Best Campgrounds near Willard, MO

The Willard, Missouri area contains a mix of RV parks and established campgrounds with Springfield Route 66 KOA located approximately 10 miles southwest. This area provides multiple camping accommodation types including tent camping, RV sites, cabin rentals, and glamping options. Several campgrounds like B Berry Farms & Co. feature amenities such as picnic tables, fire pits, and access to drinking water, while others like Timbercrest Park focus primarily on RV facilities with water and electric hookups.

Many campgrounds in the region require reservations, especially during peak summer months. Weather conditions remain generally moderate with four distinct seasons, though summer temperatures can reach into the 90s with high humidity. Most developed sites near Willard offer year-round camping, with several facilities including Springfield Route 66 KOA, Ozark Highlands Mobile Home & RV Park, and Timbercrest Park operating throughout all seasons. Road access to most campgrounds is straightforward with primarily drive-in entry, though occasional rain can create muddy conditions at less developed sites. A frequent comment in visitor feedback relates to noise considerations: "Beautiful but had a hard time sleeping with the trains that kept passing through sounding the horns. It's clean and nice space otherwise."

Campers rate the Springfield Route 66 KOA highly for its amenities including a pool, playground, and on-site food delivery options. Several visitors mentioned the train noise as a significant consideration when selecting campgrounds in this area. Most mixed-use campgrounds provide both electric hookups and traditional tent sites, with varying levels of seclusion. The camping areas around Bennett Spring State Park receive positive reviews for natural setting and access to fishing opportunities. According to one visitor, "Great camp grounds, staff was very professional and very friendly. Close to Springfield right off the highway." RV parks like Ozark Highlands and Cook's RV Motor Park cater specifically to larger rigs with 50-amp service and full hookups, while tent campers have multiple campground options with primitive to moderate amenities depending on location.

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Best Camping Sites Near Willard, Missouri (156)

    1. Springfield - Route 66 KOA

    31 Reviews
    Brookline, MO
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (417) 818-3172

    "Close to Springfield right off the highway, real close to where we needed. Has everything you could possibly need in a camp grounds."

    "Nice park that's close to 1-44, James River Parkway, and unfortunately a railroad crossing. So you will hear a train horn on occasion, but no highway noise. We will come back here and stay again."

    2. Cooks RV Motor Park - Springfield, MO

    7 Reviews
    Springfield, MO
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (417) 833-1252

    "What a wonderful gem just outside of Springfield Missouri. Clean bathrooms, friendly staff, close to lots of attractions in the area."

    "The staff was super friendly, and accommodating and when I arrived at around 7pm they were available to show me to my spot, and offered to help me get set up."

    3. B Berry Farms & Co.

    21 Reviews
    Marshfield, MO
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (417) 933-2046

    $7 - $48 / night

    "Brendan and Teresa are an adotable young couple who are transforming a large area in the midst of Missouri farm country into a small black- and blueberry farm that includes a small RV camp."

    "We rolled in late, close to midnight, and Teresa and Brandon were very accommodating. Set us up with an excellent campsite at the edge of the blueberries."

    4. Ozark Highlands Mobile Home & RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Springfield, MO
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (417) 881-0066

    "It is right near a few shopping centers but in the back of a trailer park and very quiet. They had good internet access for free."

    5. Timbercrest Park

    1 Review
    Springfield, MO
    14 miles
    +1 (417) 881-8004

    "Affordable and right on edge of town"

    6. Lambert's Cafe RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Ozark, MO
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (417) 844-6058

    "Basically just a parking lot behind Lambert's Cafe, but with full hookups for $30. Self serve station for registering makes it easy. Relatively quiet considering it's location."

    7. Hootentown Canoe Rental & Campground

    8 Reviews
    Highlandville, MO
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (417) 369-2266

    $12 - $25 / night

    "Our spot had electricity and was all by itself tucked in the back corner which was perfect! We were a cpl min away from the River which made for a beautiful walk!"

    "The RV sites are a little small and close to each other, and you can tell some people are long time campers."

    8. Cedar Ridge Campground—Stockton Lake

    7 Reviews
    Dadeville, MO
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (417) 995-2045

    $14 - $24 / night

    "Campground has private boat ramp and parking away from public use so things stay secure overnight. Short walk to beach area is nice. Will be back again"

    "The swim beach is a little far from the camp, but if you walk down the trails there are great places to swim near camp including "Chicken Rock" a large island out in the lake the kids love to swim to and"

    9. Bennett Spring State Park Campground

    40 Reviews
    Windyville, MO
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (417) 532-4338

    "This state park is one worth a stop when near Springfield. I drove north toward this park to enjoy something a bit different and found it to be very peaceful during a weekday. "

    "A trout fisher dream, as one of Missouri’s 5 hacherys are here. Fun for this kids to see the amazing amount of fish."

