Top Tent Camping near Higginsville, MO

If you're looking for a place to pitch your tent near Higginsville, look no further. You can find tent campsites by type, including drive-in, walk-in, and even hike-in for a backpacking adventure. Each tent site offers quick access to one or more of Higginsville, Missouri's most popular destinations.

Best Tent Sites Near Higginsville, MO (5)

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    2. Bonanza Conservation Area

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    The Conservation Department created this area in 1968 with the purchase of 1,024 acres from several landowners. Later acquisitions of 924 acres have increased the area's current size. This conservation area was acquired in part through the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Pittman-Robertson funds are generated from a federal excise tax on sporting arms and ammunition. Because of its size and diversity of habitat, Bonanza Conservation Area is managed for a wide range of game and nongame wildlife species. The area's open fields are managed by farming, haying and controlled burning. Other habitat management includes tree, shrub and grass plantings and selective timber harvest. Native grasses have been planted and managed to improve nesting habitat and winter cover. A few streams run through the area; the largest of these are Shoal Creek and Crabapple Creek. Bonanza Conservation Area is a Quail Restoration Landscape. This means additional emphasis is placed upon managing the area for early successional species such as Bobwhite quail.

    Area closed to bicycle use (and horseback riding) during all portions of the firearms deer hunting season and spring turkey hunting seasons.

    On department areas where camping is allowed, camping is limited to a period of 14 consecutive days in any 30-day period. Personal property must be removed at the end of the 14-day period. Unless a special use permit is obtained, total camping days on all department areas are limited to a total of 30 days within one calendar year. Groups of more than 10 people must obtain a special use permit prior to camping. To obtain a special use permit, contact the area manager at the phone number listed for this area in the area details section. Quiet hours are in effect in camping areas from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily. Visitors who are not occupying a campsite are required to leave the campground by 10 p.m. On camping areas with established campsites, only two camping or sleeping units are permitted in each site.

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    3. Tent Sites at Milo Farm

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    Tent camping at MILO FARM - SACRED LAND- The 50 acres of Milo Farm is a nature retreat with a cedar forest, a hardwood forest, 2 ponds, bohemian lodge, art studio, pool, barn, miles of trails, campsites & other buildings. Great for the spiritually minded with several meditation spots and portals. Check out the Hippie Trailer and Bunkhouse glamping options too!

    With our regular tent campsites you will have your own firepit, grill and picnic table. You'll be assigned either the entire campsite #1 or #2 in the east field of Milo Farm. These are family friendly! Each site is private and near the animal pen! Meet our goats and donkeys! There is an outhouse with compost toilet between the two campsites. Campsite #1 is bigger and can hold up to 6 tents. Campsite #2 is quant for a smaller group 1-2 tents.

    Ask about availability of boat and art cart golf cart rental if interested. Fill water jugs at spigots located at the animal pen or pool pump. Outdoor shower is by the pool pump as well.

    If you like being more secluded and like to primitive camp there are over 20 spots in the 22 acres of our Freedom Field on the west side of the property. You pick your location, pack in and pack out trash. There's a creek, big open sky, sunset watching opportunities and amazing energy in this field. There are no outhouses in Freedom Field. Water jugs can be filled at the lodge.

    Milo Farm is located in the country just 30 minutes from downtown Kansas City & 20 min from the sports stadiums.

    There's a short hike to the campsites, no parking near. So unfortunately camping buses, vans, RVs won't work for these locations.

    Full details will be sent with check-in information email!

    MILO FARM AMENITIES

    • Miles of trails to hike
    • Fresh air and nature to bask in
    • Many spots of interest to discover
    • 8 Fire pits to sing and make s'mores around
    • Events to join
    • Two stocked ponds to fish
    • Farm animals to pet & feed
    • Art cart golf cart you can rent
    • Paddle boat the south pond you can rent
    • Many fields for frisbee, kickball, football or softball game
    • Saltwater pool to splash in
    • Zen Garden meditation spot
    • Art Studio Shop to explore
    • Observatory to sky watch
    • Wildflowers and grasses to enjoy the pollinators in Freedom Field
    • Three creeks to explore
    • Tibetan Prayer Flag tree to contemplate under
    • Oracle card readings upon request
    • Mythical trails to find magic and spot fun trinkets in
    • Art class to join
    • Sculptures to admire
    • Cornhole and volleyball games to play
    • Outdoor cold water campers shower by pool pump
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    • Picnic Table
    • Firewood Available

