Best Camping near Buckner, MO
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Best Camping Sites Near Buckner, MO (60)
1. Blue Springs Lake Campground
Blue Springs, Missouri41 Reviews•38 Photos•172 SavesBlue Springs Campground features modern facilities and is located only 5 minutes from Blue Springs Lake. Some of the amenities include:
Attendant Fire Grill Firewood - $7/bucket (outside firewood is not permitted) Laundry Picnic Table Playground Restrooms Showers Premiere - Full Hookup with Concrete Pad: 29 sites Full Hookup: 16 sites Electric: 23 sites Electric and Water: 13 sites Total: 81 sites- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$33 - $48 / night
2. Watkins Mill State Park Campground
Excelsior Springs, Missouri34 Reviews•58 Photos•211 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$12 - $42 / night
3. Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA
Oak Grove, Missouri18 Reviews•24 Photos•50 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
4. Lake Jacomo - Fleming Park
Lee's Summit, Missouri18 Reviews•18 Photos•115 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
5. Crow's Creek Campground
Smithville, Missouri26 Reviews•36 Photos•178 SavesThis recreation area is part of Smithville Lake
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
- Equestrian
- Standard (Tent/RV)
6. Owl Creek Market and RV Park
Odessa, Missouri12 Reviews•21 Photos•29 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
$34 - $50 / night
7. Wallace State Park Campground
Cameron, Missouri32 Reviews•80 Photos•174 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
8. Campus RV Park
Independence, Missouri9 Reviews•22 Photos•41 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$37 - $48 / night
9. Green Acres at Red Brick Farmhouse
Higginsville, Missouri12 Reviews•55 Photos•74 SavesPlease arrive one hour before dusk for setup at your site.
A quiet country retreat nestled in the picturesque rural outskirts of Higginsville, Missouri. Our yard consists of 3 acres of a 180-acre farm in which we have three RV sites with water and electric hookups, two camping sites and one on-site travel trailer. Wifi is available at all sites, except one. Green Acres at Red Brick Farm is located just 50 miles east of Kansas City off of I-70 at Exit 49. Once you are off of I-70 your drive is less than 8 minutes away on all blacktop roads. At Exit 49 there is also a Pilot Station for RV fuel ups. Please arrive before dusk! Site 1 is on gravel with 30 amp hookup and water. Site 2 and Site 3 are on gravel with a 20/30/50 amp hookup and water. Site 4 and Site 5 are located on grass with a 20 amp standard outlet. Site 4 and site 5 are in flexible locations. Site 6 Is the on-site travel trailer, ‘Ain’t She Cute’. No pets are allowed in ‘Ain’t She Cute’. It is also great If you would like to bring friends that do not have an RV. The vintage style travel trailer is completely renovated and decorated with collectibles and antiques and is available for booking. It is furnished with a queen size bed, tiny kitchen, TV, wifi, and full size, not trailer size, bathroom. The trailer is for 2 guests, but an additional guest may sleep on the daybed, preferably a child or a small adult. There is an additional fee if you reserve ‘Ain’t She Cute’. Call Annette at 660.909.5573 for rates. We live onsite in our 1920’s Prairie Style home which is also Red Brick Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast with three Guest Rooms available for booking. To find out more about our other lodging choices, visit us online at redshantylodging.com. At your disposal, is the use of our outdoor furniture, a fire pit (firewood is provided), a BBQ grill, and even a horseshoe pit. We also have a shower and bathroom sink in our farmhouse basement and a half bath on the main level for guest use. You are welcome to take a stroll along the winding country road or sit and relax and view the landscape with our dozens of mature shade trees, surrounding row crop fields and pastures. Our restaurant, Red Shanty Cafe and BBQ, is located in the town of Higginsville, about 5 miles from Red Brick Farmhouse. Red Shanty Cafe is open Weds & Thurs, 11am - 8 pm and Fri & Sat, 11am - 9pm. There is also a great little breakfast diner, called Michelle’s Place located just 3 miles from the Farmhouse. Interested in sightseeing we are a short drive from Confederate State Park, Missouri Veteran's Cemetery, and several Civil War sites. In addition to historic sites, numerous of Missouri's finest wineries and orchards are just a 10 to 30 minute drive from our location. You may also want to take a drive or ride on the Old Trails Scenic Byway, Route 24 for a car or motorcycle tour that will reset your pace from city life. We truly hope you enjoy midwest living when visiting Green Acres at Red Brick Farmhouse, Kenton and Annette
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
$36 - $210 / night
10. Camp Branch Campground
Smithville, Missouri15 Reviews•28 Photos•86 SavesThis recreation area is part of Smithville Lake
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
- Equestrian
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Pet-friendly camping near Buckner
Blue Springs Lake Campground
172 Saves
Blue Springs Campground features modern facilities and is located only 5 minutes from Blue Springs Lake. Some of the amenities include:
Attendant
Fire Grill
Firewood - $7/bucket (outside firewood is not permitted)
Laundry
Picnic Table
Playground
Restrooms
Showers
Premiere - Full Hookup with Concrete Pad: 29 sites
Full Hookup: 16 sites
Electric: 23 sites
Electric and Water: 13 sites
Total: 81 sites
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
$33 - $48 / night
Watkins Mill State Park Campground
211 Saves
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
$12 - $42 / night
Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA
50 Saves
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
Lake Jacomo - Fleming Park
115 Saves
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
Owl Creek Market and RV Park
29 Saves
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
$34 - $50 / night
Wallace State Park Campground
174 Saves
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
Recent Reviews in Buckner
410 Reviews of 60 Buckner Campgrounds
Tori K.
