Best Cabin Camping near Dexter, MO
Looking for a place to cabin camp near Dexter? Cabin camping is an adventurous and unique way to experience the city. Search nearby cabins or find top-rated spots from other campers.
Best Cabin Sites Near Dexter, MO (10)
1. Sam A. Baker State Park Campground
Patterson, Missouri48 Reviews•106 Photos•144 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
2. Ridge Campground — Lake Wappapello State Park
Wappapello, Missouri7 Reviews•36 Photos•4 SavesRidge Campground has family sites in addition to electric sites and accessible sites.
Lake Wappapello State Park is the ideal vacation spot for a day or a week. The park offers a modern campground and cabins plus rustic camper cabins.
Lake Wappapello State Park offers basic and electric campsites.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
3. Huzzah Valley
Patterson, Missouri11 Reviews•16 Photos•22 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$11 - $65 / night
4. Whippoorwill Lake Campground Resort
Zalma, Missouri1 Review•2 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Group
5. Castor River Campground
Zalma, Missouri2 Reviews•5 Photos•30 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Reservable
- RVs
- Tents
6. Otahki Lake Cabins and Campground
Patterson, Missouri3 Reviews•39 Photos•21 SavesThis 1200 acre property used to be the beautiful Cherokee Ridge Girl Scout camp until it was sold in 2019. We have went through extensive renovations and development to bring this property to the public so that it can be enjoyed by our guests. River access and our private gravel/sand bars are available exclusively to our guests and have provided some of the most peaceful weekends imaginable.
We have everything from glamping tents right on the river bluff to 16 fully equipped cabins with hot tubs overlooking the 23 acre lake with a beach and activities.
We have 4 Conestoga Wagons that are heated and air conditioned complete with picnic table and fire ring. A must see!
46 RV sites with picnic tables fire/grill pits with a variety of 30 and 50 amp pull-through and back-in sites. We offer float trips, rental boats/paddle boards for the lake, and rental golf carts to adventure around the park.
The park is going through endless development to continue to provide everyone with the most enjoyable and peaceful vacation possible.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
$48 - $295 / night
7. Fredrock Glampground
Fredericktown, Missouri1 Review•9 Photos•29 SavesEscape the hustle and bustle of your everyday day life on our 33 acre Glampground. Our property offers some of Mother Nature's best work, alongside whimsical accommodations for an unforgettable Glamping trip.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
$45 / night
8. Beaver Springs Campground
Piedmont, Missouri1 Review•11 SavesWelcome to Beaver Springs Campground. We are located just one mile from the Clearwater Lake dam. Our proximity to various activities makes us an ideal location for families looking for seasonal adventures, or folks just passing through for a couple of days. We strive to make every day special!!
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
$18 - $85 / night
9. Fuchs House
Be the first to review!Williamsville, Missouri•2 Photos•2 SavesOverview
In the late 1930s, Rudolph Fuchs built a five bedroom concrete and native stone house for his family, and also built the present wheel house to produce electricity for his needs. Power was obtained by building a dam in a semi-circle below a large spring forming a small pond. The water was to pour through a chute on the wheel to produce electricity; however, electricity arrived to the site before the wheel ever needed to do its job. The area had an undershot wheel providing power to a grist mill in the late 19th century.
Recreation
The Black River boasts bass, sunfish, walleye and catfish. Many anglers fish from boats, but others fish from the riverbanks. Canoeing and kayaking is also possible on the river. Various day hikes within the Markham Springs Trail System are accessible from the campground. Eagle Bluff Trail is a one and a half mile loop along the river, where birding and wildlife viewing are favorite pastimes. The day use area has a two-acre, 20 foot deep mill pond that dates back to the 1800s, several picnic sites, open fields; river access for boating, fishing and float tubes and canoes; and short hiking trails that provide views of the river, the pond, the springs and the uplands.
Facilities
The Black River boasts bass, sunfish, walleye and catfish. Many anglers fish from boats, but others fish from the riverbanks. Canoeing and kayaking is also possible on the river. Various day hikes within the Markham Springs Trail System are accessible from the campground. Eagle Bluff Trail is a one and a half mile loop along the river, where birding and wildlife viewing are favorite pastimes. The day use area has a two-acre, 20 foot deep mill pond that dates back to the 1800s, several picnic sites, open fields; river access for boating, fishing and float tubes and canoes; and short hiking trails that provide views of the river, the pond, the springs and the uplands.
Natural Features
Located adjacent to the Black River, the recreation area contains a small pond that dates back to the 1800s. The area is covered by a dense forest of colorful trees, including ash, elm, maple and poplar. Six springs pour almost five million gallons of water per day into the pond, and the bubble spring, a smaller outlet of Markham Spring outside of the pond that has air with it which rises in the soft sand forming unique air bubbles.
