- Lexington
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Not currently accepting bookings on Hipcamp
Similar campgrounds nearby
Reviews
93% Recommend72 ratings · 60 reviews
Recommends
· November 2025
Tent ·
Big River Camp Site 11
Great spot! Will always return and recommend. The host is excellent.
A
Adam M.
2 reviews
Not recommend
· November 2025
33 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Big River Camp Site 4
Very dusty approach road, sites too close together, bad sewage smell in restroom, dog poop all over our site, dogs barking most of night in next site. (Occupant finally returned at 3am.)
S
Sherry R.
6 months on Hipcamp
Not recommend
· October 2025
17 ft campervan ·
Big River Camp Site 4
The site was level and we had no issues with electrical hookup, but the campground was noisy late into the night and again early in the morning, due to construction workers spending the night there socializing and then leaving early for work. The bathrooms (toilets especially) smelled awful and had not been cleaned in some time.
L
Liz A.
6 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
Tent ·
Big River Camp Site 13
I just needed a place to tent camp for a night in the area and this worked just fine. Easy communications and booking. Clean facility and a peaceful campground.
S
Steve E.
7 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent ·
Big River Camp Site 13
Nice full stocked kitchen there was perfect for us. Including coffee.
F
Fred D.
2 years on Hipcamp
Such a great place! There were several RV/campers - not super private - but everyone was respectful of each others space, and all were early to bed folks - which I loved. Spaces were flat, lots of room - cool little horse ring and even a few horses were grazing just behind the lodge. BIG SCORE - were the showers, toilets, running water, and electricity! You forget how good a shower feels. Host was very welcoming and kind. Would highly recommend!
L
Laurie D.
12 reviews
Bathrooms were hot but clean and easily accessible. Plenty of parking. However, I arrived a bit after dark and had trouble determining where my campsite was. Instructions indicated I should call or text but my phone didn't have signal to do either. I eventually just picked a spot for my campervan, on a slight slope, and plugged in to shore. It was very quiet and remote. If I had stayed an extra night I may have had more time to explore a very large space along the Missouri River! It is a horse camp, so it's really set up for that. If I had a horse again, I would go here!
It is also a long greaves drive to location, but don't be discouraged!
N
Nan C.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
16 ft car ·
Big River Camp Site 9
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this charming ranch-style campground. The facilities were excellent, and the location was conveniently situated. The soothing sound of the water made us reluctant to depart early! We would definitely return in the future. Kinser was incredibly responsive and ensured that we were all well-prepared for our stay.
M
Mamata B.
6 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
25 ft travel trailer ·
Big River Camp Site 4
Big River Ranch was a great spot to spend the night. It was peaceful and tucked away from the road. Would definitely recommend and stay again.
T
Thomas B.
11 reviews
It was very quiet and easy for novice campers to navigate.
T
T. J.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent ·
Big River Camp Site 11
Great place to camp! Quiet, easy to find, simple check in/out, beautiful, bathrooms with showers, cell service, and friendly host.
S
Shannon H.
3 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Big River Camp Site 5
Loved staying at the ranch. Very clean bathroom/showers. Beautiful land and plenty to explore.
R
Ronni B.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent ·
Big River Camp Site 11
Big River Ranch is a beautiful and peaceful camping destination. I have stayed here twice and was very satisfied both times. They have clean, well-maintained bathrooms with showers. Everyone is friendly and easy to work with.
S
Shannon H.
3 reviews
We loved staying at Kinser’s camping spot. There is There is no shade but that didn’t bother us . The kids played in the lake and petted the horses. The road to the lake is VERY ROUGH but we have awd so it wasn’t a big deal. The camping spots are close together but we didn’t have any issue with that either. The bathrooms are nice and clean. Everyone we met was super friendly and we will be back
Savannah W.
3 reviews
We always enjoy the drive out as well as our stay! It was very different this time, now that the corn has all been harvested. The views are beautiful and the vibe is relaxed. We are usually on a tight schedule. Next time we need to spend more time to sit and relax! We'll be back!
Kenny & Carrie K.
