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Full range of sites and multiple hiking trails
Tent to electric to full hookups available. multiple shower toilet facilities throughout campground. All sites with nice concrete parking pad.
RV Camping near Hartshorn, MO
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RV parks around Hartshorn offer diverse options for motorhome travelers seeking full hookups. Little Sinkin Creek RV Resort provides 31 sites with water, electric, and sewer hookups, accommodating big rigs with both 30 and 50-amp service. Ozarks Mountain Springs RV Park in Mountain View features level, graveled sites with full hookups, located approximately 35 miles from Hartshorn. Road Runner RV Park in West Plains offers year-round accessibility with 50-amp service and accommodations for larger RVs, though with limited shade. "The campground is easy to navigate with no tight turns, and has large semi-paved spaces with good separation between sites," noted one camper about Road Runner.
Most RV parks in the region require advance reservations, especially during peak fall and summer seasons. Cell service varies considerably throughout the area's valleys and forested terrain, with stronger coverage reported at parks closer to larger towns like West Plains and Mountain View. Nearly all parks offer sanitary dump stations, with some charging additional fees for non-guests. Several campgrounds accommodate pets with designated dog areas, though leash requirements are strictly enforced. Accessibility to some parks involves travel on gravel roads with occasional water crossings, particularly after heavy rains. A review mentioned that "the campground sits next to a state numbered highway, so access is easy, but don't expect a remote setting as the highway traffic can be distracting."
Best RV Campgrounds near Hartshorn (99)
1. Little Sinkin Creek RV Resort & Campground
"Family operated and located in the Ozark Mountains with beautiful scenery nearby to explore."
from $56 - $65 / night
Check Availability3. Ozarks Mountain Springs RV Park
"If you’re traveling through southern Missouri and looking for a park to stay in, this is a great choice! Right off the interstate and easy to get in to."
4. Haven Hollow RV Park
"This place is much more like private property (with the bonus of full hookups), than an “RV park”. Everything about this place is A+. Roomy, level, and clean lots. Organized & friendly owners."
"We went to the end of the CG area and made the loop to come back to easily back-in to our FHUs site 7."
from $30 / night
Check Availability5. Pheasant Acres RV Park
"My wife Michelle and I absolutely love Pheasant Acres, we have been camping there now going on 7 seasons. "
"It is right off of 8 highway. About 5 miles from I-44 (easy access east or west bound). The sites were kind of tight. But there was shade and picnic tables at the site. The owner helps backing in."
from $25 - $43 / night
Check Availability6. Doolittle Acres RV Park and Campground
"Good area only a mile off the highway so it made a great night stopping point. Had great access for our starlink. They have a little dog park, kids park, and it was all clean and well maintained."
"The camp area looks new, cute playground, small fenced dog park type area, showers, laundry, fire pits and picnic tables. Very little trees or grass."
from $25 - $55 / night
Check Availability7. Lamplight RV Park
"We fit our 42’ fifth wheel there though, so most would be fine! The owners & camp hosts were absolutely great!"
"Right off I-44 in Missouri and only 10 minutes from Fort Leonard Wood. Convenient to Waynesville and St. Robert. Owners are very helpful and informative."
8. Montauk State Park Campground
"Montauk State Park is at the headwaters of the Current River, and is a State Park the northern end of the National Scenic River. It is just South of Salem, MO."
"Tent sites are close to water, great fishing. Clean facilities and friendly staff!"
from $15 - $52 / night
Check Availability9. Big Rock Candy Mountain Campground and Big Chill Bar & Grill
"Good restaurant, live entertainment on occasion, views, trails. Great staff. Conpletely new place. Good time by current river mo."
from $30 - $449 / night
Check Availability10. Road Runner RV Park
"Mostly full-timers but even though they have 18 people on the waiting list for a full time spot still they reserve several pull throughs for short term guests. "
"This was right on the highway, but no road noise. Check in was super easy, full hook ups and easy in and out. Looks like they changed the name to Silver Springs RV park. Enjoyed the pool."
Drive Time
- 1 hr 53 min from Springfield, MO
- 2 hrs 15 min from Jefferson City, MO
- 2 hrs 40 min from Cape Girardeau, MO
- 2 hrs 42 min from Jonesboro, AR
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RV Park Reviews near Hartshorn, MO
457 Reviews of 99 Hartshorn Campgrounds
- DDrew W.
ScoutThe Campground at Willow Springs
Good place
Nice place to stay. No bathrooms or showers yet, but they look to be working on it.
Thomas B.ScoutBroken Arrow Campground
Rough...but convenient to river...and a touch charming.
We stayed at Broken Arrow Campground in Eminence, MO just after peak season. This location was perfect due to the fact we were kayaking about 7 miles of the Jacks Fork River. We started at Alley Springs and pulled out at Broken Arrow Campground.
