The best campgrounds near St Joseph, Missouri with swimming

Looking for a camping experience near St Joseph, Missouri with swimming? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 149 options in the area, you're sure to find the perfect spot to take a dip. Plus, with an average price per night of $30 and options as low as $5, you can enjoy the water without breaking the bank. Check out the top campsites: Harmony Lake Farm Park & Playground (292 reviews), Milo Farm Sacred Land (134 reviews), and Perdue Homestead Farm (74 reviews). Trash, potable water, and campfires are popular amenities, while off-roading (OHV), boating, and wildlife watching are popular activities. Get ready to make a splash!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking for a camping experience near St Joseph, Missouri with swimming? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 149 options in the area, you're sure to find the perfect spot to take a dip. Plus, with an average price per night of $30 and options as low as $5, you can enjoy the water without breaking the bank. Check out the top campsites: Harmony Lake Farm Park & Playground (292 reviews), Milo Farm Sacred Land (134 reviews), and Perdue Homestead Farm (74 reviews). Trash, potable water, and campfires are popular amenities, while off-roading (OHV), boating, and wildlife watching are popular activities. Get ready to make a splash!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Fun Family Farm - Overview

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31mi from St Joseph · 18 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Robinson, KS

Fun Family Farm (FFF) near Robinson, KS is an organic farm where our hobby is creating fun! This entry is to give you an overview of the farm and also in case you want to hold a laid-back, nature-oriented, special event at the FFF, where our mantra is, “nothing will be perfect, but everything will be fine.” So, if you are looking for artificial perfection, look elsewhere. This is camping, not Glamping! ---For any of the guest houses, bring your own linens or sleeping bags, or rent from us. ---The Blue Bedroom has a double bed in it, as does the Hippie Van. Both have either air conditioners or heaters as needed. ---The Big Yellow Bus has a queen bed and two sets of bunk beds in addition to a wood stove, air conditioner, small refrigerator, and a microwave. ---Braden's Brown Bus has a double bed and a futon, air conditioner, sink and a small refrigerator. ---The Hippie Van is a painted VW van with the seats removed and a double bed built in. AC and Heat are available. Some of the fun we create on the farm includes: ---Super-deluxe horseshoe pit and dart board ---Lots of rural roads, paved and unpaved for bike riding (bring your own bike) --- Smallish pond with a beach for swimming ---Creek for wading and looking for fossils ---Several fire-pits with seating ---Lots of shaded sitting areas for visiting and flowers for viewing ---Mowed trails through the woods ---Lawn games including lighted bocce ball ---Playground equipment and a large sandbox for the kids ---Cows, pigs, ducks, geese, turkeys, and chickens at various stages of growth depending upon the time of year. ---If the weather is right, an ice skating rink Amenities Include: ---An Outdoor shower ---Fire-pits with hot dog sticks, grates, and seating ---Gas Grill ---Access to town water for drinking ---Access to well water for sand and water play ---Two NICE outhouses in the barnyard (one is known to the local children as “the magic bathroom” due to its blue lighting) ---Seldom used outhouse at the pond. If you are interested in renting the entire farm for a family reunion or wedding etc., message us at least 6 months in advance and we will be able to block off the dates you are requesting.

2. Owl Creek Cabins

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49mi from St Joseph · 2 sites · Lodging · Independence, MO

Owl Creek is a beautiful secluded wooded valley with a spring fed stream running down the center with a beautiful waterfall, We have a miles worth of walking trails and beautiful bluffs to explore. Pet fee needs to be paid under extras. One dog allowed on a leash on site.

