The best waterside camping in Southeast Missouri

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Southeast Missouri packs over 1,000 waterside camping spots, many tucked beside lakes, rivers, and creeks where you can cast a line or cool off after a hike. Prices start at $20 a night, with the average running around $38. You’ll find campsites with fire rings, hot showers, and clean toilets—essentials sorted. Horseback riding, hiking, and wildlife watching fill the days. If you want tried-and-true, check out Spring Lake Ranch (840 reviews), Arcadia Valley Outdoors Land (546 reviews), or Four Creeks Campground (302 reviews). Bring your kayak or rod—the water’s always close, and so is your next adventure.

97% (2.6K)

Top-rated campgrounds near Southeast Missouri

1. Spring Lake Ranch

93%
(1983)
43 sites · Tents, RVs · Potosi, MO
Spring Lake Ranch boasts countless trails and lake activities. Formerly known as Sayersbrook Bison ranch, at one time it was one of the largest Bison ranches in the world. This property is filled with amazing things to see and explore. Nothing like it in Missouri. Lake is 60+ acres and is spring fed. Amazing fishing, swimming and kayaking. We are pet friendly. You will have amazing lake views and will be close to hiking trails, horseback riding, and wine tasting at Edge Cliff Wineries which is next door to us. The beautiful shower house is super clean, has restrooms and hot showers and it is within walking distance. Firewood and ice are available to purchase; kayaks and fishing poles are available for rent. If you forget something at home stop by our little country store, we might have it! :) The sites are about 20 ft from each other - if you are looking for more privacy please check out the secluded site or the peninsula. **The pool on property is reserved for the lodge guests only, it is not open to the public.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from 
$17
 / night

Southeast Missouri packs over 1,000 waterside camping spots, many tucked beside lakes, rivers, and creeks where you can cast a line or cool off after a hike. Prices start at $20 a night, with the average running around $38. You’ll find campsites with fire rings, hot showers, and clean toilets—essentials sorted. Horseback riding, hiking, and wildlife watching fill the days. If you want tried-and-true, check out Spring Lake Ranch (840 reviews), Arcadia Valley Outdoors Land (546 reviews), or Four Creeks Campground (302 reviews). Bring your kayak or rod—the water’s always close, and so is your next adventure.

97% (2.6K)

Top-rated campgrounds near Southeast Missouri

1. Spring Lake Ranch

93%
(1983)
43 sites · Tents, RVs · Potosi, MO
Spring Lake Ranch boasts countless trails and lake activities. Formerly known as Sayersbrook Bison ranch, at one time it was one of the largest Bison ranches in the world. This property is filled with amazing things to see and explore. Nothing like it in Missouri. Lake is 60+ acres and is spring fed. Amazing fishing, swimming and kayaking. We are pet friendly. You will have amazing lake views and will be close to hiking trails, horseback riding, and wine tasting at Edge Cliff Wineries which is next door to us. The beautiful shower house is super clean, has restrooms and hot showers and it is within walking distance. Firewood and ice are available to purchase; kayaks and fishing poles are available for rent. If you forget something at home stop by our little country store, we might have it! :) The sites are about 20 ft from each other - if you are looking for more privacy please check out the secluded site or the peninsula. **The pool on property is reserved for the lodge guests only, it is not open to the public.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from 
$17
 / night

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