Top Tent Camping near Ashburn, MO
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Best Tent Sites Near Ashburn, MO (12)
1. Dupont Reservation Conservation Area
2 Reviews•16 Photos•17 SavesVisit the Missouri Department of Conservation's website for more information.
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2. McCully Heritage Project
5 Reviews•6 Photos•46 SavesPitch your tent in one of four widely spaced sites. Each site has enough room for multiple tents and includes a fire pit and picnic table. The sites are just a short walk from our shower/restroom facility. The fishing ponds are just a quarter mile walk from the campsites, and access to the numerous trails throughout our 940-acre property is directly from the campsites. While we have four designated sites, it is rare for all to be full, and likely that you'll be the only campers here most days. We are located in a very remote/rural part of Illinois in a county nestled between the Mississippi& Illinois Rivers, but only 75 miles north of downtown St. Louis. We have been included in John Shirle's"The Best in Tent Camping: Illinois." The McCully Heritage Project is a 940- acre environmental center located one mile south of Kampsville in beautiful and remote Calhoun County. We are a private non-profit left as the legacy of Howard and Eva McCully.
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$20 - $100 / night
3. Vandalia Community Lake
2 Reviews•6 Photos•8 SavesVisit the Missouri Department of Conservation's website for more information.
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4. William R. Logan Conservation Area
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
5. Hunnewell Lake Conservation Area
4 Reviews•2 Photos•57 SavesVisit the Missouri Department of Conservation's website for more information.
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6. Spillway Recreation Area
Be the first to review!•3 SavesOverview
Missouris Spillway Recreation Area is tucked in a cove near the Wappapello Dam on Wappapello Lake. The area provides plenty of recreation for day-use visitors, including boating, fishing or playing volleyball by the lakeshore.
Click here to take a virtual tour of the facilities at Wappapello Lake.
Natural Features:
Wappapello Lake has a seemingly endless string of secluded coves hugged by a winding, wooded shoreline. The public recreation area spans 45,000 acres in the southeastern Ozark foothills.
Recreation:
Boating and fishing are the most popular activities with largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, white bass and channel catfish, among other species.
Pine Ridge Natural Trail, a 3/4-mile double loop, starts at the Spillway Recreation Area and provides an excellent way to explore the beautiful woodlands.
Facilities:
This day use area includes two large picnic shelters, 8 picnic sites, a volleyball court, playground, horseshoe pits and bank fishing.
Nearby Attractions:
The extensive 33-mile Ozark Trail, starts just south of Sam A. Baker State Park and winds along the west side of the St. Francis River and Wappapello Lake.
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7. John Spalding Rec Ar
Be the first to review!•2 SavesOverview
Visitors at John Spalding are in the perfect location for recreation on Mark Twain Lake. The day-use area is the only facility within reach of the sandy public beach. Its also directly connected to the Joanna Trail, a 32-mile multi-purpose trail for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.
Tour the birthplace of world-famous humorist and writer, Mark Twain and explore the region that inspired his most beloved stories, such as "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer."
Natural Features:
The Salt River of north-central Missouri feeds Mark Twain Lake, the regions largest body of water, spanning 18,000 acres. A variety of recreation areas surround the lake, including the Mark Twain State Park.
Recreation:
Swim and enjoy the beach all day, or take a boat out for water skiing and fishing. For hikers and bikers, the lengthy Joanna Trail lines the northern banks of the lake.
Facilities:
The day-use area is equipped with a swimming beach, showers, pay phone and picnic shelters. Shelters have electric hookups.
Nearby Attractions:
Visit Mark Twains birthplace in Florida, Missouri or his boyhood home in Hannibal.
The David C. Berti Shooting Range is below the dam and M.W. Boudreaux Visitor Center is above the dam.
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10. Marshall I. Diggs Conservation Area
Be the first to review!•1 SaveVisit the Missouri Department of Conservation's website for more information.
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Recent Tent Reviews In Ashburn
299 Reviews of 12 Ashburn Campgrounds
Bradley R.
