Campers can walk the mile-long loop trail that circles through Lamar City Park, while RV travelers find about seven spots with three offering electric hookups. The camping area sits in a grassy section adjacent to the city's aquatic center, with a restroom and single water faucet serving the grounds. First-come, first-served sites accommodate big rigs, including 43-foot motorhomes with tow vehicles on the pull-through spaces.
Train tracks run roughly 200 feet from the camping area, creating regular noise throughout both day and night hours. Dexter I. notes "A restroom is available as well as one water faucet" along with access to picnic tables in the adjacent park areas. The swimming pool next door may provide shower facilities during operating season.
Access requires turning right immediately after crossing the railroad tracks rather than driving into the main park entrance. The narrow park roads and stone bridges can challenge larger RVs if drivers miss this critical turn. Registration happens by calling the number posted on the campground sign. The first night costs nothing, then $20 per night up to seven nights within any 30-day period, with both 30-amp and 50-amp service available at select sites.
Description
There is limited RV parking available on the west side of the Lamar City Park. There are three RV electric only hookups available on a first-come, first-served basis. There is also a central dumping station and central filling station. There is also a restroom facility, although no showers are included at this time. RV Parking is free for one night, each night thereafter is $20 per night for a seven night maximum stay.
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Map & DirectionsLamar City Park is located in Missouri near Sheldon
Coordinates
37.48574259868656 N
94.28290014390666 W
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 36 min from Joplin, MO
- 1 hr 10 min from Springfield, MO
- 1 hr 38 min from Fayetteville, AR
- 1 hr 39 min from Kansas City, MO










