Charity Lake, near Rock Port, Missouri, is a hidden treasure for those seeking a quiet escape into nature. This spot offers a few primitive campsites that are perfect for tent and RV camping, allowing you to enjoy the great outdoors without the distractions of modern amenities.

The lake is a major highlight, surrounded by lush greenery and hills that create a serene backdrop for your stay. Visitors have raved about the peaceful atmosphere, with one camper noting it’s “exactly what we were looking for” when they needed a quick place to set up camp. You’ll find picnic tables and fire pits at your site, making it easy to enjoy meals outdoors and gather around the fire at night.

While the facilities are basic, with an outhouse and no running water, the natural beauty more than makes up for it. Campers have described the area as “quiet and private,” ideal for fishing or simply soaking in the scenery. If you’re up for a little adventure, the surrounding trails offer opportunities for hiking and exploring the local wildlife.

Whether you're a seasoned camper or just looking for a peaceful spot to unwind, Charity Lake provides a refreshing retreat from the hustle and bustle. Just remember to pack your essentials, as this place is all about embracing the simplicity of nature.

Charity Lake

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Just off of I29 it is a very primitive but quiet spot, great fishing, primitive hiking, a small amount of camping spots. 

Peaceful

Great place.  Nice lake, pretty camp site.  Full primitive. 

Quiet and private

This place is a private, and quiet area.  You almost get a vibe at first that your somewhere you shouldn't be.  Than you get a look at that lake and forget about it.  Charity lake sits in between or in a valley of hills. You see these hills with all this plush green trees around this lake.  I can only imagine what this place looks like in the fall with the different color of foilage.  There is a dirt road that takes you to the other side of the lake, but not much there.  The campsites aren't really anything, but a fire ring. But for primitive campers that's all you need.  There is a out house there, and that's about it.  This place is not for the faint of heart, but there is a lot of beauty in nature.  But I will tell you I am already planning a trip to this place with my oldest here. 

A true outdoorsmen and fisherman's paradise 

This site is $0 is nice quite area right off main highway camp sites are first come first serve 

Free and primitive 

We were looking for a quick detour to set up our tent and sleep for a few hours. This was exactly that. There was a picnic table, a fire pit, a nice breeze, a lake and it was quiet and secluded

Exactly what we were looking for 

Very pleasant spot with a few camp sites as options. Beautiful lake. Bathroom was rough, hole in the ground style with a gate for a door. But over all the site was worth it

A treat of a spot

I believe I counted 4 total campsites at this place, I was the only one here towards the end of September on a Thursday night. 

It is close to the highway and you can certainly hear it but it didn’t bother me, it’s kinda handy to have a place close to the highway when you’re just stopping for the night. 

Single vault style toilet. There is a dumpster also. 

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