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Best Tent Camping near Diamond, MO

368 Reviews

Tent camping opportunities near Diamond, Missouri focus primarily on primitive sites with minimal amenities. Prairie State Park Campground, located in Liberal, Missouri, provides four spacious tent sites in a wooded hollow at the edge of the tallgrass prairie. Gibson Spring Back Country Site in Fort Crowder Conservation Area offers another option for tent campers seeking a more secluded experience. These areas emphasize basic accommodations with natural surroundings rather than developed facilities.

Prairie State Park's tent sites feature picnic tables and fire rings, with two sites on paved pads and two on gravel or dirt. Campers must access water at the maintenance area uphill from the campground. The park has a single vault toilet but no showers or electric hookups. Gibson Spring Back Country requires a short seven-minute hike from the trailhead and offers several picnic tables and a trash can. Water is available directly from the spring but requires treatment before drinking. During heavy rain, access may become difficult at Prairie State Park as vehicles must cross a stream to reach the campground.

The primitive camping experience in these areas offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities, particularly at Prairie State Park where bison herds roam freely. Spacious sites provide privacy and distance between campers, though visitors should be prepared for insects, particularly ticks. The Gibson Spring area connects to 11 miles of multi-use trails for hiking exploration from your tent site. Prairie State Park typically sees few overnight visitors, creating a peaceful atmosphere. As one camper noted, "If you are interested in bison sightings, this is the park for you. If you need water, supplies, shower or a flush toilet, skip this one."

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368 Reviews of 6 Diamond Campgrounds

  • Matt S.
    Jul. 23, 2017

    Lost Bridge South

    Stay at South Bridge for Lakeside camping and beautiful scenerey

    I really like Lost Bridge South and Lost Bridge North. They are on the banks of Beaver Lake and are beautiful. The only downside is both campgrounds are built on the slopes of a hill. The RV and camper pads are level with asphalt, but to pitch a tent can be a bit tricky to find level ground.

    Personally I do not like pitching my tent on concrete or rock pads, I prefer good old grass and dirt. Both my tent and my back last a little bit longer when on soft ground versus rocks.

    The facilities were clean nice. The showers and bathrooms were pretty good. The only problem was there were no soap dispensers, so bring your own if you like clean hands.

    This is a solid four star campground. I highly recommend getting a campsite next to the lake. We had a lot of fun with some great views.

  • M
    Mar. 6, 2022

    Lost Bridge North

    Off Season Perfection

    Visited here in early spring and were spoiled with amazing lake views and not many neighbors. When the trees leaf out I’m guessing you still would have good privacy. No water hook ups at the site (if you need to fill your tank the water next to vault toilet by the lake is the most flat) but 30 amp hook up made it very comfortable. Large concrete picnic tables and fire rings (some also have grills) at each site. Close enough to Bentonville to spend a day in town or exploring Crystal Bridges!

  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 22, 2021

    Gopher Valley - Twin Bridges — Grand Lake State Park

    Pleasant RV/Tent campground

    Gopher Valley campground in on of several campground in the Twin Bridges area of Grand Lake State Park.  This campground is fully paved with both full hook up RV camping area, tent camping area and areas that work for both.  Campground have drive through and pull in sites.  Sites all have picnic tables and metal fire rings.  Campground has a large pavilion which can be rented.  The pavilion has a huge BBQ grill.  Campground has a small playground for the kids.  Small restroom with showers is available.  With the exception of the RV pull through sites all the other sites have plenty of grass to set up a tent.  Sites can be reserved.

  • H
    May. 31, 2022

    Prairie State Park Campground

    Primitive accomodations but beautiful land!

    The tiny campground is located in a wooded hollow at the edge of the prairie and has 4 primitive sites, no electric or water at sites, no showers and one vault toilet only. You can drive up the hill to the maintenance area to get water and there is a sign for this. 2 sites have paved pads and the others are gravel/dirt. The 2 outer gravel sites back up to a curved stream that runs along the perimeter of the campground but are lower and more shaded and more prone to hovering clouds of bugs. They are all have a picnic table and fire ring and are relatively private and well distanced. Since you have to drive through this stream to get to the campground beware when there has been heavy rain as it may not be accessible. The center paved sites are more open and grassy and get more wind but also don’t have as much shade. I think I stayed in site 4 and it was great for my solar panel. I did have steady cell service with AT&T while here.

