1600 acres hosted by Kinser M.
6 RV/tent sites · 2 tent sites
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95% Recommend52 ratings · 46 reviews
This campsite offers a peaceful and scenic retreat, attracting campers with its beautiful views, clean facilities, and friendly hosts. Most guests appreciate the tranquility and the opportunity to interact with nature and wildlife, including horses and fishing opportunities. While the lack of shade and closely spaced campsites might be a concern for some, the overall experience is positive, marked by the clean restrooms and the accommodating nature of the hosts. The campsite is also noted for its accessibility and a sense of seclusion despite being close to main roads.
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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 K.
13 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!
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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.
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Charlie G.
5 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.
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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
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Joshua K.
7 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2024
20 ft Class B ·
Big River Camp Site 5
Short overnight stay, quiet and peaceful. Thank you for having me.
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Christopher N.
22 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.
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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.
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Becky G.
9 months 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!
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Tami M.
1 year 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!
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John H.
8 months on Hipcamp
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· 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.
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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 K.
13 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.
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Faith C.
3 years on Hipcamp
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· July 2024
40 ft fifth wheel · With kids ·
Big River Camp Site 9
This was our second time at Big River Ranch. We used the UTV trails and the fishing lakes. This is a ranch with about a dozen campsites. It is a horse facility and there are some horses around the property
They have 30 amp service, water and some with sewer. The main building also has a showerhouse and restrooms which we didn't use. All sites are grass and take some leveling but are fairly easy to do. The trails are along farm fields and through some wooded areas mostly along the Missouri river. Has some resident campers and is very quiet and secluded.
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Dennis V.
3 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
40 ft fifth wheel · With kids ·
Big River Camp Site 9
We enjoyed our stay at Big River Ranch. Sites are grass and were easy to back into and easy to level. Has 30 amp service and water. Some have sewer available. We used the UTV trails and fishing lakes. Since we did catch and release, we chose a smaller pond. Grandson caught 30 bluegill in 2 hours. Claimed it's best trip ever. Will be back with more grandkids.
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Dennis V.
3 reviews
Beautiful site! Showers! Flush toilets! Potable water! Skunk😂
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Victoria J.
7 reviews
Great getaway from the city. Wish there was more walking trails closer but plenty to still explore for a couple days. Ensure you are ready for the weather as it can change in a couple hours, weatherproof and ensure your tent is staked in as there are some big gusts, but we stayed for 2 days in a tent and endured thunderstorms and sunshine and it was great! The restrooms and showers are amazing! Not to mention the beautiful landscape and horses!
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Augustine G.
11 months on Hipcamp
This place was awesome. Had all the amenities we needed. The seclusion made it so much more relaxing. Didn’t realize I needed this until I stayed there. Would definitely one back and recommend.
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Jeremy M.
3 reviews
Great communication. Quick to answer both phone and messages.
Very chill about parking spots. Not everyone is so flexible. Nice setup. Beautiful drive in and the property was awesome! The host/ property manager was great! Horses nearby to visit. Nice long walks to the lake available and the river is just down the road! We will be back!
Kenny K.
13 reviews
While camping area was nice and provided hook ups. I feel the spots were to close to one another, we were told that dogs need to be on leash and we're parked next to a full time resident that had two small dogs off leash that wanted to keep investigating our space and our dog we had on leash. The bathrooms were extremely clean and they provided trash cans for our rubbish.
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Franklin J.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2024
19 ft travel trailer ·
Big River Camp Site 9
On your own figuring sights out . Shower and bath house nice., property beautiful.
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Karen S.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2024
Tent ·
Big River Camp Site 13
Big river ranch was easy to find and the sites were simple but just what I needed. You can choose to have hookups or not. Bathrooms were good and it was nice being near the horses.
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Eric M.
7 reviews
Very good camping site. It was quiet and morning was welcomed with nature sounds. Private and good. Restrooms were good. It was good to walk and see horses
Harish M.
4 reviews
Wonderful beautiful place to spend a couple days. Nice and quiet with a great view of the sun set. Hosts were very polite and respectful.
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Kevin S.
1 year on Hipcamp
Secluded, beautiful, elec/water, inexpensive, clean, quiet, shower and bathroom. Nothing else needed! Kinser was quick to respond. Would definitely stay again!
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Gail M.
4 reviews
Nice setting in an open field and close to a river.
My host was very responsive and helpful when I couldn’t find the site at first; so I really appreciated that!
Once I arrived and was setting up camp in the field I heard somebody coughing in the parking lot where I entered. I think someone was sleeping in one of the buses parked there, which I would have absolutely no problem with, but when I asked the host if someone was staying in one of the buses he said no and that it was probably the neighbors. I heard him coughing the whole night and he was obviously in the parking lot next to where I was sleeping. This was the only Hipcamp I felt uncomfortable at because there was someone there that obviously wasn’t supposed to be. I would advise the host to go check out their property if they haven’t been in awhile.
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Jake B.
6 reviews
Recommends
· April 2024
34 ft travel trailer ·
Big River Camp Site 5
Quiet and peaceful. Definitely will be back. Thank you.
Donovan K.
3 reviews
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.
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