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Cute retro campground right on Route 66. It’s not scenic but the sites are nice and the staff is friendly and welcoming. Clean restrooms and laundry room.
Dog-Friendly Camping near Carl Junction, MO
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Big Red Barn RV Park's fenced dog park provides a dedicated off-leash area for pets at this highly-rated campground near Carl Junction. The park features full hookup RV sites with 50-amp service, clean facilities, and accommodates pets with no apparent breed restrictions. Joplin KOA, located about 15 minutes from Carl Junction, also welcomes pets and offers a variety of accommodation options including tent sites, RV spots, cabins, and glamping units. Both campgrounds maintain clean, well-maintained grounds with picnic tables and fire rings at most sites. Zans Creekside RV Park provides another pet-friendly option with water and electric hookups in a quiet setting. Most campgrounds in the area require pets to be leashed when outside designated pet areas. Campgrounds near Carl Junction are listed with photos on The Dyrt.
Several campgrounds provide grassy areas specifically for pet exercise and relief. The Big Red Barn RV Park receives consistent praise for its exceptionally clean bathrooms and quiet atmosphere, making it particularly suitable for overnight stays with pets. Downstream RV Park offers concrete pads with hookups and some grass areas for pets, though it lacks bathroom facilities. When camping with dogs in this region, visitors should be prepared for ticks, especially during warmer months. Most campgrounds enforce standard pet policies including leash requirements outside designated areas, waste cleanup expectations, and quiet hours that apply to barking dogs. Camp Mi Casa on the Route RV Park provides another option with pet-friendly sites and a swimming pool, though some reviewers note inconsistent pet waste cleanup by certain long-term residents.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Carl Junction (74)
1. Zans Creekside RV Park
"Nice campground close to Joplin, MO. Friendly host, clean campsites, pet friendly."
"We did find 2 outside stalls with toilets but not until the next morning so that helped. Overall it was a nice place to stop and sleep for the night. Friendly people."
Check AvailabilityAvailable next weekend
from $20 - $40 / night
2. Downstream RV Park
"Clean, a little grass for pets. Did I mention the first night is free if you register at the Casino and get a players card. Then check in at the store/gas station. Con: No shuttle to the casino."
"A bit noisy with the nearby highway traffic, but our A/C drowned out the noise thru the night. Will stay again, if we ever come back through the area."
3. Camp Mi Casa on the Route RV Park
"Neighbors to our left had been here for a couple months and had a big dog that they didn’t clean up the poop very well and we about stepped in it many times."
"Near enough to town to enjoy the museum and pop in for lunch, far enough away to feel detached. There's also an old Drive in movie next door! "
4. Big Red Barn RV Park
"They have an off-leash dog park area which our dogs loved and used it 3-4 times the nite we were there. The bathrooms were toasty warm and VERY clean. "
"This is a great, friendly campground, off the highway about a mile, so no highway noise. Very pet friendly. Long wide sites that have grass, patios and picnic tables. Open year round!"
4 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $32 - $68 / night
6. Coachlight Campground
"It was near the highway but oh so quiet. Checkout in the morning was easy and Mike at the office was so friendly. Excellent place to stay!!"
7. Schifferdecker Park
8. Baxter Springs Riverside Park
Check Availabilityfrom $5 / night
9. Ballard's Campground
Check Availabilityfrom $35 - $575 / night
10. Neosho City Campground
"We have 3 dogs and had plenty of walking trails for them. We would definitely stay here again."
"Although it is a no frills campground it is across the street from a lengthy park with walking trails and a couple playgrounds as well as an active creek which advertises trout fishing on signs along the"
Check Availabilityfrom $25 / night
Drive Time
- 9 min from Joplin, MO
- 1 hr 9 min from Springfield, MO
- 1 hr 22 min from Fayetteville, AR
- 1 hr 39 min from Tulsa, OK
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Carl Junction, MO
231 Reviews of 74 Carl Junction Campgrounds
john S.
