Best Tent Camping near Fulton, MO
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Best Tent Sites Near Fulton, MO (24)
1. Dry Fork Recreation Area
New Bloomfield, Missouri3 Reviews•17 Photos•84 SavesDry Fork Recreation Area, a campground and picnic area located at the equestrian trailhead of the 36-mile Cedar Creek Trail. This area, located in central Missouri near Fulton serves recreationists with or without horses. This campground is situated in a quiet mostly oak/cedar forest. It is comprised of 8 single primitive campsites that can accommodate RVs up to 30 feet in length, each with table, fire ring, and lantern post. Other amenities include drinking water, vault toilets, and hitching rails. There is a picnic area across the road with picnic tables that can accommodate small groups. There are currently no camping fees, but donations are encouraged. A printable brochure is available.
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- Phone Service
- ADA Access
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- Trash
2. Rock Bridge Memorial State Park - Educational Scout Camps
Columbia, Missouri5 Reviews•6 Photos•40 SavesJust minutes from Columbia, Rock Bridge Memorial State Park gives visitors the chance to scramble, hike and bicycle through a scenic environment – and lets them peek into Missouri’s underworld. The park contains some of the most popular hiking trails in the state and also offers solitude while hiking in the Gans Creek Wild Area. Visitors can also see a large cave system with its rock bridge, sinkholes, a spring and underground stream at the Devil's Icebox. You can explore Connor's Cave in the light of the opening for a taste of the underground world.
Non-profit, educational or Scout groups can take advantage of the special-use area for overnight primitive camping. It features two fire rings, a vault toilet and several picnic tables. There is no water or electricity. The cost is $2 per person, per night. Reservations are required. For more information, call 573-449-7402.
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- Trash
- Picnic Table
3. Ben Branch Lake Conservation Area
Portland, Missouri1 Review•8 SavesVisit the Missouri Department of Conservation's website for more information.
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- Fires
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- Toilets
4. Fredericksburg Ferry Access
Portland, Missouri1 Review•20 Photos•13 SavesVisit the Missouri Department of Conservation's website for more information.
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- Fires
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5. Helds Island Access
Portland, Missouri1 Review•3 Photos•12 SavesVisit the Missouri Department of Conservation's website for more information.
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6. Pikes Camp
Jefferson City, Missouri1 Review•8 Photos•50 SavesVisit the Missouri Department of Conservation's website for more information.
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- Fires
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Toilets
7. Vandalia Community Lake
Perry, Missouri2 Reviews•6 Photos•8 SavesVisit the Missouri Department of Conservation's website for more information.
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- Picnic Table
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8. Water Mountain
Owensville, Missouri1 Review•8 Photos•18 Saves- Pets
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- Reservable
- ADA Access
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$20 - $40 / night
9. Todd’s Coyote Farm
Be the first to review!Fulton, Missouri•2 SavesA sophisticated kitchen situated near a babbling broke. Lots of shade and a few natural rock waterfalls. Plenty of maintained hiking trails full of wild native edible foliage. Find a flat spot pitch a tent and enjoy the amenities needed for a weekend in the wilderness
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- Electric Hookups
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$35 - $245 / night
10. Scrivner Road Conservation Area
Russellville, Missouri1 Review•20 Photos•38 SavesVisit the Missouri Department of Conservation's website for more information.
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- Equestrian
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Recent Tent Reviews in Fulton
292 Reviews of 24 Fulton Campgrounds
Bradley R.
Traveler
Coyote — Mark Twain State Park
Great off-season camping
We visited twice in the off-season we loved the campground so much. It’s quiet and secluded. Very clean and beautiful.
Linda H.
Guide
Rudolf Bennitt Conservation Area
Forest and Lake Dry camping
Heavily forested with a lake. Trails and camping areas in woods are setup for equestrian with good trails for hikers, bikers and horses. Camping at lake is open gravel or grass. Nice fishing lake with docks, boat ramp and vault toilet and the only one provided. Parked lakeside. Quite night with one fishing boat late morning. Get a brochure with park map at entrance as roads pass through park and private property.
- Ioan P.
Legend
Jonesburg Gardens Campground
Small
Most tenants work in the Vicinity . The spaces are a little bit dirty. Nobody picks up after the dogs. The pound is nice, but filthy water
Benjamin R.
