The best waterfall campgrounds near Nixa, Missouri

Looking to camp near Nixa, Missouri and experience the beauty of waterfalls? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 270 options in the area, you're sure to find the perfect campsite that suits your needs. One top campsite is Red Fern, which has received 334 reviews. Another great option is Wilderness Rider Buffalo Ranch, with 94 reviews. If you prefer a more secluded spot, consider Griffin Ridge Camp, which has 54 reviews. Prices start as low as $5 per night, with an average price of $20 per night. Popular amenities include trash disposal, pet-friendly accommodations, and access to potable water. If you're looking for some adventure, popular activities in the area include biking, boating, and whitewater paddling. Get ready for an unforgettable camping experience surrounded by stunning waterfalls!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Nixa

Looking to camp near Nixa, Missouri and experience the beauty of waterfalls? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 270 options in the area, you're sure to find the perfect campsite that suits your needs. One top campsite is Red Fern, which has received 334 reviews. Another great option is Wilderness Rider Buffalo Ranch, with 94 reviews. If you prefer a more secluded spot, consider Griffin Ridge Camp, which has 54 reviews. Prices start as low as $5 per night, with an average price of $20 per night. Popular amenities include trash disposal, pet-friendly accommodations, and access to potable water. If you're looking for some adventure, popular activities in the area include biking, boating, and whitewater paddling. Get ready for an unforgettable camping experience surrounded by stunning waterfalls!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Nixa

1. Explore the Ozarks - Dockley Ranch

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24mi from Nixa · 13 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Here at Dockley Ranch, guests can enjoy 80 acres of Missouri Ozarks. Features include a waterfall and hiking trails, peaceful vistas and goats, alpacas, and chickens to entertain. Rent a 1-room cabin or pitch a tent, watch the stars from the hillside stage, grill at the covered pavilion and enjoy the sounds of the countryside. PROPERTY MAP: https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/dashboard/land/2565/map

2. Old Town Rock Creek Camp

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36mi from Nixa · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

This property joins the Mark Twain national Forest. It would be perfect base camp for motorcycle camping, Bikes, Blues &BBQ, centrally located between Branson, Missouri, and Rogers, Arkansas beautiful fall drives to all the craft fairs local in the area, War Eagle Mill, Old Applegate, etc., the fall color change for all the leaf peepers, remote mountain biking, hiking, exploring, hunting camps, etc. Near the intersection of Hwy 76 and state highway M it’s only 6 miles to big M marina Campground for access to the lake and between Eureka Springs and Branson for exploring and shopping Property has a feel for an old west gunsmoke town. Separate his and her shower houses private loft room is available, apartment available, bunkhouse available, pergola and smokehouse for cooking or small wedding venues, hillside spots for camping, hammock camping or tent camping, joins Mark Twain national forest, hiking headquarters or mountain biking, close to big M Marina, Eagle rock Marina and Roaring River State Park Renovations are ongoing and we expect to have more campsites and cabins available soon.

3. Ozark Mtn. Goats Creekside Camping.

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47mi from Nixa · 13 sites · Tents, RVs

Beautiful little primitive, RV and tent campground on Leatherwood Creek. There are plenty of things to do around here for kids, such as building fires and making s’mores, hiking, climbing trees, catching frogs and crawdads, fishing, and swimming. Located 5 miles outside of Eureka Springs city limits there you can find shopping, restaurants, nightlife, zip lines, mountain biking, horseback riding, and many other things. I am a stone throw away from Holiday Island city limits where you can find restaurants, golfing, walking trails, and the marina where you can rent a boat or just put yours in. There is a RV and boat storage facility on the property so if you like this area that much you can store your toys here and come back every weekend to play with them. I just got started on this new adventure so in the years to come I will be putting in water and electric hook ups, including a dump site.

4. Mark Twain National Forest

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452 sites · Bunker, Missouri

Missouri’s only national forest has 1.5 million acres of wilderness to explore.

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Electrical hookup

Toilets

5. Bull Shoals Lake

88%

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234 sites · Bull Shoals, Arkansas

Discover the serene beauty of Bull Shoals Lake.

Electrical hookup

Toilets

Campfires

6. Spring Rock Ranch Glamping & Nature

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47mi from Nixa · 3 sites · Lodging

Spring Rock Ranch is a 520 acre luxury glamping and natural experience venue. Air conditioning, private ensuite bathroom and plush white bedding make sleeping in the woods so dreamy! Nature Trails are carved through the woods and fields and are open for guests to explore. Open pastures reveal abundant deer and turkey. Gushing springs, seasonal falls and creeks traverse the land. Wildflowers and native plants and wildlife are abundant, black bears are also sometimes spotted. The ranch is just 3 miles from Vera Cruz Access (Conservation area for fishing, kayaking, swimming) by gravel road. Located only 11 miles from the new Bryant Creek State Park, opened in 2022. There is also guided fishing, day fishing and pay per pound Trout at Rockbridge, 13 miles away. Just 22 miles to canoe & kayaking at Twin Bridges, 37 miles to Tecumseh Park Fishing Access where the North Fork River runs into the Norfork Lake for Striped Bass and Trout. The Camp Store on site is opened to guests 24/7 by self-serve, leave payment in the store! We offer firewood bundles, ice cream, eggs, milk, meats, charcoal, hats and shirts, houseplants and more!

