Cottonwoods RV Park & Campground, near Columbia, Missouri, is a solid choice for campers looking for a mix of convenience and comfort. With 83 sites, it caters to both RV and tent campers, making it a versatile spot for different camping styles.

The campground boasts amenities like electric hookups and clean shower facilities, which visitors appreciate after a long day outdoors. Many have noted the well-maintained grounds and the friendly staff, with one camper mentioning, “The campground looks like someone spent hours manicuring the park.” There’s also a nice store on-site, perfect for picking up camping essentials or souvenirs.

For those wanting to explore, Cottonwoods is conveniently located near I-70, giving easy access to local attractions and dining options. While some campers have mentioned that the sites can be a bit close together, the overall atmosphere remains welcoming and family-friendly. Whether you're stopping by for a quick overnight stay or planning a longer visit, Cottonwoods RV Park & Campground offers a comfortable base to enjoy the great outdoors.

Cottonwoods RV Park is a family & pet-friendly RV Park and Campground that is located in the heart of the Missouri off of US Highway 63 in Columbia, Missouri. We are just 4 miles north of I-70, minutes from the University of Missouri, and just minutes from many local attractions including Warm Springs Ranch: The Budweiser Clydesdales Breeding Ranch.

Our park features paved roads and gravel sites and many indoor and outdoor amenities. Each site is equipped with Full Hook Ups - Electric, Water, and Sewer and a concrete patio and picnic table. Be sure to check out amenities and social calendar pages. We hope while you are here, you will enjoy our friendly, relaxed, and clean atmosphere!

We would love to be your choice for the perfect option for camping whether you are looking for. Come join us and make new memories and lifelong friends!

We are proud to be voted as the 2018 Mid-Size Missouri Park of the Year by the Missouri Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds.

Cottonwoods RV Park & Campground

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

This was a very nice and clean park. Pull thru’s were easy to get into. The only issue we had was the park was full on a very hot day and a 30 amp breaker box kept turning the breakers off in my camper. But maintenance immediately responded and put in a new 30 amp breaker I had no issues the rest of my stay.

Nice and Clean

Convenient RV resort, safe and tight , level gravel spots. Good staff and nice mix of long term guests.  Good public areas for families. 

Perfectly Good

Great campground with a fun playground for kiddos, nice pool and lovely grounds. Super clean and large bathrooms, all sites have full hookups, friendly hosts. Sites are close together but friendly campers!  Perfect place to stay and tailgate for Tiger games. MIZ!

Perfect spot to cheer on the Tigers!

Nice big rig friendly campground. One row of full timers while the majority of the park is for shorter stays. Large level gravel spots that can accommodate any size. Visited in March 2021, some pot holes in drive way, but manageable. Trees seemed to be trimmed back compared to other reviews. Nice facilities and great staff! Not a good spot on campground to walk larger dogs, but road next to campground leads to ballpark and fairgrounds, with plenty of walking room. Overall nice quiet stay.

Nice Campground

Perfect place for us to learn the ins and outs as it had full hook-ups. Staff was really friendly, and had the cutest store! 

Great introduction to camping 

Unfortunately,  this was just a one night stay during another of our cross country trips to Cincinnati. This place had it all and is quite lovely with well maintained sites.  I’m The owners obviously take pride in keeping things looking neat, clean and welcoming. Good spaces between lots, and plenty of room to spread out. Laundry had many machines and it was clean, as were the rest rooms. The store was very nice and had a nice variety of items. We would definitely incorporate this into our next cross country. 

Very well maintained park with lots of amenities

We got here later in the day and the staff was very helpful and got us settled right away. The campground was near full and most, if not all, the sites are pull through. A lot of long Coach RVs. I saw an area for tents and there is a bathhouse with showers. Also a pool. $50 for the night for electric and water and additional costs for fire wood and portable fire pit.

Friendly staff

The only negative thing I would say is the spaces were very close to each other. Our slide nearly went over the patio of the next site over. But it was our family staying in that lot so it was ok. 
The office is very nice with very friendly staff. They sell lots of camping stuff and other miscellaneous items. 
The pool was small but nice. 
We had a lot of rain while we were there but the water drained pretty well. 
Our pull-through site was nice and level. Only had to level front to back. 
We’re going back this fall to stay during Mizzou football games. 

