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The Hill

1. The Hill

97%
(45)
40mi from Nevada · 14 sites · Tents, RVs · Asbury, MO
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
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$6
 / night
Warriors o' Rainbow Horse Sanctuary

2. 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.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$20
 / night
Hillbilly pool and deck

3. 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:
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$28
 / night
RV parking with bridge leading to clearing.

4. Fangthorn Forest

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(50)
44mi from Nevada · 1 site · Tent, RV · Garden City, MO
In the 1840's there was a trading post on the property known as Lick Skillet because the owner would set the pans out at night for the dogs to lick.  Today, we call it Fanthorn Forest and it's our dream, our haven and our home.  We love sharing our farm with others and allowing them the same experience of peace and tranquility we get from the land.Learn more about this land:Located only 50 miles SE of Kansas City, MO!  We have woods and pasture with Settle's Ford Wildlife area (fishing and hiking available) 1/4 mile away. Camping is primitive with only an outhouse and no shower facilities. There are MANY thorn trees, so hikers must have proper footwear.  Fire ring, wood and a grate for cooking are provided.  Livestock encounters are also available with owners in attendance.  All proceeds are put back in the farm to care for the animals and the land.  RV's are allowed, but we do not have any hook ups available and they are not allowed in the woods.  Parking area is at the end of the driveway for both cars and RV's.  We love kids and will provide lawn darts or any other games we have available if requested.  Please visit our website at fangthornforest.com for more information.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$32
 / night
Aerial view of Farmland Panoramic from directly over the house. Choice of 4 spaces for parking.

5. Farmland Panoramic (Horse Friendly)

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(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.
Pets
Potable water
Campfires
from 
$24
 / night
Silver Hind Farm

6. 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.
Pets
Campfires
from 
$20
 / night
96% (183)

Top-rated campgrounds

The Hill

1. The Hill

97%
(45)
40mi from Nevada · 14 sites · Tents, RVs · Asbury, MO
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
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$6
 / night
Warriors o' Rainbow Horse Sanctuary

2. 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.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$20
 / night
Hillbilly pool and deck

3. 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:
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$28
 / night
RV parking with bridge leading to clearing.

4. Fangthorn Forest

100%
(50)
44mi from Nevada · 1 site · Tent, RV · Garden City, MO
In the 1840's there was a trading post on the property known as Lick Skillet because the owner would set the pans out at night for the dogs to lick.  Today, we call it Fanthorn Forest and it's our dream, our haven and our home.  We love sharing our farm with others and allowing them the same experience of peace and tranquility we get from the land.Learn more about this land:Located only 50 miles SE of Kansas City, MO!  We have woods and pasture with Settle's Ford Wildlife area (fishing and hiking available) 1/4 mile away. Camping is primitive with only an outhouse and no shower facilities. There are MANY thorn trees, so hikers must have proper footwear.  Fire ring, wood and a grate for cooking are provided.  Livestock encounters are also available with owners in attendance.  All proceeds are put back in the farm to care for the animals and the land.  RV's are allowed, but we do not have any hook ups available and they are not allowed in the woods.  Parking area is at the end of the driveway for both cars and RV's.  We love kids and will provide lawn darts or any other games we have available if requested.  Please visit our website at fangthornforest.com for more information.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$32
 / night
Aerial view of Farmland Panoramic from directly over the house. Choice of 4 spaces for parking.

5. 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.
Pets
Potable water
Campfires
from 
$24
 / night
Silver Hind Farm

6. 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.
Pets
Campfires
from 
$20
 / night

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Rocky Cove Campground

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Oak Point Campground

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Lonesome Point Campground

Lonesome Point Campground

29mi from Nevada · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · in Crawford State Park
Osage Bluff Campground

Osage Bluff Campground

30mi from Nevada · 1 site · in Crawford State Park
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Cherokee Landing Campground

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Stockton East and West Campgrounds
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Stockton East and West Campgrounds

