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The best camping near Independence with horseback riding

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93% (54)

Top-rated campgrounds near Independence

  • Forest Retreat & Spa
  • Forest Retreat & Spa
  • Forest Retreat & Spa

1. Forest Retreat & Spa

77%
(13)
19mi from Independence · 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)
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
$75
 / night
  • Saddle Ridge Retreats
  • Saddle Ridge Retreats
  • Saddle Ridge Retreats

2. Saddle Ridge Retreats

100%
(31)
46mi from Independence · 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.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from 
$135
 / night
  • Saddle Ridge Retreats Lawrence
  • Saddle Ridge Retreats Lawrence
  • Saddle Ridge Retreats Lawrence

3. Saddle Ridge Retreats Lawrence

100%
(30)
46mi from Independence · 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.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from 
$135
 / night
  • Watkins Mill State Park
  • Watkins Mill State Park

4. Watkins Mill State Park

100%
(8)
96 sites · Excelsior Estates, Missouri
Explore history and scenery just minutes from the heart of Kansas City.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
  • Hillsdale State Park
  • Beautiful spot for sunsets
  • Hillsdale State Park

5. Hillsdale State Park

258 sites · Hillsdale, Kansas
Discover Hillsdale State Park's scenic beauty and outdoor adventures.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets

6. Knob Noster State Park

100%
(1)
35 sites · Knob Noster, Missouri
Named for the small hills rising out of prairie flatlands, this park is a mid-Missouri retreat.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
93% (54)

Top-rated campgrounds near Independence

  • Forest Retreat & Spa
  • Forest Retreat & Spa
  • Forest Retreat & Spa

1. Forest Retreat & Spa

77%
(13)
19mi from Independence · 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)
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
$75
 / night
  • Saddle Ridge Retreats
  • Saddle Ridge Retreats
  • Saddle Ridge Retreats

2. Saddle Ridge Retreats

100%
(31)
46mi from Independence · 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.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from 
$135
 / night
  • Saddle Ridge Retreats Lawrence
  • Saddle Ridge Retreats Lawrence
  • Saddle Ridge Retreats Lawrence

3. Saddle Ridge Retreats Lawrence

100%
(30)
46mi from Independence · 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.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from 
$135
 / night
  • Watkins Mill State Park
  • Watkins Mill State Park

4. Watkins Mill State Park

100%
(8)
96 sites · Excelsior Estates, Missouri
Explore history and scenery just minutes from the heart of Kansas City.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
  • Hillsdale State Park
  • Beautiful spot for sunsets
  • Hillsdale State Park

5. Hillsdale State Park

258 sites · Hillsdale, Kansas
Discover Hillsdale State Park's scenic beauty and outdoor adventures.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets

6. Knob Noster State Park

100%
(1)
35 sites · Knob Noster, Missouri
Named for the small hills rising out of prairie flatlands, this park is a mid-Missouri retreat.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets

Public campgrounds near Independence

Watkins Mill Campground
100%
(8)

Watkins Mill Campground

22mi from Independence · 96 sites · Tents, RVs · in Watkins Mill State Park
Excellent drive in to the park
100%
(1)

Saddle Ridge Campground

41mi from Independence · 37 sites · Tents, RVs · in Hillsdale State Park
Quail Run Campground

Quail Run Campground

42mi from Independence · 29 sites · Tents, RVs · in Hillsdale State Park
Crappie Cove Campground

Crappie Cove Campground

43mi from Independence · 37 sites · Tents, RVs · in Hillsdale State Park
Russel Crites Campground

Russel Crites Campground

43mi from Independence · 11 sites · in Hillsdale State Park
Scott Creek Campground

Scott Creek Campground

44mi from Independence · 60 sites · Tents, RVs · in Hillsdale State Park
Rabbit Ridge Campground

Rabbit Ridge Campground

44mi from Independence · 42 sites · in Hillsdale State Park
Knob Noster Campground
100%
(1)

Knob Noster Campground

46mi from Independence · 35 sites · Tents, RVs · in Knob Noster State Park
Pintail Point Campground

Pintail Point Campground

47mi from Independence · 42 sites · Tents, RVs · in Hillsdale State Park

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Forest Retreat & Spa
P
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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Watkins Mill State Park
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Watkins Mill State Park
Excelsior Estates, Missouri
Hillsdale State Park
Hillsdale State Park
Hillsdale, Kansas
Knob Noster State Park
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Knob Noster State Park
Knob Noster, Missouri
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