Cooper's Landing Campgrounds and Marina provides overnight stays with Missouri River access, located 8 miles from Hartsburg. Campsites accommodate tent, RV, and yurt camping on flat, gravelly terrain. The area features typical Midwest humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters, making spring and fall the most comfortable camping seasons.
What to do
Outdoor recreation on Katy Trail: Access the Katy Trail from Cooper's Landing Campgrounds and Marina for biking and hiking. According to Douglas A., "There is a nice biking/jogging trail along the river as well."
Fishing opportunities: Fish at multiple locations near Hartsburg, though conditions may be challenging. Jeanne K. notes about Cooper's Landing: "Not a good fishing place because it's a treacherous walk down."
Evening entertainment: Enjoy live music events at campsites. Shawn A. describes Cooper's Landing as having "a stage for live music" and mentions, "Good people and a fun time. Food truck set up and beer was being sold."
Water activities: Visit the Missouri River for boating from Cooper's Landing. Brenda P. reports, "The river is wide and deep here. Current and undertows make it definitely not suitable for swimming. You can see the water swirling and churning."
What campers like
Evening atmosphere: Watch beautiful sunsets and enjoy community gatherings at Hanson Hills Campground. Blake M. shares, "The spot was fine and there wasn't a ton of tent campers so we had the place to ourselves."
Food options: Try various dining options near glamping sites close to Hartsburg, Missouri. Charlotte B. recommends, "I suggest trying the Thai food, but if you aren't into that they also have BBQ. This is a very relaxing spot and I recommend checking it out."
Quiet camping: Find peace during non-event times. Candy H. notes about Cooper's Landing, "They wrap everything up by 10pm and it's very quiet late night."
Wildlife viewing: Observe local birds and animals while exploring trails. Brenda P. mentions, "Blue birds, cardinals and also an indigo bunting were seen our first trip out."
What you should know
Campsite layout and spacing: Sites at most campgrounds near Hartsburg have varying degrees of privacy. At Lazy Day Campground, Toni S. notes, "Sites are well laid out and easy to maneuver. Full hook ups or tent sites are available to meet the needs of the camper."
Site features: Not all sites include standard amenities. Jeanne K. points out, "Secondly, they do Not provide tables for the campers. Kinda expensive to Not have tables."
Road conditions: Access roads vary in quality. Olaf I. comments about Hanson Hills Campground, "Arrived late, 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)."
Seasonal considerations: The Missouri River area experiences flooding during spring. Candy H. advises, "You will have water and electric but no sewer and no dump station on site. Plan your length of stay accordingly."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Find kid-friendly amenities at Linn Creek KOA. Sarah S. mentions, "Small 'dog park' (fenced in area) great for smaller dogs to run off leash and pretty large kid playground too."
Swimming options: Access pools at select campgrounds during summer months. Human B. notes about Linn Creek KOA that "the pool and the bathroom facilities are pros."
Weekend activities: Plan around scheduled events at glamping spots near Hartsburg. Misty F. shares her experience at Hanson Hills Campground: "This was the best campground. We stayed over the labor day weekend and the campground was full of activities for the kids."
Wildlife education: Create learning opportunities about local ecosystems. Art Z. at Daniel Boone Conservation Area mentions, "The grass had been mowed recently so the path around the pond was easily walkable."
Tips from RVers
Utility connections: Check hookup locations before arrival. At Lakeview Park - Mexico, Bert R. notes, "It's a quite little park with maybe 15-20 sites with electric only. There is potable water and sewer dump on site."
Site leveling: Prepare for varied grading at different campgrounds. MickandKarla W. report about Lazy Day Campground, "The gravel pad was fairly level, and although the utilities were toward the back of the site, we had no trouble connecting."
RV size limitations: Consider size restrictions when choosing glamping locations near Hartsburg, Missouri. Teri H. states about Linn Creek KOA that it's "very nice, clean and quiet. We are here in the middle of October waiting for the leaves to turn. Good access to the Lake of the Ozarks."
Internet connectivity: Plan for varied signal strength. MickandKarla W. mentions at Lazy Day Campground, "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."
