Best Tent Camping near Arrow Rock, MO

Looking for the best tent campgrounds near Arrow Rock? You can find tent campsites by type, including drive-in, walk-in, and even hike-in for a backpacking adventure. From remote to easy-to-reach, these Arrow Rock campsites are perfect for tent campers.

Best Tent Sites Near Arrow Rock, MO (10)

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        2. Harriman Hill Access

        1 Review
        7 Saves
        Nelson, Missouri

        Visit the Missouri Department of Conservation's website for more information.

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        Camper-submitted photo from Rock Bridge Memorial State Park - Educational Scout Camps
        Camper-submitted photo from Rock Bridge Memorial State Park - Educational Scout Camps
        Camper-submitted photo from Rock Bridge Memorial State Park - Educational Scout Camps
        Camper-submitted photo from Rock Bridge Memorial State Park - Educational Scout Camps
        Camper-submitted photo from Rock Bridge Memorial State Park - Educational Scout Camps
        Camper-submitted photo from Rock Bridge Memorial State Park - Educational Scout Camps

        3. Rock Bridge Memorial State Park - Educational Scout Camps

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        Columbia, Missouri

        Just minutes from Columbia, Rock Bridge Memorial State Park gives visitors the chance to scramble, hike and bicycle through a scenic environment – and lets them peek into Missouri’s underworld. The park contains some of the most popular hiking trails in the state and also offers solitude while hiking in the Gans Creek Wild Area. Visitors can also see a large cave system with its rock bridge, sinkholes, a spring and underground stream at the Devil's Icebox. You can explore Connor's Cave in the light of the opening for a taste of the underground world.

        Non-profit, educational or Scout groups can take advantage of the special-use area for overnight primitive camping. It features two fire rings, a vault toilet and several picnic tables. There is no water or electricity. The cost is $2 per person, per night. Reservations are required. For more information, call 573-449-7402.

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        • Picnic Table
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        Camper-submitted photo from Rudolf Bennitt Conservation Area
        Camper-submitted photo from Rudolf Bennitt Conservation Area
        Camper-submitted photo from Rudolf Bennitt Conservation Area

        4. Rudolf Bennitt Conservation Area

        1 Review
        5 Photos
        6 Saves
        Higbee, Missouri

        Visit the Missouri Department of Conservation's website for more information.

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        • Equestrian
        • Dispersed
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        5. Dry Fork Recreation Area

        3 Reviews
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        84 Saves
        New Bloomfield, Missouri

        Dry Fork Recreation Area, a campground and picnic area located at the equestrian trailhead of the 36-mile Cedar Creek Trail. This area, located in central Missouri near Fulton serves recreationists with or without horses. This campground is situated in a quiet mostly oak/cedar forest. It is comprised of 8 single primitive campsites that can accommodate RVs up to 30 feet in length, each with table, fire ring, and lantern post. Other amenities include drinking water, vault toilets, and hitching rails. There is a picnic area across the road with picnic tables that can accommodate small groups. There are currently no camping fees, but donations are encouraged. A printable brochure is available.

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        • ADA Access
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        7. Slate and Wild Roses

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        25 Saves
        Holliday, Missouri

        Hello there! We (Christina & Brian) are excited to share our 80 acres with you! At the moment we offer only dispersed camping. We want to keep it as "Organic" as possible! So, there will only be 1 main gravel road, that is mostly covered in gravel at the moment. NO concrete or asphalt areas. Heavy rains will in-hinder on how far you can travel in. Either way, we can assist you, unless you are an RV. If you like, we have a large metal wagon that you can hand pull or pull by our truck. You are welcome to bring your UTV, but only to move your equipment and guests back and forth to our site or your vehicle. We are willing to show you around before you set up camp. If you are coming in at dark, we can suggest a campsite, then you can move in the daylight if you like. FIREWOOD: We have more than you can handle as this land has been harvested for timber prior to our purchase. We also encourage you to take some as long you use it up while in Missouri. More info at website DontMoveFirewood dot org We do NOT have amenities on site as of yet. We will provide bottled water at no cost. We highly encourage that you unplug while you are here, but not required. We do want you to have your phone with you for safety and capturing moments while you are here. We do have cell service here!  We are close to many places: * 1/2 mile to Casey's General Store * Mark Twain State Park: 30 min * Long Branch State Park: 40 min * Thomas Hill Reservoir: 40 min * Finger Lakes State Park OHV/ motorcross: 40 min * Amish Community (Clark): 30 min * Casey's Gas Station: 3 min * Dollar General: 4 min * Walmart Supercenter: 17 min

        If you are bold and want to enjoy nature nudist style, that is welcomed, but ONLY at your campsite and maybe a larger area for an additional fee once you arrive. This place is NOT a nudist camp, but it is private enough that you can be comfortable in your area. We thank you for taking the time to read our post. If you have any questions, feel free to get hold of us at anytime.

