The best dog-friendly campgrounds in Southwest Missouri

Camping with your dog in Southwest Missouri means sprawling woodlands, winding rivers, and over 850 pet-friendly sites to choose from. You’ll spot tents pitched under hickory trees, hear coyotes at dusk, and wake to birdsong instead of alarms. Average nights run $44, but you’ll find basic sites for as little as $8 if you’re just looking for a patch to call your own. Top spots like Howler Bike Park Stays (161 reviews), B Berry Farms & Co. (156 reviews), and Riverbend RV Park and Campground (148 reviews) keep regulars coming back for shady trails and ample space to explore with four-legged companions. Showers, toilets, and campfires are standard at most sites, so you’re not exactly roughing it. Between wildlife-watching, horseback rides, and long hikes, both you and your pup will run out of steam before the sun sets.

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Camping with your dog in Southwest Missouri means sprawling woodlands, winding rivers, and over 850 pet-friendly sites to choose from. You’ll spot tents pitched under hickory trees, hear coyotes at dusk, and wake to birdsong instead of alarms. Average nights run $44, but you’ll find basic sites for as little as $8 if you’re just looking for a patch to call your own. Top spots like Howler Bike Park Stays (161 reviews), B Berry Farms & Co. (156 reviews), and Riverbend RV Park and Campground (148 reviews) keep regulars coming back for shady trails and ample space to explore with four-legged companions. Showers, toilets, and campfires are standard at most sites, so you’re not exactly roughing it. Between wildlife-watching, horseback rides, and long hikes, both you and your pup will run out of steam before the sun sets.

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1. Crazy Daisy’s RV Park

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53 sites · RVs, Lodging · Shell Knob, MO

Welcome to Viola RV Park, located at 27622 Big Rock Rd, Shell Knob, MO, 65747, in the beautiful Ozarks region of Missouri. Our campground is situated on a lush, wooded property that offers a peaceful and relaxing environment for all of our guests. At Viola RV Park, we offer a variety of camping options to suit your needs. We have full hook-up sites for RVs, as well as tent sites and cabins for those who prefer a more traditional camping experience. All of our sites are spacious and well-maintained, with picnic tables and fire rings for your convenience. Our campground amenities include a clean and modern bathhouse, laundry facilities, and a camp store stocked with all the essentials you'll need for your stay. We also have a playground for the kids and a dog park for your furry friends. For those who enjoy outdoor activities, Viola RV Park is ideally situated for fishing, boating, and swimming. We are located just a short drive from Table Rock Lake, which offers excellent fishing and boating opportunities. We are also close to several hiking and biking trails, as well as the Mark Twain National Forest. If you're looking for a relaxing and peaceful camping experience in the Ozarks, come stay with us at Viola RV Park. Our friendly staff is here to make sure your stay is comfortable and enjoyable. We look forward to seeing you soon!

2. Ozark Adventures RV Campground

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40 sites · RVs · Sunrise Beach, MO

Ozark Adventures is a new park in the Lake of the Ozarks area, located on the west side of the lake. Our park is configured around privacy, space and integrating the camping experience with the natural forest setting. Our sites are at least 50 feet apart and provide plenty of trees and shade. Almost all of our sites are pull through, located between two roads coming down a hillside. You pull into your level site from one road and pull out onto another. All the roads are one way traffic so as to not force campers to negotiate steep uphill roads. Located adjacent to a well supplied supermarket for all your camping needs. We have a large community fire pit and games courts for playing lawn games, all lit up at night. In our modern camphouse we have beautiful showers and a brand new laundry facility for your convenience open 7am till 10pm daily. Our regular season is April - October, but in the winter we do offer long term stays with a minimum 28 day stay. Those are at $350 plus electric during the winter . We also have dry tent sites at $25 daily. For attractions make sure to check out our trademark Patatay mountain bike/ hiking trail with challenging switchbacks, bridges and other attractions being added as you read this. We also have a private, 3 acre lake on our property open for fishing for our guests. A brand new fishing pier makes it fun to enjoy peaceful fishing and fabulous sunsets on Hawk Lake.

3. Arrowhead Point

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4 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Osceola, MO

This beautiful RV park and cabin resort on the edge of the Ozarks is the perfect getaway from the stress of daily life. With pull-thru full-hookup RV sites, several cabins, a pond for fishing, and lots of room to roam, you won't want to leave. Arrowhead Point in near the Stockton, Pomme de Terre, and Truman lake with Corp of Engineers property abounding. In addition, the Sac and Osage rivers are nearby for kayak and canoe excursions. Lucas Oil speedway is only 25 miles to the east so if you want to be near but away from the noise, look no further. PLEASE BE AWARE: Our address is Osceola, MO but we are on Hwy 54 between Collins and El Dorado Springs, MO.