    Since it’s pretty primitive you will likely have the place to yourself, but be prepared to have guests of the state park driving through all day to check it out. Lots of deer around, beautiful to see but this also means ticks! There is also significant poison ivy along the roads but there are signs warning about that. Best to keep to the maintained roads and paths. As far as dogs, they are not allowed on any of the trails because of the bison but they can walk the entire main gravel road of the state park (no shade). Nature center was closed due to covid when I was there but looks interesting. There were a couple bison about 20 feet from the center when I was there. 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! The bison roam free here, although the small campground area has fences and/or cow grates to keep them out. The land is stunning and open and takes you back to a bygone era of this country. The sunrises here over the prairie are gorgeous.

  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 22, 2021

    Eagle Bluff - Twin Bridges — Grand Lake State Park

    Tent camping with covered picnic tables

    Eagle Bluff campground has both RV and tent camping spots.  Drive in sites have electrical, picnic tables, metal fire rings, BBQ grills and paved parking pads.  The nice part of this campground is the undeveloped camping area for those tent campers, the sites while close together have Shelters over most of the sites picnic tables as well as BBQ grills.  Sites with electricity have plenty of room for setting up tents.  Campground has a new playground for the kids.  Rest room has showers as well.  Horseshoe pits and a basketball hoop are also available.  Sites can be reserved.  A Pavilion is available.

  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 29, 2021

    Angler's Paradise - Twin Bridges — Grand Lake State Park

    Camp between two rivers

    Angler's Paradise campground is a 20 site campground in the Twin Bridges area of Grand Lake State Park.  The campground sits between the Neosho and Spring rivers.

    17 of the sites are RV sites with hook ups, the last three are primitive tent sites.  All sites have Picnic tables and BBQ Grills.  Some sites have hooks for lanterns.  Restrooms are on site as well as water and trash service.  Most of the RV sites are right up against each other with little room between.  It appears that this will be a busy site due to the very large boat launch at the campground.  The campground is also just off of U.S. Highway 60 so expect some road noise.  The campground does have a shelter as well that can be rented for $51.

  • Wendy M.
    Oct. 26, 2020

    Blowing Springs RV Park & Campsites

    Ozark Gem

    I’ll start my review by saying I’ve never pitched my tent in this park but have visited many times. They added tent sites in 2019- they appear to be primitive and include a fire ring. The nice thing is the tent sites are far from the RV sites so no unwanted noises for tenters in the night.

    Trails abound in and around blowing springs which connect into the back 40 trail system...you can hike the B40 but remember this is a shared trail and you will come across many mountain bikers enjoying the trails system. There is also a arbortrarium in the park towards the back, a couple caves, and a creek.

    If you are in need of snacks etc it’s a quick 2 minute drive to the grocery store / sonic/ Pizza Hut.

  • Annie C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 1, 2020

    Dam Site Lake Campground

    Island camping fully accessible

    The main camping area is on an island that you drive onto, how cool is that?! Unfortunately, it was temporarily closed due to Covid19, and a lot of the sites were flooded from high water anyway. I took a walk over the spit of land connecting the camping island with the mainland and walked around the small(maybe a couple acres) island. Here’s what I saw: every site had water and electric hookups, a picnic table, and a fire ring. Sites right on the lake(and some very much under water) also had a pavilion covering the picnic tables. Sites in the middle had nice mature tree cover, but weren’t necessarily as level as the lake sites. The bathhouse was closed, but looked fairly new or at least well maintained. I didn’t see any boat launches or places to bring your boat right up to sites, but back on the mainland is a public boat launch. There are also some sites along the lake on the mainland, also with electric and water hookups.

