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Hanson Hills Campground offers tree-covered sites perfect for camping with pets. This Kingdom City location features designated pet areas throughout the grounds, with full hookup sites that accommodate both RV and tent campers who bring their animals. The campground maintains pet-friendly policies year-round with drinking water stations accessible for dogs. Many visitors note the ample space between sites allows pets room to move without disturbing neighboring campers. Fire rings and picnic tables at each site provide comfortable spaces for campers and their pets to relax together.
Pine Ridge Recreation Area provides free, primitive camping with pets allowed on hiking trails and throughout the campground. Located in New Bloomfield, this Mark Twain National Forest site includes vault toilets and potable water access points that make extended stays with animals manageable. The wooded trails provide excellent opportunities for dog walking, though frequent tick checks are essential as multiple campers report heavy tick presence on the overgrown paths. The campground's secluded environment allows for quiet camping experiences, though occasional noise from neighboring properties may occur in early mornings. Sites include basic amenities like fire pits and picnic tables, with some spots offering more privacy than others for pets that need separation from other campers.
"Plenty of room to be camped away from others."
"Kinda drive in and park anywhere you see a firepit. We had a rooftop tent on the truck and a tent. We camped near the smaller pond."
"There is a gated dog park. Everything above is at the campground. Our dog really liked the owner too."
"They have a dog park which was nice."
from $40 - $55 / night
Check Availability"Close to Columbia but far enough away for a getaway. Easy to find from the road, even in the dark. Fire pits and picnic tables are there. Vault toilets and running water available."
"Only bummer was lots of ticks and there must be a gun range nearby, which set off our dog's anxiety."
"We had a fine one-night stay while traveling through, but encountered A LOT of ticks on the overgrown trail. BEWARE of ticks and check yourselves and your pets if staying here. No cell service."
"Others had left some trash around. we picked up what we could. please pack it out if You pack it in.."
"Visited in March 2021, some pot holes in drive way, but manageable. Trees seemed to be trimmed back compared to other reviews. Nice facilities and great staff!"
"The camp sites are very close to each other. But the campers around us were very nice. Only needed one night and it worked prayer for us."
from $45 - $52 / night
Check Availability"A beautiful campground located right next to the Missouri River. Live music, amazing Thai food, general store with snacks, beer, ice cream and merchandise."
"See beautiful scenery on the MO River & Katy Trail. You may get to see a paddleboat cruising the river."
from $10 - $60 / night
Check Availability"Far enough away from the highway to be silent. Toilet available. Fire pits. T-Mobile service is good."
"I imagine this place never gets full but you could be very close to other campers if completely full. There is a single vault toilet that was mostly clean and stocked with TP."
"An easy and beautiful spot to camp for free near I-70. About 15 minutes of a stunning drive away from the interstate. Plenty of sites, lots, and places to rest for the night. All free and secluded!"
GuideCleanest campground with all the amenities. The hosts are the owners and they are so nice and helpful. You follow them to your site and they deliver firewood if you paid for it. Sites are clean. There is a gated dog park. Everything above is at the campground. Our dog really liked the owner too.
GuideWe were parked on a hill with lots of gravel. Campsites are very narrow. But there was a very nice pond to fish at although it was a bit of a hike to get to. They have a dog park which was nice.
GuideGreat staff, wonderful level sites. Bathroom on site. Pool during season. Partially shaded. Dog walk area. Pet friendly.
LegendStayed for one night, water/elec only. Easy on/off the interstate and staff is very friendly. Assigned site was in the back of the park and nice and shady. They have a very nice, large dog park which our pups loved. Being in the back of the campground we had to walk a little to get there, but no big deal. Did not use their showers or bathroom, so can’t comment on that. Booked to stay again on our return trip.
ScoutWe are homeless and we got a campsite for two week here and I got a special needs child. And my boy were up at the water and all I did was call then over to me and I get 3 cops at my site. When cross from me the people at that site start there car off and on all night and dog parks from 6 am to 8 am. But I get told if I am loud I get kick out. Thank you for the welcoming feel
LegendThe campground (CG) was easy to find, located just 5 miles off I-70 with clear signage along the way. We parked at the designated registration area, and check-in was quick for our one-night stay. We were then escorted to pull-through site 17 with full hookups. The gravel pad was fairly level, and although the utilities were toward the back of the site, we had no trouble connecting. There were two sewer hookups—a nice touch. Water is shared, but the pressure was solid at about 50 psi. Sites are decently spaced, though some are closer together; ours was relatively close to the next site on the driver side. Our site had a nice yard, picnic table, and fire pit, but if someone had been in the site next to us, we would have been sharing that area. We got 2 bars on Verizon and 3 bars on T-Mobile, and our T-Mobile Home Internet worked very well. The CG WiFi was fine for email and web browsing. While the grounds have mature trees, most sites—including 17—are satellite-friendly. The 1/2-acre dog park was especially impressive. There was a mix of permanent, seasonal, and short-term guests. The park was clean, well-maintained, and featured fun wood carvings. The setting includes a pond and a trail to a small lake. A small camp store, ice, and propane are also available. Overall, this is a solid CG for overnight or extended stays. Out of the 325+ campgrounds we've visited, this one has the best rules sheet—hands down. It's hilarious, and you’ll instantly get their vibe!