Traveler
Coyote — Mark Twain State Park
Great off-season camping
We visited twice in the off-season we loved the campground so much. It’s quiet and secluded. Very clean and beautiful.
- Ioan P.
Legend
Jonesburg Gardens Campground
Small
Most tenants work in the Vicinity . The spaces are a little bit dirty. Nobody picks up after the dogs. The pound is nice, but filthy water
- RRoger M.Traveler
Driftwood Campground
Nice campground.
Clean bathrooms, friendly staff, nice park across street for walking dog. Very cool old metal playground equipment.
Laur H.Traveler
Lazy Day Campground
Great experience
Stayed one night in a campervan. Would definitely recommend! We arrived a little late - right at sunset - but the friendly and helpful staff had already texted us all the info we needed for arrival. It was very quiet. Level spaces. Very dark, unlit walk to the bath house, so bring a light! Bathhouse was clean and well kept. Would recommend!
- ccarla R.
Guide
Danville Conservation Area
Watch out for ticks
Lovely wooded spot. There are about 6-8 sites. Can back in a camper. Outhouse building. Only had one other camper. Shaded, wooded. We had a lovely night but woke up covered in ticks! Lots of ticks here. We ride our motorcycles here to tent camp. Sites are close. Fire rings , no picnic tables.
Helge Vandel J.
ScoutKampsville River Park
Nice place near the river
Good value. 25$ for an RV site with water, dump and power. Payment at the village hall.
Still vacant sites in July.
- JJames W.Traveler
Driftwood Campground
Nice family owned csmpground
At one time this campground was a KOA campground so if you are familiar with KOA, you know the basic layout. We stayed here in our tent and while the tent area was closed for receding new grass the owner let us stay in a grassy area under the trees near the office. It was a great stsy and the restrooms and pool were nice and clean. We enjoyed ourselves and cooled off in the hot weather.
Beyond AllScout
Frank Russell
Great refurbished campground with large concrete full hookup sites.
Nice new concrete sites with fire pit, full hookup. Great trails and fishing lake, with concrete sidewalk and benches around it to make fishing easily accessible.
Amanda B.Traveler
Vandalia Community Lake
Peaceful!
Gorgeous little lake. Vault toilets. Our camp fire ring was shaped like a heart! Probably not on purpose but we liked it. Very quiet. Lots of fishing. And we actually saw the cat!
NapunaniLegend
Ray Behrens
Great Value with ATB Pass
PROS
Senior discount
Site 32 level asphalt pad surrounded with grass and river rocks
Moveable aluminum table
Metal fire ring with cooking grate
One hook lantern pole
Site 19 very near toilets and a dumpster
Friendly and helpful gate personnel
4 bars TMOBILE
CONS
Some road noise in the distance
Electric box at rear of site pad
Sewer connection 6 inches above ground
Poor planning to demolish all but one campground toilet/shower facilities at the same time
No overnight gate closure
Don't Miss
Rustic Oak Cabin Restaurant
Mark Twain Memorial Shrine in Mark Twain State Park. Free entrance
Ride the Mark Twain Riverboat in Hannibal
Downtown Hannibal nice variety of stores and shops
Dam Visitor Center very nice--fairly new
- kkaylee S.Scout
Indian Creek Campground
Great Way to spend time with family!
so family friendly, very well service, cheap, and most importantly everyone enjoyed time there
- LLindsey P.Traveler
Siloam Springs State Park
Hidden Gem of Illinois...