Very nice RV Park

Clean, great amenities, family friendly. Loved this rv park

Perfect

I have called and left messages for over 3 weeks trying to inquire about a spot for our camper. I never received a call back. Today I drove there and walked in to inquire. Shay didn’t make eye contact or acknowledge me for several minutes after previous guest left. I waiting for her to acknowledge me before interrupting her. When she asked how she could help me I explained my situation of need a place for our 43’ camper. She responded to me like I was inconveniencing her and said what kind. I gave her the make and model she said she didn’t care what make and model but is it a class A,B, C. I told her and then mentioned I  hadn’t been able to reach anyone - she said she is the only one working and her two bosses had COVID and they were very busy. I explained I understood that but was confused as to why no one was contacting me back after so long. I explained we needed a place for our camper for as long as possible because my husband is working in the area she asked me if “I” had an attitude. I said no but maybe me explained my experience was giving her that impression. I also explained that I had to drive all the way over here  (2 hours) she said well I didn’t get any emails from you or voicemails so I needed to take it up with someone else. So I asked for the managers names and hers. She then told me 4 others were on a wait list ahead of me and asked me the dates I needed, Again I said as soon as possible for as long as possible.  She said she needed a DATE. She said I don’t know your life I don’t know your needs. I explained that I have have told her a few times now and wasn’t sure what date to provide her. I said tomorrow’s date and she made an disgruntled noise. I walked out knowing she wasn’t putting me on the list…..so I started this review at which time Mark came up to my car window knocking hard and told me to get of his property.  I said that I would as soon as I finished the message I was typing. He pointed his finger in my face shook it and told me to get off his property right now I told him I would as soon as I was finished and if he didn’t leave me alone I would call the cops.  I ended up calling and explaining the situation but I was ok and about the leave after I got myself together from the Adrenalin.  As I was leaving a sheriff pulled up - I tried explained what had happened but Mark interrupted a couple times and the sherif kindly asked him to let him speak with me and then he would speak with him. I explained the situation and that I would be back. I am not sure if Shay is new but the voicemail is full and the other recent reviews online I have seen don’t show her in a positive light either so I am guessing this is a new problem they will need to get under control. The park itself looked nice but we will not be staying there due to the disrespect and unprofessionalism of Shay. 

Rude and unprofessional

This campground is very clean with mostly pull-through sites. The showers and laundry were in great condition. There isn’t much of anything to do for young kids, but a very nice place. 

Great Overnight Stay

Great playground. Several large rigs in our row, we still fit. Decorated wonderfully for Halloween. Kids are happy! 

Very Nice Place

The staff is friendly and the campground looks like someone spend hours manicuring the park.  Sites we a little small but the quality of short grass and nicely graveled sites make up for it. Plus GOODSAMS discount and amazing campground store better than camping world. 

Best campground in Columbia 

Great place to stay. Nice pool clean bathrooms and a really nice laundry.  Conveniently located to I-70, Sam’s club, HyVee Walmart Bass Pro and lots of restaurants.  All with in 5 miles.  

Cottonwood RV

It was overall a great experience. There was however an issue with the property manager which introduced himself as the Owner of the property as he rudely entered our campsite and commenced to explain how "my kind" wasn't welcome at Cottonwoods because I didn't own a vehicle. Little did he know, my family and I own 6 of them. To end this short, my family and I wanted to enjoy the outdoors by letting go of today's lifestyle for just a little bit to get a grip on things but even payment wasn't enough to accept "my kind" onto his property. 

Stereotypical

My recent encounter with Cottonwoods RV Resort has left me utterly disappointed and disgusted, as their service was marred by deceptive policies, unprofessional behavior and childish behavior

  

 It is disheartening to witness a company that prioritizes playing games and leaning on diplomatic responses over addressing the reality of their actions. From the outset, their reservation process raised concerns with their non-industry standard policy of requiring a 10-day notice for cancellations.

  

This policy, as I soon discovered, served as a warning sign of their intentions to hold onto customers' money while offering limited options for resolution. It became evident that their primary objective was not to provide a fair and transparent service but rather to maximize their own gains at the expense of customer satisfaction.