ScoutFranklin Island
Franklin island
Great quite and secluded camp sigh. But can muddy due to sessional flooding
- AArt Z.Guide
Daniel Boone Conservation Area
Peaceful dark skies
I stayed one night in the RV campsite. There was only one other camper. The grass had been mowed recently so the path around the pond was easily walkable.
Not many of the RV sites had fire rings and, with all of the fresh cut grass, it would have taken a lot of raking to make a spot safe for a fire anyway.
Julia V.Guide
Finger Lakes State Park Campground
Had everything we needed
Basic tent site, potable water was right near our site. Bathrooms were clean. There were some families staying nearby but overall was a quiet stay.
MickandKarla W.Legend
Cottonwoods RV Park & Campground
Very Nice Campground
Check-in was quick and easy and we proceeded to pull through site 83 with FHUs. The gravel pad was very long and we had plenty of room for our 40’ rig and F450. The utilities were in the middle of the pad and water pressure was decent at about 40 psi. As we were on the end of a row, we had a lot of front yard space. The sites here are very close together, but long-term guests kept their sites nice and well organized, and overall this CG was very clean. There are mature trees so satellite placement could be challenging. We were able to place our Starlink in the yard area for a good shot to the north sky. We got 4 bars on Verizon and their WiFi worked well for a campground of this size. At the office, they have a nice store and gift shop with one of the best selections of camping shirts etc. that we have seen.
Laur H.Traveler
Lazy Day Campground
Great experience
Stayed one night in a campervan. Would definitely recommend! We arrived a little late - right at sunset - but the friendly and helpful staff had already texted us all the info we needed for arrival. It was very quiet. Level spaces. Very dark, unlit walk to the bath house, so bring a light! Bathhouse was clean and well kept. Would recommend!
Elizabeth E.Scout
Hermann City RV Park
Nice spot
We stopped here overnight on a roadtrip from Ohio to Colorado. We were able to make a reservation online only hours before we arrived and it was such a simple process. The campsites are in the middle of the city park and it was nice to be able to walk our dogs around the park after a day of traveling. We had full hook ups which is always a relief!! The campsites are quite close together and this is not a forested area. It was perfect for us for a one night stop!
- ccarla R.Guide
Danville Conservation Area
Watch out for ticks
Lovely wooded spot. There are about 6-8 sites. Can back in a camper. Outhouse building. Only had one other camper. Shaded, wooded. We had a lovely night but woke up covered in ticks! Lots of ticks here. We ride our motorcycles here to tent camp. Sites are close. Fire rings , no picnic tables.
Christopher W.Guide
Osage Campground Retreat
Cute Little Camping Spot
Good: It was clean and tidy, had ice and firewood for sale, was close to the boat ramp for the Osage River, and the bathrooms looked to be newly remodeled. Good shaded and flat spot for our tent.
Bad: No one on-site, no TP, no paper towels, no internet (Other campers said it had been working until the power went out during a storm a few days before; when the power was restored, the internet didn't come back)
Conclusion: For $44.29/night, I would keep going next time.
Beyond AllScout
Frank Russell
Great refurbished campground with large concrete full hookup sites.
Nice new concrete sites with fire pit, full hookup. Great trails and fishing lake, with concrete sidewalk and benches around it to make fishing easily accessible.
Amanda B.Traveler
Vandalia Community Lake
Peaceful!
Gorgeous 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!
NapunaniLegend
Ray Behrens
Great Value with ATB Pass
PROS
Senior discount
Site 32 level asphalt pad surrounded with grass and river rocks
Moveable aluminum table
Metal fire ring with cooking grate
One hook lantern pole
Site 19 very near toilets and a dumpster
Friendly and helpful gate personnel
4 bars TMOBILE
CONS
Some road noise in the distance
Electric box at rear of site pad
Sewer connection 6 inches above ground
Poor planning to demolish all but one campground toilet/shower facilities at the same time
No overnight gate closure
Don't Miss
Rustic Oak Cabin Restaurant
Mark Twain Memorial Shrine in Mark Twain State Park. Free entrance
Ride the Mark Twain Riverboat in Hannibal
Downtown Hannibal nice variety of stores and shops
Dam Visitor Center very nice--fairly new
- kkaylee S.Scout
Indian Creek Campground
Great Way to spend time with family!
so family friendly, very well service, cheap, and most importantly everyone enjoyed time there
- aalexis M.Guide
Daniel Boone Conservation Area
Thumbs up
Great spot. Enjoy the sound of owls and silence. Plenty of dead/down trees for firewood. 2 bars w/Verizon.