Public campgrounds near Nixa

Cobb Ridge Campground

16mi from Nixa · 45 sites · Tents, RVs · in Mark Twain National Forest

Bar-K Wrangler Camp

20mi from Nixa · 2 sites · in Mark Twain National Forest

Piney Creek Wilderness

31mi from Nixa · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Mark Twain National Forest

Tucker Hollow Park Campground

43mi from Nixa · 28 sites · Tents, RVs · in Bull Shoals Lake

Lead Hill Campground

45mi from Nixa · 62 sites · Tents, RVs · in Bull Shoals Lake

Sugar Camp National Forest Scenic Byway

46mi from Nixa · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Mark Twain National Forest

Highway 125 Park Bull Shoals Campground

48mi from Nixa · 38 sites · Tents, RVs · in Bull Shoals Lake

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Super cool farm dog that came (lead) the hike!

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Zachary

2 weeks ago

Weekend Trip to Explore the Ozarks - Dockley Ranch

The farm was wonderful. Was visited by goats and an alpaca also several very friendly dogs hung out with me while stargazing. Myke and Claire are wonderful hosts! Very much appreciated the warm cabin this cold December weekend! The hilltop/hammock area has an amazing view of the night sky. So happy to have watched the 2025 Geminids from here and would totally stay out here again.

Kara

November 2025

Weekend Trip to Explore the Ozarks - Dockley Ranch

We loved staying here! Claire and Myke are so nice and their property feels private. The bed was comfy and our space was warm. We loved watching the goats and liked have the dogs near- they are very well-behaved. We’ll be back again soon!

Kracinda

September 2025

4 nights at Explore the Ozarks - Dockley Ranch

This was my second time staying at this property! Always a wonderful visit. I wouldn’t have thought it could get better than the first time but somehow it did. Claire & Myke are so kind and are excellent hosts with a beautiful property that has so many thoughtful fun details! Great for exploring!

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Jennifer

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Ozark Mtn. Goats Creekside Camping.

We had a great spot and the site was just right for what we needed!

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Jonathan

June 2025

With kids

1 night at Explore the Ozarks - Dockley Ranch

The cabin was well put together, and my family loved the charm of the ranch. Having a hot outdoor shower was wonderful. Even as a family of 6, it seemed like there was plenty of extra room to move around the cabin when needed. The kids loved the experience, and the parents were more than satisfied. Our only gripe is that we didn't plan more time to explore. Next time we'll have to stay a couple days at least!

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Kelsey

May 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Explore the Ozarks - Dockley Ranch

Very fun place to camp with kids. Owners were great, making sure we had what we needed and giving us tips about things on the hike. Our kids loved the giant fire pit and exploring the stream.

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Sarah Mercer

April 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Explore the Ozarks - Dockley Ranch

Wow! I can’t say enough good about this place. My fiancé and I rented the whole campground for our joint bachelorette/bachelor party. The grounds are beautiful and it has a fantastic view of the hillside. Both the cabins are cute and cozy with water and coffee inside. The outdoor kitchens are great for a large group. Plenty of outlets around and lots of grills as well. We did the outdoor movie the first night which was super fun and I highly recommend! We got to feed and pet the goats who were so cute. The hike to the falls is well marked and the falls are very pretty. Claire and Myke are attentive and fun loving and I am so happy I booked this place for our party. All of my friends had the best time and can’t stop talking about how we want to come back!

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sathish

March 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Spring Rock Ranch Glamping & Nature

Great and safe glamping experience with view of the mountain

Kenneth

March 2025

Weekend Trip to Explore the Ozarks - Dockley Ranch

Loved the cabin and the property. The hosts were super nice

Group fire pit seen here from a distance with goats and dog in the field. Campsites are behind in the trees.

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Grace

March 2025

Tent

1 night at Explore the Ozarks - Dockley Ranch

We loved staying at Claire and Myke’s hipcamp. There was wood for a fire, cool trails on their property that led to a stream, and good energy all around! The road to the property was pretty rough so be prepared for that (: I definitely recommend though!

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Jessica

January 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Explore the Ozarks - Dockley Ranch

The land is very beautiful and the cabin is quite cozy! The hosts and very kind, helpful and prompt. They have 5 dogs and they are so sweet and great company! They stayed with us for 2 days except when in the cabin. It is a great comfort, being a mom of girls in the woods. We love them, the goats, the land and the cabin. Can't wait to explore more when it gets warmer.

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Eli

November 2024

Tent

Weekend Trip to Explore the Ozarks - Dockley Ranch

One of the best experiences I had I loved seeing the goats and alpaca and all the rustic environment it was definitely a spot to recommend the hosts were very friendly and helpful 10/10 experience for sure