Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Calhoun, MO
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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Calhoun, MO (80)
1. Knob Noster State Park Campground
Knob Noster, Missouri24 Reviews•54 Photos•97 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$11 - $23 / night
2. Raccoon Ridge — Harry S Truman State Park
Harry S. Truman Lake, Missouri13 Reviews•65 Photos•21 SavesWith six campgrounds to choose from, you shouldn't have any trouble finding the perfect campsite. For a little extra space, try one of the family campsites.
Be sure to stop by the Truman State Park Marina to pick up ice and other supplies for your stay.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
3. Sparrowfoot
Clinton, Missouri10 Reviews•40 Photos•34 SavesOverview
Sparrowfoot Campground is situated on the Grand River Arm of the Harry S. Truman Lake in the hills of western Missouri. Visitors enjoy fishing, hunting and boating.
Recreation
Sparrowfoot is an excellent fishing location. Truman Lake is also a popular destination for tournament fishermen.
Natural Features
A mosaic of hardwood forests and grasslands covers the area's rolling hills. Rocky bluffs extend into the lake. Wildlife such as whitetail deer, turkey, hawks, ospreys, eagles, and many different water birds can be found in and around the park. An abundance of fish such as crappie, bass, walleye, paddlefish, blue and channel catfish can also be found in Harry S Truman Reservoir. Approximately 8,800 acres of standing timber were left in the lake to provide quality aquatic habitat.
Nearby Attractions
Katy Trail State Park, the nation's longest rails-to-trails project, is nearby. This unique park stretches from Clinton to Machens, with dozens of trailheads in between. Biking and hiking are allowed on the entire length of the trail, and horses are allowed from Clinton to Sedalia.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
$25 / night
4. COE Harry S Truman Reservoir Long Shoal Park
Warsaw, Missouri10 Reviews•7 Photos•10 SavesOverview
Longshoal Park sits on the shores of Harry S. Truman Lake in the hills of western Missouri. Visitors enjoy fishing, hunting, swimming and boating. Click here for the Harry S. Truman Lake virtual tour.
Recreation
Longshoal is an excellent fishing location. Truman Lake is also a popular destination for tournament fishermen. Longshoal Marina is located within the park, offering convenient boat services for guests. A sandy beach makes the area perfect for families.
Facilities
Longshoal is an excellent fishing location. Truman Lake is also a popular destination for tournament fishermen. Longshoal Marina is located within the park, offering convenient boat services for guests. A sandy beach makes the area perfect for families.
Natural Features
Harry S Truman Reservoir lies among the rolling hills and rocky bluffs of the Ozark Plateau. Mature hardwoods of Oak and Hickory with cedar trees mixed in cover the area.__ Wildlife such as whitetail deer, turkey, hawks, ospreys, eagles, and many different water birds can be found in and around the park.__ An abundance of fish such as crappie, bass, walleye, paddlefish, blue and channel catfish can also be found in Harry S Truman Reservoir. Approximately 8,800 acres of standing timber were left in the lake to provide quality aquatic habitat.__
Nearby Attractions
The 950 miles of shoreline around Truman Lake provide plentiful opportunities for fun in the outdoors. Many parks surround the lake, including Harry S. Truman State Park. The Harry S. Truman Visitor Center sits atop Kaysinger Bluff and provides a spectacular view of the dam and reservoir. Exhibits provide information about the rich history of the Osage River Valley from pre-civilization to modern day. Waterfowl, bald eagles and turkey vultures are commonly seen from the observation deck. Longshoal Marina__
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
$25 / night
5. Montrose Missouri Conservation Area Dispersed Camping
Urich, Missouri9 Reviews•29 Photos•193 SavesCamping limited to 14 days
- Pets
- Fires
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
- Equestrian
6. Cozy Corner RV Park
Clinton, Missouri5 Reviews•6 Photos•11 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
7. Bucksaw
Harry S. Truman Lake, Missouri4 Reviews•6 Photos•26 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Reservable
- RVs
- Tents
8. Buck Ridge — Harry S Truman State Park
Harry S. Truman Lake, Missouri4 Reviews•10 Photos•3 SavesBuck Ridge has 61 premium electric sites with pads that run from 50 to 70 feet long. There are six family sites with an extra pad, table, and electric hookup. All of the campsites have a lantern hook, fire pit, and table. The shower house, restrooms, and laundry facilities are at the Bluff Ridge Trail trailhead by the host campsite number 119. Pets are welcome but they have to be on a leash or restrained at all times. The water, showers, and RV dump station are turned off during the off-season so bring your own water during that time.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
$19 - $25 / night
9. Thibaut Point - Harry S. Truman Lake
Warsaw, Missouri4 Reviews•6 Photos•10 SavesOverview
Thibaut Point Park sits on the shores of Harry S. Truman Lake in the hills of western Missouri. Visitors enjoy fishing, hunting, swimming and boating. Click here for the Harry S. Truman Lake virtual tour.
