Best Camping near Garden City, MO

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Garden City, MO has a lot to offer. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in. Experience some of the most stunning views that Missouri camping has to offer. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.

Best Camping Sites Near Garden City, MO (96)

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336 Reviews of 96 Garden City Campgrounds


  • Ioan P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Trailside RV Park
    Oct. 12, 2024

    Trailside RV Park

    For one night, ok

    Is situated near very busy Hwy and rails road. It is a little tight but the stuff is very nice.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Osage Prairie RV Park
    Sep. 11, 2024

    Osage Prairie RV Park

    Lovely little campground. Old but well kept bathrooms & laundry.

    Delightful office staff.  We did not make advance reservations, but called when we were about an hour away and insured they had sites available.  Long pull-thrus with full hookups.  For an overnight stay, this is a nice campground.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Green Acres at Red Brick Farmhouse
    Sep. 8, 2024

    Green Acres at Red Brick Farmhouse

    Amazing!

    Stayed 1 wonderful peaceful night. Electric hookups, water available & shower. Out in the country surrounded by corn fields. Owned by a lovely couple who reside on the property in their old farmhouse. Not far off of I70, but absolutely no road noise. A great place to stay after a long day of driving. Would absolutely stay here again.

  • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sparrowfoot
    Sep. 4, 2024

    Sparrowfoot

    Well maintained campground

    Stayed here here for one night in early September during our trip to Wyoming. Paid $10 with interagency senior discount. Stayed in the B Loop. We were one of 5 campers here; camped in a camper van. Our sie, B46, was close to a clean vault toilet (which has tp). Short walk to clean restroom/shower house; this building also has a laundry room. The sites have a level gravel driveway; most sites are back-in. Spacing between sites is okay; no privacy between sites. Even though the campground is along a lake, the sites at B Loop offer no lake views. Hosts seemed friendly. Did not see any hiking opportunities at this loop. There is a path to the lake at the back end of the loop. There is nothing special about this campground, but it is a good, clean, quiet location for an overnight stay. I had excellent T-Mobile 5G service. I would stay here again.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Great Escape RV Park & Campground
    Aug. 12, 2024

    Great Escape RV Park & Campground

    Nice for overnight

    Just stopped for one night on our way east. Friendly host checked us in. Nice dog park with bench and shade. All sites are FHU. They offered to move us to a pull thru, but I picked our site based on proximity to the dog park, so I declined the move. We were in site 38, back-in 30 amp. Sites are a bit tight but no one next door so ok. I recommend for a stopover. Less fancy but nicer for dogs imo than Owl Creek which is one exit away. There is a pond for fishing (no license required) and a swimming pool.

  • E
    Camper-submitted photo from Worlds of Fun Village
    Jul. 7, 2024

    Worlds of Fun Village

    Amazing memories here

    Beautiful park. Pay more for the pull through you’ll have tons of parking even if your rig is big. Our rig is 44 ft and we parked two 2500’s on the pad no problem. We reserve our days in advance and if we need to cancel we just change our reservation to a different date with no fees. The pool and clubhouse are well kept so are the bathrooms and laundry room. This Is our favorite campsite to date. So much to do.

  • Kaylen M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Knob Noster State Park Campground
    Jun. 19, 2024

    Knob Noster State Park Campground

    Knob Park

    Nice place, but just didn't care for how much the cops drove threw nonstop, we are camping to get away from people and doesn't make me feel at peace wondering why so many cops always drive thru.

  • brenna F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Powell's Creekside Haven
    May. 29, 2024

    Powell's Creekside Haven

    Small but cute

    This is definitely a smaller campground, but when communicating with the owners they were super nice and accommodating. We have a rooftop tent in our car, so we parked in one of the tent sites down by the creek and we had a very private space away from all of the RVs. The facilities were also very clean. There is a private indoor accessible toilet, as well as a hot shower and laundry. There are also indoor and outdoor games on site. Since we were closer to the pond it was pretty buggy, but putting on some bug spray helped.

  • Steve R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Beyonder Marine At Sterett Creek
    May. 20, 2024

    Beyonder Marine At Sterett Creek

    Outrageous price for boat slips!