Legend
Love's RV Hookup-Cameron MO 837
Convenient
Conveniently off I35. Perfect for a quick overnight stop on your journey! Located at Love's so most things you could need are available there, some amenities shown in the photos. Not the quietest place but super easy to grab some breakfast and get on the road in the morning!
Stayed in my car with bed build here and felt safe staying here.
Tripi A.
Scout
Milo Farm Sacred Land Retreat
The best camping
No. Hay palabras para describir esto tan increíble
NadiaScout
The Woods at Plaza Drive RV Park
2015 or older
If your camper is 10 yrs or older then don't even try it
- Ioan P.Legend
Trailside RV Park
For one night, ok
Is situated near very busy Hwy and rails road. It is a little tight but the stuff is very nice.
Roger W.Legend
Weston Bend State Park Campground
Clean, Attractive, and Quiet
Weston Bend, MO 9/24: As of early September 1/2 of the campground is closed for construction. I understand that some sites will be upgraded to full hookups. (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good
(72 yr olds in 27’ trailer.)
Overall Rating: 5 for a state park . Hiking and overlooks nearby. This is a nice campground to visit Leavenworth from. Very clean showers. Price 2024: About $15 for non electric sites. $25 for electric sites Security: Gate w code for night time entry Usage during visit: Very full during weekends. Plenty of free sites during the week Visual Privacy Between Adjacent Sites: Some more than others Site Spacing: Very good Pad surface: Blacktop Reservations: Yes Campground Noise: Pretty quiet Outside Road Noise: None Through Traffic in campground: No reason for Electric Hookup: All sites but # 3 and 26. Sewer Hookup: Coming to some sites by 2025 Dump Station: Yes Potable Water Available: Yes, at dump stations and some scattered spigots Generators: Allowed Bathroom: One building with flush toilets. One pit toilet near site #26 Showers: Yes. Clean and nice. Pull Throughs: 1 or 2 Cell Service (AT&T): 2 bars Setting: Thick deciduous forest Recent Weather: Some 90 - 100 degree days in late August Solar: # 3 has better solar than the other non-electric site shady #26. Insects: Not bad Host: Great Rig Size: large rigs Sites: #3 and # 26 are non- electric. #26 is the most private.
- Sayler O.
Guide
Wallace State Park Campground
Rain camping
We came here fully expecting rain and we got it. Only problem was we planned to tie up some tarps to sit under but we didn't know that it was against the rules to tie to the trees at these sites. luckily we made it work tieing to the roof of the table and a stump. As far as the camp ground its self, rules aside, it is amazing. All the tent sites are separated by trees and bushes so you get plenty of room to your self but they are close enough you can still connect with other groups if you want. Another great part about it is that there are walking paths through the woods from each site that meet up at a central restroom. The main bathrooms and showers are over by the office and are super nice but it is good that there are a couple stalls close for the middle of the night situations. Tons of walking trails are around and a decent playground for the kids as well. Overall loved this place.
- Jeff L.
TravelerWeston Bend State Park Campground
Over nighters.
We arrived around 1 pm and got the pull through site. It is a nice little park that will be closed from November 1, 2024 through April 14, 2025. An electric site was $25.00. The facilities were exceptionally clean and the camp hosts were very polite.
- MMoe F.Traveler
Green Acres at Red Brick Farmhouse
Amazing!