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        • Reservable
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        $25 - $30 / night

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          8. Tri-City Community Lake

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          Hallsville, Missouri

          Visit the Missouri Department of Conservation's website for more information.

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              10. Todd’s Coyote Farm

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              Fulton, Missouri

              A sophisticated kitchen situated near a babbling broke. Lots of shade and a few natural rock waterfalls. Plenty of maintained hiking trails full of wild native edible foliage. Find a flat spot pitch a tent and enjoy the amenities needed for a weekend in the wilderness

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              $35 - $245 / night


            Recent Tent Reviews in Arrow Rock

            185 Reviews of 10 Arrow Rock Campgrounds


            • Linda H.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Rudolf Bennitt Conservation Area
              Oct. 25, 2024

              Rudolf Bennitt Conservation Area

              Forest and Lake Dry camping

              Heavily forested with a lake. Trails and camping areas in woods are setup for equestrian with good trails for hikers, bikers and horses. Camping at lake is open gravel or grass. Nice fishing lake with docks, boat ramp and vault toilet and the only one provided. Parked lakeside. Quite night with one fishing boat late morning. Get a brochure with park map at entrance as roads pass through park and private property.

            • Sammy P.
              Camper-submitted photo from Mussel Fork Conservation Area
              Aug. 22, 2024

              Mussel Fork Conservation Area

              Overnight stop

              Had a great stealth camping experience here. Road was gravelled all the way down and opened up to a big gravel lot. I could tell there were a few other paths I could take but the grass was a little overgrown and it was already dark out, so I just car camped in the gravel lot. Had no issues and didn’t see or hear anyone else!

            • MThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Great Escape RV Park & Campground
              Aug. 12, 2024

              Great Escape RV Park & Campground

              Nice for overnight

              Just stopped for one night on our way east. Friendly host checked us in. Nice dog park with bench and shade. All sites are FHU. They offered to move us to a pull thru, but I picked our site based on proximity to the dog park, so I declined the move. We were in site 38, back-in 30 amp. Sites are a bit tight but no one next door so ok. I recommend for a stopover. Less fancy but nicer for dogs imo than Owl Creek which is one exit away. There is a pond for fishing (no license required) and a swimming pool.

            • J
              Camper-submitted photo from Roberts Bluff Access
              Aug. 3, 2024

              Roberts Bluff Access

              Great Overnight Spot

              Great stop 5 minutes off of I-70! The site has three camp sites available with car pull ins and fire rings. Lots of mosquitoes due to the site being right on the water. Also two cats hang out around the site. No bathroom we could find.

            • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Cottonwoods RV Park & Campground
              Aug. 1, 2024

              Cottonwoods RV Park & Campground

              Very Nice Campground

              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.

            • Bobby J.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Roberts Bluff Access
              Jun. 26, 2024

              Roberts Bluff Access

              Wonderful Peaceful Stay

              Only 2 miles off of the highway and is perfect for someone just passing by. I’m on my way from St Louis to Denver and it was perfect for one night. Very quiet but still close enough to hear the hum of the interstate traffic. It looked like there were 3 sites with fire rings and all very nice.

            • Kaylen M.
              Camper-submitted photo from Knob Noster State Park Campground
              Jun. 19, 2024

              Knob Noster State Park Campground

              Knob Park

              Nice place, but just didn't care for how much the cops drove threw nonstop, we are camping to get away from people and doesn't make me feel at peace wondering why so many cops always drive thru.

            • Anne R.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Lincoln Lake RV Park
              Jun. 16, 2024

              Lincoln Lake RV Park

              Great overnight stop

              Beautiful spot on the lake. Clean campground, full hook-ups. Tent and RV friendly. Will stop here again!

            • Christian D.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Robert's Bluff
              Jun. 8, 2024

              Robert's Bluff

              Quiet and Free

              Don’t mistake this for the RV hookup site at Roberts Bluff. It’s a bit further down the road and called Roberts Bluff Access. You will eventually see signs for a Conservation site.

              There were about 4/5 spots to pull/back into. Its a small space and really close to the river where you can see huge trout and turtles swimming. There is even a boat ramp.

            • RThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Roberts Bluff Access
              Apr. 27, 2024

              Roberts Bluff Access

              Quiet overnight stay

              Enjoyed a campfire before a thunderstorm rolled into the area. Ground away from the campsite was a bit muddy and made a mess. No surprises there! Established campfire ring at 2 spots. Another ring farther down in the turnaround beyond the boat launch.