3. Perdue Homestead Farm-CLOSED

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25mi from St Joseph · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Edgerton, MO

CLOSED DUE TO BUREAUCRATIC PLATTE COUNTY GOVERNMENT PLANNING & ZONING NON-ELECTED "COMMITTEE" OVERREACHING THEIR AUTHORITY OF CONTROL Nestled in historic Platte County, Missouri, our property provides an rural agritourism experience off-grid out in the natural environment. We are 20 minutes from historic Weston, MO, 30 minutes from historic St. Joseph, and 30 minutes from downtown Kansas City. We also offer local, farm fresh, grass raised Beef and Pork products from famous McBee Meats (series the McBee Dynasty). Please contact Host or order under extra's before your arrival. Includes Brats, Ground Beef, Beef Sticks, all-beef hot dogs, beef sticks, Eggs, etc. We are a 420 friendly property. Campers must comply to all Missouri regulations. Under no circumstances should visitors trespass over to any of the neighboring properties. We have had multiple campers trespassing across the fence to the neighbors property. Neighbors are nice people but because of the multiple incidents and damage done to fences and their property, they did notify me that they will prosecute. Thank you for respecting this policy. All campsites are Private and Primitive. Please bring your own potable water and portable toilet

4. Mulberry Pond Shady RV Sites

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36mi from St Joseph · 2 sites · RVs · Hiawatha, KS

Learn more about this land:Mulberry Pond offers a beautiful view overlooking a spring fed farm pond. Campers can fish, pedal boat, walk around the pond on a mowed path, visit the goats, chickens, turkeys, and cats. In season, ducks are on the pond, and you are welcome to feed them. Only 2 sites available to give you a more peaceful experience.

Public campgrounds near St Joseph

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Lewis And Clark Campground

20mi from St Joseph · 69 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lewis And Clark State Park MO

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Wallace Campground

33mi from St Joseph · 81 sites · Tents, RVs · in Wallace State Park

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Big Lake Campground

36mi from St Joseph · 75 sites · Tents, RVs · in Big Lake State Park

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Watkins Mill Campground

39mi from St Joseph · 96 sites · Tents, RVs · in Watkins Mill State Park

Old Town Campground

49mi from St Joseph · 76 sites · Tents, RVs · in Perry Lake

Stories from the community

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Kathy

October 2025

31 ft travel trailer

4 nights at Mulberry Pond Shady RV Sites

There are only 2 sites, both full hook up ,on the opposite side of the pond from the owners house and the historic house. So it feels very private! Fishing, a pumpkin patch that is such fun for families, and close to town if you need anything. Lovely sitting in the swings and taking in the view of the pond..

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MaryAnn

October 2025

With pets

4 nights at Owl Creek Cabins

We loved the peace and quiet. There's water features and streams throughout the trails on property. Check with Michael about using the gas stove and oven; we didn't use it and the gas may have been off. Everything was clean and the inside water got hot. Michael was quiet to respond.

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Kelly

September 2025

2 nights at Owl Creek Cabins

Beautiful area. Loved the little trailer and surroundings. Everything we needed was right there. Quiet, but not too far from anything. Highly recommend.

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Ilona

September 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Fun Family Farm - Overview

Everything about this place is awesome. The hosts, the playground, the creek, the tree house, the dogs, the sunsets. Bill and Nancy are amazing people! Jacques and Angie are the sweetest doggies, and Jacques' trail guiding is top notch! Myself and the 4 10/11 year old boys who stayed overnight are all ready to come back again very soon!

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Nancy

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Fun Family Farm - Overview

I loved staying in the big yellow bus. It had everything I needed. Bill and Nancy are the best hosts. I will use Hipcamp again.

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Dominic

August 2025

31 ft Class C

With kids

1 night at Mulberry Pond Shady RV Sites

This is a great spot! We wished we could have stayed more days. The pond and surrounding property was beautiful. The accommodations were perfect for what we needed as well.

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Carolyn

August 2025

2 nights at Fun Family Farm - Overview

It’s just a crazy, fun time when we visit this place. The uniqueness of each structure, the honest, simplicity of it all is so very special. Our children & grandchildren were thrilled to get out & explore the beautiful, pastoral, Kansas countryside. The yellow school bus & pond are the true highlights for them. But the new treehouse & swing near the sandbox were also a hit. I enjoyed the expansive sky filled with stars, the outdoor shower & of course the quacking ducks as they slide down into their own personal kiddie pool. The hosts are generous & extremely accommodating & share wonderful stories…just like family. I’m sure we will be back a third time!

