Top Glamping near De Kalb, MO

De Kalb is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. De Kalb is an adventure-filled destination for those who love the outdoorsy camper lifestyle. But it's also great for those who prefer to spend time near the city, exploring and sightseeing. Discover great camping spots near De Kalb, reviewed by campers like you.

Best Glamping Sites Near De Kalb, MO (12)

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159 Reviews of 12 De Kalb Campgrounds


  • Camper-submitted photo from Weston Bend State Park Campground
    September 30, 2024

    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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Weston Bend State Park Campground
    September 13, 2024

    Weston 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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Weston Bend State Park Campground
    June 30, 2024

    Weston 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 .

  • Camper-submitted photo from Weston Bend State Park Campground
    June 8, 2024

    Weston 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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Weston Bend State Park Campground
    May 7, 2024

    Weston 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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Kansas City West-Lawrence KOA
    March 21, 2024

    Kansas City West-Lawrence KOA

    Ridiculous

    Had to call numerous times to acully get thru. Asked about 6 weeks of staying. Inquired about long term. Was told that it would cost me $3400.00 to stay a mo th here. That's insane

  • Camper-submitted photo from Weston Bend State Park Campground
    February 17, 2024

    Weston Bend State Park Campground

    Absolutely beautiful

    This place is absolutely beautiful great for taking your family but if you need RV parts or repairs stay away from Camping World they will rip you off or even if you want to purchase an RV read the reviews on them.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Smiths Fork Recreation Area Camping
    December 4, 2023

    Smiths Fork Recreation Area Camping

    Nice little campground below the dam at Smithville Lake

    We tried Smith Fork and liked it. The only downside is that some of the campsites are close together/congested, but that’s not necessarily a big negative. We have Verizon and service was good. Camp hosts were great!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Crow's Creek Campground
    December 4, 2023

    Crow's Creek Campground

    Great Campground near Smithville Lake

    Very nice campground and we’ve stayed here several times without any problems. The hosts are great too. We’ve stayed at sites in Loop C improved which have water and 50amp service. We have Verizon cell service and had no issues.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Smiths Fork Recreation Area Camping
    November 2, 2023

    Smiths Fork Recreation Area Camping

    Great campground!

    Campground is great! Camp hosts Janet and Chris went above and beyond making Halloween perfect for our family. Been here several times and they are more than accommodating. Always a clean, safe and organized campground. Can’t wait until next year to see all of the events!

  • 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 Perry State Park Campground
    October 9, 2023

    Perry State Park Campground

    Perry state park

    Super easy to pull in and set up. Plenty of spots.Only a few signs with a map so i took a picture on my phone and used that.

    Water on each site which is a luxury.

    Stayed for 2 nights. Easy breezin

  • Camper-submitted photo from Weston Bend State Park Campground
    July 26, 2023

    Weston Bend State Park Campground

    Peaceful

    Pros:

    - so peacefully quiet, seriously even with the kids

    - dog park with 3 separate areas- close to KC

    - a hose at the dump station that you can actually hook up to your black tank flush

    - both AT&T and Verizon worked great 

    Cons:

    - I honestly have none from here!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Weston Bend State Park Campground
    July 25, 2023

    Weston Bend State Park Campground

    Great, quite large camp sites

    Great please to camp, not to crowded. Got busier on the weekends, empty on the week. Nice showers and toilets, laundry. Campsites were large, many had a good footprint enough to set up a large tent. We have a 20’ round yurt and had plenty of room. Lots of hiking trails in this park, some paved. Nice lookout point. Dog park was nice, well gated and taken care of, had water station for thirsty dogs. We spent 25$ a night for a 30amp electric site. Campground was well maintained. Only minutes from the historic town of Westin, amazing parks, lots of pubs and little restaurants. Nice place to walk around. I would camp here again.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Camp Branch Campground
    April 30, 2023

    Camp Branch Campground

    Well maintained / lake views

    This is a very well Maintained and care for park with recreational activities, bathrooms and paved walking trails. Not rustic enough for me but very nice. We

  • 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 Weston Bend State Park Campground
    October 31, 2022

    Weston Bend State Park Campground

    Enjoyable Stay

    Getting to the state park off I 29 and through the countryside was easy as the route had Weston Bend SP signage. We followed the SP signs to the campground(CG) where the gate was not manned so we headed to get water, but someone was sitting in the dump station waiting for another person to arrive so we went around this one-loop CG to see if there was a convenient spigot. There are spigots but with a larger rig, you will block the road, and/or you will be on a hill. We went back around and the person moved so we could get water. After that, we headed to pull through site 28 with electric(50/30/20 AMP) only. The site is long but has a 1/4 moon turn so we had to pull back around to get better positioned on the pad so we could disconnect our 39’ 5th wheel and F450 for our 3-night stay. There were tree branches overhead that we could not avoid. RVers next to us in site 30 had just arrived as well and were having trouble getting their travel trailer unhitched and leveled due to the pad’s slight incline and unlevel asphalt. They got their trailer positioned so they could get somewhat level. We got a solid two bars on both Verizon and T-Mobile. Due to our proximity to Kansas City, we got a lot of OTA channels. A satellite connection would be iffy in most sites here due to the number of mature trees. The trees in a lot of sites would also scrape the top of larger rigs. There’s a variety of sites with most being good for regular trailers versus tall rigs, and tent sites. They have a nice shower house with 1 washer and 1 dryer both for$1.50. There are also vaulted toilets here and there. There’s a 1.7-acre fenced dog park that includes one large area for large dogs and two other areas with one dedicated to smaller dogs. The dog area is at the front park entrance away from the campground and it would be a long walk to get there, so we drove up. There are a lot of hiking trails here plus an old tobacco barn that’s worth a look.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Weston Bend State Park Campground
    October 29, 2022

