Top Glamping near Chillicothe, MO

Chillicothe, MO is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. Chillicothe is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. Get the dirt on all the best camping near Chillicothe. Browse campgrounds by amenities, site types, and more.

Best Glamping Sites Near Chillicothe, MO (5)

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    1. Pershing State Park Campground

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    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    2. Watkins Mill State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    58 Photos
    209 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $12 - $42 / night

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      3. Lincoln Lake RV Park

      1 Review
      2 Saves
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • RVs
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      4. Pony Express RV

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      Established in 2019, Pony Express RV Park, LLC is a woman-owned RV park and campground, located in Maysville, MO. We’re situated on 100 acres of beautiful, rolling countryside with two 4-acre fishing ponds, large shade trees and miles of winding hiking trails. Pull in and take a load off—we’re happy to have you with us!

      Traveling cross-country in an RV? Pony Express RV Park, LLC is the perfect RV campground to get off the road and spend a few days getting the ground back under your feet. Stay with us for a few nights or explore long-term RV parking, making us your new basecamp for a few weeks. You’re welcome no matter how long you decide to stay and we promise convenience and comfort all the days you’re with us.

      Our Maysville, MO RV community offers daily, weekly and monthly RV parking rates, as well as special rates for long-term guests.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • RVs

      $25 - $39 / night

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      5. The Sundance Ranch

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      Come enjoy our beautiful 200-acre national park-esque ranch fringed in gorgeous limestone boulders surrounding a spring-fed 15-acre private lake. Make lasting memories with your family and friends swimming, kayaking or stand-up paddle boarding and, of course, excellent fishing!

      From glowing tree houses floating above ephemeral streams to Bedouin-style canvas tents perched above rugged stone valleys, this is the way to experience nature at it's finest.

      With a choice of unique and magical rustic "camp" sites or beautiful, modern accommodations, our serene landscape offers outdoor activities for every skill level and all the amenities one could desire.

      Located just minutes from Kansas City we are an excellent location for your next stay-cation!

      Come and enjoy some of the fun and exciting spots while you are staying near Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Right in town, you can find some fun shops and things to do, along lots of spots to explore nature and adventure in the country. The options don't stop here!

      Interested in dining options? Choosing where to eat can be difficult when visiting Excelsior Springs. Providing many great options within a small town is definitely a reason to drop in on this incredible and friendly community. There are more upscale restaurants for a couples romantic date night, a family friendly sit down, pubs, diners, and bars.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • Cabins
      • Tent Cabin

    Recent Glamping Reviews In Chillicothe

    46 Reviews of 5 Chillicothe Campgrounds


    • Camper-submitted photo from Lincoln Lake RV Park
      June 16, 2024

      Lincoln Lake RV Park

      Great overnight stop

      Beautiful spot on the lake. Clean campground, full hook-ups. Tent and RV friendly. Will stop here again!

    • Camper-submitted photo from Watkins Mill State Park Campground
      October 18, 2023

      Watkins Mill State Park Campground

      Peaceful

      We stayed Sunday-Wednesday and it was very peaceful. Sites are not right on top of each other and it looks like they all have a fire pit and picnic table. There are only a handful of paved spots and you will need leveling blocks on the gravel. Showers and bathrooms are clean and the hosts are very nice. New asphalt roads throughout the park; nice for walking, biking, etc. Be sure to get biscuits & gravy at “The General Store” just down the road from the park entrance.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Pershing State Park Campground
      August 14, 2023

      Pershing State Park Campground

      Busy but Nice

      You can reserve online or with an attendant on site! Spots are small but all shaded. A raccoon ended up tearing through our trash but that was the only negative here! Take the last spot on the loop for extra privacy and to be close to the restrooms.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Pony Express RV
      March 15, 2023

      Pony Express RV

      Pony Express RV Park

      This is a 12-month open RV Park. I live here full time. Most sites offer 30 and 50 Amp, Water and Sewer. WiFi has improved. The owner is on site daily and is very attentive.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Watkins Mill State Park Campground
      December 12, 2021

