Gasconade Hills Resort

The Gasconade River runs along the edge of this resort-style campground in the Missouri Ozarks, giving paddlers a built-in reason to book. Sites accommodate RVs up to 90 feet with full hookups including electric, water, and sewer, and the campground runs from April through October. A pool tucked into the wooded grounds adds a secondary draw for families, and a dump station is on-site for self-contained rigs. Reviewers note the Gasconade can run high after rain, so floating conditions depend on river levels at the time of your visit.

Site spacing is one of the more common observations in reviews. Spaces run on the smaller side and can feel crowded when the campground fills up. Cell service is unreliable here, and the WiFi is limited, so campers relying on connectivity should plan accordingly. Those options are worth weighing against the gravel bars along the river, one shaded and one open to the sun, which give campers a place to settle in without leaving the property. Campers looking at places to camp around Richland will find several river-access options in the area, including Froggys River Resort and Arlington River Resort along the same corridor.

Management style has drawn mixed reactions. One reviewer described a tense exchange with the owner over a Bluetooth speaker at 8 p.m., well before the posted 10 p.m. quiet hours. Pets are welcome, reservations are available, and nightly rates run $38 to $48. Campers who do their research and arrive with clear expectations tend to get the most out of a stay here.