Stayed 1 wonderful peaceful night. Electric hookups, water available & shower. Out in the country surrounded by corn fields. Owned by a lovely couple who reside on the property in their old farmhouse. Not far off of I70, but absolutely no road noise. A great place to stay after a long day of driving. Would absolutely stay here again.
- JJulie M.Traveler
Blue Springs Lake Campground
Nice clean park
Enjoyed a quick stay here several times. Laundry facilities. Clean and spaces not too close together. Well set up for either tent or RV. Shade.
- JJochen H.Traveler
Blue Springs Lake Campground
Nice and clean
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a good price with 30 Dollars
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quiet
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clean
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good and helpful staff
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no pool, but you can drive to a lake
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- MMaggie C.Legend
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.
- DDavid S.Scout
A Country Charm RV Park
A beautiful small little park
Easy check in if you have made online reservations. Very well taken care of and clean. Great spot to visit the quilting stores here.
- GGary S.Guide
Crooked River Conservation Area
Missouri Department of Conservation Area, free camping
Free camping in designated camping area per MO Dept of Conservation rules. Pit toilets and mowed area for camping. Hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities inside the area.
- Angie A.
Ranger
Pony Express Lake Conservation Area
A beautiful spot by the lake
Beautiful spot by the lake. Be sure to turn left at first sign to find campsites. Was a little frustrating that a family seemed to have taken up permanent residence and was obnoxious with the generator. Trash was overflowing and could use a little more attention. Clean vault toilets with TP. It was really beautiful with the sunset.
- EE C.Traveler
Worlds of Fun Village
Amazing memories here
Beautiful park. Pay more for the pull through you’ll have tons of parking even if your rig is big. Our rig is 44 ft and we parked two 2500’s on the pad no problem. We reserve our days in advance and if we need to cancel we just change our reservation to a different date with no fees. The pool and clubhouse are well kept so are the bathrooms and laundry room. This Is our favorite campsite to date. So much to do.
Kevin C.Ranger
Bonanza Conservation Area
Parking lot camping only
It is against their rules to camp anywhere but on a gravelly parking lot. We camped just off the road and got a citation. It's not really disbursed camping.
Terry D.ScoutWeston Bend State Park Campground
Short stay
Very nice lots was a Lil disappointed because this camp site was in mid missori and the agent I contacted it from was in meridian ms and had never been there was told it would have water n 30 amp service but all that was there was 30 amp no water but it was really nice I didn't have time to stay long just the night .
Kaylen M.Scout
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.ScoutLincoln Lake RV Park
Great overnight stop
Beautiful spot on the lake. Clean campground, full hook-ups. Tent and RV friendly. Will stop here again!
- JJohn R.Legend
Wallace State Park Campground
Small but beautiful.
Small park with some very private sites and some very exposed sites. Nice showers and dump station.
Barbie G.TravelerWeston Bend State Park Campground
Site 26 is Peaceful
This was our 2nd stay at Weston Bend SP. Both times, we had site 26, one of the few basic sites. While some of the other sites were very close to each other, this one is relatively isolated. It's big too. There's a vault toilet close by. It was clean and roomy. We didn't use the water but there are a few spigot throughout the campground. There's also a regular restroom near the campground entrance, but we didn't use it. We will definitely camp here again if we are passing through.
- rrussellTraveler
Green Acres at Red Brick Farmhouse
Way Cool
Very well tended grounds with enough modern features to make you feel comfortable-
brenna F.Scout
Powell's Creekside Haven
Small but cute
This is definitely a smaller campground, but when communicating with the owners they were super nice and accommodating. We have a rooftop tent in our car, so we parked in one of the tent sites down by the creek and we had a very private space away from all of the RVs. The facilities were also very clean. There is a private indoor accessible toilet, as well as a hot shower and laundry. There are also indoor and outdoor games on site. Since we were closer to the pond it was pretty buggy, but putting on some bug spray helped.
David L.ScoutPony Express Lake Conservation Area
A Small Free Drive-in Campground
This free campground has a water tap and a pit toilet. There are at least three first come first served campsites that have a picnic table and a fire ring.
Renee H.RangerWeston Bend State Park Campground
Quiet campground close to many Kansas City attractions
Campground is hilly, sites are level, gravel pads. Lots of space between sites. Electric sites, no water, but water spigots were scattered around the campground. Majority of sites had shade. Most sites are back in, there are 2 pull through sites and 2 family sites. Firewood is available for sale on the honor system near the camp host. Nice shower facilities and laundry available (one washer, one dryer). Regular trash dumpster and also recycling. Pit toilets also available. Dump station across from dumpsters and recycling. Entrance gate closes at 9 pm.
