The best ranch campgrounds near Joplin, Missouri

Looking for a camping experience with a ranch setting near Joplin, Missouri? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 316 options in the near Joplin area that cater to the ranch preferences, you're sure to find the perfect spot. And with an average price per night of $15 and options as low as $15, you can enjoy an affordable getaway. Check out some of the top campsites in the area with rave reviews: Wilderness Rider Buffalo Ranch (94 reviews), Persimmon Grove Retreat & Camp (64 reviews), and Sandra Walton (46 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities such as toilets, pets, and trash facilities, and engage in thrilling activities like horseback riding, wind sports, and fishing. Start planning your ranch camping adventure today!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Joplin

Looking for a camping experience with a ranch setting near Joplin, Missouri? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 316 options in the near Joplin area that cater to the ranch preferences, you're sure to find the perfect spot. And with an average price per night of $15 and options as low as $15, you can enjoy an affordable getaway. Check out some of the top campsites in the area with rave reviews: Wilderness Rider Buffalo Ranch (94 reviews), Persimmon Grove Retreat & Camp (64 reviews), and Sandra Walton (46 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities such as toilets, pets, and trash facilities, and engage in thrilling activities like horseback riding, wind sports, and fishing. Start planning your ranch camping adventure today!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Joplin

1. The Hill

97%

(45)

17mi from Joplin · 14 sites · RVs

My family settled on this plot of land at the turn of the century, moving west in a covered wagon. And aside from a brief time in the late 80's it has been in our family ever since. For most of the 20th century the property was a small farm, grazing cattle and mowed for bailing hay. We are trying to rejuvenate the property and breathing some new life into this old plot of land. Learn more about this land: The Hill, aptly named, is a hilltop that slopes down to a large pond that divides the twenty acre property in two.  With plenty of room to stretch your legs you can enjoy a nature walk. In the evening enjoy the night sky around one of several fire rings, while roasting marshmallows. Easy access and only a quarter mile from the main road. Potential for Noise: MoKan Speedway and Active railroad nearby

2. Warriors o' Rainbow Horse Sanctuary

91%

(84)

23mi from Joplin · 3 sites · Tents, RVs

The pasture is quite visible from Old Route 66, nearly adjoining it. Therefore people traveling “the Mother Road” find it convenient to stay with us. Grass is the best forage for horses, especially older ones, so we take care of our pastures, making for beautiful scenery for campers, too. Plus the entire back mile is bordered by old forest. And there is a swimming hole not a half mile away. This is a quiet and private site, bordered by a neighbor's old forest on back, other neighbor's cattle pasture on side, and you're in one of the pastures used by the Horse Sanctuary. (You are camping about 1/4 mile, more or less, from our house.) We regularly see coyote, wild turkeys, deer, fireflies, and the like.   We are just 1/2 mile off Old Route 66, therefore there are quirky little museums and great restaurants (for such a rural area!).   Plus we are only about an hour's drive from Branson. MO. which is a known tourist attraction.

3. Buffalo Hump RV/tent

100%

(4)

20mi from Joplin · 14 sites · Tents, RVs

We have 15 beautiful acres of different terrain, with tree line surrounding the property; the forest area is great for our tent campers with multiple areas of seclusion and great stargazing. Great area to walk around and explore the wildlife or the guinea hen and turtles we have on the property. For our self-contained RVers we have various areas to utilize the grass but yet still close to shade, some with picnic tables, fire pits and some without but we are growing into those features for all sites. These areas also have great star gazing and pretty secluded. Self-contained RV sites can fit up to 45' RV, we ask that if you are towing you remove your vehicle prior to going into the site areas. We also have areas with concrete if you prefer to stay there also suitable for over 45'. Regardless of the site we have some communal fire pits to use and wood for a small fee. We have a porta potty in a privacy tent for those tent campers and can be moved closer to sites if needed. We added 2 electric spots 50/30 amp hookups both are full sun great star gazing at night. Neither area has table or firepit as of yet. Animals are welcome but we ask they stay on a leash. We have spotted several turtles on the property, and we have free roaming guinea fowl to help keep down on the pesky bugs. We do have mosquitos, tics etc. on the property so please come prepared. We have a 13,000 sq ft building with Military Surplus, flags, FREE morning coffee and a small vending machine with drinks, snacks and ice cream in freezer 7 days a week 9am to 5pm. We do have locked gates after hours, so please let us know if you need a gate code. We make it easy to get in and out of the property with three entrances/exits and large enough for big rigs to pull in. We are on US HWY 60, aprox. 1.5 miles West of Indigo Sky Casino and a short 3 miles from River Bend Casino and Twin Bridges State Park. We are close to Grand Lake which is a premier fishing location and host top professional fishing tournaments here. Grand Lake is great for Large Mouth Bass, bluegill, smallmouth bass, white crappie and channel catfish. If you're looking for something different, they are known for having spoonbill as well. For the kids there is a Safari Park not too far from us with lots of animals to checkout.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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dave

November 2025

13 ft travel trailer

1 night at Warriors o' Rainbow Horse Sanctuary

We loved the camping spot and Candida provided us with friendly conversation and fantastic dry firewood. It was private and nice to be near the horses as well.

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Quinn

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Warriors o' Rainbow Horse Sanctuary

It was a nice place! They were super helpful and they had cute dogs

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Kimberly

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Buffalo Hump RV/tent

Me and my partner were looking for a last minute spot to camp and this spot right on the edge of Oklahoma was exactly what we were looking for. Very private and yet accessable. Offered us burning materials to have a fire. Great spot to set up hammocks. In the morning we were offered coffee and got a look around the military surplus shop they have. Very gracious hosts to let us show up late as well. Will definitely stay here again if I'm ever traveling through Oklahoma.

Plenty of room for evening stroll, RV stays etc.

David

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Buffalo Hump RV/tent

Hope’s place is very comfortable! Easy to find and lots of space, well-secluded but close to the road for road trippers. Most of all, the hosts were super attentive, making sure I got in okay and had everything I need. Thank you Hope!

M

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Warriors o' Rainbow Horse Sanctuary

The field had a tree line easily seen Fire pit and firewood ready. The animals are all friendly and they everyone is great to work with. There is water available but it is really a dry camping location. Self contained is best camping but the place and people are fantastic. We had no complaints. We strung up a hammock and enjoyed the fire, lightening bugs and stars!

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Jessica

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Warriors o' Rainbow Horse Sanctuary

Really enjoyed staying here! This is primitive camping in a horse pasture, but the views are great (surrounded by horses and lots of stars on clear nights) and we really enjoyed the amenities. There is a hot tub in a green house, opportunities to feed horses, etc. We found a couple fun swimming holes nearby and enjoyed checking out some nearby roadside attractions like Red Oak.

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Dennis

June 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Warriors o' Rainbow Horse Sanctuary

Absolute serenity ! Amazing stay. Beautiful sunrise and all the sights and sounds of nature!

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Briauna

May 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Buffalo Hump RV/tent

Very accommodating and nice people. I felt safe and left alone which I appreciate because I can be very anxious when taking trips by myself. Hope to see how they develop in the future

Keesha

May 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Warriors o' Rainbow Horse Sanctuary

We stayed at Candida’s for 1 night. The horses and pasture area are beautiful. A table, 2 chairs and fire ring were provided. We got to help with grooming one of the horses during our stay! Candida is very nice and welcoming. My dog had a great time running through the field also.