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Best Equestrian Camping near Blue Springs Lake

182 Reviews

Limited options exist for equestrians seeking camping near Blue Springs Lake, Missouri, as none of the local campgrounds feature dedicated horse corrals or specialized equine facilities. Watkins Mill State Park Campground provides campsites with electric hookups and water access in a wooded setting, but does not offer specific horse accommodations. The campground includes fire pits with attached grill grates, picnic tables, and clean shower facilities. The park connects to a 3.75-mile paved loop trail around the lake that is suitable for walking but may not be ideal for horseback riding.

Horse owners face practical challenges when planning overnight stays in this region. Lake Jacomo-Fleming Park and Wallace State Park Campground permit pets but have no dedicated equestrian facilities. Campgrounds in the area typically require advance reservations, especially during weekends and peak season from spring through mid-October. Most sites provide shade coverage and reasonable space between campers, though primitive camping options are limited. Trail access for horses is restricted, and the swimming beach at Watkins Mill is occasionally closed due to bacteria levels in the lake, which affects water availability for animals as well.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Blue Springs Lake (8)

    1. Watkins Mill State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    Excelsior Springs, MO
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (816) 580-3387

    $12 - $42 / night

    "Watkins mill SP is located a short distance from Kansas City off I-35 near Kearney. The park has a large lake that you can fish and boat as well as multiple hiking options."

    "This place offers peace and quiet outside of a small town with close by amenities. Clean and helpful staff"

    2. Crow's Creek Campground

    28 Reviews
    Smithville, MO
    15 miles
    Website

    "We live near Crow’s Creek, and enjoy making spur of the moment camping trips here throughout the year. There are many spacious tent sites with great views of the lake."

    "We love taking our horses to Crows creek, there is an amazing barn with stalls and it’s withing viewing distance of your camper/tent so you don’t have to worry."

    3. Camp Branch Campground

    15 Reviews
    Smithville, MO
    15 miles
    Website

    "Pleasant campground, very nice lake. I camp with kids from infant through 18 and hot showers and decent bathrooms are a must for us. Close to Smithville Missouri."

    "The bike trail is about 3 steps away from our site. only downside is it is only electric hookups. ( only a downside if you are a travel trailer/rv)"

    4. Wallace State Park Campground

    33 Reviews
    Cameron, MO
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (816) 632-3745

    "Great MO state park, close to the city with easy access to 35 N. Trails, lakes, camping, great spot! If you don’t want/need electric, try campground 1, the spots are tucked into the trees."

    "Not far off of RT 36 going East through Missouri. Cost only $13 with hot showers. Nice campsite with table and fire pit. The night of our stay the ranger did a naturalist talk about stream life."

    5. Smiths Fork Recreation Area Camping

    10 Reviews
    Smithville, MO
    17 miles
    Website

    "Close to Kansas City so it makes a great quick getaway. Clean, friendly, and right next to Smithville Lake. Our pick for a short trip."

    "These RV spots have great shade, are spaced nicely apart, and are a quick walk to the lake! Amazing sunsets! You can rent a boat for a half day or full day with advanced notice!"

    6. Lake Jacomo - Fleming Park

    20 Reviews
    Lee's Summit, MO
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (816) 503-4805

    "Nice little campground tucked away just outside Kansas City. Close to everything but far enough that it’s still really camping. Cell service on AT&T and Verizon are great."

    "We just started the check in process and the staff is so great and helpful that I've already added this place to favorites and hope to return next time I'm in Missouri"

    7. Weston Bend State Park Campground

    36 Reviews
    Weston, MO
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (816) 640-5443

    $12 - $48 / night

    "The site is long but has a 1/4 moon turn so we had to pull back around to get better positioned on the pad so we could disconnect our 39’ 5th wheel and F450 for our 3-night stay."

    "We enjoy camping there to get away from routine and responsibilities and simply hang out at our camper. The campground is wooded, generally cool, and peaceful."

    8. Bonanza Conservation Area

    3 Reviews
    Cowgill, MO
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (816) 675-2205

    "Multiple campsites available along the highway, but the marked site is one of the best, right by a great fishing lake. Very quite, no amenities."

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182 Reviews of 8 Blue Springs Lake Campgrounds

  • S
    Jul. 20, 2020

    Crow's Creek Campground

    Tent Sites with Lake Views

    We live near Crow’s Creek, and enjoy making spur of the moment camping trips here throughout the year. There are many spacious tent sites with great views of the lake. Miles of paved walking/biking trails around the water offer for a nice activity!

    Tip: Before choosing your site number, ask which loop is furthest from the horse camping as there can be some noise from the barn at night. The park staff has typically made this suggestion to us when we arrive!

