A hefty sum of forty-one state parks with more than 3,600 campsites makes camping in Missouri a breeze to plan and enjoy. Long known as “The Cave State,” Missouri has nearly 6,400 historic caves to offer the archeologists at heart.  And with abundant shoreline space, water activities are surprisingly easy to find at Missouri campsites. So round up the crew and grab your gear – it’s time to make memories camping in Missouri! 


Thanks to the Lake of the Ozarks, the state has over 1,150 miles of shoreline, making camping in Missouri a must for water lovers. Experience the Ozarks’ breathtaking outdoors in the beautiful Ozark Mountains at one of Elk River’s three campgrounds, which offer rafting, canoeing, camping and angling. 


Looking for a little history lesson along with your camping adventure? Look no further than Missouri’s intricate cave scene. Meramec Caverns located in the Ozarks is a 4.5-mile cave system that has existed for the past 400 million years. Meramec Caverns is just one hour from the heart of St. Louis, and offers lodging, camping, and canoeing in addition to guided tours of the cave. 


The quaint and historic Graham Cave State Park is just over an hour west of St. Louis, and offers a walk through ancient history along with year-round camping availability, five hiking trails, and over 386 scenic acres to explore. Take a trip down literature lane and visit the famous Mark Twain Cave near Hannibal, MO. Mark Twain, a Hannibal native himself, incorporates the maze-like cave in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Cave-lovers can also descend into the Onondaga Cave State Park to view towering stalagmites, stalactites, and active flowstones. 


Get away and explore Missouri’s scenic shoreline spots and cave wonders. With The Dyrt, you can be sure to find the best camping in Missouri along the way.

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Searching for the best camping near Elkhorn, MO? There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. You're sure to find the perfect spot for your Missouri camping adventure.

Elkhorn

The Best Camping Near Elkhorn, Missouri

Come enjoy our beautiful 200-acre national park-esque ranch fringed in gorgeous limestone boulders surrounding a spring-fed 15-acre private lake. Make lasting memories with your family and friends swimming, kayaking or stand-up paddle boarding and, of course, excellent fishing!

From glowing tree houses floating above ephemeral streams to Bedouin-style canvas tents perched above rugged stone valleys, this is the way to experience nature at it's finest.

With a choice of unique and magical rustic "camp" sites or beautiful, modern accommodations, our serene landscape offers outdoor activities for every skill level and all the amenities one could desire.

Located just minutes from Kansas City we are an excellent location for your next stay-cation!

Come and enjoy some of the fun and exciting spots while you are staying near Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Right in town, you can find some fun shops and things to do, along lots of spots to explore nature and adventure in the country. The options don't stop here!

Interested in dining options? Choosing where to eat can be difficult when visiting Excelsior Springs. Providing many great options within a small town is definitely a reason to drop in on this incredible and friendly community. There are more upscale restaurants for a couples romantic date night, a family friendly sit down, pubs, diners, and bars.   


The Sundance Ranch

Please arrive one hour before dusk for setup at your site.

A quiet country retreat nestled in the picturesque rural outskirts of Higginsville, Missouri. Our yard consists of 3 acres of a 180-acre farm in which we have three RV sites with water and electric hookups, two camping sites and one on-site travel trailer. Wifi is available at all sites, except one. Green Acres at Red Brick Farm is located just 50 miles east of Kansas City off of I-70 at Exit 49. Once you are off of I-70 your drive is less than 8 minutes away on all blacktop roads. At Exit 49 there is also a Pilot Station for RV fuel ups. Please arrive before dusk! Site 1 is on gravel with 30 amp hookup and water. Site 2 and Site 3 are on gravel with a 20/30/50 amp hookup and water. Site 4 and Site 5 are located on grass with a 20 amp standard outlet. Site 4 and site 5 are in flexible locations. Site 6 Is the on-site travel trailer, ‘Ain’t She Cute’. No pets are allowed in ‘Ain’t She Cute’. It is also great If you would like to bring friends that do not have an RV. The vintage style travel trailer is completely renovated and decorated with collectibles and antiques and is available for booking. It is furnished with a queen size bed, tiny kitchen, TV, wifi, and full size, not trailer size, bathroom. The trailer is for 2 guests, but an additional guest may sleep on the daybed, preferably a child or a small adult. There is an additional fee if you reserve ‘Ain’t She Cute’. Call Annette at [660\.909.5573](<tel:660.909.5573>) for rates. We live onsite in our 1920’s Prairie Style home which is also Red Brick Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast with three Guest Rooms available for booking. To find out more about our other lodging choices, visit us online at redshantylodging.com. At your disposal, is the use of our outdoor furniture, a fire pit (firewood is provided), a BBQ grill, and even a horseshoe pit. We also have a shower and bathroom sink in our farmhouse basement and a half bath on the main level for guest use. You are welcome to take a stroll along the winding country road or sit and relax and view the landscape with our dozens of mature shade trees, surrounding row crop fields and pastures. Our restaurant, Red Shanty Cafe and BBQ, is located in the town of Higginsville, about 5 miles from Red Brick Farmhouse. Red Shanty Cafe is open Weds & Thurs, 11am - 8 pm and Fri & Sat, 11am - 9pm. There is also a great little breakfast diner, called Michelle’s Place located just 3 miles from the Farmhouse. Interested in sightseeing we are a short drive from Confederate State Park, Missouri Veteran's Cemetery, and several Civil War sites. In addition to historic sites, numerous of Missouri's finest wineries and orchards are just a 10 to 30 minute drive from our location. You may also want to take a drive or ride on the Old Trails Scenic Byway, Route 24 for a car or motorcycle tour that will reset your pace from city life. We truly hope you enjoy midwest living when visiting Green Acres at Red Brick Farmhouse, Kenton and Annette