            • D
              Camper-submitted photo from Stump Island Park
              Mar. 20, 2024

              Stump Island Park

              Full hookups, but no showers or bathroom

              If your camper has everything you need, it's a good campground. The website says it's 50 amp only, but it has 30 too. When we stayed there in March 2024, the shower/bathroom was locked. No park management came by our site, and when you call to get information, you get city hall telling you you need to call some other number...that they didn't have. So, everything's up to you.

            • Nate R.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Roberts Bluff Access
              Nov. 12, 2023

              Roberts Bluff Access

              Nice place next to a shallow river.

              We liked this place. It was a good place for an overnight camp on our travels. No restroom that we could find. No water or power. Camp is free. It has an old boat ramp so you can get down the the river easier, but water was way too low for a boat when I was there in September of 2023. Down a gravel road a few minutes off the highway in some corn field area. There are only a handful of spaces on the grass. So hopefully you get one or someone is willing to share. We had the place to ourselves.

            • DThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Robert's Bluff
              Sep. 13, 2023

              Robert's Bluff

              Awesome spot for getting in late

              Great spot on my road trip west! Put in some miles and didn’t get in until about 2am and this was easy to find and great spots away from the highway but also didn’t have to trek far away

            • RThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Robert's Bluff
              Sep. 4, 2023

              Robert's Bluff

              Good for over night

              Decided to take my time heading from Southern WA to Southern IN and this is the best dispersed camping I’ve seen on this trip. I’ll definitely stop here again if I’m ever heading down I-70, and hopefully I’ll have my RV with me.

            • BThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Harriman Hill Access
              Sep. 4, 2023

              Harriman Hill Access

              Drug Dealer Area

              Not bad camp spots here, but there are a lot of drug deals going on here. Don't feel very safe at all. Sept 2023. Update... so I woke up to find out that the other campers we saw were actually homeless people. They're were people in the bathroom strung out on something also. Don't camp here!

            • Betsy T.
              Camper-submitted photo from Pershing State Park Campground
              Aug. 14, 2023

              Pershing State Park Campground

              Busy but Nice

              You can reserve online or with an attendant on site! Spots are small but all shaded. A raccoon ended up tearing through our trash but that was the only negative here! Take the last spot on the loop for extra privacy and to be close to the restrooms.

            • John J.
              Camper-submitted photo from Missouri State Fair RV Park
              Jul. 25, 2023

              Missouri State Fair RV Park

              Worst ever in my opinion

              The security guy will just open the women bathroom door to yell at females instead of waiting at the camp site when there is an issue . Really really creepy

            • DThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Robert's Bluff
              Jun. 10, 2023

              Robert's Bluff

              Quiet and nice place

              Nice free camping to overnight if you are travelling on your RV, close to the highway but without noise. No toillets. Verizon signal works good.

            • Adam W.
              Camper-submitted photo from Cottonwoods RV Park & Campground
              Jun. 7, 2023

              Cottonwoods RV Park & Campground

              Disappointing Experience at Cottonwoods RV Resort: Deceptive and Rude

              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..."

            • Melanie T.
              Camper-submitted photo from The Great Escape RV and Camp Resort
              May. 26, 2023

              The Great Escape RV and Camp Resort

              Next stop

              Nice little camp ground. Lots of open space for the dog to play. 2 nice ponds. Sites are nice & level good space. There is some traffic noise, being next to the interstate. We were able to mask it.

            • Nathan P.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Annie and Abel Van Meter State Park Campground
              May. 22, 2023

              Annie and Abel Van Meter State Park Campground

              Well maintained campgrounds with short trails and lake for fishing

              We camped out here for the weekend. 

              The campground is one circular lot with I think around 18 spots. Some are basic just for tents and some have water and or electric. 

              The ones on the inside of the circle have more space and are more open but you don't have any privacy. Most spots on the outside of the circle, especially on the north and west sides have more privacy but not as much space. 

              The grounds are well kept with grass while maintained. 

              I hiked on most of the trails in one day. I missed the memorial trail and boardwalk. Home that I walked on will maintained. Some of them are more difficult than others but none of them too strenuous. 

              Note about the lake - Once you get to the parking lot for the lake you'll see nothing but trees. On the east side of the parking lot (next to the state park signage/billboard) there are two trail heads. Take the one on the left. There's a quarter mile hike down to the lake. The way back is mostly uphill. Not too steep, but steep enough you might feel it if you don't do much hiking/walking. 

              Playground It had a nice playground for small kids including a little play area and some swing sets. 

              Restrooms There were two bathrooms present. One was a traditional drop toilet. It had a solar fan so surprisingly it did not have any smell. The other bathroom has a shower and the women's had two toilets and the men's had one toilet and a urinal. Everything was clean. 

              Dog-friendliness We did not take any dogs but we saw plenty of people who had dogs.



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