Recreation
Thibaut Point offers great opportunities to get out on the water. Boating and swimming are popular activities. The park is an excellent fishing location. Anglers find crappie, largemouth bass and blue and flathead catfish. Truman Lake is also a popular destination for tournament fishermen.
Natural Features
Harry S Truman Reservoir lies among the rolling hills and rocky bluffs of the Ozark Plateau. Mature hardwoods of Oak and Hickory with cedar trees mixed in cover the area. Wildlife such as whitetail deer, turkey, hawks, ospreys, eagles, and many different water birds can be found in and around the park. An abundance of fish such as crappie, bass, walleye, paddlefish, blue and channel catfish can also be found in Harry S Truman Reservoir. Approximately 8,800 acres of standing timber were left in the lake to provide quality aquatic habitat.
Nearby Attractions
The 950 miles of shoreline around Truman Lake provide plentiful opportunities for fun in the outdoors. Many parks surround the lake, including Harry S. Truman State Park. The Harry S. Truman Visitor Center sits atop Kaysinger Bluff and provides a spectacular view of the dam and reservoir. Exhibits provide information about the rich history of the Osage River Valley from pre-civilization to modern day. Waterfowl, bald eagles and turkey vultures are commonly seen from the observation deck.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
$25 / night
10. Long Shoal
Harry S. Truman Lake, Missouri3 Reviews•3 Photos•9 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
Recent Dog-Friendly Reviews in Calhoun
274 Reviews of 80 Calhoun Campgrounds
Nadia
Scout
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.
- 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.
Fred S.Legend
Sparrowfoot
Well maintained campground
Stayed here here for one night in early September during our trip to Wyoming. Paid $10 with interagency senior discount. Stayed in the B Loop. We were one of 5 campers here; camped in a camper van. Our sie, B46, was close to a clean vault toilet (which has tp). Short walk to clean restroom/shower house; this building also has a laundry room. The sites have a level gravel driveway; most sites are back-in. Spacing between sites is okay; no privacy between sites. Even though the campground is along a lake, the sites at B Loop offer no lake views. Hosts seemed friendly. Did not see any hiking opportunities at this loop. There is a path to the lake at the back end of the loop. There is nothing special about this campground, but it is a good, clean, quiet location for an overnight stay. I had excellent T-Mobile 5G service. I would stay here again.
- 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.
- JJessica H.Scout
Roberts Bluff Access
Great Overnight Spot
Great stop 5 minutes off of I-70! The site has three camp sites available with car pull ins and fire rings. Lots of mosquitoes due to the site being right on the water. Also two cats hang out around the site. No bathroom we could find.
- KKristin P.Scout
Devil's Backbone — Harry S Truman State Park
Devils backbone
Large campsites. Quiet at the site. Restaurant on the campground
Bobby J.