    10. Table Rock State Park Campground

    52 Reviews
    Hollister, MO
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (417) 739-4627

    $12 - $42 / night

    "The campsite was large with an asphalt path and a nice spot for my tent. First weekend in May and the park was pretty much full. My campsite close to the facilities."

    "Nice campground with a paved walking/cycling trail from boat docks to the dam. Nice showers, fairly level campsites. Fishing within walking distance."

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646 Reviews of 156 Willard Campgrounds


  • Anthony S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 7, 2025

    Busiek

    Camping by permit only

    I've never been to this site but I live in Springfield just a few miles away and camping is by permit only, and permits can not be obtained online or by phone, you have to go in person to the Missouri department of conservation office, don't know if you can go to any office or specifically the one in Springfield, but there is one in Springfield; 2630 N Mayfair ave

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 4, 2025

    Laura Ingalls Wilder RV Park

    Great Little Gem

    Nicely kept small park with some shady spots. Inexpensive. About 2 miles from main highway.

  • Hayley G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 3, 2025

    Stockton State Park Campground

    Nicely maintained campground, great hiking trails, no privacy.

    This was a nice campground that was well maintained. The sites are quite close together with little privacy and minimal shade from the trees. We stayed in the East Loop which looked less popular than the West Loop. There was a short walk less than 5 minutes down a trail to the lake that was gorgeous. And a longer hike that went along the edge of the lake that was absolutely lovely and easy enough for the young kids in our group to do. If you don't mind being close to your neighbors it's a nice spot!

    We did check out the walk in sites here, but were not able to stay in them. They looked awesome and were a short 5 minute walk from the parking. A great beginner site for walk in camping and there were carts at the start of the trail for your gear. Both loops had decent playgrounds for the kids.

  • Hayley G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 3, 2025

    Orleans Trail

    Private, wooded campground near the lake!

    We stayed in the D loop at site D37. All of the sites in the D loop are more spaced out and wooded than in the other loops. They also don't have electric and the bathroom is a vault toilet. 

    Site D37 was able to fit our two tents comfortably but I don't think there was a flat space to fit a third. It was also pretty overgrown and unkept. So bring lots of bug spray. Site D39 is pretty close and it would work well for a group needing multiple spots. We had a view of the lake across the road. The bathroom was a several minute walk. 

    Site D37 across from us had water access and looked really nice. Other nearby spots D40 was also quite heavily wooded and didn't look like it had much more than one semi-flat spot for a tent. But it was definitely very private! 

    We used the shower houses(which we had to drive to get to) and they were okay. The water wouldn't get hot, but we didn't take ice cold showers. The swim beach was the highlight of this location and very nice!

  • Dakota Y.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Coastal Country Resorts LLC

    Wonderful sights, friendly staff, beautiful cabins

    Absolutely gorgeous place, Wonderful mordernized cabins, friendliest staff around. An absolute must on your trip if your in the area. If you time it right you might spot a sasquatch

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 25, 2025

    RV Express 66

    One night stay

    Easy access, next to hwy and lots of eating establishments close by. Full water, electric and sewer connections. Level concrete pads.

  • Lisa M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 23, 2025

    Damsite

    Another great COE Campground

    Sites were nice and level. Most sites had water and electric. Five showers and five flushing toilets that were nicely kept. Beautiful view on the lake. Sites 25 through 45 have a little or no shade. FYI. Sites are fairly close together, but they are staggered so you’re not right next-door to your neighbor.

  • b
    Aug. 23, 2025

    The Hook Up RV Park

    Hook up rv park

    Love it small but pull through sites are nice host are some of the friendliest people I’ve met in a long time

