RV sites near Brumley, Missouri offer water recreation access on the Lake of the Ozarks with elevations ranging from 600-1,000 feet above sea level. Most campgrounds operate seasonally from spring through fall with limited year-round options. The region's Ozark terrain features limestone bluffs and oak-hickory forests surrounding the 54,000-acre reservoir.
What to do
Fishing on private lakes: Cross Creek RV Park features an 8-acre stocked fishing lake where campers can fish directly from their sites. "We tent camped on the island for 2 nights. It was awesome, you can fish right off the bank of your own private island within minutes of waking up," notes a visitor to Cross Creek RV Park.
Miniature golf and recreation: Several campgrounds offer on-site activities beyond water recreation. "Kids love the mini golf, shuffleboard, and basketball. Huge private lake great for fishing and watching duck families swim by and come up to you on the grass," reports a regular at Cross Creek RV Park.
Swimming pools with lake views: Riveria Villas & RV Resort provides unique pool facilities overlooking the lake. "The pool area sits on top of a bluff overlooking the lake. It's absolutely beautiful. The pool area also has a very nice cabana, firepit, and bathrooms," according to a guest at Riveria Villas & RV Resort.
What campers like
Proximity to restaurants and services: Location convenience ranks high among camper preferences. "We wish would have stayed here originally. While the State Park was nice this campground offered so much more and was closer to town so we could walk to restaurants," explains a visitor to Osage Beach RV Park.
Helpful staff assistance: Personal service makes a difference at area campgrounds. "The office staff was so pleasant as well as the guys that delivered firewood and ice and helped guide us into our spot," notes one camper about their experience.
Internet connectivity: Remote workers appreciate reliable connections. "This was a very nice, clean campground in the city of Osage Beach. We needed a campsite to be able to work and school remotely from and this fit the bill with excellent WiFi that had boosters all throughout the campground," reports a digital nomad family.
What you should know
Access road conditions: Some campgrounds have challenging entrance roads. "The road to get in and out of this place is absolutely ridiculous. You can try to go 1mph to avoid potholes or washed out area just to hit the next pothole," warns a visitor about access issues.
Construction status: Newer facilities may still be under development. "It is clearly still under construction, which I was not aware of. My guess is this was the first season it was open. Half of the park still had conex boxes and construction equipment around," explains a camper at Lake Ozarks RV Resort.
Booking requirements: Some properties have minimum stay requirements. "The campground itself can only be booked through the campsite and there is a 3 night minimum stay," notes a visitor regarding Riveria Villas.
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly Halloween events: Seasonal events provide special experiences for families. "The events around halloween are always so fun for kids and adults alike. They truly put so much work into making it the best experience for their guests," shares a camper from Majestic Oaks RV Park & Campground.
Island tent camping options: Unique camping spots appeal to adventurous families. "Not as secluded as the other survivor tent site but really fantastic place. Had a restroom on the island, big plus for a family with 5 little ones," notes a visitor who enjoyed the island tent site at Cross Creek RV Park.
Supervised activities for children: At Coconuts RV Resort, activities need parental oversight. "Only issue was the kids being allowed on golf carts all day and late into the night flying all over both directions. Kids on bikes all night with no lights on bikes or grounds. It's a free for all," cautions a summer visitor to Coconuts RV Resort.
Tips from RVers
Space considerations: Site spacing varies between properties. "Very nice RV park near grocery store and food. Also near the Lake Of the Ozarks State Park. This RV park has everything you'd need. The reason I took a star off was that the sites were closer together than I like," shares an RVer.
Military proximity: For those visiting Fort Leonard Wood, campgrounds in the region provide convenient access. "Right off I-44 in Missouri and only 10 minutes from Fort Leonard Wood. Convenient to Waynesville and St. Robert," notes a visitor at Lamplight Lane RV Resort.
Propane and supply availability: On-site services save time. "There is a nice pool, games, laundry, playground, propane, supplies and food, full hook ups, cable, restrooms and showers," mentions a visitor describing amenity access at one location.
