Best RV Parks & Resorts near Ellington, MO

Several RV parks with full hookups serve the Ellington area of southeastern Missouri. Big Creek RV Park offers level sites with 50-amp electric, water, and sewer connections. The park features sites that accommodate larger rigs with reasonable spacing between neighbors. "Big Creek is very nice setting with all the amenities, including Wifi and Laundry facility. Spots were clean and easy to back into or pull through," noted one visitor, though they mentioned sites were somewhat close together. Little Sinkin Creek RV Resort & Campground provides 31 sites with both 30 and 50-amp service plus water and sewer hookups. Camelot RV Campground near Poplar Bluff maintains 76 year-round sites with full hookups suitable for big rigs. Most RV parks in the region feature gravel pads with picnic tables and fire rings at each site.

Seasonal considerations affect RV camping in the Ozarks region surrounding Ellington. While most parks operate year-round, visitors should secure reservations during peak summer months and fall foliage season. Cell service varies significantly throughout the mountainous terrain—Verizon typically provides better coverage than other carriers. A visitor to Big Creek RV Park reported, "Verizon worked ok. T-Mobile very poor." Dump stations are available at most parks, with Little Sinkin Creek and Fourche Creek RV Park both offering this service. The majority of parks allow pets, though specific restrictions may apply. Supply access requires planning as many RV parks sit considerable distances from major retail areas. Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park provides another option with electric sites that can accommodate larger RVs, though its proximity to popular water features means these sites often fill quickly during warmer months.

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RV Park Reviews near Ellington, MO

591 Reviews of 104 Ellington Campgrounds


  • C
    Jul. 25, 2019

    Silver Mines

    Nice and affordable

    This is a nice little campground located in the Mark Twain National Forest. The St. Francis River runs behind the camp loop and the boat launch is walking distance, with room to splash around and fish. We were in site 8. The sites have a bit of breathing room between them. There were tent campers on up to a 40 foot toy hauler. The vault toilets were a bit sketchy and, while there's access to drinking water and some 30 amp sites, there's no dump station.

  • J
    May. 3, 2019

    Camelot RV Campground/RV Park

    Great Place

    Visit www.camelotrvcampground.com and click on reviews. Open Year Round. All sites have Full-Hookups, water, sewer, electric30/50amp, Cable TV and WiFi. Laundry and Propane Station on premises. Room for slideouts and tows. Close to town for everyone’s shopping, dining and entertainment needs.

  • Kaleah K.
    Jul. 17, 2022

    Current River Campground

    Not particularly worth it.

    Location is great. The campground is on the basic side, with gravel and dirt everywhere. Not an issue, if that's what you're expecting.

    We were in site 45 and our friends in site 46. These are both 30 amp sites, no sewer, and we both have 50 amp service. This shouldn't be a problem, assuming we're pulling less than 30 amps. With 1 AC running, were only pulling less than 15 amps, but still having multiple electrical issues the whole weekend. Both sites ended up having to run our generators most of the time we were here. The staff did come out and take a look at the pedestals, and even replaced the breaker on ours. We were told that because we were at the end of the line, and we had big rigs, that it was causing issues. However, it shouldn't be causing an issue if we weren't pulling more than 30 amps, which we weren't. (On a normal 30 amp service, our rig will run 2 ac units without issue.) Multiple times, we were receiving less than 100 volts, which shut our Bulldog EPO off.

    We went to check at the office as we left for the dump station location. I was told that they could dump for you for $20 or, you could back into a full hook up site and dump for a $5 fee. We have been full time since November and this is the 1st time I've encountered needing to pay to dump when full hokkups weren't available. I double checked the website and couldn't find anything that mentioned a fee to dump.

    The staff did credit us 1 night stay and we didn't end up having to pay to dump.

    Long story short, definitely paid for the location to the river. We backed up onto the water and let down our ramp/patio for a nice view.

  • Amy D.
    Aug. 6, 2018

    St. Joe State Park Campground

    ORV riding/Super nice

    We have a pull behind travel trailer and pick up truck. Site 107 is where we stayed. Pull thru site,asphalt paved with gravel set up area, burn pit and picnic table. Bathrooms and shower house where nice and very clean! We did not have a ORV but did have battery Burromax minbikes. 10 yr old son had an amazing time ridingtoafs with no issues. Pet friendly. Great sewer dump station. Overall it was a very clean and friendly camping experience we will definitely go back even without having a dirtbike or 4 wheeler. Lots of fun!

  • E
    Jul. 16, 2022

    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

  • J
    Jul. 9, 2022

    Pinewoods Lake Rec Area — Mark Twain National Forest

    Easy access, private sites

    Stopped here while passing through Missouri on a Saturday on 4th of July weekend and there were only 3 other campers when we arrived late afternoon. The sites are nice and big with picnic tables and fire rings, even a few “doubles” that would fit two big rigs side by side. The trail around the lake makes for a nice short walk with the dogs and it was surprisingly not terribly buggy for July. No hook-ups, which was the only downside since it was so hot and my Husky demands AC in the summer!

  • Doug W.
    Nov. 4, 2021

    Greenville - Lake Wappapello

    A great COE campground

    If you've camped before at a COE campground you expect a quality experience. This one is no exception. It has paved drives and paved sites with a concrete pad for the fire ring and picnic table along with a hook for your lantern. They are also full hookups.

    The place is very clean as well as the restrooms. There are plenty of things to do right from the campground including a paved bike trail into Greenville. We spent two days in early November and just about had the park to ourselves.

    Cell service was adequate but not great.

  • Rhonda M.
    Mar. 25, 2023

    Redman Creek Recreation Area

    Best place to camp

    This is a Army Corps of Engineers campground. We love it because it is quite and peaceful. The sites are well maintained with asphalted pads, fire pit, grill, camp light pole and picnic table. Best of all it is full hook up. Redman West traditionally has older campers (sites 1-40)but Redman east usually has more kids (sites 41-109) (currently under remodel 2023 season). Both sides are family friendly. We camp Redman West March to November.

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 18, 2019

    Alley Spring Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway

    along the Ozark National Scenic River.

    Alley Springs is one of several NPS campgrounds along the Ozark National Scenic River. The campground is located on the Jack’s Fork River, which is popular for swimming and canoeing and tubing. There are over 150 sites, and several group sites. The campground has a shower house, restrooms, RV dump station, electric and water hookups, picnic tables and fire rings. The Ozark Trail runs through the park. Roads are paved, but campground sites are gravel. There are Ranger-led campfire programs in the summer months.


Guide to Ellington

RV camping near Ellington, Missouri offers a fantastic blend of natural beauty and well-equipped parks, making it an ideal getaway for outdoor enthusiasts.

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Some prices for RV Parks range from $30 to $100

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