    Weston Bend State Park Campground

    Great little park

    I stayed at two different sites here over a few days and had a quiet, lovely time. The overlook and trails were a great way to spend my spare time outside of work (remote). My AT&T cell service was poor (perhaps the high number sites at the top of the hill had better reception?) but Verizon was strong enough for me to work. The bathroom/laundry facilities were in the cutest red building, but I didn’t use them as the water had been shut off as it dropped below freezing at night while I was there, so that’s something to keep in mind when planning your trip.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Perry State Park Campground
    September 29, 2022

    Perry State Park Campground

    Perfect pit stop

    Great place for a day or two... Stayed in lot 93,nice spot on end with extra privacy. Only complaint, cold shower in facility near marina. I would recommend a spot closer to marina if you're not In an RV. We were a rooftop tent and could heat distant trains all night.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Camp Branch Campground
    September 17, 2022

    Camp Branch Campground

    Beautiful lake views

    Stayed on the A loop and had a beautiful view of the lake! Nice to be close to bathrooms and have a gorgeous view. Friendly staff, great price, and campsites have a fire pit with a grill, and a picnic table. We’ll be back!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Big Lake State Park Campground
    July 27, 2022

    Big Lake State Park Campground

    Nice sites on the lake

    Both back in and pull through sites available with electric, dump site, and fresh water fill station. Hosts are very friendly and drive around with firewood right on the back. Easy to reserve online and nice, level, shaded gravel sites, and primitive sites right by the lake. Bring your bug spray in the summer.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Perry State Park Campground
    July 20, 2022

    Perry State Park Campground

    Parking Lot Camping in Eagle Loop

    Was surprised at the layout of this campground loop when we pulled in.  Thankfully it was just a pit stop on our drive out west, but it was essentially a parking lot.  Also surprised there were essentially semi-permanent campers set up.  Did not live up to what I would expect at a state park and there were zero views of the lake from any of the campsites (tree line was heavily overgrown). Would not recommend if you are staying for more than a night.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Big Lake State Park Campground
    May 27, 2022

    Big Lake State Park Campground

    It’s fine, this is fine.

    So, decent state park (when it’s not flooded), on a small (not that big) oxbow lake, which about 3/4 of is privately owned… so there are boats.

  • 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.



Guide to De Kalb

Camping near De Kalb, Missouri, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor lovers. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a family-friendly adventure, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Explore the outdoors: Many campgrounds are near beautiful lakes and parks. For instance, Weston Bend State Park Campground is a great spot for hiking and enjoying nature. One visitor mentioned, "This place is absolutely beautiful, great for taking your family."
  • Fishing and swimming: Camp Branch Campground offers access to Smithville Lake, perfect for fishing and swimming. A reviewer noted, "We had a short walk to the lake for fishing, and the loop had a restroom."
  • Visit local attractions: If you're near Worlds of Fun Village, you can enjoy the amusement park. One camper shared, "Kids loved the fireworks at Worlds of Fun in the evenings."

What campers like:

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at AOK Campground & RV Park said, "The property and restrooms/showers were very, very clean and well maintained."
  • Spacious sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites with good spacing. A reviewer at Crow's Creek Campground mentioned, "Lots of space between sites."
  • Friendly staff: Campers often rave about the helpfulness of campground hosts. One camper at Smiths Fork Recreation Area Camping said, "Camp hosts were great!"

What you should know:

  • Limited amenities: Some campgrounds may lack full hookups or markets. A camper at Camp Branch Campground noted, "While some amenities are lacking, no full hookups, many with power only."
  • Road noise: If you're sensitive to noise, be aware that some campgrounds are near busy roads. A visitor at Basswood Country RV Resort mentioned, "Row 1 is along a busy highway with semi truck noise 24 hours a day."
  • Seasonal closures: Some campgrounds, like Smiths Fork Recreation Area Camping, are only open from April 15 to October 15, so plan your trip accordingly.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Look for kid-friendly activities: Many campgrounds have playgrounds and swimming areas. A camper at Lewis and Clark State Park Campground said, "There is a playground. Pet friendly."
  • Choose spacious sites: Opt for campgrounds with larger sites to give kids room to play. A visitor at Weston Bend State Park Campground mentioned, "Site 26 is relatively isolated. It's big too."
  • Plan for meals: Some campgrounds have fire pits and picnic tables, making it easier to cook and eat together. A camper at Camp Branch Campground noted, "Campsites have a fire pit with a grill, and a picnic table."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check for hookups: Make sure the campground has the necessary hookups for your RV. A visitor at Crow's Creek Campground mentioned, "We’ve stayed at sites in Loop C improved which have water and 50amp service."
  • Be prepared for leveling: Some sites may not be perfectly level. A camper at Camp Branch Campground said, "Our spot was 13” unlevel. Luckily we had several blocks of wood to help level our camp out."
  • Plan for quiet hours: Respect the campground's quiet hours to ensure a peaceful stay for everyone. A camper at AOK Campground & RV Park shared, "The campground has ponds. Other campers were friendly and respectful."

Camping near De Kalb, Missouri, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RVer seeking a peaceful getaway.

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