4. Paradise Point RV Resort

1 site · RV · Sunrise Beach, MO

Paradise Point RV Resort – Your Lake Escape Awaits! Nestled in the scenic embrace of Sunrise Beach, Missouri, Paradise Point RV Resort invites you to unwind where water meets woods. With full hookups—electric, water, and sewage at every site—you’ll have all the comforts of home while getting that cabin-on-the-lake feeling. Imagine starting your morning with a peaceful walk along the shoreline, coffee in hand, surrounded by stunning Lake of the Ozarks vistas. Spend your days exploring nearby nature trails, enjoying boating adventures, or cooling off in the lake—and return to your spot at the resort for a relaxing evening under the stars. Location Perks – Just steps from water access, making it a dream location for kayaking, fishing, or simply soaking up the lake views. Owner-Hosted Comfort – Karan warmly welcomes up to six guests per site, ensuring you feel right at home. Perfect for Every Traveler – Whether you’re passing through or planning a lakeside retreat, this spot blends easy convenience with peaceful charm.

5. Shadow Bluffs Retreat

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16 sites · RVs · Cassville, MO

Welcome to our serene RV and Camping Park nestled on 158 acres of natural beauty! With 11 spacious full hookup sites, all conveniently designed as pull-throughs to ensure a hassle-free experience for our guests. Explore our extensive hiking trails, unwind by the tranquil wet weather creek, or let your little ones frolic on the playground. Our well-maintained bathhouse ensures comfort during your stay. Plus, with attractions like the Mark Twain National Forest and vibrant Branson, MO, nearby, adventure awaits just around the corner. And don't forget, we're just a mile away from the picturesque Roaring River State Park, perfect for fishing enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Come discover the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure at our RV and Camping Park!

Public campgrounds in and near Southwest Missouri

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Stockton East and West Campgrounds

74 sites · Tents, RVs · in Stockton State Park

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Pittsburg Campground

122 sites · Tents, RVs · in Pomme de Terre State Park

Cobb Ridge Campground

45 sites · Tents, RVs · in Mark Twain National Forest

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Bennett Campground

191 sites · Tents, RVs · in Bennett Spring State Park

Bar-K Wrangler Camp

2 sites · in Mark Twain National Forest

Stories from the community

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Catherine

September 2025

35 ft travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Ozark Adventures RV Campground

Private spaces. Rustic. Nice dog park. Owner is cool! Will guide you to your spot. The grocery store is a short walk down a path, we went every day!

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Joan

August 2025

21 ft Class B

5 nights at Ozark Adventures RV Campground

Beautiful, nicest bathhouse I've seen at a campground. Kept very clean. Nicely spaced sites. Property set off road in a wooded area. Very quiet. Roads and sites are gravel.

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Robert

July 2025

23 ft travel trailer

3 nights at Shadow Bluffs Retreat

Nice clean campground and host very helpful We had a peaceful stay as we took in some of the local attractions.

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eric

July 2025

With pets

2 nights at Arrowhead Point

Kind and helpful staff with a beautiful little spread south of Clinton and north of Springfield. Accommodations of the Cowboy Cabin were solid with only a few small suggestions. Having a microwave with the kitchenette is great but I'd recommend finding a way to get a 2-burner propane stove so guests can cook (I brought my own). The 2nd thing would be that the window A/C was trying it's best, it really had trouble keeping the cabin cool during the warmest time of the day, once the installed wall unit is up and operational though I'm sure it'll be fine. Last and equally important, the wifi. I'm sure it's difficult to get anything faster but 5 up and 5 down is just not enough to keep up with the modern internet these days. The 5G signal I got on my phone was actually faster.

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Jo

June 2025

46 ft Class A

With pets

Weekend Trip to Shadow Bluffs Retreat

Had all we needed at Shadow Bluff! Love that it is close to Roaring River and without the crowd. Quiet. Just what we needed.

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Dominic

June 2025

43 ft fifth wheel

With pets

Weekend Trip to Shadow Bluffs Retreat

Great little campground! Sites are plenty long for big rigs. A little narrow in places but easy enough to navigate. I’ll definitely stay again if I’m in the area.

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Traci

June 2025

26 ft pop-up camper

Group trip

3 nights at Ozark Adventures RV Campground

The hosts are amazing, the facilities are beautiful and the grounds just have so many extras! We're already picking dates for our next visit...

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Amy

May 2025

12 ft campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to Ozark Adventures RV Campground

We loved the campsite and the feel of being in the woods! Separated campsites and lots of space!

Susie

May 2025

25 ft travel trailer

With pets

7 nights at Crazy Daisy’s RV Park

This was a really nice stay. It's a 1 minute walk to Villa recreational area, and the lake is super pretty. I also thought the bathrooms were great. I don't normally use the public ones, but this one is so nice,clean and warm. The little shop has a cute diner and camping goodies. We were very comfortable here!

Sheila

April 2025

26 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Crazy Daisy’s RV Park

Owner was nice and helped set up our trailer. The store was great we had 2 pizzas four dinner and they was really yummy. Nice place to stay. Nice playground for the littles to play on.