      Watkins Mill State Park Campground

      Beautiful park and super helpful staff

      We arrived about 15 minutes after the office closed. One of the staff members went back inside to check us in amd thennled us to our camp site before leaving to go home. We were there off season so we only had electric and the shower house was closed but there was fresh water at the dump station close by. It was a beautifully wooded park with a lake, very peaceful....and at a great price.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Watkins Mill State Park Campground
      July 26, 2021

      Watkins Mill State Park Campground

      Wonderful

      This is a close by great campground. Up the road is history of the mill. Has a nice lake for fishing or kayaking. Paddle boarding. Sites are clean. Hosts are great. Bathrooms and showers are clean. Most weekends feom spring to mid October are typically full.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Watkins Mill State Park Campground
      July 13, 2021

      Watkins Mill State Park Campground

      Nice place, ruined by Robocop parks officer

      Ive camped all over and never had an issue parking our 2 very small teardrop campers in a camping spot. Park ranger wouldn’t allow both of them for no real reason, other than somewhere in a rule book it said so. Lake was alright, very small and flooding made it a bit dirty. Running trails and beach were also closed.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Watkins Mill State Park Campground
      May 31, 2021

      Watkins Mill State Park Campground

      Small Campground, Fun

      There are not a lot of campsites, which is nice. Makes it easy to get around without traffic. Very clean place. Hosts spend a lot of time cleaning campsites between each visitor. We had a ton of fun walking around the old mill and visiting with the historian working the visitor center. There are live chickens and sheep. Only negative was it was a pretty chilly weekend and the shower house near our campsite had barely lukewarm water. No full hookups. Electric only.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Pershing State Park Campground
      April 30, 2021

      Pershing State Park Campground

      Quiet, friendly hosts

      The campground hosts, Dan and his wife, have been nothing but helpful and kind. They make their rounds often but never impose. Sites are level, the park is quiet, there is fishing and plenty of hiking. Facilities are clean and well maintained. Plenty of spacing between sites too!

    • Camper-submitted photo from Watkins Mill State Park Campground
      September 20, 2020

      Watkins Mill State Park Campground

      Great Camping

      Stayed here for three nights. All spots have plenty of shade when we walked around. Shower house and bathrooms were clean and nice. Lots of things to do such as boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing and swimming. Fire pits were even nice with an attached grill grate.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Watkins Mill State Park Campground
      August 30, 2020

      Watkins Mill State Park Campground

      Nicely shaded spots.

      We stayed for two days in spot #92. Many of the spots have a good amount of room, but there are some that looked tricky to level. 92 was fine for leveling. The only downside is that the spots, while larger, are fairly open (in the area around 92). I prefer a spot that has a tucked away fire pit and table, but this worked OK for us. Bathhouses were clean and there is a great 3.75 mile paved loop around the lake if you have dogs that enjoy long walks.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Watkins Mill State Park Campground
      July 11, 2020

      Watkins Mill State Park Campground

      Wooded / shaded

      Nice place to camp, all spots are shaded, but all are also back in, but no big deal. Nice quiet camp ground with newer bathroom/ showers. Has nice blacktopped walking trail around Lake around four miles long, great for bikes also. TV reception good, and wifi at 4g

    • Camper-submitted photo from Watkins Mill State Park Campground
      August 24, 2019

      Watkins Mill State Park Campground

      Good state park

      Camp ground is great. There are 2 shower houses, 1 new one torwards the front and one in the farthest loop. There is a small lake great for kayaking and fishing boats. The swim beach has been closed because of excesive vegetation growth. The trail wraps the lake and connects to the edge of the campground. There is a couple historic sites not far on the side of the lake, quick little drive.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Pershing State Park Campground
      August 6, 2019

      Pershing State Park Campground

      A favorite!

      As with all things ratings are subjective to the whims and mindset of the reviewer. That having been said this park meets my criteria as a wonderful park. Having stayed many times, the park often has fewer than five campers. No, there are not water or sewer hookups and only 30 amp electric service, but the showers are immaculate and the pads mostly level and hard surfaced, surrounded by a bounty of shade. The pileated and red headed woodpeckers are in abundance and the trails including a long boardwalk make for interesting walks. The setting is a oak/hickory forest. I hate to give this review for fear of others coming for the experience but great things should be shared.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Pershing State Park Campground
      July 25, 2019

      Pershing State Park Campground

      CHECK IT OUT!