Green Acres at Red Brick Farmhouse

Tent camping at MILO FARM - SACRED LAND- The 50 acres of Milo Farm is a nature retreat with a cedar forest, a hardwood forest, 2 ponds, bohemian lodge, art studio, pool, barn, miles of trails, campsites & other buildings. Great for the spiritually minded with several meditation spots and portals. Check out the Hippie Trailer and Bunkhouse glamping options too!

With our regular tent campsites you will have your own firepit, grill and picnic table. You'll be assigned either the entire campsite #1 or #2 in the east field of Milo Farm. These are family friendly! Each site is private and near the animal pen! Meet our goats and donkeys! There is an outhouse with compost toilet between the two campsites. Campsite #1 is bigger and can hold up to 6 tents. Campsite #2 is quant for a smaller group 1-2 tents.

Ask about availability of boat and art cart golf cart rental if interested. Fill water jugs at spigots located at the animal pen or pool pump. Outdoor shower is by the pool pump as well.

If you like being more secluded and like to primitive camp there are over 20 spots in the 22 acres of our Freedom Field on the west side of the property. You pick your location, pack in and pack out trash. There's a creek, big open sky, sunset watching opportunities and amazing energy in this field. There are no outhouses in Freedom Field. Water jugs can be filled at the lodge.

Milo Farm is located in the country just 30 minutes from downtown Kansas City & 20 min from the sports stadiums.

There's a short hike to the campsites, no parking near. So unfortunately camping buses, vans, RVs won't work for these locations.

Full details will be sent with check-in information email!

MILO FARM AMENITIES

- Miles of trails to hike
- Fresh air and nature to bask in
- Many spots of interest to discover
- 8 Fire pits to sing and make s'mores around
- Events to join
- Two stocked ponds to fish
- Farm animals to pet & feed
- Art cart golf cart you can rent
- Paddle boat the south pond you can rent
- Many fields for frisbee, kickball, football or softball game
- Saltwater pool to splash in
- Zen Garden meditation spot
- Art Studio Shop to explore
- Observatory to sky watch
- Wildflowers and grasses to enjoy the pollinators in Freedom Field
- Three creeks to explore
- Tibetan Prayer Flag tree to contemplate under
- Oracle card readings upon request
- Mythical trails to find magic and spot fun trinkets in
- Art class to join
- Sculptures to admire
- Cornhole and volleyball games to play
- Outdoor cold water campers shower by pool pump







Tent Sites at Milo Farm

The FUNKY BUNKHOUSE is located on MILO FARM - SACRED LAND- The 50 acres of Milo Farm sits just east of Kansas City & is a nature retreat with a cedar forest, a hardwood forest, 2 ponds, bohemian lodge, art studio, pool, barn, miles of trails, campsites & other buildings. The Funky Bunkhouse is Nature Spirit themed, with 2 bunks, mandala wall, mural on door, bistro table, tie-dyed trunk, cabinets. Interior comfortably sleeps 4. If you have more campers, they can pitch one tent near the bunkhouse. The glamping experience in the bunkhouse includes electric, heater, AC, microwave, mini-fridge, etc. You can fill jugs with water at spigots by animal pen or the pool pump if needed. Outdoor shower is by the pool pump as well. There is an outhouse with compost toilet next door. Campers can swim in pool by lodge from 12pm-6pm if pool is open. Great for the spiritually minded with several meditation spots and portals. Ask about availability to rent bike, boat and golf cart rental if interested. Check out the tent campsite and Freedom Field camping if you have a larger group that wants to camp on the same acreage.

