The best campgrounds near Nevada, Missouri with swimming

In Nevada, you’ll find over 200 campsites where swimming is front and centre. Average prices land at $31 per night, with options dipping as low as $20. Campsites here don’t just offer a spot to sleep—they throw in extras like pet-friendly rules, toilets, and campfires. Take a dip, then saddle up for horseback riding, hit a hiking trail, or cast a line for fishing. Top picks include Warriors o' Rainbow Horse Sanctuary (58 reviews), Annie's HIDEOUT Musicians Camp (33 reviews), and Farmland Panoramic (Horse Friendly) (6 reviews). Nevada’s swimming spots serve up clear desert skies, plenty of sun, and room to roam—no extra fuss required.

95% (112)

Top-rated campgrounds

In Nevada, you’ll find over 200 campsites where swimming is front and centre. Average prices land at $31 per night, with options dipping as low as $20. Campsites here don’t just offer a spot to sleep—they throw in extras like pet-friendly rules, toilets, and campfires. Take a dip, then saddle up for horseback riding, hit a hiking trail, or cast a line for fishing. Top picks include Warriors o' Rainbow Horse Sanctuary (58 reviews), Annie's HIDEOUT Musicians Camp (33 reviews), and Farmland Panoramic (Horse Friendly) (6 reviews). Nevada’s swimming spots serve up clear desert skies, plenty of sun, and room to roam—no extra fuss required.

95% (112)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Warriors o' Rainbow Horse Sanctuary

91%

(84)

47mi from Nevada · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Reeds, MO

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.

2. Annie's HIDEOUT Musicians Camp

96%

(49)

46mi from Nevada · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Drexel, MO

Pitch your tent on one of two wooded islands or back in woods by the creek. Opened new hiking trail up creek cross bridge, down opposite side. Badminton, fishing, paddle boats, hillbilly swimming pool. Second Saturday musician night from 6-9 pm. Stage, PA, drums, mics, amps, dance floor. Learn more about this land:

3. Farmland Panoramic (Horse Friendly)

100%

(7)

33mi from Nevada · 1 site · RV · Jasper, MO

Learn more about this land: Situated atop a ridge in SW MO, on the eastern edge of the great plains just west of the Ozark Mountain foothills, you’ll have beautiful farmland views to the east, south and west, including incredible sunsets over the water of our pond (fish all you want, pull out crappie slabs for dinner). Expect peace and quiet here, with the exception of the occasional mama cow calling to her calf. Great spot to spend the night near the junction of I-49 & I-44. Ride bicycles, kayak on the ponds, take a walk in peace. Small town of Jasper is a few miles away, with RoadHouse Grocery and Liquor store, RV dump stations on both sides of the highway, and 4 fuel stops. Lamar (birthplace of Harry S Truman) is 8 miles north. If you're traveling with horses, there is a 1-acre pen available for holding them overnight. It is 6-strand electrified high-tensile wire with a pipe swing gate and a galvanized water tank. There's also a worked arena with small pens to keep horses separate but adjacent to one another upon request. Negative Coggins required. Prairie hay small squares available for purchase. Riding is not allowed. We have 2 horses on site that are vaccinated and Coggins negative. We have friendly medium-sized dogs. Yours are welcome to run free with the pack. Expect the usual sniffing around and getting to know one another behavior.

4. Silver Hind Farm

92%

(6)

32mi from Nevada · 1 site · Tent · Pleasanton, KS

Our family farm is 75 acres, with a spring fed lake, fishing ponds, timbered hills, ravines, creeks, and grasslands. Swimming is allowed, along with fishing, hiking, horseback riding. No ATV's, however. We like the peace and quiet, and ask you are respectful of that and treat the land as a sacred place.

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(4)

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Stories from the community

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dave

3 weeks ago

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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John

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

4 nights at Annie's HIDEOUT Musicians Camp

We had a great time camping on this property. The site was private and the shower and toilet were a nice bonus.

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Isaiah

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Annie's HIDEOUT Musicians Camp

Annie’s place has a lot of natural charm and it was a perfect place for a quick getaway. We loved the goats.

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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Dennis

August 2025

16 ft car

With pets

Weekend Trip to Farmland Panoramic (Horse Friendly)

The sunset is for the record books!! Amazing! Beautiful setting, and warm and welcoming. I’ll be back for sure!!

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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!

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.

Kylie

May 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Warriors o' Rainbow Horse Sanctuary

Loved our stay here, would recommend. Candida was so kind and the animals were all very sweet.

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Catherine

April 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Warriors o' Rainbow Horse Sanctuary

Candy was so warm and kind! I loved meeting the animals and setting up camp was a breeze. It was a great way to sit back and relax

Driveway entrance. Half a mile to the top. Lone maple tree, salvaged metal art on the telephone pole with the number 262.

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Matt

April 2025

16 ft car

With pets

3 nights at Farmland Panoramic (Horse Friendly)

Angie was a great host! The campsite was easy to access. We arrived late at night and had an easy time setting up. It was a bit windy, but that's Kansas for you. The firepit and pond was nice, though we didn't use either. The horse was friendly and the dogs were cool. We woke up both mornings to the sound of roosters. Off to the noth is either a landing strip or power windmills, the red lights at night looked pretty awesome. With the beautiful views and how peacful it was, this place is highly recommended!

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Jesse

March 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Farmland Panoramic (Horse Friendly)

Great spot for an overnight. Host was very communicative, dogs were friendly and fishing was great.

Ari

November 2024

Tent

1 night at Annie's HIDEOUT Musicians Camp

I stayed in the new A-frame, which is still a work in progress. It is a lovely space! With a wood burning stove it would be very cozy. Maybe even too warm. Annie is wonderful and made the experience very pleasant.

Lorin

November 2024

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Annie's HIDEOUT Musicians Camp

Annie’s Hideaway is more than just a campsite—it’s a rustic, down-to-earth sanctuary where every detail is crafted with Annie’s love and care. This is our third trip here, and the charm of this place, along with Annie’s personal touches, keeps us coming back. The new A-frame is both beautiful and rugged, fitting right into the camp’s hillbilly heart, and the handcrafted table feels like it was built just for cozy, casual gatherings. We spent nights right under the Little Dipper, gazing up at the stars, surrounded by the rough but wonderful charm that makes this place unique. A newly made trail invites you to wander, discovering the untouched beauty of the landscape. This weekend was all about disconnecting, so we didn’t take any pictures, but the memories are vivid and unforgettable. Annie herself is a gem, and her campground isn’t a polished retreat—it’s a real, rustic escape where you can breathe and unwind. If you’re looking for a place with soul, where you feel a little wild and wonderfully at home, Annie’s Hideaway is it.