Best Equestrian Camping near Aurora, MO

Equestrian Camping Reviews near Aurora, MO

87 Reviews of 10 Aurora Campgrounds

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  David L.

  Traveler

  Jun. 22, 2019

  Swan Creek

  Dispersed Camping Galore

  Has great dispresed camping, free, creek is accessible, has equestrian area to camp with horses, bout 45 minutes to a hour from Springfield. No service for ATT.

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  N I.

  Legend

  Nov. 30, 2021

  Bar K Wrangler Camp

  Hey Cowboy

  Open:  year round

  FREE

  FCFS

  Pack it in Pack it out

  LNT

  This a primitive horse camp that is not far off the highway.  It is far enough that it is or  can be quiet.  It is also great for star gazing, hiking, mountain biking and trail rides.  Swan Creek runs along side the camp so you will need to be aware of possible flash floods if you are camped right next to the creek.  There are picnic table, fire ring and a pit toilet.  NO WATER

  BTYFI

  Travel safe

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  Brandon M.

  Traveler

  Oct. 2, 2020

  Busiek

  Words really can't describe.

  But here we go....

  This place is AMAZING! Gun range, Horse Riding Trails, Camping and a water source. The scenery is so breathtaking and you never want to leave!

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  Cathy S.

  Ranger

  Sep. 20, 2019

  Big M

  Camping heaven

  Big M Marina and campground is absolutely awesome! Nestled snug on the Missouri Arkansas border is a gem of a campground. Large grassy sites some most with electricity and water, and some with sewer. Sites are paved and pretty level. Great play area for kids. Well kept bathrooms and showers. Marina has a great restaurant that you will not be leaving hungry. Nice marina store. Boat rentals as well as slips. The swim area was very clean and accessible even though it was flooded. Only inconvenience were the roads in. Be prewar warned. It is a nail biter. All in all definitely a 9 out of 10!

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  Patricia S.

  Traveler

  Sep. 11, 2024

  Bar K Wrangler Camp

  A good waypoint.

  No amenities other than composting toilets. There are a few tent sites along the road and there is plenty of grassy area near the creek for RVs/trailers. This is a horse camp with plenty of evidence, but it was only us and a couple of other tent campers.

  The creek was obviously spring fed, crystal clear and had a gravelly bottom. There were plenty of places to get in the water...understanding that this is horse camp.

  The place was well maintained and mowed and it was super peaceful and quiet. The main annoyance was some trash in fire pits along the creek.

  If you consider this as a waypoint, two things:

  1. There is about a mile of dusty, gravel road that is a little rough.

  2. We had great T-Mobile 10 miles south, but it dropped to zero by the time we drove into camp.

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  Miranda M.

  Guide

  Jul. 7, 2018

  Bar K Wrangler Camp

  Lots of space to camp, secluded

  This a horse camp, but there is plenty of space to just pitch a tent if needed. Free site with a beautiful backdrop

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  Carissa H.

  Traveler

  Oct. 10, 2018

  Roaring River State Park Campground

  Fantastic family spot!

  This campground offers a lot of options. Including trout fishing, hiking, and swimming. Located in South Missouri it is an easy day trip into Branson Missouri or Eureka Springs Arkansas. Very well located and very well run by the state. They offer a pretty well equipped camp store along with the lodge and restaurant. This state park is gorgeous and one of my favorite places to go. They also have a nature center and trout hatchery. Park is open year round, trout tags must be purchased at the camp Store. All campgrounds have nice bathrooms and showers. Just a heads up though if you are looking for a quiet relaxing weekend make sure you avoid kids free fishing weekend! It’s a ZOO that weekend!

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  Anthony S.

  Scout

  Sep. 7, 2025

  Busiek

  Camping by permit only

  I've never been to this site but I live in Springfield just a few miles away and camping is by permit only, and permits can not be obtained online or by phone, you have to go in person to the Missouri department of conservation office, don't know if you can go to any office or specifically the one in Springfield, but there is one in Springfield; 2630 N Mayfair ave

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  Lea B.

  Guide

  Aug. 16, 2020

  COE Stockton Lake Hawker Point

  Private and Nearly Perfect

  Just got home from a weekend stay at site C19 at Hawker Point COE Park. This particular site was just up the hill from the lake and completely private. The walk to the lake was about 50 yards and a little steep but we managed to carry two kayaks down and up without too much trouble (and we are a middle-aged couple), and it was totally worth the effort because it was as if we had our own private cove.

  The site is very spacious and shaded with plenty of trees for our hammocks and clothesline. Lots of level places for tents. The park attendants were very friendly and helpful.

  C19 has no electricity or water and the closest vault toilet is a good walk down the road. The shower houses were driving distance away. We have a shower tent, so that wasn’t an issue for us.

  We drove through the rest of this park to check out A and B campground loops. A loop consists of full hookup sites and many sit right on the water. Little shade and crowded, but if you like to play on the lake all day these might be for you. B loop had pretty wooded sites but many were not close to the water. C loop is where it’s at!

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