  • E
    Aug. 18, 2025

    Riverfront Campground and Canoe

    The cabins are nothing like website

    Terrible decision to rent a cabin , turns out not a cabin but a room and bath. Nothing at all like site. Ask for explanation and extra coats. Ask for another correct cabin , they said it was cabin? I ask for Someone to come by and explain the situation. No other cabins and no refunds… the bait and switch ! bewared awful service, photos of cabins, we stayed in a room with a bathroom that was in the garage of a cabin? Heard baby crying the 1night when down and agian said this is not the cabin we reserved and also extra charges on my credit card. I ask for someone to explain why the add was nothing at all like payed for and we requested another correct cabin or refund. nothing from anyone , no one came to room , or called me . We went to fish at Bennett spring with grandson 14 birthday. He felt and I felt uncomfortable with baby crying knew we been scammed by internet false photos and prepaid. We left early to stay in lodge just down road from riverfront. We never got refund and excuses that they fixed web page and grandson posted negative review, I said why would we give a good review? was a room not a cabin, payed the mortgage on the cabin that the campground family lived in!! This was the worst experience with renting a cabin. Not one photo online or description was correct. Then overcharged on credit card? I hope this helps someone else who’s thinking of cabin at Riverfront Campground.


Guide to Willard

Camping near Willard, Missouri, offers a variety of beautiful spots for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.

What to do

  • Fishing: Many campers enjoy fishing at Roaring River State Park Campground. One reviewer said, "Great place to fish. Nice open camp spots, easy access to hiking trails and great fishing!"
  • Hiking: The area is filled with trails. At Table Rock State Park Campground, a visitor noted, "Walking distance to marina and access to the popular Lakeshore Trail."
  • Swimming: If you're looking to cool off, Old Highway 86 Table Rock Lake Park has a great swimming area. A camper mentioned, "The park is family-friendly, quiet, and meticulously maintained, ensuring a pleasant stay for all visitors."

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. One review for Bennett Spring State Park Campground stated, "Very clean. They were pretty full with it being a holiday weekend."
  • Friendly Staff: Many visitors mention the helpfulness of campground staff. A reviewer at Springfield - Route 66 KOA said, "Staff is friendly. They make fresh pizza at the convenience store/office and will deliver it to your site."
  • Scenic Views: Campers love the beautiful surroundings. One visitor at Mill Creek (Missouri) shared, "The Beauty of being surrounded by Water, the Shade, the Clean Facilities and Campground itself is such a pleasure."

What you should know

  • Crowded Spots: Some campgrounds can get busy, especially during peak seasons. A review for Table Rock State Park Campground mentioned, "Crowded spots, though great facilities and prices."
  • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have full hookups. At B Berry Farms & Co., a camper noted, "Toilet and shower are more rustic than I am used to. But they have showers!"
  • Weather Considerations: Be prepared for changing weather conditions. A visitor at Old Highway 86 Table Rock Lake Park mentioned, "Expect the lake winds to keep temps lower than what’s forecasted."

Tips for camping with families

  • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds. Table Rock State Park Campground has a playground available for kids right next to the shower house.
  • Plan for Meals: Some campgrounds, like Springfield - Route 66 KOA, offer food delivery options. One family shared, "They have great amenities and clean facilities as well as washers and dryers."
  • Safety First: Always keep an eye on kids near water. A reviewer at Pittsburg Area Campground mentioned, "The water seemed clean enough to swim but there was a lot of floating moss and seaweed right along the shore."

Tips from RVers

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Branson Lakeside RV Park noted, "All sites have concrete pads and all looked to be full hookups."
  • Be Prepared for Train Noise: Some campgrounds, like Springfield - Route 66 KOA, are near train tracks. One visitor said, "Unfortunately close to railroad crossing. Luckily few trains are passing."
  • Use Reservations: Many campgrounds fill up quickly, especially on weekends. A reviewer at Mill Creek (Missouri) mentioned, "Must have reservations it is always full."

Camping near Willard, Missouri, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any campgrounds near Willard, Missouri?

While Willard itself doesn't have campgrounds within the town limits, several great options exist within a 30-45 minute drive. Cooks RV Motor Park - Springfield, MO is a wonderful gem just outside Springfield with clean bathrooms and friendly staff, making it the closest quality option to Willard. For those willing to drive a bit further, Springfield - Route 66 KOA offers full hookups and is convenient for RVs. Both locations provide easy access to attractions while serving as excellent base camps for exploring the Willard area.

What trailer park options are available in Willard, Missouri?

For those seeking trailer park options near Willard, Ozark Highlands Mobile Home & RV Park offers both long-term and short-term stays with water hookups and big-rig-friendly sites. Another option is Rustic Meadows RV Park which accommodates transient campers near the entrance with all-gravel roads and sites. This park primarily hosts long-term residents but does accept short-term stays. Both locations are convenient to Willard while providing necessary amenities for trailer living.

Which is the most popular campground near Willard, MO?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Willard, MO is Springfield - Route 66 KOA with a 3.9-star rating from 31 reviews.