- Bill F.Traveler
Pony Express Lake Conservation Area
Great spot on the west side of the lake
We drove by the east side campsite and it was packed. We ran into a local and he told us about a spot on the east side of the lake. An old boy scout camp. It wasn’t maintained but there was nobody there. Our dogs ran free and that was what we were looking for. We ran our generator at night because we had no neighbors. We were a mile from the lake so we drove around and had access to the lake.
Angela C.Ranger
Basswood Country RV Resort
Very mixed bag
We booked a site here on our drive back East in August 2023. I saw “resort” and was like “Sign me up” after some real hot and grimy parks earlier in the trip.
Ultimately, most of the amenities were closed by the time we arrived. The game room, the restaurant, and store were all closing or closed. My kids did get some pool time (it was a nice pool) and loved the blob (whatever you call the bounce pads). There was a nice playground, pavilion and courts.
What is weird is that this is almost two parks - the front is the “resort” or old-fashioned campground, but where we were placed was in the back with what looked like a lot of long-term, single male residents. It was a longish-walk to front where the pool and store was and it definitely didn’t feel like a resort.
There were spots open in the front closer to the pool and lake - if we had camped there I think the experience would have been different.
Guide to Buckner
Camping near Buckner, Missouri, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. From serene lakeside spots to family-friendly campgrounds, there’s something for everyone in this beautiful region.
What to do:
- Explore the outdoors: Many campgrounds, like Blue Springs Lake Campground, are close to hiking trails and water activities. One camper mentioned, "Quiet, beautiful campground located just outside of Kansas City, Mo."
- Fishing and boating: Crow's Creek Campground is near Smithville Lake, making it a great spot for fishing. A visitor shared, "Very nice campground and we’ve stayed here several times without any problems."
- Visit local attractions: Campgrounds like Watkins Mill State Park Campground are close to historical sites and parks. One reviewer noted, "It was a beautifully wooded park with a lake, very peaceful."
What campers like:
- Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A review for Wallace State Park Campground stated, "The bathrooms are pristine—nicer than some restaurants or hotels I’ve been to."
- Friendly staff: Many campgrounds have welcoming hosts. A visitor at Knob Noster State Park Campground mentioned, "The camp host was friendly & helpful."
- Spacious sites: Campers enjoy having room to spread out. A review for Watkins Mill State Park Campground highlighted, "Sites are not right on top of each other."
What you should know:
- Seasonal availability: Some campgrounds, like Blue Springs Lake Campground, are only open from May 16 to September 3. A camper noted, "Enjoyed a quick stay here several times."
- Limited amenities: Not all campgrounds have full hookups. A visitor at Crow's Creek Campground mentioned, "While some amenities are lacking, it’s the dispersed nature that makes it special."
- Wildlife encounters: Be prepared for wildlife. A camper at Longview Campground shared, "We were welcomed by snakes of all sizes and large insects."
Tips for camping with families:
- Choose family-friendly sites: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and activities. A review for Blue Springs Lake Campground mentioned, "We had a full hookup site located right by the playground."
- Plan for quiet hours: Some campers appreciate a peaceful environment. A visitor at Weston Bend State Park Campground noted, "It was very quiet during the night."
- Pack for bugs: Be ready for mosquitoes and ticks. A camper at Watkins Mill State Park Campground warned, "My only complaint were the ticks."
Tips from RVers:
- Check site sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A review for Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA mentioned, "Lots of pull-through sites."
- Be aware of noise: Some campgrounds are near highways. A visitor at Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA said, "Close proximity to the interstate does come with some traffic noise."
- Utilize dump stations: Many campgrounds have dump stations available. A camper at Wallace State Park Campground appreciated, "Power hookup no water or sewer at site but both are available in the campground."
Camping around Buckner, Missouri, has its perks and quirks. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family adventure, this area has plenty to offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Buckner, MO?
According to TheDyrt.com, Buckner, MO offers a wide range of camping options, with 60 campgrounds and RV parks near Buckner, MO and 1 free dispersed camping spot.
Which is the most popular campground near Buckner, MO?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Buckner, MO is Blue Springs Lake Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 41 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Buckner, MO?
According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Buckner, MO.
What parks are near Buckner, MO?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 14 parks near Buckner, MO that allow camping, notably Blue Springs Lake and Clinton Lake.