LegendThe Pine Ridge Campground a few miles down the road was full, so we ended up at 1 of the 8 sites here. This is an equestrian campground that allows non-horse campers, but prefers you check Pine Ridge first. We had a fine one-night stay while traveling through, but encountered A LOT of ticks on the overgrown trail. BEWARE of ticks and check yourselves and your pets if staying here. No cell service.
TravelerGorgeous little lake. Vault toilets. Our camp fire ring was shaped like a heart! Probably not on purpose but we liked it. Very quiet. Lots of fishing. And we actually saw the cat!
ScoutStayed here for 2 nights, was a very peaceful and quite area to sleep. No disturbances. Right on the lake, plenty of fish. Bathrooms are fairly disgusting and full of spiders and there is a stray cat that stalks your food.
Fulton, Missouri offers several primitive and developed camping areas located within the Cedar Creek District of Mark Twain National Forest. The area sits at approximately 800 feet above sea level with moderate humidity and rainfall throughout spring and summer months. Summer temperatures typically range from 75-95°F with frequent afternoon thunderstorms, making campsite drainage an important consideration.
Trail hiking: Pine Ridge Recreation Area offers multiple wooded trails with wildlife viewing opportunities. "The hiking trailhead [is] at the entrance of the campground" with paths connecting to "meadows and forest" areas throughout the park.
Motocross riding: Finger Lakes State Park Campground features dedicated trails for dirt bikes and ATVs. The park has "special trails for atvs and motocross" with "a noise curfew so it's tolerable" for campers who aren't participating in these activities.
Fishing: Cooper's Landing Campgrounds and Marina provides access to the Missouri River with boat launching facilities. As one visitor noted, "Right on the river, food truck, bar and drinks at the general store, nice people, fire pit and music. There is a nice biking/jogging trail along the river as well."
Peaceful settings: Many campers appreciate the quieter campgrounds located off main highways. At Dry Fork Recreation Area, visitors enjoy "great primitive campground with old homestead foundation along the trail," and the sense of history in the area.
Evening entertainment: Several campgrounds provide structured activities. At Cooper's Landing, campers mention that "they have live music Thursday through Sunday. They wrap everything up by 10pm and it's very quiet late night."
Diverse water features: Finger Lakes State Park offers unique paddling experiences. One camper shared, "This park is one of my favorite nearby spots to take the kayak out and just float. Paddling through these channels is such a dreamy experience."
Accessibility challenges: Some campgrounds have rough access roads. At Hanson Hills Campground, visitors should "be aware this is a good 5-10 minutes down a dirt road (after a rainy night it was not pretty pulling my trailer back to the highway)."
Tick prevalence: The wooded areas harbor significant tick populations. One Pine Ridge Recreation Area camper warns, "BEWARE of ticks and check yourselves and your pets if staying here."
Noise considerations: At Finger Lakes, "if I was into motocross/atv this would be a wonderful place to camp! But I had mostly come for the lake/swimming/camping and it was pretty loud."
Kid-friendly amenities: Look for campgrounds with designated play areas. Lazy Day Campground receives praise for being "a very nice little campground! New wonderful owners!" with one visitor noting "this was the best campground. We stayed over the labor day weekend and the campground was full of activities for the kids."
Swimming options: Check water conditions before planning water activities. At Finger Lakes, the "lake was unswimable even at the beach access" according to one camper, though others note it "usually is not crowded, which is really nice."
Site selection for play space: Choose sites with open areas. At Pine Ridge Recreation Area, campers recommend "spot #4 [as] it has a long strip of playroom for running around without disturbing other spaces."
Site leveling: Many area campgrounds have uneven sites. At Graham Cave State Park Campground, "the sites were semi level and adequate for campers but would have been a little rough in a tent."
Hook-up locations: Check utility placement when reserving. At Cottonwoods RV Park, "the utilities were in the middle of the pad and water pressure was decent at about 40 psi."
Dog friendly campgrounds near Fulton: For those traveling with pets, Pine Ridge Recreation Area allows dogs throughout the campground. One visitor noted the hiking trails provide "playroom for running around" though thorough tick checks are essential after trail walks.
Length restrictions: Several campgrounds have limitations. Graham Cave State Park "sites are tight" and one camper noted, "there were a few flat sites but many were not level," which can be challenging for larger rigs.
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