This glamping experience is painless with no tent to put up, but you will need to bring normal camping supplies like bedding (sleeping bags, etc), water jugs (for cleaning up and drinking), coolers, etc.

Located in the country just 30 minutes from downtown Kansas City & 20 min from the sports stadiums.

Full details will be sent with check-in information email!

MILO FARM AMENITIES

- Miles of trails to hike
- Fresh air and nature to bask in
- Many spots of interest to discover
- 8 Fire pits to sing and make s'mores around
- Events to join
- Two stocked ponds to fish
- Farm animals to pet & feed
- Art cart golf cart you can rent
- Paddle boat the south pond you can rent
- Many fields for frisbee, kickball, football or softball game
- Saltwater pool to splash in
- Zen Garden meditation spot
- Art Studio Shop to explore
- Observatory to sky watch
- Wildflowers and grasses to enjoy the pollinators in Freedom Field
- Three creeks to explore
- Tibetan Prayer Flag tree to contemplate under
- Oracle card readings upon request
- Mythical trails to find magic and spot fun trinkets in
- Art class to join
- Sculptures to admire
- Cornhole and volleyball games to play
- Outdoor cold water campers shower by pool pump







Bunkhouse at Milo Farm

The HIPPIE TRAILER is located on MILO FARM - SACRED LAND- The 50 acres of Milo Farm sits just east of Kansas City & is a nature retreat with a cedar forest, a hardwood forest, 2 ponds, bohemian lodge, art studio, pool, barn, miles of trails, campsites & other buildings. This whimsical camping spot is artistically themed with a far-out trailer, deck, fire pit, a forest nook with hammock. The psychedelic decor of the interior comfortably sleeps 3 max. If you have more campers, they can pitch a tent near the trailer. The trailer has electric, heater and AC. Outhouse with compost toilet is just down the trail. Campers can swim in pool by lodge from 12pm-6pm.

Great for the spiritually minded with several meditation spots and portals. Ask about availability of bike, boat and art cart golf cart rental if interested.

This glamping experience is painless with no tent to put up, but you will need to bring normal camping supplies like bedding (sleeping bags, etc), water jugs (for cleaning up and drinking), coolers, etc. Fill water jugs at lodge or at pool pump. Outdoor shower is by the pool pump as well.

Located in the country just 30 minutes from downtown Kansas City & 20 min from the sports stadiums.

Full details will be sent with check-in information email!

MILO FARM AMENITIES

- Miles of trails to hike
- Fresh air and nature to bask in
- Many spots of interest to discover
- 8 Fire pits to sing and make s'mores around
- Events to join
- Two stocked ponds to fish
- Farm animals to pet & feed
- Art cart golf cart you can rent
- Paddle boat the south pond you can rent
- Many fields for frisbee, kickball, football or softball game
- Saltwater pool to splash in
- Zen Garden meditation spot
- Art Studio Shop to explore
- Observatory to sky watch
- Wildflowers and grasses to enjoy the pollinators in Freedom Field
- Three creeks to explore
- Tibetan Prayer Flag tree to contemplate under
- Oracle card readings upon request
- Mythical trails to find magic and spot fun trinkets in
- Art class to join
- Sculptures to admire
- Cornhole and volleyball games to play
- Outdoor cold water campers shower by pool pump







Hippie Trailer at Milo Farm

Watkins Mill State Park

We are the nearest accommodations to beautiful Powell Gardens, Kansas City’s Botanical Gardens!
Come experience the peaceful serenity of Powell’s Creekside Haven!

Powell’s Creekside Haven is both a convenient, safe place for RVers on the road and a great destination for families looking for a clean, affordable camping experience.

We focus on providing a reasonably priced, friendly and relaxing destination.

We are family and pet friendly,* with a playground, walking trail and a creek to explore.

WE ARE OPEN during development. We have sites that may not show up yet on the reservation page, so please CALL US if you can’t find what you are looking for!

Easy access and fast driving distance to many popular local and Kansas City attractions.

Within a half hour from many communities, including Kingsville, Holden, Odessa, Warrensburg, Lee’s Summit, Bates City, Oak Grove, Peculiar, Pleasant Hill, Pittsville, Blue Springs.

*Some of the cabins are pet friendly.

Powell's Creekside Haven

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