The campground could use some TLC, but you can quickly tell by the cheaper rates that it is more of a party campground in the summer months. The bathrooms work (bring your own TP), electric and water worked, and the sites have plenty of shade. There are a few walnut trees so be careful where you set your camp in the early fall months.
Is the place a little rough? sure, but it's priced reasonably...and you're camping. We will stay here again.
- DDrew B.
GuideRed Bluff Campground
Super clean place
Super clean campground. The host is really welcoming and answers any questions you have. Some amazing views of you pick the right spot.
- LLiz H.Traveler
Timbuktu Campground — Echo Bluff State Park
Timber Creek Resort,Desoto,Mo
The camp sites are full hook up with good size lots. Lots of room for dogs to run. They have hiking trails, lake for paddle boarding or kayaks( free to use on site), mini golf( have to supply own balls they have putters) 9 hole golf course,and Disc golf. The pool and shower house with game rooms are clean and showers open 24/7. Grounds keepers go a fantastic job
Andy M.
LegendLane Spring Recreation Area
Pretty spot for a couple days
A little road noise but otherwise nice. We arrived on Sunday and only a few people camping other than us. Nice clean cool Creek. Was pretty hot when we arrived,so nice to have.
- bbeckie C.Scout
Ozark Farms Family Campground
Peaceful
Stopped for a night on the way to AZ from NY. Very nice quiet spot to get some rest.
joe E.ScoutMaramec Spring Park
Camping and trout fishing
Found the bathrooms are clean. The staff is super nice. All the campgrounds are gravel makes it hard to level the camper. But love the wooded area around the campgrounds.
- LLesley W.Traveler
Haven Hollow RV Park
Very nice campground
Staying here for five or six months while working very nice place quiet lots of wildlife pond to fish in, but it is catching release good Wi-Fi and has a creek and walking trails
Guide to Hartshorn
Camping options near Hartshorn, Missouri range across the Ozark foothills at elevations between 1,000-1,500 feet. The region experiences humid continental climate with cold winters and hot summers, creating distinct seasonal camping conditions. Most campgrounds sit within mixed hardwood forests dominated by oak and hickory, with limestone outcroppings common throughout the area.
What to do
Trout fishing access: Montauk State Park Campground offers premier fishing at the headwaters of the Current River. "There is some hiking but everyone was fishing, canoeing, or swimming. Good big state park campground," notes one visitor. Trout tags cost $3.00 with a limit of 4 trout per day.
Walking trails: Haven Hollow RV Park maintains extensive walking paths through meadows and woodlands. "They cut walking trails over 200+ acres with a little pond," reports one camper. The trails pass through hay fields and along a small creek, offering wildlife viewing opportunities.
Biking routes: Pheasant Acres RV Park provides trails suitable for children's bike riding. "They have trails for bike riding, a big open field for the kids to play ball and rabbits the kids loved feeding," writes one visitor. Trails connect directly to the campground with no road crossing required.
What campers like
Quiet settings: RV parks around Hartshorn offer peaceful environments away from urban areas. At Haven Hollow RV Park, campers appreciate the solitude. "Small, quaint, quiet 8 site campground located on a hay farm. Great trails around pond, meadow/field & creek," notes one visitor.
Clean facilities: Campgrounds maintain well-kept bathhouses and common areas. "Toilets and showers are clean. All the hookups are available. Area is well lit at night. Everyone is pretty quiet," reports a camper at Three Springs RV Park & Campground.
Helpful owners: Lamplight Lane RV Resort at Glen Oaks receives praise for management. "The owners/operators are awesome. We spent a winter here and the owner was always helpful if anyone needed help dealing with the cold," states one long-term camper who appreciated the personal attention during harsh weather.
What you should know
Seasonal considerations: Winter camping requires preparation in rv parks near Hartshorn, Missouri. "We spent a winter here and the owner was always helpful if anyone needed help dealing with the cold," mentions a camper at Lamplight Lane RV Resort. Winterization of water lines becomes necessary between November and March.
Road conditions: Access to some campgrounds requires navigating rural roads. Doolittle Acres RV Park and Campground offers "easy access and some nice pull through spots," according to a visitor, though other parks may require careful driving on unpaved roads.
Bug awareness: Ticks become prevalent in warmer months. "We were here in late May and had to use bug spray as the ticks were out in mass," warns a camper at Haven Hollow RV Park. Insect repellent containing DEET proves essential during summer camping.
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly amenities: Several RV parks near Hartshorn feature playgrounds and open spaces. Doolittle Acres includes "a little dog park, kids park, and it was all clean and well maintained," according to a recent visitor. The dedicated children's area provides a safe space away from campsite traffic.
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