Best Campgrounds near Goodman, MO

Campgrounds and dispersed camping sites around Goodman, Missouri provide varying experiences from primitive settings to developed facilities with full hookups. The region includes Huckleberry Ridge Conservation Area, which offers primitive dispersed camping in a wooded setting, while established campgrounds like Neosho City Campground accommodate RV campers with water and electric hookups. Several waterfront options exist, including Shady Beach Camp & Canoe along the Elk River, providing tent camping, RV sites, and cabin rentals for visitors seeking water recreation opportunities. Indian Creek Campground features multiple camping loops with full hookup sites, picnic tables, and access to a swim beach.

Weather patterns and seasonal timing significantly impact camping conditions in southwestern Missouri. Many campgrounds remain open year-round, though spring and fall typically offer more moderate temperatures compared to summer's heat and humidity. Access to Huckleberry Ridge requires attention to road conditions, especially after rain. Several conservation areas have specific regulations regarding camping and fires. Camping fees range from free at conservation areas to approximately $25 per night at more developed sites with amenities. Cell service can be limited in rural areas. A recent visitor to Huckleberry Ridge noted, "Right off highway K! Coordinates looks like it drops you off at the middle of the road but there is a gravel drive. Brings you to a grass lot with a trail off of it."

Most established campgrounds in the region provide basic amenities like picnic tables, fire rings, and access to drinking water. Campers consistently rate Indian Creek Campground highly for its clean facilities and peaceful setting. Neosho City Campground prohibits tent camping and requires registration at city hall during business hours, which can present challenges for weekend arrivals. The Elk River and nearby Grand Lake provide popular destinations for fishing, swimming, and floating. Several visitors mentioned the proximity to water recreation as a primary draw. Ticks can be problematic during warmer months, especially in wooded areas. A camper at Indian Creek mentioned, "There are shower houses with hot water, I have seen the crews regularly cleaning the bathroom/shower houses however be aware that there are still going to be bugs."

Best Camping Sites Near Goodman, Missouri (178)

    1. Neosho City Campground

    6 Reviews
    Neosho, MO
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (417) 451-8090

    $25 / night

    "Although it is a no frills campground it is across the street from a lengthy park with walking trails and a couple playgrounds as well as an active creek which advertises trout fishing on signs along the"

    "We have 3 dogs and had plenty of walking trails for them. We would definitely stay here again."

    2. Indian Creek Campground

    3 Reviews
    Pineville, MO
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 735-4097

    "Loved the lookout over the Missouri River! One less fun but not trip ruining detail, were the ticks. I went in August and they were pretty bad, tons on our legs and on my dog just from the hike."

    "There are several campgrounds around the lake. I always stay in the Night Hawk campground at Indian Creek. There are a variety of hookup options for tent or camper/RV guests."

    3. Shady Beach Camp & Canoe

    5 Reviews
    Noel, MO
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (417) 475-6483

    "Wasnt told of any trails rentals or much of anything. It was camping"

    4. River Ranch Resort

    8 Reviews
    Noel, MO
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 951-6121

    "Have a late night loop (for the partiers), sand volleyball courts, shuttle to a nearby open air dance club, huge store and restaurant with good pizza and breakfast buffet. "

    5. Huckleberry Ridge Conservation Area

    3 Reviews
    Pineville, MO
    11 miles

    "Right off highway K! Coordinates looks like it drops you off at the middle of the road but there is a gravel drive. Brings you to a grass lot with a trail off of it."

    6. Blue Sky RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Goodman, MO
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (417) 364-4080

    7. Blowing Springs RV Park & Campsites

    20 Reviews
    Bella Vista, AR
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (479) 855-8075

    "This camp ground is close to a mecca of both biking and mountain biking trails. Nice bath area, only if it is hot outside it is hot in there. Back in sights for RV and rent areas."

    "* Many Trail Heads right at the RV park! No need to drive anywhere but close to local restaurants and attractions if you want. Friendly and helpful Staff!"

    8. Crystal Springs RV Resort

    2 Reviews
    Pineville, MO
    10 miles

    "Nice peaceful valley surrounded by springs and walking trails. Close to elk river access."