Nearby Attractions
The Fuchs House is located in the Markham Springs Recreation Area. Camping with both electric sites and primitive sites, day use, and pavilion rental is available. The town of Williamsville is three miles from the Fuchs House and offers a general store ad fuel station.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Reservable
- Cabins
- Drinking Water
$100 / night
Recent Cabin Reviews in Dexter
74 Reviews of 10 Dexter Campgrounds
Joseph A.
Traveler
Sam A. Baker State Park Campground
Where the rivers meet
Sam a Baker is a beautiful destination for any family. There is plenty to do from hiking to horseback riding. There are multi camp sites that can be easily reserved online. The Saint Francis River and the Big Creek meet in the park. The big creek is spring feed and ice cold. The Saint Francis is wild and is considered white water during the rainy season. There are plenty of amenities in the park for the novice camper. From the camp store to the shower house. SAM A BAKER has you covered
Bonnie M.
Guide
Castor River Campground
Sketchy crowd of long term residents
Way to crowded tiny sites
Frank W.Traveler
Otahki Lake Cabins and Campground
beautiful cabins/full hook-up for RVs
Went to stay in a cabin for one night, then extended our stay. The place was to nice to leave. The lake and St. Francis river are crystal clear. Watched the baby deer, and listen to thw owls at night. The cabin had all the amenities included, towels, coffee, soaps, dinnerware and cookware. check-in was easy. Front deck included a B-B-Q grill, and hot tub that over looked the lake and camp fire. Our family will be back. Thank you!
- EEd O.
ScoutOtahki Lake Cabins and Campground
A Paid Reservation is not a Firm Reservation
With a paid reservation made 3 months in advance, the Campground Host cancelled our reservation, refunded our money and then quadrupled the rate for that same period ($125 went to $750 for one night). Your paid family vacation plans reservation is not firm with Otahki Lake Cabins and Campgrounds KOA. I hope this does not happen to you and your family’s dream camping trip!
- Megan S.Scout
Sam A. Baker State Park Campground
Family Camping Perfection ✨
We have been coming here for years, there is something for everyone here! The water is slow and shallow enough in tons of places for littles and deep and cold enough for the older kids and adults to cool off too. The store is adorable, the food is surprisingly really good (I’m craving those loaded nachos!), and when you’re absent-minded like me and forget the bikes you can rent them there 😁 We like Campground 2 on the gravel side (to the left when you pull in) because it’s nice and quiet and close to the nature center. You really can’t go wrong with any of the sites!
Grant M.
Ranger
Ridge Campground — Lake Wappapello State Park
Always a good spot
Love this park, lakeside or ridge top. Only 4 spots without electricity, use that how you will. The lake side is dope for water views and stag gazing.
- BBrian H.Scout
Sam A. Baker State Park Campground
Float trip
Camp host was nice and river was also very nice but campground was really tight. We had camper 5 feet off back window and tents on are side not much space
Jonathan A.GuideRidge Campground — Lake Wappapello State Park
Beautiful and well kempt
Despite terrible storms during my stay, it was a wonderful place. The hosts and staff seemed a bit eager to have someone visit, it was rather empty for the middle of the summer. Firewood is a bit overpriced but thats to be expected. The non-electric sites in the first loop have the best view of the lake but zero shade. The next loop had great sites but no view of the lake. The pamphlets from the park are poor quality copies and out dated… they show things like a store that is not on the site. The showers and laundry were great. The staff were friendly. A little buggy, but I think that has more to do with the weather and time of year. Couple raccoons tried to make a move, but my dog had something to say about that.
Overall, great park!
- EElijah E.Scout
Otahki Lake Cabins and Campground
Word from the staff
This 1200 acre property used to be the beautiful Cherokee Ridge Girl Scout camp until it was sold in 2019. We have went through extensive renovations and development to bring this property to the public so that it can be enjoyed by our guests. River access and our private gravel/sand bars are available exclusively to our guests and have provided some of the most peaceful weekends imaginable.
We have everything from glamping tents right on the river bluff (photos attached) to 12 fully equipped cabins with hot tubs overlooking the 22 acre lake with a beach and activities (photos attached)
We have 4 Conestoga Wagons that are heated and air conditioned (see photos attached). They are the definition of glamping.
50 RV sites with picnic tables fire/grill pits with a variety of 30 and 50 amp pull-through and back-in sites. We offer float trips, rental boats for the lake, and rental golf carts to adventure around the park.
The park is going through endless development to continue to provide everyone with the most enjoyable and peaceful vacation possible.
Please check out our website www.otahkilake.com
Hannah H.GuideSam A. Baker State Park Campground
Very well maintained
Stayed here for three nights over Halloween weekend, and it was wonderful. There were very few people there to begin with, but Sunday night there was no one else there but us. We even had a deer run through our campsite while we sat fireside! Bathrooms were clean, roads were well maintained, and the signs were very clear.
