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Hickory Forest Camp Site
97%
(54)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
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Toilet
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Electrical hookup
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Reviews
99% Recommend123 ratings · 98 reviews
This campsite offers a serene and well-maintained setting, ideal for those seeking both relaxation and adventure. Guests consistently praise the friendly and helpful host, John, who is attentive to campers' needs. The property is rich with wildlife and boasts well-kept trails perfect for hiking or simply enjoying nature. With the added bonus of good fishing spots and a peaceful atmosphere, it's a highly recommended spot for camping enthusiasts.
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· September 2026
Wonderful weekend in Edgerton, MO
Tent · With pets ·
Hickory Forest Camp Site
Lovely property. Well equipped for tent camping or Rv’ing. Perfect for off leash dogs. Will definitely return. Thank you!
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· September 2026
Tent · With kids ·
Hickory Forest Camp Site
Great camping spot! Our second time camping here, great both times! Host is super nice and friendly property is very nice and well maintained
Very friendly, helpful and understanding! Easy to get a hold of and responsive when we had questions!
Fantastic host and fantastic place to stay!! I wish I would have had more time to explore the trails and activities available. Especially the fishing!!
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· July 2026
Tent ·
River Bottom Tent Camp Site
Great response time, amazing land, everything we were looking for and then some!
Last minute decision to camp out was great! The area is definitely only accessible via 4X4 after all the rain we've had. There were paths mowed and I was able to find a spot to camp with my hammock on the back of the bronco. I will come back but may wait until after the first freeze to avoid the bugs! Beautiful bird watching (Indigo Buntings everywhere!) and heard the owls calling to each other all night!
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· June 2026
16 ft travel trailer ·
Hickory Forest Camp Site
Great quiet private spot to camp. My dogs loved running the trails and chasing the rabbits (none where caught or injured in the chase 😊). Close enough to St. Joseph for us to see the sites and still enjoy an evening around the campbfire.
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· May 2026
Tent · With pets ·
River Bottom Tent Camp Site
JQ was an amazing host. I had my 5 kids with me and they had a blast. We were a last minute reservation and he bent was very accommodating and my kids had a blast. They kept asking when we can go back. Beautiful place.
We had a lovely night tent camping at the Maple Forrest Site. JQ is a great host and gave us detailed directions beforehand. I would say a 4WD vehicle is required to drive the 2-track road to this specific camp site! We had no problem getting there with a truck. Our dogs enjoyed being able to run around outside. It was a very peaceful site and was well maintained/mowed. Campfires were permitted and wood was provided which was very generous. Verizon and ATT users were both able to get phone reception just fine at the site. The woods were very beautiful!
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· April 2026
24 ft Class B · With pets ·
Hickory Forest Camp Site
I loved the hiking trails and just so pretty everywhere.
Thanks for a wonderful weekend camping John!! We all had a great time! Great host, great spot! We will be returning soon!
Lots of trails to walk with our dogs. We chose the lower campsite so we would be more
Isolated. There was several places to setup camp and we chose the one furthest to the west. Nice flat areas for tents and trees to setup a shade tarpaulin (mid March so the trees have only buds). We packed in our own water, though there is well water nearby. The road down to the river campsites is not for a car, we have a stock SUV, made it over the one rock section without issue.
The land is beautiful, nice and quiet, other campers were far enough to not even be noticed. We plan to be back again, maybe when the wildflowers are in bloom.
I was looking to get away for a bit to reset. I really wanted to just be alone in a forrest for a while! It was exactly what I hoped for. I had lots of privacy on the river bottoms. I was able to go for hikes and enjoy the night sounds. It was really nice. The host was very helpful. I wasn't sure if I was following the correct path or how far I could go. Keep going! There aren't signs, but just keep going! You will know when you have gotten to just the right spot!
Loved staying here- beautiful land for my dog to be off leash.
Like an oasis in the desert — so close to town, yet it felt completely remote and peaceful. The drive in on the trail to the campsite genuinely felt like wheeling through the Arkansas wilderness, which made the whole experience even better. I’ll definitely be back, and next time I’m bringing the family. Highly recommend!
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· December 2025
Tent ·
Hickory Forest Camp Site
The campsite was clean and well maintained. I would highly recommend.
Our second stay here. Great communication. Also just a great place to stay. Quiet, good fishing in the pond and a lot of fun trails
Amazing location to camp! Love the trail down to the river campsites. Will be coming back again for sure.
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· November 2025
Tent ·
Maple Forest Tent Site
A really nice, clean, quiet, secluded spot, which was what I was looking for. Either a good hike or a 4x4 to get down to the spot, but worth it. Looking forward to visiting John's place again.
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· October 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Maple Forest Tent Site
Host was great with communicating with me on directions and responsive when I had a question. The property was exactly as described in the ad and my family had a wonderful time. Grab all the supplies you need, the town doesn't have many options for groceries. Not even really an issue, just a time saving tip. 😊
This was our second visit to JQ’s land and we just love it there! It’s quiet, secluded, our pups love being off leash and there is so much land to walk and explore. This time we also did some fishing in the pond, as well. We will most definitely be back next year. Super friendly host, beautiful location, well maintained, can’t go wrong spending time here!
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· October 2025
12 ft travel trailer ·
Hickory Forest Camp Site
I had a great time here, JQ was an awesome host and made us feel at home. There is a lot to do and plenty of space. The camping area and trails were very nice and well maintained. I will definitely be back.
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· September 2025
Tent ·
River Bottom Tent Camp Site
John was helpful. His property was very well-maintained, and I enjoyed the brief time I spent on his land!
This property is great! Walking paths throughout lots of wildlife quite and private. I use RV site has electricity and water ( I bring my own potable) The site is huge lots of shade near pond and tree house John is a awesome host always helpful answers quickly!
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· September 2025
Tent ·
Hickory Forest Camp Site
Excellent spot in the general NKC area, good privacy from other sites, easy access and good support from host.
JQ was a wonderful host and his property is beautiful! A great place to come to getaway. Secluded and quiet! Many well maintained trails to explore. We will definitely stay here again!
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· September 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Maple Forest Tent Site
This was a unique site as it was private and wooded. We could hear a barn owl hooting during the night. The kids really enjoyed the tree house with the hammock. The host was very helpful and guided us down to the river bottom. Thanks!
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· August 2025
Tent ·
River Bottom Tent Camp Site
It was beautiful! Felt like we were on our own space. Well cared for beautiful countryside!
Exceptionally well cared for spacious property of mixed prairie and forested tracks. Especially enjoyed the numerous wildflower patches, walking paths and privacy. John was a wonderful, conservation minded host who met with me shortly after arriving, provided a brief tour that included best way to access his trails along the (Platte) river bottom and answered my questions as we walked together. Also found many hiking opportunities in the Smithville Lake area a short distance away. Would highly recommend this Hipcamp and would definitely return when traveling in the area.
I absolutely loved staying here! It's literally a slice of heaven! A beautiful row of wildflowers guide your way down to the campsite, passing along the fully stocked pond where the fish are too smart for my own good! The campsite had beautiful woods and trails leading to different spots on the property. I would definitely love to stay here again!
Location
Edgerton, Platte County, Missouri, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by John W.
Joined in May 2023Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 3 hours
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