    9. Gibson Spring Back Country Site - Fort Crowder Conservation Area

    1 Review
    Neosho, MO
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (417) 895-6880

    "Gibson Spring is a back country camp site and the only location in Fort Crowder Conservation Area where camping is allowed. "

    10. Echo Hollow - Twin Bridges — Grand Lake State Park

    11 Reviews
    Wyandotte, OK
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (918) 542-6969

    $14 - $27 / night

    "Twin Bridges is actually located in North East Oklahoma, not in Kansas. Quite near both Kansas and Missouri. Beautiful sites, busy campground. Great facilities including showers and a playground."

    "There's two boat ramps that give quick access to Grand lake, Spring River, or The Neosho River.  The spots all have nice shade. "

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Recent Reviews near Goodman, MO

650 Reviews of 178 Goodman Campgrounds


  • Candace P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 5, 2025

    Horseshoe Bend Rec Area & Campground

    Great for kids

    I was in site 61, which was awful. Right in the middle of screaming kids in the lake on 1 side, screaming kids on the playground on the other side. The site was so tight my mini Van barely fit. No place to sit at the fire pit at all. The bath house toilet wouldn't flush and was full of shit. I left and parked at the local cracker barrel! So dissapointing!

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 5, 2025

    Rocky Branch Campground

    Camp host was impossible to locate

    Camp host was impossible to locate to get a parking pass. We looked for an hour and a half. The next morning she arrived angry we didn’t “put in more effort” very rude.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 3, 2025

    Pine Hollow 1045 Dispersed Camping

    Beautiful remote primitive campsite

    Excellent little campsite great for a couple tents at most we camped using a rooftop tent and it was a great spot. Very quite very clean unlike some other sites in the area. There is a second site just down the little pull off but it’s not level so would be a last resort. Don’t recommend bringing anything to large down the road camper van would be fine but would be difficult with a full size rig or towing anything much larger than a pop up. Enjoy!!

  • mThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 30, 2025

    Roaring River State Park Campground

    Beautiful !

    Campground 1 is very shady, lots of trees and spacious sites. Trout fishing is awesome. Lots of trails and fish hatcheries.

  • Overland 1.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 24, 2025

    Cape Fair

    Very nice place

    This is a very nice place. The sites are fairly close together but staggered so it is much better. Electric and water in the sites. Bathrooms and showers are located close by and are very clean. There are sites closer to the lake but I chose one at a higher elevation as there were flood warnings out last night as it rained a lot over this entire area of Missouri. Nice clean picnic tables and the fire rings are the good style that you do not need tons of wood to be able to cook. Some have the grill grate so high up that even at the lowest setting you still need a lot of wood to build a fire large enough to reach that high.

  • Lisa M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 21, 2025

    Hickory Creek - Beaver Lake

    Avoid spaces 33-43

    Spaces 33 through 43 I would recommend only if you have a small bumper pull that is maybe less than 21 feet long or a class A or class C that’s probably less than 25 feet long. Most of these spaces would be very difficult to get into. We stayed in space 33 without looking first and we had to back our 30 foot fifth wheel down about 100 foot hill around the corner to get into the space. Campsite did have electric and a picnic table. There was a shower building in the next campground over that was on a scale of one to five maybe a three. There were several vault toilets in the area. Nice hiking around to the marina. Was half price with our America, the beautiful senior pass. Also instructions on the Dyrt say to turn down Cow Face Road. I would stay on highway 264 to come into the campground as that road is quite a bit wider and not quite so curvy and hilly. That is the way Google maps was going to send us in the first place, but we followed the instructions on the Dyrt.

  • M
    Aug. 16, 2025

    Rocky Branch Campground

    Rocky Branch upper campground

    Was here on a weekend in August, and there was only one other group in the loop. Not much to do here unless your boating. Showers were miles away and looked pretty rough. Staff was very friendly.

  • Liz C.
    Aug. 10, 2025

    Shady Beach Camp & Canoe

    Easy to plan a trip and relax once you arrive

    Once arriving the owners/ staff were friendly and helpful. The convenience shop had everything you could possibly forget at home and plus! They have thought of everything you might need while camping. Kayaking/ Canoeing is so laid back , there was absolutely nothing to fuss over. Bonus was the float ended right at the camp site. How can that be topped!

    Will be returning hopefully for many years.