    I didn't stay in the campground,  I stayed at the hotel. The rooms are comfortable and clean. 

    I wanted to comment on the price for boat slips at the marina. Charging $40.00 a night for a slip is outrageous. It is also bad business practice to price yourself out of money. If they were only $20.00 you would have made $320.00 this weekend from our Bass club. It is not that inconvenient for us to put in and out at the ramp instead. THINK ABOUT IT!

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bucksaw
    May. 2, 2024

    Bucksaw

    Lake of the Ozarks

    One night stay. Nice COAE campground. Had trouble getting here from the south because of extensive flooding from the April storms. Amazing bird songs and calls. Busy but quiet.

  • Leni K.
    Camper-submitted photo from Wild Turkey Ridge — Harry S Truman State Park
    Apr. 7, 2024

    Wild Turkey Ridge — Harry S Truman State Park

    In The Thick of Nature, Great Tent Camping Off Season

    We came just at the start of season, so we took advantage of a family spot to relax and get some extra privacy. There were maybe 5 other campers in Wild Ridge, and it was a ridge coming in, narrow roads leading into the peninsula.

    Vault toilets were well kept, and well light at night.

    We hiked to check out the other campsites that were also well spaced for privacy.

    There was a desire line down to the lake, with a rocky shore to walk, the beaches themselves a bit wider.

    We had a nice clearing to set up at our location, likely used for a second tent that lended well to privacy.

  • Renee H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA
    Mar. 28, 2024

    Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA

    Friendly, clean and close to the freeway

    Nice to spend the night. Friendly staff and clean bath/shower facilities. Close proximity to the interstate does come with some traffic noise. Many retail options within a short drive.

  • Cassie B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Owl Creek Market and RV Park
    Mar. 1, 2024

    Owl Creek Market and RV Park

    We absolutely adored this campground.

    We spent about two weeks here around September . It’s well maintained and the staff was so friendly. If we are ever in the area we will definitely stay here again. The market is a great touch.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Poague Conservation Area
    Feb. 6, 2024

    Poague Conservation Area

    So much trash

    6 sites in total, all had trash everywhere. A couple sites are big enough for an rv or pull behind. 14 days free in the Poague Conservation area.

  • Megan C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Montrose Missouri Conservation Area Dispersed Camping
    Jan. 20, 2024

    Montrose Missouri Conservation Area Dispersed Camping

    Decent spot

    It was quiet. We enjoyed our stay. I read about the black cat that was found there in the other review. It was still there when we camped in late December and quite hungry. Very friendly and needing love. We brought him home with us and he is the most amazing cat. Took a while to get litter trained but I’m glad we opened up our home to him before the bad weather got here. Thanks to this site, we found our new family member! Thanks to whoever posted.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Owl Creek Market and RV Park
    Jan. 19, 2024

    Owl Creek Market and RV Park

    Nice for overnight

    Stayed one night while traveling back to the east coast. It is a decent campground. The bath house was clean and showers were hot. Sites are close together. Mine had shade. There is a small dog park at the top of the hill. 

    I came late and left early, so didn't get to browse the cheese shop, but it looked nice. I would stay here again.

  • Stuart O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA
    Nov. 14, 2023

    Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA

    Good spot

    We offer a perspective on RV camping "off peak" (late fall and early spring).  This KOA has a nice eastern exposure for morning sun, and lots of pull through sites.  On the downside, if you're sensitive to nearby road noise, there's a lot of Jake Brakes on I-70 which, at least in the absence of tree foliage, is all over the park.

  • D
    Camper-submitted photo from Campus RV Park
    Oct. 15, 2023

    Campus RV Park

    ONE OF THE BEST OF THE BEST

    $50. ONE OF THE BEST OF THE BEST! Concrete paved site. Easy convenient no-stop registration when you make your reservation. Modern, very clean shower/toilet facility.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Montrose Missouri Conservation Area Dispersed Camping
    Aug. 28, 2023

    Montrose Missouri Conservation Area Dispersed Camping

    I Made a Kittah Friend

    There is a super sweet local cat who befriended me here and made my visit so much better. I had some mechanical issues with my car and Kampground Kittah tried to help. 🤣

    Bathrooms were fine. It’s free camping so it was great that there were bathrooms at all.