RangerRoberts Bluff Access
Wonderful Peaceful Stay
Only 2 miles off of the highway and is perfect for someone just passing by. I’m on my way from St Louis to Denver and it was perfect for one night. Very quiet but still close enough to hear the hum of the interstate traffic. It looked like there were 3 sites with fire rings and all very nice.
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.
- Christian D.Scout
Robert's Bluff
Quiet and Free
Don’t mistake this for the RV hookup site at Roberts Bluff. It’s a bit further down the road and called Roberts Bluff Access. You will eventually see signs for a Conservation site.
There were about 4/5 spots to pull/back into. Its a small space and really close to the river where you can see huge trout and turtles swimming. There is even a boat ramp.
- rrussellTraveler
Green Acres at Red Brick Farmhouse
Way Cool
Very well tended grounds with enough modern features to make you feel comfortable-
Becky M.
Guide
Turkey Creek RV Park
Awesome location for visiting Branson
The campground was quiet and low key. No internet available so bring your own or purchase WiFi from their system. Shower house was ok, the smell made me dry heave, smelled like old meat. Small fenced area for dogs to play / go to the bathroom in. No playground for kids. Our site was level, it stormed during our stay but staff was quick to clean up downed trees and regrade the roads. The location was perfect for visiting Branson and its attractions. I got the vibe that it was more of an older generation camping campsite with more long time campers. We’d go back and stay if our focus was the attractions at Branson, not to hangout at the campsite.
- Steve R.Scout
Beyonder Marine At Sterett Creek
Outrageous price for boat slips!
I didn't stay in the campground, I stayed at the hotel. The rooms are comfortable and clean.
I wanted to comment on the price for boat slips at the marina. Charging $40.00 a night for a slip is outrageous. It is also bad business practice to price yourself out of money. If they were only $20.00 you would have made $320.00 this weekend from our Bass club. It is not that inconvenient for us to put in and out at the ramp instead. THINK ABOUT IT!
Trenton D.ScoutSparrowfoot
Loop A
Beautiful camp ground will definitely come back with my family!
- SSteve H.Guide
Bucksaw
Lake of the Ozarks
One night stay. Nice COAE campground. Had trouble getting here from the south because of extensive flooding from the April storms. Amazing bird songs and calls. Busy but quiet.
- RRandall J.Traveler
Roberts Bluff Access
Quiet overnight stay
Enjoyed a campfire before a thunderstorm rolled into the area. Ground away from the campsite was a bit muddy and made a mess. No surprises there! Established campfire ring at 2 spots. Another ring farther down in the turnaround beyond the boat launch.
Belinda O.Scout
Kimmys At Caplinger
Beautiful, peaceful & very accommodating!
We absolutely Love this campground! It's beautiful, peaceful & lots of things to do. From walking the trails, kayaking, camp fires, swings & play sets for the kids to enjoying the beautiful scenery. They have just about everything you need in the little store/welcome center. And the owners are the nicest people you'll ever meet!
- Marcie C.Traveler
Kimmys At Caplinger
Best Family Campground in Missouri
Kimmy’s is amazing! Always friendly and clean. Lots of activities for any outdoor adventures. Hiking kayaking swimming and lots of laughs come with Kimmy’s crew. They go out of their way to make your stay wonderful! If the pond on site is not big enough Stockton Lake is just minutes away or maybe you enjoy kayaking the Sac River is very close as well. Shuttle service is right up the road if needed. Keep your eyes peeled you may just find a message rock or two. We frequent Kimmy’s several times each summer and by far our absolute favorite campground in Missouri. And they are pet friendly too!
Kayla T.ScoutKimmys At Caplinger
Amazing campground!
Absolutely love everything they have here! The trails they maintain for their guests are top notch. You have to check out the lake they’re created for their campers to enjoy! Can’t go wrong with staying at Kimmy’s.
Robin M.TravelerRoberts Bluff Access
Quiet place to fish
Small, quiet and out of the way. A few spots for camping. No restrooms, electricity or running water.