Guide to Goodman

Southwestern Missouri offers diverse camping options near Goodman, where elevations range from 1,030 to 1,300 feet in the Ozark highlands. Campsites in this region experience significant seasonal temperature variations, with summer highs regularly reaching 90°F and humidity levels exceeding 70%. Local camping areas feature both established facilities and primitive sites within conservation areas, each providing different levels of access to the region's waterways and woodland terrain.

What to do

Kayaking on Elk River: Visitors at Shady Beach Camp & Canoe can enjoy direct river access with minimal planning. "Kayaking/Canoeing is so laid back, there was absolutely nothing to fuss over. Bonus was the float ended right at the camp site," notes Liz C.

Hiking wooded trails: The 11-mile trail system at Gibson Spring Back Country Site accommodates multiple activities. According to Dexter I., "The conservation has 11 miles of multi-use trails to explore (foot, bike, horse)."

Volleyball and social activities: Social campers can find entertainment at River Ranch Resort, where outdoor recreation extends beyond water activities. "They have sand volleyball courts, shuttle to a nearby open air dance club, huge store and restaurant with good pizza and breakfast buffet," explains Jason B.

What campers like

Hot shower facilities: Reliable bathing amenities rate highly among campers at Indian Creek Campground. One visitor observed, "There are shower houses with hot water, I have seen the crews regularly cleaning the bathroom/shower houses however be aware that there are still going to be bugs."

Easy access from highways: Primitive camping areas provide quick roadside access for travelers passing through. A camper at Huckleberry Ridge Conservation Area shared, "Right off highway K! Coordinates looks like it drops you off at the middle of the road but there is a gravel drive. Brings you to a grass lot with a trail off of it."

Convenient camp stores: Many campers appreciate on-site shopping options that eliminate trips to town. A Shady Beach visitor noted, "The convenience shop had everything you could possibly forget at home and plus! They have thought of everything you might need while camping."

What you should know

Weekend registration limitations: City-run facilities have restricted office hours that affect check-in procedures. At Neosho City Campground, a camper explained, "You need to go to city hall to pay your camping fee as the campground does not have a place to self register, so if you plan on staying here you will need to get to city hall before they close for the day, and they are only open from Monday - Friday."

River conditions can require paddling: Some waterways lack consistent current, changing expectations for float trips. At River Ranch Resort, one visitor cautioned, "The river had no current, so you had to paddle. And there were spots that were too shallow and everyone had to get out and u had to drag the raft."

Primitive sites lack facilities: Remote camping areas provide minimal infrastructure. At Gibson Spring, "Your water source is the spring it self, remember to treat the water. This site would be great for someone just getting in to backpacking as it is a short hike to the campsite from the closest trail head (took me only seven minutes). No toilets at the site."

Tips for camping with families

Swimming beach access: Families with children can enjoy dedicated swimming areas at Crystal Springs RV Resort. A recent visitor described it as, "Nice peaceful valley surrounded by springs and walking trails. Close to elk river access."

Weekend activity programming: Some campgrounds offer organized family events. At Indian Creek Campground, a regular visitor mentioned, "On Saturday nights there is a couple from the Corps of Engineers that do free activities for kids and families that we really enjoy."

Playground accessibility: Families camping near state parks can find developed recreation areas. A camper at Twin Bridges noted, "Beautiful sites, busy campground. Great facilities including showers and a playground."

Tips from RVers

Early arrival recommended: RV campers should plan check-in timing carefully. At Neosho City Campground, registration requires "You will need to get to city hall before they close for the day, and they are only open from Monday - Friday."

Site selection for level parking: RV sites vary significantly in terrain quality. At River Ranch Resort, one camper shared, "The rv spots weren't bad to get into. Site was fairly level."

RV-specific camping restrictions: Some campgrounds have shifted away from accommodating tent campers. A visitor to Neosho City Campground observed, "Site use to allow tents, but does not now, most likely due to the fact that their are no restroom facilities at this campground. All the sites come with water and electric hook ups, and their is a RV dump."

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Goodman, MO?

According to TheDyrt.com, Goodman, MO offers a wide range of camping options, with 178 campgrounds and RV parks near Goodman, MO and 4 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Goodman, MO?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Goodman, MO is Neosho City Campground with a 3.5-star rating from 6 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Goodman, MO?

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