  • Savannah T.
    Aug. 20, 2019

    Crow's Creek Campground

    Love

    Sooo many things to do!!! We love taking our horses to Crows creek, there is an amazing barn with stalls and it’s withing viewing distance of your camper/tent so you don’t have to worry. Trails start directly from your campsite, you can also take your bikes, paved and mountain bike trails. You also can’t forget the wonderful lake and the beautiful views.

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 31, 2022

    Weston Bend State Park Campground

    Enjoyable Stay

    Getting to the state park off I 29 and through the countryside was easy as the route had Weston Bend SP signage. We followed the SP signs to the campground(CG) where the gate was not manned so we headed to get water, but someone was sitting in the dump station waiting for another person to arrive so we went around this one-loop CG to see if there was a convenient spigot. There are spigots but with a larger rig, you will block the road, and/or you will be on a hill. We went back around and the person moved so we could get water. After that, we headed to pull through site 28 with electric(50/30/20 AMP) only. The site is long but has a 1/4 moon turn so we had to pull back around to get better positioned on the pad so we could disconnect our 39’ 5th wheel and F450 for our 3-night stay. There were tree branches overhead that we could not avoid. RVers next to us in site 30 had just arrived as well and were having trouble getting their travel trailer unhitched and leveled due to the pad’s slight incline and unlevel asphalt. They got their trailer positioned so they could get somewhat level. We got a solid two bars on both Verizon and T-Mobile. Due to our proximity to Kansas City, we got a lot of OTA channels. A satellite connection would be iffy in most sites here due to the number of mature trees. The trees in a lot of sites would also scrape the top of larger rigs. There’s a variety of sites with most being good for regular trailers versus tall rigs, and tent sites. They have a nice shower house with 1 washer and 1 dryer both for$1.50. There are also vaulted toilets here and there. There’s a 1.7-acre fenced dog park that includes one large area for large dogs and two other areas with one dedicated to smaller dogs. The dog area is at the front park entrance away from the campground and it would be a long walk to get there, so we drove up. There are a lot of hiking trails here plus an old tobacco barn that’s worth a look.

  • GW C.
    Aug. 15, 2018

    Crow's Creek Campground

    very nice

    very beautiful campground with views of the lake. nice beach just a short 5 min drive away. also horse trails and facilities to accommodate if you’re into that. $5 bundle of firewood was weak at best but got the job done. will be back!!

  • Grant M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 5, 2021

    Wallace State Park Campground

    Solitude close to KC

    Great MO state park, close to the city with easy access to 35 N. Trails, lakes, camping, great spot! If you don’t want/need electric, try campground 1, the spots are tucked into the trees.

  • Tori G.
    Jun. 24, 2016

    Weston Bend State Park Campground

    Quiet setting

    Weston Bend is less than half an hour from our home, but at the same time, it seems a world away. We enjoy camping there to get away from routine and responsibilities and simply hang out at our camper. The campground is wooded, generally cool, and peaceful. All camp spots are well-shaded and nestled within the woods. It's easy to take a quick jaunt into Weston for wine-tasting or exploring it's quaint shops. Or you can hike or bike in the Weston Bend park and check out the nearby Missouri River from the park's overlook.

  • Charlotte B.
    Nov. 11, 2018

    Camp Branch Campground

    Great place to camp.

    During the camping season this campground has nice large shower houses and clean bathrooms. They sell ice and firewood at gates. Pleasant campground, very nice lake. I camp with kids from infant through 18 and hot showers and decent bathrooms are a must for us. Close to Smithville Missouri.

  • Savannah T.
    Aug. 24, 2019

    Camp Branch Campground

    Lovely!

    the view is fantastic!!! The bike trail is about 3 steps away from our site. only downside is it is only electric hookups. ( only a downside if you are a travel trailer/rv)

  • Paul A.
    Apr. 8, 2016

    Wallace State Park Campground

    Wooded Hosted Campground

    Best value on a trip across country. Not far off of RT 36 going East through Missouri. Cost only $13 with hot showers. Nice campsite with table and fire pit. The night of our stay the ranger did a naturalist talk about stream life. Host was very nice and we were able to pay with a debit card. The Missouri State park system is automated and accepts credit cards.

Guide to Blue Springs Lake

Horse camping near Blue Springs Lake in Missouri offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors while accommodating your equine companions. With several well-reviewed campgrounds in the area, equestrian enthusiasts can find the perfect spot to relax and explore.

Equestrian campgrounds include amenities for horse lovers

Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

  • At Crow's Creek Campground, visitors can enjoy fishing and hiking, making it a great spot for a full day of outdoor fun with your horse.
  • Camp Branch Campground is close to Smithville Lake, where you can engage in various water activities after a day of riding.
  • Weston Bend State Park Campground offers scenic trails for horseback riding, along with opportunities for hiking and birdwatching.

Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like trails and facilities

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Blue Springs Lake?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Blue Springs Lake is Watkins Mill State Park Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 34 reviews.

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