      Pershing State Park has nice treed sites that are not too close together. 

      It is a smaller campground. Easy to get walk around. There are some wonderful trails nearby. Our favorite was the Boardwalk trail - 1 1/2 miles of boardwalk through forest. Just beautiful! We also visited nearby LaClede where John J. Pershing's boyhood home is. Very informative and interesting.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Watkins Mill State Park Campground
      July 19, 2019

      Watkins Mill State Park Campground

      Campground

      Very clean and safe place. Lots of shaded campsites, a lot with electric hookups. Clean bathrooms and shower houses. Can bring your kayaks at no extra cost! We will definitely be back!

    • Camper-submitted photo from Watkins Mill State Park Campground
      November 20, 2018

      Watkins Mill State Park Campground

      Quiet fun

      Watkins Mill offers easy access, level sites. The Mill is a great place to tour while getting some exercise. The small lake seems to not attract a lot of boaters, but has a fishing dock.



    Guide to Chillicothe

    Camping near Chillicothe, Missouri, offers a variety of beautiful spots for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.

    What to do:

    • Hiking and Biking: Many campgrounds, like Watkins Mill State Park Campground, have paved roads perfect for walking and biking. One visitor mentioned, “New asphalt roads throughout the park; nice for walking, biking, etc.”
    • Fishing and Swimming: At Crow's Creek Campground, you can enjoy fishing and swimming. A reviewer noted, “Very nice campground and we’ve stayed here several times without any problems.”
    • Exploring Historic Sites: The Arrow Rock State Historic Site Campground is close to a historic town, making it a great spot for those interested in history. One camper shared, “The walk or drive to the historic town literally park of the park was a surprise.”

    What campers like:

    • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Wallace State Park Campground said, “The bathrooms are pristine- nicer than some restaurants or hotels I’ve been to.”
    • Friendly Hosts: Many campgrounds have welcoming staff. A reviewer at Long Branch State Park Campground mentioned, “The camp host was helpful in providing firewood and was very attentive of the sites.”
    • Spacious Sites: Campers enjoy having room to spread out. One camper at Smiths Fork Recreation Area Camping noted, “Campground is great! Can’t wait until next year to see all of the events!”

    What you should know:

    • Reservations Recommended: Some campgrounds fill up quickly, especially on weekends. A visitor at Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA advised, “Good overnight stay, we wouldn’t stay longer than that, but definitely a good and convenient place for overnight.”
    • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have full hookups or markets nearby. A camper at Camp Branch Campground mentioned, “The website for this park is ancient. Couldn't get anything booked online because the website wouldn't cooperate.”
    • Seasonal Access: Some campgrounds are only open during certain months. For example, Smiths Fork Recreation Area Camping operates from April 15 to October 15.

    Tips for camping with families:

    • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds or swimming areas. A family at Long Branch State Park Campground enjoyed, “Nice playground. Kind host. Fabulous showers!”
    • Plan for Meals: Some campgrounds have markets nearby, while others do not. A visitor at Owl Creek Market and RV Park said, “The market is a great touch.”
    • Bring Outdoor Games: Having games on hand can keep kids entertained. A camper at Watkins Mill State Park Campground suggested, “Be sure to get biscuits & gravy at ‘The General Store’ just down the road from the park entrance.”

    Tips from RVers:

    • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA noted, “Sites are close together. Mine had shade.”
    • Look for Full Hookups: Some campgrounds offer only partial hookups. A camper at Crow's Creek Campground mentioned, “While some amenities are lacking, no full hookups, many with power only.”
    • Be Prepared for Noise: Campgrounds near highways can be noisy. A visitor at Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA said, “Close proximity to the interstate does come with some traffic noise.”

    Camping near Chillicothe, Missouri, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. With a bit of planning, you can enjoy the great outdoors and make lasting memories.

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      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Chillicothe, MO is Pershing State Park Campground with a 4.1-star rating from 10 reviews.

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