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Stories from the community

RV parking with bridge leading to clearing.
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Jordan
2 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
Weekend Trip to Fangthorn Forest
Really enjoyed our time there. Lane & Cheryl were very nice, and great with the kids when they were with the animals.
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Warriors o' Rainbow Horse Sanctuary
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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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Fangthorn Forest
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Leeann
October 2025
Tent
Weekend Trip to Fangthorn Forest
I just can’t say enough wonderful things about this experience. The hosts are so kind and caring. The camping spot was in a clearing with a short walk across a bridge. There was a great fire pit and Layne kept it stocked with wood. He even provided a gas torch that made starting fires easy and fun. In addition to this beautiful, quiet camping spot….a nearby fairy cove was beautifully situated which made for hours of reading. In the middle of the pasture, a gated area with additional space for hanging out with the animals was a two minute walk from my camping spot. All weekend long, I enjoyed getting to know all the animals. Each animal has a name and a personality. I loved the horses but quickly began to appreciate the cattle, alpacas, llama, pig, cats and dogs. The rescued animals are healthy, well-fed and loved. It was the most restful and unique camping experience. The owners added some great fall/Halloween decorations that thrills the kid in all of us. Kids would really benefit from this environment. I had no problem getting cell service but wouldn’t have minded either way. The sunsets were especially gorgeous. The hosts left me to myself but didn’t mind when I had questions- they are so smart. I enjoyed my stay so much I added another day on. I got to take my gravel bike out and explore all the nearby areas. Being able to bike was an added bonus. I am already excited to bring my grandson back!
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Fangthorn Forest
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Olivia
October 2025
Tent
Group trip
Weekend Trip to Fangthorn Forest
Beautiful campsite and beautiful animals! The hosts let us brush the cows and give treats to the animals. We had so much fun! Would love to come back.
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Warriors o' Rainbow Horse Sanctuary
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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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Annie's HIDEOUT Musicians Camp
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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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RV parking with bridge leading to clearing.
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Angela
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Weekend Trip to Fangthorn Forest
We wanted to try camping with our two little girls. This worked for a secluded, quiet spot. The wagon provided to take transport gear was super helpful. Also the torch provided to start a fire. Grass was freshly mowed and made the clearing inviting. It was surprisingly not too buggy even though it was humid. We didn’t spend much time with Cheryl, but she and her husband were hospitable. Our girls loved the animals!
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RV parking with bridge leading to clearing.
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Carlos
August 2025
Tent
With pets
2 nights at Fangthorn Forest
The campsite was nicely mowed and the paths were kept nice. Plenty of room for multiple tents or a larger group. It is primitive, so keep that in mind. No hookups, but they did have an outhouse and it was decent. They also have potable water, but its at the barn. The animals were awesome. You're able to feed and maybe pet a Llama, alpaca, or some horses. They also have cows youre able to walk around with. Cheryl and her husband were awesome and super nice. The only downside to me was having to park and walk all the gear to the site. Theres no way of driving to the site because of the creek. Its not far, but if you have alot of stuff be prepared to take a few trips. However, they did have a nice cart you can use to haul stuff. Would stay there again and I would also recommend.
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Annie's HIDEOUT Musicians Camp
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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.
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Warriors o' Rainbow Horse Sanctuary
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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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Farmland Panoramic (Horse Friendly)
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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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Warriors o' Rainbow Horse Sanctuary
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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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Warriors o' Rainbow Horse Sanctuary
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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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RV parking with bridge leading to clearing.
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Logan
June 2025
Tent
With kids
Weekend Trip to Fangthorn Forest
The camping space is a beautiful clearing in the forest. The owners were very friendly and we loved seeing the animals. There was a great variety and quantity of bugs that made some things tricky.
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RV parking with bridge leading to clearing.
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Read
May 2025
Tent
Weekend Trip to Fangthorn Forest
Great place to camp. Nice, shady, well maintained campsite that felt private. The owners were really nice. We brought our dogs and had a fantastic time
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Warriors o' Rainbow Horse Sanctuary
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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.
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RV parking with bridge leading to clearing.
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Christina
May 2025
Tent
With pets
Weekend Trip to Fangthorn Forest
Wonderful camping spot and amazing hosts! Even my child that hates camping has already asked to go back. Will definitely be going there again.
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Warriors o' Rainbow Horse Sanctuary
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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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RV parking with bridge leading to clearing.
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Matt
May 2025
Tent
With kids
Weekend Trip to Fangthorn Forest
Really nice hosts, farm animals were quite friendly.
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RV parking with bridge leading to clearing.
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Kris
April 2025
Tent
1 night at Fangthorn Forest
Great camp site. 6 stars. I truly felt like I was away from the city.
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