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Carolyn

August 2025

With pets

2 nights at Fun Family Farm - Overview

Are you getting on the bus or what? Carolyn D. recommends this listing. August 17th, 2025 It’s just a crazy, fun time when we visit this place. The uniqueness of each structure, the honest, simplicity of it all is so very special. Our children & grandchildren were thrilled to get out & explore the beautiful, pastoral, Kansas countryside. The yellow school bus & pond are the true highlights for them. But the new treehouse & swing near the sandbox were also a hit. I enjoyed the expansive sky filled with stars, the outdoor shower & of course the quacking ducks as they slide down into their own personal kiddie pool. The hosts are generous & extremely accommodating & share wonderful stories…just like family. I’m sure we will be back a third time!

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Ben

July 2025

Weekend Trip to Fun Family Farm - Overview

The blue bedroom was very cozy and comfortable. Bill was a great host and I would recommend this beautiful farm to anyone passing through. Thank you!

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Reva

July 2025

14 ft travel trailer

1 night at Mulberry Pond Shady RV Sites

I owned a campground for 30 years and place was awesome. Only 2 spots but right on the pond. Walking around the pond there were signs telling the history if the original house and family. The animals were the icing on the caked. Is we hadn’t already had reservation we couldn’t cancel we would have stayed longer. The owner even brought us some fresh corn. See you on the wY back I hope.

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Jessica

July 2025

With pets

3 nights at Fun Family Farm - Overview

My kids were ready to move in forever. Very thoughtful and helpful hosts. Nice walking path. The sleeping arrangement was more comfortable than I expected. We will definitely keep this place in mind for future weekend getaways.

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ChaseandShyla

June 2025

Tent

With pets

3 nights at Fun Family Farm - Overview

The Fun Family Farm is absolutely amazing! We’ve been here multiple times and it is always such a blast. There are tons of various activities to do for the kids. Our favorite is to play in the creek! Bill and Nancy are some of the kindest people in the world!!

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Reese

June 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Fun Family Farm - Overview

Super friendly owners and a beautiful farm with plenty of amenities and so many fun things to do! Swimming in the pond was great, the creek had so many cool fossils and we woke up to a ton of cows on the hillside which was so much fun for my son. Jock was such a sweet dog and my dog loved him a lot! Highly recommending staying here.

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Becca

June 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Fun Family Farm - Overview

Great spot for tent camping! We especially enjoyed the pond with slide and barges for the kids to play on as well as the sand pit with diggers. So fun!

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Tom

June 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Perdue Homestead Farm-CLOSED

Such a beautiful spot! Quiet, feels remote, but easy to get to and so well maintained. Hosts were awesome!

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Aurelie

June 2025

With pets

1 night at Fun Family Farm - Overview

This was such a fun experience. Perfect with a dog. I slept so well in the bus and it had everything I needed.

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Brooke

June 2025

10 ft campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to Perdue Homestead Farm-CLOSED

Absolutely beautiful place, very kind hosts. We loved our stay on this farm.

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Don

June 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Fun Family Farm - Overview

Bill and Nancy are very nice and friendly people. Their campsite offers a variety of places to stay the night. If you need anything, they are willing to provide the things you need. The area is nice and quiet.

Amy

May 2025

Group trip

1 night at Fun Family Farm - Overview

We (family of 4) were traveling from south LA to Badlands national park and needed a stop over that didn’t require setting up our tent. It was perfect. Wish we could’ve explored more but it lightly rained all night and while we packed back up in the morning. Bill was super sweet and helpful!! Jacques, their lab, is also super sweet! Safe and quiet. The white bus was just a little small however the mattresses were so comfy and so far on our road trip camping and even at an Airbnb they were the most comfortable. We got a great night of sleep!

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Matt

May 2025

30 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Mulberry Pond Shady RV Sites

This location was great. The camp site was perfect for a weekend camping trip.