level clearings at site #2 & #3. one acre fenced dog run for four legged campers - can access with a 4 wheel drive or dispersed camping to relax under the stars with your your furry friend.* 8 acres of Foraging orchard with a meandering creek - close to city attractions Learn more about this land: Forest Retreat Located 10 min from downtown and 7.5 miles from Legends ( home of Sporting KC! ), this historic farmstead boasts 8 acres of foraging orchards, a meandering creek and a bevy of sweet hens. (Free eggs :) Multiple campsites available : Forest Garden - ( 2 campsites ) Autumn Olive grove - ( 4 campsites ) Stoney Creek - ( 1 campsite ) Meadow Pass - ( 3 campsites ) One acre fenced dog run (drive in) RV site with water and electrical hook up (RV and campers 18' and under please)

3. Saddle Ridge Retreats

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33mi from Houston Lake · 5 sites · Lodging

Saddle Ridge Retreats is located at Saffer Barn in Lawrence, Kansas. We are situated on nearly 90 gorgeous acres. There's trails for horseback riding and hiking. A stocked pond for fishing! Stay in our luxurious 16ft dome tents or our silo cabin fully furnished to have all the comforts of a full bedroom. This is the perfect place to escape for the weekend or even a mid-week break considering we are less than 10 mins from Downtown Lawrence and 40mins from Kansas City.

4. Watkins Mill State Park

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96 sites · Excelsior Estates, Missouri

Explore history and scenery just minutes from the heart of Kansas City.

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Toilets

5. Hillsdale State Park

258 sites · Hillsdale, Kansas

Discover Hillsdale State Park's scenic beauty and outdoor adventures.

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Electrical hookup

Toilets

6. Saddle Ridge Retreats Lawrence

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33mi from Houston Lake · 3 sites · Lodging

Saddle Ridge Retreats is located at Saffer Barn in Lawrence, Kansas. We are situated on nearly 90 gorgeous acres. There's an endless amount of manicured trails for horseback riding and hiking. A stocked pond for fishing! Stay in our luxurious 16ft dome tents or our silo cabin, all fully furnished to have all the comforts of a full bedroom. This is the perfect place to escape for the weekend or even a mid-week break considering we are less than 10 mins from Downtown Lawrence and 40mins from Kansas City.

7. Perry Lake

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530 sites · Ozawkie, Kansas

Discover Perry Lake: A Haven for Outdoor Enthusiasts and Campers Alike.

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Electrical hookup

Toilets

8. Clinton Dam and Lake

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369 sites · Lawrence, Kansas

Discover the serene beauty of Clinton Lake and its impressive dam.

Electrical hookup

Toilets

Campfires

9. Perry State Park

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110 sites · Meriden, Kansas

Discover Perry State Park's scenic trails, camping, and year-round outdoor activities.

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Electrical hookup

Toilets

Public campgrounds near Houston Lake

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Watkins Mill Campground

24mi from Houston Lake · 96 sites · Tents, RVs · in Watkins Mill State Park

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Saddle Ridge Campground

39mi from Houston Lake · 37 sites · Tents, RVs · in Hillsdale State Park

Quail Run Campground

40mi from Houston Lake · 29 sites · Tents, RVs · in Hillsdale State Park

Crappie Cove Campground

40mi from Houston Lake · 37 sites · Tents, RVs · in Hillsdale State Park

Russel Crites Campground

40mi from Houston Lake · 11 sites · in Hillsdale State Park

Scott Creek Campground

41mi from Houston Lake · 60 sites · Tents, RVs · in Hillsdale State Park

Rabbit Ridge Campground

41mi from Houston Lake · 42 sites · in Hillsdale State Park

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Slough Creek Campground

44mi from Houston Lake · 267 sites · Tents, RVs · in Perry Lake

Old Town Campground

44mi from Houston Lake · 76 sites · Tents, RVs · in Perry Lake

Longview Campground

44mi from Houston Lake · 46 sites · Tents, RVs · in Perry Lake

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Rock Creek Campground

45mi from Houston Lake · 141 sites · Tents, RVs · in Perry Lake

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Bloomington East Campground

45mi from Houston Lake · 320 sites · Tents, RVs · in Clinton Dam and Lake

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Timothy

November 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to The Hitch N' Post

Absolutely amazing site! Steven went above and beyond my expectations. We showed up with 4 kids between the ages of 5 and 12, and he pulled no stops entertaining them, including walking his horse down to our campsite for the kids to pet. Be sure to ask him what his record is with the ax throwing!!!😉😆 we will definitely be returning.

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Philip

October 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Forest Retreat & Spa

Nice, off the beaten path place. Would stay again!

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Val

May 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to The Hitch N' Post

We had such a great time camping at The Hitching Post! Steve was a friendly, helpful host who was more than happy to answer any questions we had and made sure that we felt welcome and comfortable and that we had the best camping experience possible. He even played a few rounds of disc golf with us at the course on-site! One of the most unique and awesome things about camping here was the new 9 hole disc golf course on the property that’s open to campers. The course was the perfect mix of open fairways and wooded holes with one elevated basket, a hole with a water hazard, several holes with mandos that force strategic play, and beautiful scenery throughout-it has some small hills and varied elevations while still being cart-friendly and easy to navigate. It’s a perfect spot for beginners and veterans alike, as beginners can experience a fun round of 9 holes with neat decor and sights along the way and the avid disc golfer could easily make a day of playing this course multiple times, trying out different throws and strategies throughout. For anyone who loves the camping and disc golf combo, The Hitching Post is absolutely the perfect spot on the map. And any camper is sure to enjoy The Hitching Post’s picturesque scenery, beautiful sunrises and sunsets, and perfect touches of rustic charm. There’s no doubt that this is our new go-to camping spot, and we can’t wait to go back!