  

Adding insult to injury, when my wife attempted to discuss our concerns with their staff, they not only exhibited unprofessional behavior but also acted defensively, as if they were being attacked. Despite my wife maintaining her composure(while slightly elevating the pitch of her voice, but never yelling or personally attacking the person on the phone), they manipulated the situation by leaning on diplomatic responses that failed to address the reality of their actions. This tactic of deflecting and avoiding accountability only further erodes trust and demonstrates a lack of integrity on their part. It's truly sad to see this behavior come from a"business".

  

When I personally reached out to express my frustration(and also notify that I will post my factual experiences online), the"manager" absurdly claimed that my communication was threatening merely because I suggested the possibility of visiting their premises to discuss the matter in person. This response showcased a lack of professionalism and an unwillingness to engage in mature dialogue.

  

The"manager's" attempts to justify their cancellation policy under the guise of protecting customers are nothing more than smoke and mirrors. By allowing customers to reschedule their reservations while vehemently refusing any possibility of cancellation, they revealed their true motive: to retain customers' funds while offering a hollow option for rebooking. This self-serving approach contradicts their claims of protecting customers' interests and exposes their disregard for providing a genuinely satisfactory experience.

  

What troubles me even more is the realization that my experience is not an isolated incident. Other reviewers have expressed similar encounters, outlining the same deceptive policies, unprofessional behavior, and manipulative tactics employed by Cottonwoods RV Resort

  

It is disheartening to see a pattern of behavior that consistently prioritizes the company's interests over the well-being and satisfaction of their customers. In their attempts to deflect accountability, the company may try to argue that we were rude or difficult to deal with. However, it is essential to clarify that we were hung up on before any reasonable customer service was provided. When my wife, understandably exasperated, questioned whether an exception could be made in the event of a death in the family, their response was shockingly callous. It became evident that the company's priorities lay solely in financial matters, as they confirmed their lack of concern for any circumstances beyond securing their own profits. I fully anticipate their rebuttal to my reviews to show how holy they are, but again, a diplomatic response to smooth over their reviews and make them always look right.

  

What a terrible way to do business. If you look at the reviews left below, all are refuted to make the campsite look perfect while neglecting to remember they are in the customer service business.

  

In conclusion, our unfortunate experience with Cottonwoods RV Resort was tainted by their deceptive policies, unprofessional and childish behavior. Their inclination to play games, lean on diplomatic responses, and avoid taking responsibility for their actions only served to exacerbate my disappointment. I strongly advise prospective customers to carefully consider the consistent feedback provided by other reviewers and approach this establishment with caution. It is regrettable that a company entrusted with providing enjoyable experiences would prioritize such practices, leaving customers feeling frustrated and undervalued.

  

Here's a list of reviews you should take into consideration:- https://www.yelp.com/biz/cottonwoods-rv-park-columbia?hrid=VEyZyAFwGWP1jVoM1e8Ecw- Terri G- Kicked out for using a generator because of an issue with their power cord- https://www.yelp.com/biz/cottonwoods-rv-park-columbia?hrid=KQVPvdggSdgW16By2HS\_4g- Examples of lying to customers, kicking them out when there is room- https://www.yelp.com/biz/cottonwoods-rv-park-columbia?hrid=KN7D9ews6MEGzIdaT2fWnA- Bad experience- https://www.yelp.com/biz/cottonwoods-rv-park-columbia?hrid=\_NeYWolU-KZYvJQqbSM7eg- Indicating a good experience unitl they get mad with you then they call the police and get defensive- what a great place to stay!- https://www.roverpass.com/c/cottonwoods-rv-park-columbia-mo/- Trying to kick out people who are on Cancer treatments, again they reply to everything thats negative with a rebuttal that frames them as perfect-"Surprised they didn't charge us for breathing..."

Disappointing Experience at Cottonwoods RV Resort: Deceptive and Rude

Check-in was quick and easy and we proceeded to pull through site 83 with FHUs. The gravel pad was very long and we had plenty of room for our 40’ rig and F450. The utilities were in the middle of the pad and water pressure was decent at about 40 psi. As we were on the end of a row, we had a lot of front yard space. The sites here are very close together, but long-term guests kept their sites nice and well organized, and overall this CG was very clean. There are mature trees so satellite placement could be challenging. We were able to place our Starlink in the yard area for a good shot to the north sky. We got 4 bars on Verizon and their WiFi worked well for a campground of this size. At the office, they have a nice store and gift shop with one of the best selections of camping shirts etc. that we have seen.

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