Scott C.Guide
Huzzah Valley
Classic Float Trip Campground!
Multiple weekends spent at this campsite, both with and without family. RV sites are clean, mostly level, and well spaced out, with quiet hours rules to accommodate families. The "Zoo" is for the younger and rowdier crowd, and is located north of HWY 8, away from the family-friendly sites, and has later quiet hours and is known for its party-like atmosphere. Campers in this area are effectively "locked in" after a certain time, to prevent the rowdiness from spilling over after hours. Amenities are plentiful, and the camp store is larger than most convenience stores you'd find on the highway. Floating options are plentiful, with multiple routes and raft/canoe/tube options available. Either float away from your campsite, with a shuttled return, or take the shuttle to the put-in, upstream, and float back to your campsite. An annual tradition!
- GGary P.Ranger
Sam A. Baker State Park Campground
Decent older state park
Level sites throughout, but close together. Our power pole had an open ground on the 30 amp and no water at the site. No ATT or Verizon cell. The trees boosted the rating and were the highlight of the place,
It was decent for a night over, but not for a destination. Did not use the facilities nor try OTA tv. It is a nice park, but just had seen better days.
Mallory S.GuideSam A. Baker State Park Campground
A very nice park
We stayed one night on our way to Arkansas in site 199. Our site was level and spacious. The camp host was friendly and helpful. We had a nice time riding our bikes in the morning. The only reason for a 4 rather than a 5 was that lack of cell signal at our site (it was fine in other parts of the park).
Misty B.Scout
Fredrock Glampground
Fredrock Glampground
I am the manager and one of the owners. We would love to share our place with you. We thinks it's pretty special and think you will too!
- Bryan F.Guide
Sam A. Baker State Park Campground
Easy going in Campground 1
I’ve never been to a campground so finely manicured. The grass is short and the roads are in great shape. Campground 1 has a boat ramp and easy access to river sits. Some of the sites are a little crampy, but if all you’re doing is cooking and sleeping, you’re as good to go as a crunch wrap supreme. When night falls, be sure to lock your food up like Fort Knox. We saw a few stinks, a whizzle, and a fat racc. And boy, were they persistent. Next trip we’ll be hitting the backpacking trails. Can’t wait to come back. Thanks Sammy.
Ben S.TravelerSam A. Baker State Park Campground
Great campsite!
Campground 1 is beautiful. Keep your food stored safely as we saw 5 skunks, 4 raccoons, 1 weasel and a partridge in a pear tree. They're all pretty bold about stealing food.
- NDea C.Scout
Sam A. Baker State Park Campground
Absolutely love it here!!
So many amenities and places to check out! My former partner and I and even friends checked this place out a few times. We enjoy the overall area and atmosphere of the shop m, visitor center and cafe offers some pretty good eats if you were up for making some yourself! Otherwise the hikes are pretty good and the views are also! Definitely worth checking out and scoping out if anything!
- DDavidScout
Ridge Campground — Lake Wappapello State Park
Nearly Empty
Nice State Park. Sites are fairly large and fairly well spaced out. Bathrooms aren’t great. We’re here on a Friday night and there are only five other people in the whole place.
- PPhil B.Scout
Beaver Springs Campground
Really Nice
A really nice smaller privately owned campground that still has all of the perks. Pool, clean bath house, ice, fire wood, etc. Bordered by a spring branch and just a mile from Clearwater lake access. Has several cabins and one RV for rent. Tall pines and cottonwood trees throughout. Owners are great people and work relentlessly keeping the place maintained.
- Jessica B.Guide
Ridge Campground — Lake Wappapello State Park
Ridge Campround - WORST EXPERIENCE EVER!
We booked online, from the photos of site 48 at the Ridge Campground loop, there was plenty of space for our tent & to enjoy our weekend camping. We could not have been more WRONG! This site is TINY! Not even enough room for our tent, the fire pit is nearly touching the picnic table & a drainage line runs right through the site. The grass was SO tall, leaves & Brush everywhere. The site & fire pit were full of trash! I pulled countless bottle caps out of my dogs mouth, and had to clean up broken glass as well. We spoke with the host & moved one site over, to #49. This site was bigger & looked more appealing. We were still WRONG! The ticks, ants & mosquitoes were thick (I know were outside, and I understand - but the amount of ticks I picked off ourselves, our tent, our chairs, table etc was more than normal.) when breaking down our tent we found a nest of black ants, millions of them, all through our tarps.