This site was so much better than what I was expecting! My friend, Kari, her 3 Doodles, my Beagle, and I camped out the first night in the group section, because there's hardly anyone there and we got there too late in the day to actually start hiking. In the morning, we loaded up our packs, put the little packs on the dogs (they have to carry their own food and water), and headed up the Red Oak Backpacking Trail. I don't know if we started at the beginning or not, but we parked by a little wooden bridge and the hill to start off our adventure kinda kicked my ass a little bit. After we made it up the initial incline, the landscape was beautiful and varied from flat areas to valleys and some creeks (which I was very thankful for after a few hours in 90° and 25 lbs on my back). We ended up setting up camp at a spot we thought was nice just before it got dark, because we didn't know where or how much further the primitive hike-in campsites were. The next day, we figured it out, but we wouldn't have made it there before dark. Towards the end, there were stairs built into the earth that were way too difficult to manage when your legs are jelly and your pack is heavy, so it was almost easier trying to take the side of the stairs and make your own little path, so just a heads up there. We had so much fun the whole time and I can't wait to go back for some snow camping later this year (they are open year round)!!!
- JJonny P.Traveler
Dupont Reservation Conservation Area
Lovely camground along the banks of the Mighty Miss
It’s actually the Ted Shanks Conservation Area. Dupont is a bit further north, no camping there that we saw.
. All sites fronting the river, shaded by trees. Mix of campers, fishermen and hunters. A few trains at night but not many. Vault toilets. No tables, no fire rings.
Jeremy G.GuideLazy Day Campground
Wonderful level sites
Great staff, wonderful level sites. Bathroom on site. Pool during season. Partially shaded. Dog walk area. Pet friendly.
Nick W.Guide
Yogi Bears Jellystone Park at Pine Lakes
Family orientated
Came when all the water activities were closed for the season. Cannot wait to come back! Facilities very clean and family oriented. Very fun for kids.
Anne W.GuideIndian Creek Campground
Very nice sites and good bathrooms
Beautiful wooded sites, a bit close together and not a ton of privacy but we weren’t bothered by our neighbors at all. The bathrooms are very clean and nice, they have a dish washing sink and good showers. Our site had an electric hook up.
- Toni S.Guide
Lazy Day Campground
Simply Fabulous
We discovered this gym. On our way home. Just needed to stay overnight, but will definitely be back. The little details make it very homey. Sites are well laid out and easy to maneuver. Full hook ups or tent sites are available to meet the needs of the camper. Clean facility and family friendly.
- Dane J.Guide
Danville Conservation Area
Nice free spot
Far enough away from the highway to be silent. Toilet available. Fire pits. T-Mobile service is good.
- Jose B.Guide
Graham Cave State Park
Great place quiet clean
I was on my way to St. Louis MO. And need a place for the night. This is just few miles from hwy 70 east to reserve and pay on the phone. I t was nice they I put my tent instead of sleeping on the car. Recommended
- Jeremy G.Guide
Lazy Day Campground
Super clean and convenient
Excellent grounds. Very very clean and well kept. Hosts/owners are extremely responsive and helpful. Sights have some trees. Walking paths, dog walk area, fire pits, bathhouse. I would visit again.
- JJD N.Scout
Lazy Day Campground
Nice campground
Stayed there for a week. The owners are very friendly. Very well kept campground. Enjoyed the pool.
- James K.Scout
Shelbina Lake City Park
A great place!
Very nice shower house fishing is great and it's right off a golf course
- MMonique C.Guide
Lazy Day Campground
Wonderful place!
Great customer service! Sites were nice and pool was great! Small campground but worth staying. Very nice
- BBrianGuide
Danville Conservation Area
Post Oak Camping area
Nice spot. About 7 spots. Sites are close together, but level with good drainage. Only one spot long enough for a trailer/RV. Pit tiolet and no water. Had Verizon service 12.4Mbps download and .1 upload latency 86ms. Not the fastest speeds, but able to do work over internet. Might not be the best for video meetings.
Lisa B.ScoutIndian Creek Campground
Overall very nice! Trees, trees, trees
Very wooded campsites but large and spaced apart nicely. Was very quiet after 10pm. Bathrooms have a shower area and were pretty clean. Raccoons visited nightly so secure your food supply and trash. Boat landing and Beach that is private for campers only. You can't see the Lake from sites and it's a very long walk or drive to the beach. There is an outdoor amphitheater and nice hiking trails. Monroe City about 7 miles away has a Shell station that is 24/7 If you need ice, drinks and minimal groceries. But the town...minus the few bars, shut s down around 9pm. There is a Hardee's there as well. It's a nice drive to get to the campground. Will definitely be back!