Jeremy G.GuideLazy Day Campground
Wonderful level sites
Great staff, wonderful level sites. Bathroom on site. Pool during season. Partially shaded. Dog walk area. Pet friendly.
Anne W.GuideIndian Creek Campground
Very nice sites and good bathrooms
Beautiful wooded sites, a bit close together and not a ton of privacy but we weren’t bothered by our neighbors at all. The bathrooms are very clean and nice, they have a dish washing sink and good showers. Our site had an electric hook up.
- Toni S.Guide
Lazy Day Campground
Simply Fabulous
We discovered this gym. On our way home. Just needed to stay overnight, but will definitely be back. The little details make it very homey. Sites are well laid out and easy to maneuver. Full hook ups or tent sites are available to meet the needs of the camper. Clean facility and family friendly.
- Dane J.Guide
Danville Conservation Area
Nice free spot
Far enough away from the highway to be silent. Toilet available. Fire pits. T-Mobile service is good.
Chris J.Traveler
Helds Island Access
Nice spot bring boat
There’s a boat launch here. Saw a decent amount of traffic for this. Grass sites. Road is well maintained. Quiet the one night I spent there. No tables.
- Jose B.Guide
Graham Cave State Park Campground
Great place quiet clean
I was on my way to St. Louis MO. And need a place for the night. This is just few miles from hwy 70 east to reserve and pay on the phone. I t was nice they I put my tent instead of sleeping on the car. Recommended
- Jeremy G.Guide
Lazy Day Campground
Super clean and convenient
Excellent grounds. Very very clean and well kept. Hosts/owners are extremely responsive and helpful. Sights have some trees. Walking paths, dog walk area, fire pits, bathhouse. I would visit again.
- JJD N.Scout
Lazy Day Campground
Nice campground
Stayed there for a week. The owners are very friendly. Very well kept campground. Enjoyed the pool.
- Pamela B.Scout
Rollins Ferry Access
Busy, noisy and miserable
Unless you enjoy loud noise, drunks, busy traffic, guns being shot off at all hours of the night and a massive cloud of bugs, avoid this campsite.
- MMonique C.Guide
Lazy Day Campground
Wonderful place!
Great customer service! Sites were nice and pool was great! Small campground but worth staying. Very nice
- Pamela B.Scout
Ben Branch Lake Conservation Area
Primitive Free Camping
Vault toilets available. Quiet. No water, hook ups or picnic tables, but fire rings. Wish people would understand pack in pack out and not leave trash! Otherwise very peaceful experience. Had service of at least 2-3 bars entire time. Town of Linn a 20 minute drive to get supplies.
Guide to Fulton
Explore the great outdoors with tent camping near Fulton, Missouri, where you can enjoy beautiful landscapes and a variety of recreational activities.
Tent campers should check out Rock Bridge Memorial State Park
- This park offers a scenic environment with beautiful trails and a creek, perfect for hiking and exploring nature.
- While camping isn't allowed, the park is a great spot for day trips filled with wildlife sightings and picturesque views.
- The park features primitive trails and boardwalks, making it an ideal location for those who love to hike and discover hidden gems.
Tent campers like these nearby activities
- At the Dry Fork Recreation Area, you can hike through fields and wooded areas, with opportunities to spot deer and turkey.
- The Ben Branch Lake Conservation Area provides a peaceful setting for primitive camping, where you can enjoy quiet surroundings and explore the local flora and fauna.
- For a unique experience, visit Fredericksburg Ferry Access, which offers river access for swimming and fishing, along with grassy sites for tent camping.
Local attractions for outdoor enthusiasts
- The Marshall I. Diggs Conservation Area features trails that lead to historical sites, perfect for those interested in nature and history.
- Enjoy a day of fishing or boating at Helds Island Access, which has a boat launch and well-maintained grassy sites.
- The Pikes Camp offers river access and a shaded area for camping, making it a great spot for families looking to enjoy the water and nature.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Fulton, MO is Dry Fork Recreation Area with a 4.3-star rating from 3 reviews.
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