15 reviews
We were so happy with camping here! Especially for the price, it’s unbeatable. The restrooms/showers are very clean, it’s very easy to find your way around the sites (even in the dark!). The road is easy for even our little sedan to drive on, just kicks up some dust, as expected. The host was so kind. We had a tent site, which is a bit farther from the lodge that has the restrooms. Due to this, the host even offered to let us stay at a closer open campsite since we were arriving late and no one else had it reserved. This was a HUGE bonus as we had been traveling all day and just that little bit of kindness for a bit more ease was incredibly kind, and we are very grateful to Kinser! Everything about the campground itself was fantastic. Well maintained, no problems with finding it via GPS, not too far away from main freeways and big roads, but far enough you don’t get any traffic sounds as you sleep. Instead of traffic sounds, we got some relaxing nature and wildlife “white noise” :)
I have stayed at campsites that aren’t even half as nice as this one, but cost a good chunk more. This place is fantastic and I highly recommend it! Thank you so much Kinser!
M
Meghan W.
2 reviews
Mixed feelings
· February 2025
My experience there was mixed the site was very wet and got stuck in the mud trying to back in to the spot. After a long drive that's the last thing you wanna deal with. On a brighter side I called the host at 1030 pm and he did come out right away and towed me out. I guess if your gonna stay there maybe wait till the drier months.
C
Charlie G.
7 reviews
Recommends
· November 2024
Tent · With pets ·
Big River Camp Site 13
Large expansive property with beautiful horizon views. Quiet and secluded on dirt road. Peaceful! Clean and warm restroom with shower if you need.
L
Laura B.
10 reviews
Recommends
· November 2024
Tent ·
Big River Camp Site 13
Hosts were easy-going and made camping simple. I would definitely stay here again
J
Joshua K.
2 reviews
Recommends
· November 2024
20 ft Class B ·
Big River Camp Site 5
Short overnight stay, quiet and peaceful. Thank you for having me.
C
Christopher N.
32 reviews
Recommends
· October 2024
30 ft travel trailer · With kids ·
Big River Camp Site 4
Beautiful place. Cool ranch with beautiful horses. Lots of woods with big ravines provided great hikes for us and the kids. During a wetter time there would have even been some pretty cool little waterfalls. We drove down the field to the lake and fished for a bit while the sun set. We never actually met the hosts but they communicated well and let us know if there was anything we needed they were there for us. For just a short drive out of town this felt like a great little getaway.
C
Craig W.
2 reviews
Recommends
· October 2024
Tent ·
Big River Camp Site 11
Very nice place to stay a few days, restroom/shower areas clean. Camp sites are close together but I was the only one tent camping so it didn’t make a difference.
B
Becky G.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
Tent ·
Big River Camp Site 13
Great place to stay! The hosts were nice and even allowed me to move to closer site if I wanted since there weren't many bookings that night!
Lauren K.
9 reviews
Everything was exactly as stated in the profile. Clean bathrooms, wonderful grass pad.
Shelise D.
5 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
24 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Big River Camp Site 5
This was a great find! Very clean, Melissa was there to greet us and answered all of our questions. Beautiful property!
T
Tami M.
2 years on Hipcamp
I love the free range of the property that Kinser and Melissa give you. I was able to explore the west side of the property near the Missouri River and then go to the other side and find camp near a good sized pond. The hosts were more than accommodating and made sure that I had everything I needed. I had a quiet night and a great morning. Nothing more to ask!
J
John H.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
40 ft fifth wheel · With kids ·
Big River Camp Site 9
This was our 3rd time at Big River Ranch. We go because it has trails for our UTV and a lake and a couple of ponds for fishing. Grandkids really like the ponds because they can catch lots of Bluegill and Bullhead catfish. This trip they caught and released around 40 fish. We are self contained so we didn't use any of the restroom facilities but they look nice. Camp sites are 30 amp electric with water and most have sewer. Keep in mind this is a farm. Has crops and horses. Deer can be seen on the trails. Lakes are quite a ways from the campsites. Trails, though marked have some rough spots and washouts that need to be watched out for. Trails have some tall grass and low limbs.
D
Dennis V.
3 reviews
This has become our favorite place to stop when we are traveling. The hosts are engaging and knowledgeable. They have ALLOT going on there but it is somehow always quiet. They work hard to make your stay comfortable. Thanks again, Kinser and the gang! See ya next time!
Kenny & Carrie K.
15 reviews
Beautiful, peaceful location with great upkeep, very friendly hosts and willingness to work with changes. We really enjoyed our stay and highly recommend
Shawn V.
4 reviews
Mixed feelings
· August 2024
Tent ·
Big River Camp Site 13
If there was a few sites with shade that would be good. too hot in the field where the 'camping' was located.
F
Faith C.
3 years on Hipcamp
Location
Lexington, Lafayette, Missouri, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Kinser M.
Joined in July 2023Things to do nearby
Hipcamp is created with ❤️ and hope for our future.