Ray & Terri F.Legend
Pittsfield City Lake
Nice small CG just above the lake
We have a 36 ft Class A with a Cherokee Trailhawk tow and stayed in site 33 for just 1 night in late June. This is a relatively small CG, 33 sites, and there were only a handful or so of sites available when we arrived on a Friday afternoon and they do not accept reservations. The showers were clean and hot. The electric and water hookups on some sites, at least ours, was at the back and on the wrong side. Our electric cord just reached the post. AT&T coverage varied, with 1-2 Bars of LTE service and speeds between 0.4 and 3.5 MB/s. We had a clear view of the southern and northern sky, so we were able to get DISH coverage on all three western satellites at our site and Starlink had speed up to 12 MB/s.
Daniel S.GuideDanville Conservation Area
Overnight Stop
We stopped in around 2PM as we made our way across to Colorado. Had the place to ourselves on a Tuesday.
Guide to Ashburn
Camping near Ashburn, Missouri, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a family-friendly adventure, there are some great spots to check out.
What to do:
- Fishing and Boating: Many campers enjoy fishing and boating at Ray Behrens. One visitor mentioned, "Huge spots, full hookups, lake access and a marina with a small restaurant inside." This makes it a great spot for water activities.
- Hiking: Explore the trails at Indian Creek Campground. A reviewer noted, "There is an outdoor amphitheater and nice hiking trails," perfect for those who love to hike.
- Cave Tours: Visit the nearby Mark Twain Cave & Campground for a unique experience. One camper shared, "The cave tour is interesting, but a little expensive," making it a fun outing for families.
What campers like:
- Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A review for Ray Behrens stated, "Bathrooms and shower house are cleaned regularly."
- Spacious Sites: Many enjoy the large, well-spaced sites at Boulder Lake Campground. One visitor said, "The sites are spacious with nice big fire rings," which is great for gatherings.
- Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Campers often mention the family-friendly vibe at Indian Creek Campground. A reviewer noted, "So family friendly, very well service, cheap, and most importantly everyone enjoyed time there."
What you should know:
- Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Frank Russell, have limited amenities. A camper mentioned, "Restrooms were clean-ish... they could use a fresh coat of paint and soap dispensers."
- Wildlife Encounters: Be prepared for wildlife, especially at Indian Creek Campground. One visitor warned, "Raccoons visited nightly so secure your food supply and trash."
- Reservation Required: Many campgrounds, including Ray Behrens, require reservations. A camper advised, "This is a reserve only now so be sure to pick your spot before you show up."
Tips for camping with families:
- Choose Campgrounds with Activities: Look for places like Wakonda Lake Campground that offer swimming and boating. A reviewer said, "GREAT weekend! Vast sandy beach, volleyball net and sidewalk width concrete pathway to the water."
- Pack for Comfort: Bring canopies or shade structures, especially at places like Wakonda Lake Campground, where "there's no shade at camping sites."
- Plan for Quiet Time: Many campers appreciate the peaceful atmosphere at Ray Behrens. One visitor noted, "Clean with shaded spots. Hiking trails and easy access to Mark Twain lake."
Tips from RVers:
- Check Site Levels: RVers should check for level sites, especially at Frank Russell. A camper mentioned, "While it was level side to side, it had about 6" of slope front to back."
- Stock Up on Supplies: Many campgrounds are remote, so stock up before heading to places like Indian Creek Campground. One visitor advised, "This campground is out in the boonies so you'll want to stock up before you pull in."
- Use Online Resources: Check out photos and reviews online before booking. A camper at Ray Behrens said, "The photos for each spot are accurate on recreation.gov."
With these insights, you're all set for some of the best camping near Ashburn, MO. Enjoy your outdoor adventure!
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Ashburn, MO is Dupont Reservation Conservation Area with a 3.5-star rating from 2 reviews.
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