Leni K.Ranger
Wild Turkey Ridge — Harry S Truman State Park
In The Thick of Nature, Great Tent Camping Off Season
We came just at the start of season, so we took advantage of a family spot to relax and get some extra privacy. There were maybe 5 other campers in Wild Ridge, and it was a ridge coming in, narrow roads leading into the peninsula.
Vault toilets were well kept, and well light at night.
We hiked to check out the other campsites that were also well spaced for privacy.
There was a desire line down to the lake, with a rocky shore to walk, the beaches themselves a bit wider.
We had a nice clearing to set up at our location, likely used for a second tent that lended well to privacy.
Renee H.Ranger
Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA
Friendly, clean and close to the freeway
Nice to spend the night. Friendly staff and clean bath/shower facilities. Close proximity to the interstate does come with some traffic noise. Many retail options within a short drive.
- Cassie B.Scout
Owl Creek Market and RV Park
We absolutely adored this campground.
We spent about two weeks here around September . It’s well maintained and the staff was so friendly. If we are ever in the area we will definitely stay here again. The market is a great touch.
- DDexter V.Traveler
Poague Conservation Area
So much trash
6 sites in total, all had trash everywhere. A couple sites are big enough for an rv or pull behind. 14 days free in the Poague Conservation area.
Megan C.Scout
Montrose Missouri Conservation Area Dispersed Camping
Decent spot
It was quiet. We enjoyed our stay. I read about the black cat that was found there in the other review. It was still there when we camped in late December and quite hungry. Very friendly and needing love. We brought him home with us and he is the most amazing cat. Took a while to get litter trained but I’m glad we opened up our home to him before the bad weather got here. Thanks to this site, we found our new family member! Thanks to whoever posted.
- MMaggie C.Legend
Owl Creek Market and RV Park
Nice for overnight
Stayed one night while traveling back to the east coast. It is a decent campground. The bath house was clean and showers were hot. Sites are close together. Mine had shade. There is a small dog park at the top of the hill.
I came late and left early, so didn't get to browse the cheese shop, but it looked nice. I would stay here again.
Chipper S.Scout
Sidetrack RV Park
Perfect Location & Amazing Amenitites
Stayed at Side Track RV Park many time and my family and friends keep coming back. The location is as good as it gets and the community building is great entertainment when not at the track or watching boat races. Best of all is the sites are full hook ups, so no full sewer tanks when you get home! 5 stars all the way!!!
Guide to Calhoun
Discover the best spots for pets-allowed camping near Calhoun, Missouri, where you and your furry friends can enjoy the great outdoors together.
Pet owners like the amenities at these campgrounds
- At Knob Noster State Park Campground, you’ll find electric hookups and drinking water, making it convenient for pet owners to set up a comfortable campsite.
- Raccoon Ridge — Harry S Truman State Park offers a peaceful environment with clean facilities, perfect for a relaxing stay with your pets.
- Berry Bend - Harry S. Truman Lake features spacious sites and a friendly atmosphere, ensuring a pleasant experience for both you and your pets.
Dog-friendly activities while camping near Calhoun
- Enjoy hiking the trails at Thibaut Point - Harry S. Truman Lake, where you can explore nature with your dog by your side.
- Long Shoal provides access to the lake, perfect for a day of swimming and playing fetch with your pup.
- At Bucksaw, you can enjoy fishing and boating while your dog relaxes by your side.
Tips for camping with dogs near Calhoun
- Always keep your dog on a leash at Sparrowfoot to ensure their safety and the comfort of other campers.
- Bring plenty of water and snacks for your pet when visiting Osage Bluff, as amenities may be limited.
- Make sure to clean up after your dog at Montrose Missouri Conservation Area Dispersed Camping to maintain the natural beauty of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Calhoun, MO is Knob Noster State Park Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 24 reviews.
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