Dexter, Missouri sits in the Bootheel region at an elevation of 384 feet with soil formed from Mississippi River alluvial deposits. RV camping options near Dexter operate year-round despite seasonal flooding concerns in certain parks during spring months. The terrain features primarily level sites with varying degrees of shade depending on location.
What to do
Fishing at Lake Wappapello: Asher Creek Campground provides electric-only sites with direct lake access. "The lake is great to swim in - very clean bottom and not slimy at all. We did take our kayaks and paddled around a little but mostly stayed on beaches and swam," notes one camper who appreciated the water quality.
Walking trails: Several RV parks near Dexter connect to paved walking paths. Cape Camping & RV Park features "a public paved walking trail along the back of the CG, which was very nice to walk the dogs. There was also a 2 acre fishing pond for CG residents to use," according to visitor feedback.
Gaming entertainment: Century Casino (formerly Lady Luck) offers camping with casino access about 45 minutes from Dexter. "Paved lots, close together, has tables and outside grills. Very clean. RV stay is $40.00/NIGHT. GIVES $5.00 Good Sam discount," reports a recent visitor who found it "quiet and peaceful."
What campers like
Clean bathroom facilities: Hinton RV Park maintains well-kept restrooms despite limited capacity. "Bathrooms only have one shower and toilet. Small laundry," notes one camper who still rated the experience highly due to overall cleanliness.
Helpful staff assistance: Many RV sites near Dexter feature hands-on management. "The older man in the office was kind and helpful. The facility allotted pets, sewer, water, and electric hook up," shares a visitor to Hinton RV Park who appreciated the personal service.
Level parking surfaces: Camelot RV Campground features terraced gravel sites that accommodate various RV sizes. "My site was gravel, fairly level and the hook ups were conveniently located and in great condition," explains a camper who found the sloped terrain well-designed for RV parking.
What you should know
Cell service and connectivity: Internet quality varies across RV parks in the region. At Bootheel RV Park, "We got 2 bars on AT&T and Verizon. The last time we stayed here last January they stated they were getting new park WiFi and this time the WiFi worked much better."
Water supply limitations: Some parks experience seasonal interruptions. "When we arrived at the campground, there was a sign at the self check-in that there was no water due to the recent heavy rains and flooding," reports a January visitor to Bootheel RV Park who would have preferred advance notice.
Check-in procedures: Many smaller RV sites near Dexter use self-check systems. "We called Bootheel a few hours from arrival in early January, and there were plenty of spaces, so we headed in," explains a traveler who found ample availability during winter months.
Tips for camping with families
Budget-friendly options: Boomland RV Park offers basic but functional sites at lower rates. "This place is nice for $15 easy pull in, full hook ups, nice gift shop and gas really close as right off the freeway. No extra amenities," notes a camper who found the value appropriate.
Swimming access: Lake campgrounds provide natural water recreation. At Asher Creek Campground, "The beach area is mostly natural rocks and dirt," so water shoes may be helpful for younger children exploring the shoreline.
Space between sites: Site separation varies significantly between parks. Cape Camping notes that sites are "close together, no shade, mostly cement," making it less ideal for families wanting room to spread out compared to Asher Creek where "there was plenty of yard space."
Tips from RVers
After-hours arrival: Cape Camping & RV Park accommodates late check-ins with self-service options. "Pulled in after dark, had made reservations and welcome package with directions to my site was on office door. Site was protected with an orange cone," shares a visitor who appreciated the organized system.
Highway noise considerations: RV sites near major roads experience traffic sound. "There was quite a bit of road noise to include the carwash adjacent to the CG during the day and early evening, but not bad later at night," notes a Cape Camping visitor, suggesting noise-sensitive campers request sites farther from roadways.
Site drainage issues: During rainy periods, some sites develop puddles. "We had chose site A-1 when we made our reservations. However, after we got there we found site A-1 was very muddy from the recent rain," explains a camper who was able to relocate to a drier spot upon request.
