The best forest glamping near Joplin, Missouri

Looking for a luxurious camping experience in the heart of the forest near Joplin, Missouri? With over 290 options for glamping in forested areas, Hipcamp has got you covered! Some of our top-rated campsites include Red Fern (334 reviews), Open-air Meditation Sanctuary (104 reviews), and Persimmon Grove Retreat & Camp (64 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities such as campfires, showers, and potable water, while engaging in activities like off-roading (OHV), paddling, and visiting historic sites. With an average price per night of $50 and options as low as $5, Hipcamp offers a diverse range of glamping experiences for any budget.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking for a luxurious camping experience in the heart of the forest near Joplin, Missouri? With over 290 options for glamping in forested areas, Hipcamp has got you covered! Some of our top-rated campsites include Red Fern (334 reviews), Open-air Meditation Sanctuary (104 reviews), and Persimmon Grove Retreat & Camp (64 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities such as campfires, showers, and potable water, while engaging in activities like off-roading (OHV), paddling, and visiting historic sites. With an average price per night of $50 and options as low as $5, Hipcamp offers a diverse range of glamping experiences for any budget.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Peoria Hills

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14mi from Joplin · 4 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Peoria, OK

Rocky and uneven terrain, very hilly, a little open valley for running around. Twenty plus acres with ponds, a rock face jutting out of a hill, lots of trails and a dry creek bed that will flood with a heavy rain, it runs east to west. There is a waterless restroom located in the valley, hand sanitizer is provided.

2. Roaring River Campground

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48mi from Joplin · 11 sites · Lodging · Cassville, MO

Roaring River Hills Campground is conveniently located off Highway 112 just three miles north of the entrance to Roaring River State Park. We are a family-oriented campground that offers a quiet and relaxing stay with great customer service. We offer multiple glamping tent rentals which are perfect for families, friends, and couples to enjoy the outdoors. We are perfectly located for guests to fish, hike, boat, swim, explore, or just relax. Whatever you choose you can’t beat our location, you are within a short distance to all the recreational activities the area has to offer. Our campground is only 15 minutes to Table Rock Lake, 35 miles to Eureka Springs, and 45 miles to Branson, Missouri. There is something for the whole family. You are sure to enjoy your stay at Roaring River Hills Campground and Cabins. Please feel free to purchase the following add-ons if you are interested! This will certainly enrich your experience at Roaring River. You can purchase in the check-out page on the booking channel: * Couples Campfire Package: which includes four s'mores, two hot chocolates, roasting sticks, firewood bundle, fire starter, and matches * Family Campfire Package: which includes eight s'mores, four hot chocolates, roasting sticks, firewood bundle, fire starter, and matches * Romantic Wine and Roses Package: includes a bottle of wine, two glasses, a vase of roses and petals on the bed for a romantic stay. On site there is a community room where guests can play games. We also have horseshoes and corn hole on the campground. There are endless outdoor activities to do within the area which include hiking, fishing, boating, and exploring the beautiful mountains of the Ozarks. Please check-in at the office. From here we can welcome you to the property, show you where your tent is located, and can purchase firewood or supplies if needed.

3. Biker’s Haven: Cozy Tiny Home

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41mi from Joplin · 1 site · Lodging · Bella Vista, AR

Wooded tiny home located in .5 acre lot adjacent to our home. Outdoor dining and seating. Fire pit. Dog park. Close to bike trails. .5 miles to pickleball and disc golf.

4. Little Sugar Farm Glamping & Gathering

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39mi from Joplin · 14 sites · Lodging · MO

The Little Sugar Farm has been in our family for over 100 years! After inheriting the farm in 2006 we turned the farmhouse into a vacation rental with over 13 years of guest rave reviews and legacy guest stays. We've added to the farm stay with Safari tents, Bell tents and a rocking awesome deckhouse with outdoor showers, 4 full bathrooms and all the camp cooking things you need so all you do is bring your food and relax! Learn more about this land: We have four Safari Tents, 3 with queen beds, one with twins all organic cotton mattresses, chandeliers, rugs, decorative pillows, linens, towels, small fridges, lanterns, flashlights, water, coffee makers, coffee, chairs and poofs. Our 3 Bell tents feature two twin beds, linens, towels, tables, rugs, chairs and all out deckhouse amenities including a coffee bar when booking these types of tents. Mr. Paul sets up camp fires for our guests and we'll have smore's on hand of course for your visit. Miss Jana will be happy to make reservations for and send you all our information as well as information about the area and what fabulous things there are to do in SW Missouri and NW Arkansas. Whether you love to go on float trips, lay and chill in our very own Little Sugar Creek and private access or take a trip to Crystal Bridges in Bentonville and Bike the miles of trails and gravel roads we've got SO many suggestions.

Stories from the community

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Lori

3 weeks ago

With pets

1 night at Peoria Hills

It was a perfect get away. Has so much to offer right on the land. They had a stack of fire wood for the evening another nice touch my stay. Enjoyed the lounge it had a coffee pot microwave mini ice machine and a vending machine you can buy firewood from it was perfect. Restroom was clean and close. There was all kinds of activities like Frisbee golf.... I had a very nice stay and I will return.

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Dave

October 2025

2 nights at Peoria Hills

We had a great time here. Beautiful land and cozy cabin. Very comfortable and great kitchen set up with induction stove and convection countertop oven. Everything was very clean and well stocked with everything from board games to laundry soap. The hosts John and Ginny are nice and welcoming. We will definitely come back when we can stay longer.

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Allison

October 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Roaring River Campground

Tents were clean and every detail was thought of. We had a great time!

Tent site 1, two more tents are allowable as extra guests if guests want to bring them.

Deborah

October 2025

1 night at Peoria Hills

Very quiet, even being located just off a road. Outdoor shower was a welcome experience after a long day on the road. I made a small fire with the supplies thoughtfully provided. The lounge with coffee maker and microwave was a nice touch.

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Amber

July 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Roaring River Campground

Tents were clean and well outfitted, as were restrooms. We should have brought battery powered fans however, as it was miserably hot even though the front of the tent/porch was shaded. We’ll have to try again in the fall or the spring…. Maybe power to the tents for guests to bring fans, or provide something solar-powered? Overall though a pleasant stay.

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Andrew

June 2025

3 nights at Biker’s Haven: Cozy Tiny Home

Cozy little stay, felt private. Host's dog was soo cute!

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Jordan

June 2025

Weekend Trip to Biker’s Haven: Cozy Tiny Home

Overall, it is a wonderful spot! Has everything you need for a great weekend away. We did have a few details we wish we knew beforehand that wasn’t provided in the description. I wouldn’t still highly recommend the spot despite the missing information, which I’m sure will be updated. It says secluded but it’s about 10 feet from their house and the neighbors. It didn’t affect our stay but I wouldn’t really call it secluded. When I think of the word secluded I think that it is a very large lot and the stay space is far away from the house and not able to be seen just by looking out the back window. In addition, we did not know they had a dog they would be letting out 10 feet from our stay with no warning. Since it says off leash, that would be really good information to have when bringing a dog of our own. While our dogs are friendly, suddenly having another dog run up into the space was quite a shock and could have caused issues. It has since been updated, but originally the listing said “pets allowed” and when we arrived with 2 dogs they informed us they only allow one and would have to charge us for the extra dog. All of that being said, it is still a beautiful place and would stay again, just wish we had that additional information beforehand.