Mary S.
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TravelerWallace State Park Campground
Very nice clean campground. Paved roads, level gravel sites.
Equestrian Camping near Edgerton, MO
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Crow's Creek Campground provides equestrian camping facilities with horse stalls within viewing distance of campsites, allowing riders to keep their horses nearby throughout their stay. The campground features equine accommodations alongside regular camping options, with spacious tent sites offering views of Smithville Lake. Miles of paved walking and biking trails circle the water, while dedicated horse trails begin directly from campsites. Horse owners should ask park staff which loop is furthest from the horse camping area to avoid potential noise from the barn at night, a suggestion typically made upon arrival.
The bridle trails at Crow's Creek connect riders to various terrain types around Smithville Lake, making it a popular destination for equestrians seeking both day rides and overnight trips. Trail access is convenient with paths starting from the camping areas, eliminating the need to trailer horses to trailheads. The barn includes stalls where horses can be secured overnight, providing peace of mind for campers who want to maintain visual contact with their animals. Some campers report being able to see their horses from their RV or tent sites. Firewood is available for purchase at $5 per bundle. Both tent and RV campers can enjoy the equestrian-friendly atmosphere, with some electric-only sites offering better lake views than the full hookup options.
Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Edgerton (10)
1. Crow's Creek Campground
"We live near Crow’s Creek, and enjoy making spur of the moment camping trips here throughout the year. There are many spacious tent sites with great views of the lake."
"We love taking our horses to Crows creek, there is an amazing barn with stalls and it’s withing viewing distance of your camper/tent so you don’t have to worry."
2. Weston Bend State Park Campground
"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."
"We enjoy camping there to get away from routine and responsibilities and simply hang out at our camper. The campground is wooded, generally cool, and peaceful."
from $15 - $52 / night
Check Availability3. Camp Branch Campground
"Pleasant campground, very nice lake. I camp with kids from infant through 18 and hot showers and decent bathrooms are a must for us. Close to Smithville Missouri."
"The bike trail is about 3 steps away from our site. only downside is it is only electric hookups. ( only a downside if you are a travel trailer/rv)"
4. Smiths Fork Recreation Area Camping
"Close to Kansas City so it makes a great quick getaway. Clean, friendly, and right next to Smithville Lake. Our pick for a short trip."
"These RV spots have great shade, are spaced nicely apart, and are a quick walk to the lake! Amazing sunsets! You can rent a boat for a half day or full day with advanced notice!"
5. Watkins Mill State Park Campground
"Watkins mill SP is located a short distance from Kansas City off I-35 near Kearney. The park has a large lake that you can fish and boat as well as multiple hiking options."
"This place offers peace and quiet outside of a small town with close by amenities. Clean and helpful staff"
from $15 - $46 / night
Check Availability6. Wallace State Park Campground
"Great MO state park, close to the city with easy access to 35 N. Trails, lakes, camping, great spot! If you don’t want/need electric, try campground 1, the spots are tucked into the trees."
"Not far off of RT 36 going East through Missouri. Cost only $13 with hot showers. Nice campsite with table and fire pit. The night of our stay the ranger did a naturalist talk about stream life."
from $15 - $29 / night
Check Availability7. Lake Jacomo - Fleming Park
"Nice little campground tucked away just outside Kansas City. Close to everything but far enough that it’s still really camping. Cell service on AT&T and Verizon are great."
"We just started the check in process and the staff is so great and helpful that I've already added this place to favorites and hope to return next time I'm in Missouri"
8. Honey Creek Conservation Area
"A Missouri conservation area, a mile off the road. a gravel road gives you access to many multi use trails. see map attached. there were 5 or so nice camping spots with picnic tables and fire rings along"
"It was a little close to the highway so got a little highway noise, but not bad. No trains😊 Only one other camper so plenty of room.
Pit toilet, no water."
9. Bonanza Conservation Area
"Multiple campsites available along the highway, but the marked site is one of the best, right by a great fishing lake. Very quite, no amenities."
10. Happy Joy Acres
"The woman that runs the place told us about a big lake that was close to us. We went there for a couple of days and have more fun it’s a beautiful big lake."
from $49 - $600 / night
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Drive Time
- 28 min from St. Joseph, MO
- 35 min from Kansas City, MO
- 55 min from Lawrence, KS
- 1 hr 17 min from Topeka, KS
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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Edgerton, MO
204 Reviews of 10 Edgerton Campgrounds
Terra L.
ScoutCrow's Creek Campground
Best in KC area price wise camping
Free laundry, (only 1 washer & dryer per bath area) showers, and right on the lake. Has tent camping up to 14 days, and its pretty laid back and clean. Huge facilities, no electric for tent spots but they have it in bathrooms. Fire pits and picnic table. Buy 3- get 4 nights for seniors 62+.