    One of the locals stopped by my site to look for arrowheads. Apparently, she has found a lot in the area so that’s a good activity if the kids are bored.

    If you’re looking for a good wine, you can find some at the local auto parts store. I am not kidding! I think it’s Rick’s Auto Parts and their liquor is priced very reasonably. 😄 If your car’s broken down and you can’t drive, I guess you might as well drink and Rick’s there to help you out with both. 🤣



Guide to Garden City

Camping near Garden City, Missouri, offers a great mix of outdoor fun and relaxation. With several campgrounds in the area, you can find the perfect spot to enjoy nature and make lasting memories.

What to do:

  • Fishing: Many campers enjoy fishing at Crow's Creek Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "We had a short walk to the lake for fishing, and the loop had a restroom." This makes it easy to spend a day by the water.
  • Hiking: Explore the trails at Knob Noster State Park Campground. A visitor shared, "Great trail network and very nice stock mo state park campground." The trails are perfect for a family adventure.
  • Swimming: If you’re looking to cool off, head to Camp Branch Campground. One camper noted, "The lake is big with a sand beach for the kiddos." It’s a great spot for family fun.

What campers like:

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness at Watkins Mill State Park Campground. A reviewer said, "Showers and bathrooms are clean and the hosts are very nice." Clean facilities make for a more enjoyable stay.
  • Friendly staff: Many visitors rave about the helpful hosts at Blue Springs Lake Campground. One camper mentioned, "Good and helpful staff," which can make a big difference in your camping experience.
  • Spacious sites: Campers enjoy the space at Raccoon Ridge — Harry S Truman State Park. A visitor commented, "The campground has its own beach and its own boat launch that are only for campground guests." Spacious sites allow for more privacy and comfort.

What you should know:

  • Limited amenities: Some campgrounds, like Longview Campground, have fewer amenities. A camper noted, "No electric hookups, no fires allowed." Be prepared for a more rustic experience.
  • Road noise: If you’re sensitive to noise, consider this at Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA. One reviewer mentioned, "Close proximity to the interstate does come with some traffic noise." It might not be the quietest spot.
  • Wildlife: Be aware of the local wildlife at Raccoon Ridge — Harry S Truman State Park. A visitor warned, "Keep food and bait inside as raccoons rule at night." It’s important to store food properly to avoid unwanted visitors.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose a family-friendly campground: Blue Springs Lake Campground is great for families. One reviewer said, "We had a full hookup site located right by the playground and it was perfect for our family." Proximity to play areas can keep the kids entertained.
  • Plan for activities: Make sure to have a list of activities. A camper at Watkins Mill State Park Campground suggested, "Be sure to get biscuits & gravy at 'The General Store' just down the road from the park entrance." Local eateries can enhance your camping experience.
  • Pack essentials: One camper at Camp Branch Campground mentioned, "Bring a shelter for some relief from the sun." Having the right gear can make your trip more enjoyable.

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site availability: Before heading to Crow's Creek Campground, one RVer advised, "We’ve stayed here several times without any problems." It’s wise to confirm availability, especially during peak seasons.
  • Bring leveling blocks: At Knob Noster State Park Campground, a visitor noted, "You will need leveling blocks on the gravel." This can help ensure a comfortable stay.
  • Stay connected: If you need to stay connected, check cell service. A camper at Raccoon Ridge — Harry S Truman State Park mentioned, "T-Mobile service with 2-3 bars, no WIFI." Knowing your connectivity options can help you plan better.

Whether you're looking for a peaceful getaway or a fun family adventure, camping near Garden City, MO, has something for everyone.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What camping is available near Garden City, MO?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Garden City, MO offers a wide range of camping options, with 96 campgrounds and RV parks near Garden City, MO and 4 free dispersed camping spots.

  • Which is the most popular campground near Garden City, MO?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Garden City, MO is Blue Springs Lake Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 41 reviews.

  • Where can I find free dispersed camping near Garden City, MO?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 4 free dispersed camping spots near Garden City, MO.

  • What parks are near Garden City, MO?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 17 parks near Garden City, MO that allow camping, notably Harry S. Truman Lake and Blue Springs Lake.