The bathrooms in this loop are large, but they are much older. They were dirty - constant trash on the floors, including sanitary pad wrappers & bloody tissues. The soap dispenser was broken, and someone had busted the lid off to get to the soap inside. There were dead bugs all over the counter & the showers didn’t drain, they had standing water. When we drove through the Asher loop it was like a different campground! I couldn’t believe the difference and was quite upset. Just because Ridge is the older part of the park doesn’t mean it should be maintained any different. We will NOT return to the Ridge campground, but would love to stay at Asher one day.
- KKevin B.Guide
Sam A. Baker State Park Campground
Great state park.
Beautiful view. You can sit in the cool clear water and relax. Great place for kids. Park is well maintained. I highly recommend.
- OOri T.Scout
Sam A. Baker State Park Campground
Enjoyed so much we’ve visited more than once
The first time my former partner and I came to Sam Baker was during 4th of July and it was pretty busy but laid back. The accommodations were excellent such as the campground shop and cafe. We stayed in our very large tent, folks were really friendly even though it was mid COVID-19. They regularly cleaned and sanitized all the bathrooms regularly on schedule. We really enjoyed our first stay of roughly a couple nights so much we scheduled to return later that fall. We found out they also had boat/canoe access along the lake and we finally got around to that before it got too cold. Actually enjoyed some more of the snack/meals at the cafe and of course bought whatever we felt necessary at their shop. We really appreciated all the great vibes and welcoming folks. Was sure a good time hope to come back a third and more often then not enjoy our stay!
Emily J.ScoutSam A. Baker State Park Campground
Clean and nice
My family camps at Sam A Baker every year. It is clean and everyone there is friendly. They have a nice gift shop and some great places to swim.
- Robyn C.Guide
Huzzah Valley
Huge!
Very large, open place with the river close to most campers. I never floated here but I'm sure it's quite the party!
Jon L.GuideSam A. Baker State Park Campground
Great Missouri SP
Just spent the weekend with my family at Sam A Baker (SAB). We stayed at campground 2. Spot 145 and had plenty of shade and space. There are two traditional camps and one equestrian. The park is crowded but that’s because of how great it is. Lots of paved walk/bike trails around the park. If you forget your bike no problem you can rent one for $5 a day! The visitors center was neat. The general store has everything you need and a restaurant attached where you can get breakfast, lunch and dinner. We spent some time on the gravel bar which was a short walk from our campsite. The water on Big Creek was clear, shallow, and not too cold. I would recommend this state park to any family looking to camp.
Chad H.GuideSam A. Baker State Park Campground
Perfect Family Campground
The state of missouri does an amazing job providing opportunities for families to enjoy the beauty of nature. Nature programs for kids and parents to learn. Well kept facilities. The ice cream is just a bonus. This is by far my favorite campsite for the kids.
- Cathy S.Ranger
Sam A. Baker State Park Campground
Great swimming hole!
We went with the whole fam to Sam A Baker. Shower houses were conveniently located in camping area. Big River was just a small walk away from the campsite. I know they had been flooded, but I am still cleaning rocks and dirt from the camper. They had a nice camp store and were very friendly. Mostly electric sites. A few full hookups close to the front of the campground. Nice paved roads and larger than normal sites. It was during a pandemic, but bathrooms were pretty clean. Will definitely go again.
Guide to Dexter
Cabin camping near Dexter, Missouri offers a perfect blend of nature and comfort, allowing visitors to enjoy the great outdoors without sacrificing the comforts of home.
Cabin campers appreciate these amenities
- At Otahki Lake Cabins and Campground, guests can enjoy fully equipped cabins with amenities like hot tubs and BBQ grills overlooking the lake.
- Ridge Campground — Lake Wappapello State Park features cabins that provide easy access to drinking water, showers, and picnic tables for a comfortable stay.
- Whippoorwill Lake Campground Resort offers cozy cabins with sandy beach access, making it a great spot for families.
Explore the great outdoors with local activities
- Enjoy hiking and horseback riding at Sam A. Baker State Park Campground, where the scenic trails lead to stunning views of the Saint Francis River.
- Experience the thrill of floating down the river at Huzzah Valley, which provides various options for tubing and canoeing, perfect for a fun day on the water.
- Take a leisurely stroll through the beautiful fall foliage at Ridge Campground — Lake Wappapello State Park, where the lakeside views are breathtaking.
Some prices for cabin camping range from $50 to $750
- Cabin rentals at Otahki Lake Cabins and Campground start around $125, offering a great value for families looking for a weekend getaway.
- At Whippoorwill Lake Campground Resort, cabin rates are typically around $100, making it an affordable option for a relaxing retreat.
- Prices at Ridge Campground — Lake Wappapello State Park can vary, with some cabins available for as low as $50, perfect for budget-conscious campers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Dexter, MO?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Dexter, MO is Sam A. Baker State Park Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 48 reviews.
What is the best site to find cabin camping near Dexter, MO?
TheDyrt.com has all 10 cabin camping locations near Dexter, MO, with real photos and reviews from campers.