99% (225)
Top-rated campgrounds
99% (225)
Top-rated campgrounds
Public campgrounds near Palmyra
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Heidi
November 2025
16 ft car
Perfect little spot for the one night I stayed. David showed up right as I got there to help me get situated and even made me a fire. Absolutely would stay here again!!
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denise
October 2025
Tent
This was one of the most beautiful campsites we’ve experienced. It was quiet. We were secluded. The view of the lake and the hills was mesmerizing. We got up just a little early to watch the sun come up. Katie was friendly and accommodating. Free Fire Wood - YAY! We will be back.
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Mel
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Tent camping was great. beautiful creek. We took back two sites so we had plenty of room to spread out. Pit toilet is by the geode mine area so take the site before the bridge if that's important to you.
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Mel
August 2025
16 ft car
With pets
Got there early and took the back two sites so tents were farthest back from the one other site in the vicinity and we used the fire and picnic table in the other one. The creek is beautiful and all solid rock in the creek bed so you can hunt for all kinds of cool fossils and geodes without getting muddy. The only pit toilet is up by the gate/entrance where the geode mine is so if you're thinking you want to be close than take the first site before the little bridge but be aware people showing up to the geode mine early in the morning might make noise with their pickaxes.
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Rebecca
August 2025
Tent
My husband I spent the weekend camping and fishing at PeaceTree Farms. The host, Katie, recommended Reflection Ridge and we loved it so much we’ve already booked a weekend next month to come back with a few friends.
The fishing was fantastic.. In 24hrs and on the bank right below our site, I caught 9 REALLY nice sized catfish and 8 bass, and my husband caught 14 bass. No trouble with snags in the water which, let’s be honest, makes for a much more relaxing fishing experience lol.
Our campsite was a very big area - peaceful, quiet, private, well kept. It came with a fire pit, picnic table, 2 benches, and they even provided free firewood. The lake view was beautiful and you can see so many stars out there. They have a couple canoes and a small boat you take out on the water as well. Showers and indoor toilets are available just a short drive away from the site, but there is also a porta potty a little closer. Cell reception (T-Mobile) was good, although the only time I used it was to send photos of the monster catfish I was catching :) This place makes it very easy to disconnect by choice.
Katie was super friendly and showed us around a bit before taking us to our site. Their property really is stunning, you can tell it’s cared for with love. Highly recommend and we’re pumped to be going back in just a few weeks!
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Eric
August 2025
16 ft campervan
Abslolutely loved the place, would highly recommene it to anybody. Just beautiful.
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Mark
August 2025
Tent
Beautiful property with very friendly hosts. We will be back!
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Alex
August 2025
Tent
This was our second time in the past month visiting and we loved it even more. We’ve been bringing our son and his friends for their first camping trips and it’s such a great time. Highly recommend to anyone looking for an amazing camp experience in the gorgeous hills of Missouri.
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Cj
July 2025
Tent
We
Loved the place. We were the only people camping... definitely primitive camping!!! But that is what we were looking for. Clean, safe. Talked to some people who were digging on land and they found bucket full of geodes..... definitely going back!!!
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Alex
July 2025
Tent
This place is amazing. We loved every bit of it and will definitely be coming back again very soon.
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Priscilla
July 2025
Tent
With pets
We loved our stay on Katie’s land! Katie was a wonderful host, she was so helpful and kind and made sure we knew where everything was on the property. We stayed over the 4th of July because we wanted to get our dog away from the city’s loud fireworks and Peacetree Farm was a perfect solution! We booked the reflection ridge campsite right next to the lake and the view was beautiful. We will definitely be back to stay again!
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Jessica
June 2025
Tent
With kids
Amazing geodes, peaceful site full of frog and cricket songs.
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Judah
June 2025
Tent
Liked it so much we came back a second time on the same trip
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Tim
June 2025
16 ft car
We had a relaxing evening! The campsite was clean, included a picnic table, fire ring, and a trash can. Right next to the creek, close enough to hear a small waterfall all night long. While you may hear the occasional vehicle off in the distance, the site is secluded and private. Minutes away from food and convenience stores, as well as the Mississippi River. You can dig for geodes on the property, and we found plenty of good ones.
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Judah
May 2025
Tent
This campsite ruled. David was the sweetest and we had everything we could ever need. Most functional and clean camp toilet I’ve ever seen. Cool graveyard on the property and corn every which way. Fantastic stay.
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Mark
May 2025
43 ft travel trailer
Jensen Woods is a camp, not a camp site. It is not just a sleeping spot. The difference in our stay was the access to showers, bathrooms, fishing, nice scenery, a small archery range, and a lot of space. The sites are large, spacious, have electric and water, and there is a dump station close by for black and grey.
If you are going to stay in your RV for much of the trip, this is a great summer place to visit. However, during the summer, Illinois is the happy home to ticks. We use a grass covering (9x6) at our steps landing, but we still found it necessary to spray, check, and actually had to pull out one tick that had nestled its way into one of us. We would recommend this camp for nature lovers (during the summer), and everyone else outside of tick season (check google for more info).
Finally, your stay at Jensen Woods supports their mission/ministry to provide youth retreats/camps during the summer months. So, your stay does help a good cause. Keep Camping!
Mark Cox, PhD
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Lesa
May 2025
16 ft car
It is rustic so is quiet, and surrounded with woods with a stream next to your camp. Trash cans present. Enjoyed nature. Great time.
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Ida
May 2025
Tent
With pets
Really beautiful property with rolling hills. This spot has a gorgeous view looking out across the landscape and the lake. There are portapotties at each site and lots of open space around the campsite. Had a lot of fun taking our dogs out on the row boat. Also an abundance of different song birds. I would definitely stay here again. Such a nice retreat.
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Sam
May 2025
Tent
This is an AWESOME place to set up a tent. We booked super last minute (as the sun was going down) and David met us to show us around. He was SO helpful.
Also the history of the farm next door is awesome! ALSO there is a family cemetery on the property with some cool headstones from the 1800’s. What a laid back spot!
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Kristen
May 2025
Tent
With pets
Loved camping next to the creek and exploring! The site was clean and well maintained.
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