ScoutCamp Mi Casa on the Route RV Park
Bait & Switch
I would not recommend Camp Mi Casa based on my experience. When I originally chose this park, the website clearly advertised the monthly rate as $500 plus electric. After I arrived, however, I was told the price was $700 per month. There was no written lease or rental agreement explaining the difference. I paid the $700 for the first month. The following month I was charged another $700. Then I received a bill for $738 with no itemization explaining the additional $38. When I questioned the difference between the advertised $500 rate and the $700 I was being charged, management refused to correct the website price. I was also told that what I was paying was a “subscription” rather than rent, which I found very strange. For comparison, I eventually moved to another RV park. They charge $450 per month plus electric, exactly as advertised, and I received a clear receipt showing what I paid and what the deposit was for. My issue isn't simply that Camp Mi Casa charges $700. A business can charge whatever it wants. My problem is advertising one price and then charging a different price after the customer arrives, without a written agreement or clear itemized billing. I would strongly recommend getting the exact monthly price, all fees, and the terms in writing before committing to a stay at Camp Mi Casa. My experience was enough that I chose to take my business elsewhere.
Andy M.
LegendEagle Bluff - Twin Bridges — Grand Lake State Park
It's a good spot for the night.
Got a great spot.
- JJon L.
GuideRegatta On Grand
First Class Resort
Registration is totally online- you register, pay, and check in online. You will receive a text message the morning of your arrival day asking you to provide an ETA. You will be assigned a concierge who will meet you when you arrive and escort you to your site.
All the park and on-site restaurant staff we dealt with were very friendly and helpful. The entrance to the resort is directly off the main road and is easy to navigate for any size rig. The same inside the park; it's well-marked and easy to navigate.
We were assigned to pull-thru site number S-6. All sites had concrete pads, and they all appear to be fairly level. Power, Water, and Sewer were all conveniently located, and the power supply had no issues at all. We use a power management system, and all electrical parameters were spot on during our stay. Water pressure was very good, and the in-ground sewer connection was conveniently located. Bathrooms, showers, and a laundry area aren't available, although both restaurants on the property do have bathrooms for their customers.
Wi-Fi, Satellite, Cable, and OTA: there is no Wi-Fi in the park. We were able to get AT&T 5G with 4 bars. AT&T achieved 399 Mbps down and 10.6 Mbps up. Satellite reception should not be an issue at most sites, as you can move your dish around to an open area on your site. There are plenty of OTA stations available, and they all had great reception with clear HD pictures. Cable was not available.
Dog Park: They have a nice fenced-in park that is in great condition. The park has a covered bench, and they also provide doggie bags and a trash can.
Amenities: Lots of items are listed on their website, and you are only a few miles from area stores and restaurants. Summary: A great place for an overnight or an extended stay, even if they don't have the normal RV park amenities like showers, bathrooms, or a laundry area
Shaye D.GuideCrossroads RVs and Cabins
Deceitful
The website pictures have definitely been AI generated or edited. It looks nothing like the pics. The place is in disrepair. Bathroom/shower house was filthy. No office exist, pool is not usable, half the park is flooded from a “water break” that appears to have been ongoing for quite sometime. I can see attempts at “upgrades” but it looks like it was started quite some time ago and they ran out of fund. Sites ARE NOT EVEN CLOSE TO LEVEL. Camp host did greet us and was kind. Laundry facilities did work with credit card. Booking online is not accurate. You will not get the lot you choose because I was told “yeah the app ain’t right”. You will have to hunt down door codes for bathroom and laundry. I didn’t bother trying to get WiFi but no check in our out instructions were given. We slept well and it was quiet.
Damien E.TravelerWhispering Woods RV Park
RV Park for Indigo Sky Casino
Sites have water and electric, and a dumping station. Really nice showers and bathrooms. Don't have to gamble, and fairly cheap to stay with access to the hotel pool.
- DDennis K.Traveler
Downstream RV Park
Huge facility, well kept & clean.
Huge facility, well kept and clean. Affordable spacious sites, with 30/50 amp power with water. Separate dump station. A bit noisy with the nearby highway traffic, but our A/C drowned out the noise thru the night. Will stay again, if we ever come back through the area.
- LLori M.Guide
Oak Point Campground — Crawford State Park
Lots of sites!!!!
I got here on a Sunday in July and there are lots of open sites around me, which makes it a great place to camp. There are lots of folks enjoying the water and the deer and lightning bugs are out. Yay. Campground hosts are nice, bathhouses are clean, and there is ice and wood - of course I cannot understand why folks are sitting by a fire when it is 92 degrees and humid as hell, but whatever!
Tobin B.GuideBaxter Springs Riverside Park
Little Cabin Anywhere
There are two side to this campground on one side there are fees to stay on the other side free camping. Great for fishermen and woman. Lots of people were fishing during our stay. They fish all day and all night night if it isn't pouring the rain. Great view of the river. We went past the picknick tables and camp spots to the end of the road and stayed 2 nights. Caught a few fish and enjoyed watching the others fish too.
