Cedar Creek Resort & RV Park, near Columbia, Missouri, is a solid choice for those looking for a convenient stopover or a longer stay. The campground offers a mix of tent sites, RV spots, and cabins, making it adaptable for different camping styles.

Visitors appreciate the friendly staff and the clean facilities, including newer bathhouses that keep things tidy. Many have mentioned the peaceful atmosphere, perfect for unwinding after a long day on the road. One camper noted, “Quiet peaceful place for our overnight stop,” highlighting the relaxing vibe here.

For those who enjoy fishing, there’s a nice pond on-site where you can cast a line. While some sites might feel a bit tight, the overall experience is enhanced by the welcoming community of campers. If you’re up for a little exploration, you might even spot some horses nearby. Just be prepared for a bit of gravel dust on your vehicle from the road leading in.

Cedar Creek is a great option if you’re looking for a friendly place to rest your head, whether for a night or a few days. The combination of good communication from the staff and a tranquil setting makes it a worthwhile stop.

Cedar Creek Resort & RV Park

Central Missouri has a surprise for outdoor enthusiasts: It’s home to some of the best camping in the state. Near Columbia, MO, there are a number of conservation areas along the Missouri River. Rock Bridge Memorial State Park is minutes from the city and offers a fun and educational experience for children and adults. There are plenty of scenic trails to hike, bike, or explore on horseback. The park is home to fascinating natural features, including a cave system, and is one of the many opportunities to explore the outdoors near Columbia. A number of campgrounds are located around the city with amenities and campsites to accommodate the type of camping you're looking for, whether you want to stay closer or farther from the city lights.

Columbia

The Best Camping Near Columbia, Missouri

Oh my as we drove in this place was amazing 
There were fishing ponds a retreat center and cabins
Hiking trails
Rv park w laundry 
Over 160 acres of land to explore on!!! A must stop if you are in Columbia MO

Retreat!!

Due to a family issue we needed to make the drive home (about 1,100 miles) in a few days. Hit the road and decided we’d had enough for the day. Called to confirm a site was available for one night. Drove down a dirt road to arrive to a fairly unlevel gravel pad. Sites are crowded with a shared water hookup. Wanted to pitch our trash in the morning, but no can, dumpster, bin, etc. was available. Just expected a lot more for $50/night!

“Resort” it is not

Peaceful campsites. They have added the sites in 300’s and 500’s this year. The 100’s and 200’s have been established for 3 years or so. Staff is excellent and do everything to help make sure you’re stay is enjoyable. Our site is a newer one so it’s got some final touches to be done but when I mentioned it they came right out to help. Super friendly!  I will update this as we venture out to see the see entire resort soon. 

Superior communication 

This is a Good Sam campground. 

Good for an overnight stay. Came in late, called number &amp; lady gave us instructions to find site. Beautiful campground.

Nice campground used for overnight stay

Quiet peaceful place for our overnight stop, would like to have extended stay to enjoy all the amenities. Friendly staff, very clean facilities, wonderful natural location.


Peaceful place

This was a good stopover site on our journey. The campground reps were kind and great to work with. The registration online was seamless. We submitted an inquiry online, they replied within a day with the invoice to confirm our site and sent us confirmation details via email. Checkin was simple. The lots felt a bit tight but no big deal since it was just a stopover. It appeared there may be permanent residents who stay so if you’re looking for that, it might be an option based on the setups and work trucks parked at a few. Everyone was friendly, quiet and seemed to keep to themselves. Nice pond onsite that you can fish. We didn’t explore the grounds much but apparently we could’ve walked and seen the horses by the resort. The only thing I didn’t love was the gravel road all the way in. Our truck and camper was covered with gravel dust. So if you had anything exposed, it’ll get a bit dusty. But again overall a nice stopover and the employees were great to work with. 

Good stopover site

Campground is on a short gravel road and sites are gravel.  Sites are pretty level and WiFi is good.  Contactless checkin is a bit confusing from map provided.  There are a lot of long term users.  Bathhouses are pretty new and adequate but a pretty long walk from the transit sites.  I don’t think the baths are cleaned daily.

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