  • Sadie D.
    Jun. 5, 2019

    Prairie Creek (AR)

    Great views

    Over 100 sites at this campground, weren’t many people there when we were there. Stayed in site 97 which had great views over the lake. Vault toilets. Our site had electric but no water. They didn’t bother telling us until we arrived that the water had tested positive for E. coli and the swimming areas were closed. They have a sand volleyball pit near the marina and some kids playground equipment. Also have some large pavilions for large groups. Tons of deer everywhere also raccoons at night, so keep trash put away. There was only one trash area at the front of park. They could have more trash receptacles around the park. Our area was heavily wooded which provided nice shade. Our site has a picnic bench, fire pit and pad for a tent.

Guide to Diamond

Camping options near Diamond, Missouri provide primitive accommodations with limited facilities. The region spans elevations from 800 to 1,000 feet with typical Midwest seasons. Summer temperatures average 85-90°F with high humidity, while winter months see freezing temperatures, requiring appropriate gear for overnight stays.

What to do

Wildlife viewing on trails: Prairie State Park Campground features 14 miles of hiking trails through native grasslands. "The main draw for me other than it being close to where I live is that you get to be around buffalo without fences. It is a surreal experience and worth the time to locate the herd in the park," notes Luke B. about Prairie State Park Campground.

Backpacking opportunities: For more adventurous tent campers, Prairie State Park offers a backcountry site requiring a 3.5-mile hike. "There are only a few sites (5?) by the road and one more backcountry site about 3.5 miles down an easy trail. You can't have a fire at the backpacking site so if that's a big part of your camping style stay in the front country and just hike the trail by day," advises Dan N.

Trail exploration from camp: At Gibson Spring Back Country Site, campers can access multiple trail systems directly from their tent site. "This site would be great for someone just getting into backpacking as it is a short hike to the campsite from the closest trailhead (took me only seven minutes). The conservation has 11 miles of multi-use trails to explore (foot, bike, horse)," explains Dexter I.

What campers like

Seclusion and privacy: Most primitive camping areas near Diamond offer spacious, well-separated sites. "The sites are all relatively private and well distanced. Since it's pretty primitive you will likely have the place to yourself," writes Hanna T. about her experience at Prairie State Park Campground.

Natural water features: Several camping areas feature natural water sources and creek access. At Big Bay, "most sites back directly up to the lake. I have accessed camping by water the last few times I've camped there," explains Sandi C. about Big Bay camping area on Table Rock Lake.

Star viewing opportunities: Limited light pollution makes for excellent night sky observation. "Good for star gazing. Two sites have a paved pad and two do not...depends what you're looking for," mentions Wendy M. about the best tent camping near Diamond, Missouri at Prairie State Park.

What you should know

Access challenges: Some camping areas have stream crossings that can become impassable after rain. "Since you have to drive through this stream to get to the campground beware when there has been heavy rain as it may not be accessible," warns Hanna T. about Prairie State Park.

Facility limitations: Most camping options near Diamond focus on primitive accommodations. At Robert E. Talbot Conservation Area, "we were tired from a long drive with a bunch of rain near the end, and we ended up just sleeping in the parking lot. It was actually comfortable and level enough," reports Eric O.

Wildlife considerations: Bison herds roam freely at Prairie State Park, creating unique situations. "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! The bison roam free here, although the small campground area has fences and/or cow grates to keep them out," explains Hanna T.

Tips for camping with families

Insect preparation: The region has significant tick populations, particularly in grassy areas. "Lots of ticks. Good clean campground. Bathroom. Bison roam the park. Ticks also roam the park," notes I W. about tent camping at Prairie State Park.

Educational opportunities: The nature center at Prairie State Park provides learning experiences for children. "The nature center is small but they have two bison, a coyote, and many other learning opportunities inside," explains Wendy M.

Water safety considerations: Some campsites require water treatment or hauling your own supply. "Your water source is the spring itself, remember to treat the water," cautions Dexter I. about Gibson Spring Back Country Site.

Tips from RVers

Limited RV facilities: Most camping areas near Diamond cater primarily to tent campers with minimal RV accommodations. "Im from ohio that's were i stop to go out west the first time. There is NO locked gate, nice little spot cows across the street after 12hrs riding good enough for me," explains steve K. about Robert E. Talbot Conservation Area.

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