The best campgrounds near Willow Springs, Missouri with swimming

The camp is great for groups. It has a creek for swimming, plenty of grass for relaxing and playing games. There are showers and restrooms. The hosts are accommodating and very attentive to the guests. We felt safe and comfortable the whole time.

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Ryan

October 2025

20 ft Class C

With kids

4 nights at The Camp at Little Creek

The camp is perfect for a group of campers to camp together because there is lots of games available and a creek to swim in and lots of room for children to play. I would recommend it for reunions family or church groups or any other group to camp here. The hosts were very accommodating to our needs and the facilities are clean and neat. The Hipcamp app lead us to believe there was no room for some bumper pull trailers but they can accommodate any size of bumper pull camper.

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Brandon

October 2025

28 ft Class A

3 nights at Williams Camp : Eleven Point River

Very nice place will definitely be staying again. Power and water hook ups were great and it was very convenient. Close to town.

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Julie

September 2025

17 ft travel trailer

With pets

1 night at Twisted H Ranch LLC

Host was very helpful. Loved the atmosphere and the cows. Plenty of walking space for us and our dog. So quiet at night, and no lights to spoil the night sky. Didn’t use any of the facilities.

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Tracy

September 2025

33 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Flying W Store & Camping LLC

Very quite, well maintained grounds. Host was very friendly.

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Bernie

September 2025

38 ft Class A

1 night at Twisted H Ranch LLC

A wonderful farm way off the road! Sites are wide with full hook ups. We only stayed one night on long haul across the country. Use google maps though, Apple Maps sends you the wrong direction! If your looking for peace and quiet and to get away from it all there isn't a better place.

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Jennifer

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Eminence Cottages and Camp

We stayed in the glamping tent, it was our first time ever staying in something like this. We typically either tent camp or stay in a cabin. It was a great location on the scenic byway. It was close to everything we wanted to see and do for a short weekend. The site was clean and the bed was super comfy. The night got cool so we were thankful for the heated bed. Thanks for a great stay!!

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Holly

September 2025

35 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Big Rock Candy mountain

Where to begin!!??? We absolutely loved our stay at BRCM!... we stayed in our camper on an electric site and it was fantastic from start to finish. Roger and Lela are just incredible people who have created a very special place. Between the swimming pool, bar and grill, playground, dogs, and general vibe, this place is a one of a kind getaway- more of an experience really. We loved it. And it's minutes away from the Current river where we set up for a few hours to have some river fun. It's truly a family place- we met other campers/lodgers who had already been there several times, which i absolutely understand! This is a place you keep coming back to because Roger and Lela make it feel like home. We can't wait to come back!!!!

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David

August 2025

30 ft travel trailer

3 nights at Williams Camp : Eleven Point River

Easy to find and I was only camper. Little to no traffic on the road.

Cheryl

August 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Twisted H Ranch LLC

Katrina was very kind and welcoming. The other campers were friendly as well. The spaces are close together, but just what I needed to sleep over for the night for a family gathering in the area. The bathroom/shower was nice and clean as well. I did go down to the river and it is quite the trip downhill in my 4-wheel truck, so might not be for everyone. It is secluded and quiet and lovely though. However, Buck Hollow is also nearby and not a far drive. It was quiet and I felt safe.

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Randy

July 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Williams Camp : Eleven Point River

We reserved the entire Williams camp for float trip group and it worked great! Had 4 campers setup and half dozen tents. Water and electric worked great also! Floated the eleven point river with Hufstedlars outfit. They were able to pickup/dropoff at our location, which is clutch, nobody had to drive after the float. It was really nice to have a place for our group all by ourselves, very secluded but still easily accessible. Phone service was 50/50 for some of us, but personally my phone worked well the entire time while at the campsite. You are definitely in the woods, so be ready with the bug spray and tick prevention. Overall, my group of 18 had a great experience here, we would def reserve this again when we come back to the 11pt River.

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Eric

July 2025

20 ft campervan

3 nights at Big Rock Candy mountain

The Big Rock Candy Mountain was a great spot for a long weekend with our RV, motorcycles and a float trip on the Current. We absolutly enjoyed the pool, the bar and grill for both a dinner and a breakfast, and some fantastic live music on the deck Saturday night! Great spot, we'll be back!

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Melanie

July 2025

1 night at Eminence Cottages and Camp

Wonderful camp with lots of space and amenities. Beyond friendly and helpful staff, who provided free coffee and advice on area activities. We stayed in the glamping tent, which was an excellent value and very cute and comfortable. All we had to bring was our clothing. Super close to town, but tucked into the woods and very secluded looking. Loved the porch and corn hole area, as well!

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Eva

July 2025

Tent

1 night at The Camp at Little Creek

we loved it here!! the swimming hole was so nice and SO clear. everything was also very clean, the showers, bathroom, and it’s maintained so nicely! we will definitely be coming again ☺️

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Colten

July 2025

2 nights at Eminence Cottages and Camp

This safari-style glamping tent was awesome! I went with my three kids on a spontaneous trip in early July (we brought an extra cot), and it turned out to be the perfect little getaway. To my surprise, the tent even had A/C, which made a huge difference in the summer heat. The tent is located right at the front of the campground—not deep in the woods—but it’s nestled against a tree line, so it still feels peaceful and close to nature. It struck a great balance between comfort and that true camping vibe. We didn’t pick the spot for the location, but it ended up being ideal. It’s just 20 minutes from Rocky Falls, an incredible waterfall and swimming hole, and there’s a great little burger shack just four minutes down the road. We cooked all our meals right over the fire using our Dutch oven, and it worked perfectly with the provided fire rack—super easy and satisfying. All in all, it was the perfect two-night escape. — Oh and the host, Sandy, was tremendously kind.

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Emily

June 2025

11 ft toy hauler

2 nights at Big Rock Candy mountain

As previously mentioned, the shower house is amazing (and has AC) but they also have a great set up around camp. You can be as primitive or comfortable as you'd like and the host family is incredibly welcoming and friendly. They went over and above and helped us with a couple small issues we were having. Would definitely recommend!

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Sydney

May 2025

2 nights at Eminence Cottages and Camp

We had a wonderful stay in the glamping tent—it was the perfect mix of comfort and nature. The ambiance was peaceful and cozy, and everything was incredibly clean, from the tent itself to the bathrooms, which were some of the cleanest we’ve seen at a campground. The heated bed was a great touch, especially on the cooler nights. The owners were very nice and super accommodating, making sure we had everything we needed. The campground was quiet, which made it easy to relax, and we loved meeting the friendly campground cat who wandered by to say hello. We had no issues with cell phone service, which was a plus, and the location was close to downtown Eminence, so it was easy to pop into town for food or supplies. We’d definitely come back again!