Beth S.ScoutWatkins Mill State Park Campground
Great place to camp
I went with my daughter. We had a wonderful time! It was a nice clean campsite well cared for. Just what you want for camping.
- AAlaina R.Traveler
Crow's Creek Campground
Loop C Electric/Water
Our camp site was great! We stayed in Loop C and there’s bathrooms scattered all around the loop, pets welcome, no visitors past 10pm and no fires past midnight. Nice and peaceful and everyone around was courteous and friendly. 10/10 recommend staying here. Lots of acorns, if you stay under any trees so be aware! Also, there was sites that are one camper can fit in and other sites that have two right next to each other for family camping together!
- ttt1Scout
Camp Branch Campground
Great campground
We loved our stay here, will definitely stay again. There were many shady sites and camp hosts were great. Hiking nearby too
- SSherri B.
GuideWatkins Mill State Park Campground
Wooded campground with nearby lake
Paved roads with some paved campsites and some gravel campsites. Clean bathrooms with separate, private showers. Coin operated laundry. 3.8 mile paved lake trail with easy rating.
Alison P.GuideWatkins Mill State Park Campground
Great spot!
We stopped here for one night on our trip from Texas to Iowa - very nice campground! It’s well kept, clean, and nice facilities. The site wasn’t very level, but other than that, it was great.
Kelly M.TravelerWeston Bend State Park Campground
Excellent campground
The renovations they just did to this campground are fantastic and really surprising to find in a state park. Most of the campsites were paved to an extent, but where we stayed they all had large concrete slabs that covered the picnic area as well as the landing site for the RV. It was very nice. They have planted new trees, so eventually it will have plenty of shade. The bathrooms were also clean. The sites were spread out and we had plenty of room to ourselves. The park as a whole was very nice and well maintained, as was the town. I would definitely stay here again!
- AAndrew H.Guide
Wallace State Park Campground
Shady Camp Spot
Nice campground in the basic section of campground 1
Guide to Edgerton
Crow's Creek Campground offers equestrian-focused camping facilities near Edgerton, Missouri, with dedicated accommodations for horses and riders. The campground sits at an elevation of about 860 feet and features paved trails that circle Smithville Lake. Located within the 7,200-acre park, Crow's Creek provides campers with access to miles of dedicated bridle trails that connect riders to various terrain types around the lake.
What to do
Hiking trails: Weston Bend State Park offers well-maintained hiking trails that provide recreation options beyond horse riding. "This campground was everything I could hope for. The camp site were small and compact but it was nice. I for sure recommend campsite 26 anyone who comes and utilizes," notes Spencer P., highlighting a specific site with good trail access.
Lake activities: Camp Branch Campground provides access to Smithville Lake for water recreation beyond horseback riding. "Nice big spots with electric only. It is quite a ways to shower house but much quieter than other campgrounds on Smithville lake. More family friendly," explains Robin R., describing the camping atmosphere for those interested in the lake.
Historical exploration: Watkins Mill State Park includes historical points of interest not far from the campground. "If you like history, take a tour of the woolen mill part. Very cool," shares Josh P., offering an educational activity option for visitors seeking more than just outdoor recreation.
What campers like
Privacy between sites: Weston Bend State Park Campground receives praise for its site spacing. "Site 26 is 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," reports Barbie G., pointing out one of the more secluded options.
Clean facilities: Campers consistently mention the well-maintained bathrooms at Wallace State Park. "Sparkling clean showers and lovely grounds," notes Kevin S., emphasizing the high standard of cleanliness at this campground located within 45 minutes of Edgerton.
Lake views: Some campers prefer the electric-only sites at Smiths Fork Recreation Area for their proximity to water. "We had a nice RV site with electric. The best part is the view of and access to the lake! So beautiful and relaxing," Julie B. shares, adding that "the full hookup sites don't have a view of the lake."
What you should know
Seasonal water shutoffs: Smith's Fork Recreation Area Camping may turn off water during cold weather. "We stayed in October and due to unseasonably cold weather they shut off water with no notice and halfway through our stay. Ended up leaving early since we had no water and also no sewer at site," warns Bridget U., highlighting a potential challenge for late-season visitors.
Limited shade at Crow's Creek: Some areas of the campground offer minimal tree cover. "One big downside for me was the lack of trees—there's maybe one tree per tent site and even fewer around the RV spots. Shade is minimal, and there's really no sense of being in the woods," explains Sayler O., contrasting with the equestrian facilities described elsewhere.
Varying site quality: At Weston Bend State Park, campsites vary significantly in quality and privacy. "Visual Privacy Between Adjacent Sites: Some more than others," notes Roger W., providing important context for site selection when making reservations.
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