- Big Lake State Park
The best camping in Big Lake State Park, MO
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Enjoy a scenic retreat at this waterfront state park.
The best camping in Big Lake State Park, MO
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Donna
October 2025
23 ft travel trailer
With pets
Nice, level sites. Easy in and out. Check in at the hotel office. Clean laundromat, showers and restrooms. Easy booking.
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Ilona
September 2025
With kids
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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Brian
August 2025
17 ft travel trailer
We had the place to ourselves. A great view of the missouri river and a reasonable price.
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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
Are you getting on the bus or what?
Carolyn D.
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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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Jessica
July 2025
With pets
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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Jeremy
July 2025
10 ft travel trailer
Beautiful property, thanks for sharing it. I will definitely be back.
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Natalie
July 2025
15 ft campervan
Awesome, spot. Northeast Kansas is incredibly beautiful. This is a great spot to land while exploring the area. Just pulled up to sleep for the night. But easily could make this an adventure. I will be back!
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Verena
July 2025
Tent
With pets
Excellent camp with River access, cool tiny houses and common area. Beautiful and easy to find. Stays cool at night and only one mosquito!
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Joe
June 2025
42 ft Class A
Great, friendly people. Easy in and out. I'll definetly stay again.
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ChaseandShyla
June 2025
Tent
With pets
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
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
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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Cheryl
June 2025
17 ft pop-up camper
We enjoyed being close to the river...just a short walk from our site. The premises and bathrooms were clean. Great place for the evening on our cross country trip.
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Aurelie
June 2025
With pets
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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Devon
June 2025
15 ft travel trailer
With kids
Great little campground next to the Missouri river with bathrooms (no shower) we enjoyed our stay. (One night)
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Don
June 2025
Tent
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.
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Amy
May 2025
Group trip
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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The best camping in Big Lake State Park, MO guide
Overview
About
As its name implies, Big Lake State Park is all about the water. The 646-acre waterway is the largest oxbow lake remaining in Missouri. Fun fact: The lake itself is actually larger than the state park. Toss out a line from a shore or fishing dock—or hit the waters for boating and paddling. An onsite pool offers clear, cool waters for summertime splashing. Take a stroll through the wetlands to watch for wildlife, as many migratory birds are attracted to the large marsh. For overnight stays, book a tent or RV site in the campground or rent one of the premium cabins.
Notable campgrounds
- Best for water views: Big Lake Campground’s basic sites are located directly on the shores of Big Lake.
- Best for big rigs: Sites 1 through 8 at Big Lake Campground offer 50-amp hookups.
- Best for new campers: Big Lake Campground has several pull-thru sites that make RV parking easier.
Tips for snagging a campsite
- Reservations may be made up to 12 months in advance through the Missouri State Park website or by phone.
- The campground is open year round, with reservations offered April 15 through October 31.
- Showers and water are available April 15 through October 31.
- The park offers basic sites, with no hookups, and electric-only sites. Water is available at a handful of spigots placed throughout the campground.
- Weekend reservations require a two-night stay, either Friday and Saturday or Saturday and Sunday.
- Advanced reservations are recommended for weekends and holidays, especially in the summer peak season.
When to go
Summer is a popular time to visit Big Lake State Park, as the warm weather invites outdoor recreation on the waters and the park pool is open. Visitors may encounter temperatures in the 90s and high humidity. Though summer and fall are pleasant, this is the slower season. The campground may be quieter, and the waters may be more still. Natural beauty abounds. The campground is open through the winter. Campers need to prepare for below freezing temperatures and the possibility of snow and ice.
Know before you go
- Wifi is not offered by the park.
- Potable water is available at a frost-free spigot during the off season.
- The premium camper cabins have air conditioning, a kitchen, a bathroom, and sleeping space for up to six people.
- Watercraft rentals may be available onsite. Call to confirm before visiting.
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