The best cave campgrounds near Jefferson City, Missouri

Looking for a unique camping experience near Jefferson City, Missouri? Hipcamp has you covered with over 179 options that cater to your cave-loving heart. Whether you're a seasoned spelunker or just looking to explore the depths, you'll find the perfect campsite to suit your needs. Check out top-rated options like Hagood Farms and Trails (37 reviews), D'Ranch at Clearwater (31 reviews), and Itzawayzback Farm (26 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities like showers, trash, and toilets, as well as exciting activities such as whitewater paddling, wind sports, and boating. With an average price per night of $25 and options as low as $20, your cave camping adventure awaits!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Jefferson City

Looking for a unique camping experience near Jefferson City, Missouri? Hipcamp has you covered with over 179 options that cater to your cave-loving heart. Whether you're a seasoned spelunker or just looking to explore the depths, you'll find the perfect campsite to suit your needs. Check out top-rated options like Hagood Farms and Trails (37 reviews), D'Ranch at Clearwater (31 reviews), and Itzawayzback Farm (26 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities like showers, trash, and toilets, as well as exciting activities such as whitewater paddling, wind sports, and boating. With an average price per night of $25 and options as low as $20, your cave camping adventure awaits!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Jefferson City

1. Sage Mountain Recreational Area MO

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(27)

49mi from Jefferson City · 11 sites · Tents, RVs

Sage Mountain is a recreational area located in the heart of Missouri wine country. Located between Hermann and Washington on the south side of the Missouri river. Our 50 acres of virgin forest is home to an abundance of diverse wildlife, 3.6 miles of hiking trails, bolted climbing and bouldering routes established, and a large impressive cave. We are located near the Katy trail for more hiking and biking. Access to the Missouri river for boating and fishing. On site we have an abundance of areas for back country camping, or we allow car camping in our open parking lot.

2. D'Ranch at Clearwater

100%

(149)

50mi from Jefferson City · 10 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

D'Ranch at Clearwater is a small, 40 acre hobby farm located on the north side of the Lake of the Ozarks in Central Missouri. What started as a simple love of backyard chickens has now become a dream farm for Tracey Durant and her husband Theodore. Nestled in the valley between two forest covered hillsides, and running adjacent to Clearwater Creek on the east and the lake on the south, D'Ranch could not have been a more perfect location for the Durants to plant their roots and get their feet wet. While they continue their love of backyard chickens with their small egg and hatchery operation know as HeebyJeeby Chickens, they have expanded their interests to an array of friendly farm animals including horses, cows, pigs, goats, sheep, ducks, and an occasional turkey or two. 

3. 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

4. Graham Cave State Park

100%

(3)

52 sites · Danville, Missouri

Prehistoric history comes to life at this state park in mid-Missouri.

Pets

Electrical hookup

Toilets

5. Lake of the Ozarks State Park

83%

(6)

189 sites · Osage Beach, Missouri

Explore a gem of a lake in the middle of the state.

Pets

Electrical hookup

Toilets

Public campgrounds near Jefferson City

Pine Ridge Recreation Area

13mi from Jefferson City · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · in Mark Twain National Forest

Dry Fork Recreation Area

15mi from Jefferson City · 16 sites · Tents, RVs · in Mark Twain National Forest

Round Prairie Interpretive Site

19mi from Jefferson City · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Mark Twain National Forest

Swan Creek Campground

23mi from Jefferson City · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Mark Twain National Forest

100%

(3)

Graham Cave Campground

40mi from Jefferson City · 52 sites · Tents, RVs · in Graham Cave State Park

83%

(6)

Lake of the Ozarks Campground

40mi from Jefferson City · 189 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lake of the Ozarks State Park

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Lawson

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Sage Mountain Recreational Area MO

Beautiful spot. Very private with tons of space. Arthur communicated well too.

J Michael

September 2025

8 ft pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Sage Mountain Recreational Area MO

Such an interesting place, walking trails everywhere, stone tabletops in the lower area by the cave, so cool.

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nubbs666

May 2025

8 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Sage Mountain Recreational Area MO

Our camping experience was great! The site was clean, quiet, and comfortable. We enjoyed hiking on the property and exploring the 2 caves. Beautiful area! We will be back to camp again.

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Kevin

May 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sage Mountain Recreational Area MO

Such a cool place! All kinds of rock formations and two caves to explore. Will definitely be back!

M

Maylee

May 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Sage Mountain Recreational Area MO

Cool camping, secluded and lots of birds! Lovely trails

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Scott

November 2024

16 ft pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Sage Mountain Recreational Area MO

Great seclusion spot. Unmarked camping but far enough away to be private. Dogs were barking but only when we came in not all night for us. Hiking looks fun. Would recommend.

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Veronica

November 2024

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Sage Mountain Recreational Area MO

The property was absolutely beautiful. Camping in early November, there was no one else there and the privacy was nice. Hiking through the trails and see the different land marks was really cool. Will definitely be back!