Guide to Carl Junction
Campgrounds near Carl Junction, Missouri offer quiet settings with easy highway access in a region known for hot, humid summers and mild winters. The area sits at approximately 900 feet elevation in the Ozark Plateau, with most campgrounds positioned along scenic waterways or in wooded areas that provide natural shade during summer months when temperatures regularly exceed 90°F.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Zans Creekside RV Park provides direct access to Shoal Creek for fishing enthusiasts. One visitor noted, "The river is pretty, seems like great fishing opportunity," while another camper appreciated the "nice shady spot overlooking the river" where they could enjoy "the sound of the river in the background."
Bison viewing: Prairie State Park Campground offers a unique wildlife experience about 45 minutes from Carl Junction. Campers report close encounters with free-roaming bison: "If you are interested in bison sightings, this is the park for you" and "My parents visited once and ended up on the road for about an hour while an entire herd of bison meandered across the road around their vehicle!"
Visit local attractions: When staying at Camp Mi Casa on the Route RV Park, campers can access nearby Route 66 attractions. One reviewer mentioned, "Want to watch a old time outdoor movie drive in. Its a couple of blocks down the road," while another appreciated being "Near enough to town to enjoy the museum and pop in for lunch, far enough away to feel detached."
What campers like
Clean facilities: Big Red Barn RV Park receives consistent praise for its maintenance. Reviewers note, "The bathrooms were toasty warm and VERY clean. Lavatory hot water got warm quickly, plenty of soap and towels," and "The park is very well maintained and level sites, lots of trees."
Quiet atmosphere: Travelers appreciate the peaceful settings at several dog-friendly campgrounds near Carl Junction. One camper at Big Red Barn RV Park stated it was "virtually no traffic noise and none while inside the van" and "VERY quiet - very peaceful." Another visitor at Coachlight Campground called it a "very clean & quiet campground" where their 40-foot RV required "about 2 minutes to setup."
Pet-friendly amenities: Joplin KOA provides dedicated spaces for pets. A camper mentioned, "A nice dog park, and even found some 4 leaf clovers!" Big Red Barn RV Park also caters to pets with "an off-leash dog park area which our dogs loved and used it 3-4 times the nite we were there."
What you should know
Site variations: Campgrounds offer diverse site options. At Prairie State Park, "2 sites have paved pads and two do not" and "The center paved sites are more open and grassy and get more wind but also don't have as much shade." Zans Creekside has "RVs on one side and tents on the other" with varying amenities.
Wildlife considerations: Be prepared for wildlife encounters beyond pets. At Prairie State Park Campground, "you'll hear the coyotes all night howling and barking" and campers warn "Lots of deer around, beautiful to see but this also means ticks!"
Bathroom facilities: Quality varies significantly between locations. While Big Red Barn RV Park has "newly remodeled" facilities, a visitor to Zans Creekside reported, "The shower and bathrooms left a lot to be desired. Only one shower and indoor toilet on the side we stayed on and it was just kind of gross."
Tips for camping with families
Water recreation options: Zans Creekside RV Park offers water activities that children enjoy. A visitor shared, "Tubing from the falls was a blast!" and mentioned "Lots of friendly locals hang out at the river during the summer."
Swimming access: Some campgrounds provide swimming facilities. At Camp Mi Casa, a parent observed, "The swimming pool is a little small but my kids love it! My 2 year old was able to learn to swim better in it."
Playground availability: Several campgrounds near Carl Junction include play areas. Riverside Park features "a small playground in addition to the one at the campground," providing options for children to burn off energy after long drives.
Tips from RVers
Overnight convenience: Downstream RV Park serves as an efficient stopover. RVers note it's "Clean. Safe. Great for an overnight on our way from Joplin to OK City" and appreciate that "Site had electric and water. Community sewer drop with washout."
Accessibility: Big Red Barn RV Park accommodates larger rigs with "long wide sites that have grass, patios and picnic tables." Their layout makes arrival simple, as "Convenient to Interstate 49, but virtually no traffic noise."
Hookup variations: Check specific campground utilities before booking. At Downstream RV Park, sites have "electric and water" but no sewer at individual sites. Coachlight Campground offers full-service sites that are "level enough that it required about 2 minutes to setup."
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