    $25 - $40 / night

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      4. Harriman Hill Access

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        5. Windsor Crossing Park

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        Windsor Crossing Campground sits on the shores of Harry S. Truman Lake in the hills of western Missouri. Visitors enjoy fishing, hunting, swimming and boating. Click here for the Harry S. Truman Lake virtual tour. Natural Features: Truman Lake lies among rolling hills and rocky bluffs. Dense hardwood forests studded with mature pine trees cover the area. Wildlife is abundant in and around the park. Whitetail deer, turkey, hummingbirds, hawks and ospreys are commonly seen. Bald eagles can be viewed during the winter months. Recreation: Windsor Crossing offers great opportunities to get out on the water. Boating and swimming are popular activities. The park is an excellent fishing location. Anglers find crappie, largemouth bass and blue and flathead catfish. Truman Lake is also a popular destination for tournament fishermen. A large sandy beach and plenty of open grassy areas make the park perfect for parties and families. Facilities: This year-round campground contains 47 primitive sites. Amenities include pit toilets, drinking water and a boat ramp. Nearby Attractions: Katy Trail State Park, the nations longest rails-to-trails project, is nearby. This unique park stretches from Clinton to Machens, with dozens of trailheads in between. Biking and hiking are allowed on the entire length of the trail, and horses are allowed from Clinton to Sedalia. Tebo Islands and Brush Creek State Wildlife Management Areas are close to the park, offering hunting and fishing opportunities.

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      Recent Tent Reviews In Higginsville

      309 Reviews of 5 Higginsville 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.

      • MThe Dyrt PRO User
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        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.

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        Aug. 3, 2024

        Roberts Bluff Access

        Great Overnight Spot

        Great stop 5 minutes off of I-70! The site has three camp sites available with car pull ins and fire rings. Lots of mosquitoes due to the site being right on the water. Also two cats hang out around the site. No bathroom we could find.

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        Jul. 18, 2024

        Crooked River Conservation Area

        Missouri Department of Conservation Area, free camping

        Free camping in designated camping area per MO Dept of Conservation rules. Pit toilets and mowed area for camping. Hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities inside the area.

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        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.

      • Kevin C.The Dyrt PRO User
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        Jul. 1, 2024

        Bonanza Conservation Area

        Parking lot camping only

        It is against their rules to camp anywhere but on a gravelly parking lot. We camped just off the road and got a citation. It's not really disbursed camping.

      • Bobby J.The Dyrt PRO User
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        Jun. 26, 2024

        Roberts Bluff Access

        Wonderful Peaceful Stay

        Only 2 miles off of the highway and is perfect for someone just passing by. I’m on my way from St Louis to Denver and it was perfect for one night. Very quiet but still close enough to hear the hum of the interstate traffic. It looked like there were 3 sites with fire rings and all very nice.

      • Kaylen M.
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        Jun. 19, 2024

        Knob Noster State Park

        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.

      • Anne R.The Dyrt PRO User
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        Jun. 16, 2024

        Lincoln Lake RV Park

        Great overnight stop

        Beautiful spot on the lake. Clean campground, full hook-ups. Tent and RV friendly. Will stop here again!

      • JThe Dyrt PRO User
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        Jun. 9, 2024

        Wallace State Park

        Small but beautiful.

        Small park with some very private sites and some very exposed sites. Nice showers and dump station.

      • Christian D.The Dyrt PRO User
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        Jun. 8, 2024

        Robert's Bluff

        Quiet and Free

        Don’t mistake this for the RV hookup site at Roberts Bluff. It’s a bit further down the road and called Roberts Bluff Access. You will eventually see signs for a Conservation site.

        There were about 4/5 spots to pull/back into. Its a small space and really close to the river where you can see huge trout and turtles swimming. There is even a boat ramp.

      • RThe Dyrt PRO User
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        Apr. 27, 2024

        Roberts Bluff Access

        Quiet overnight stay

        Enjoyed a campfire before a thunderstorm rolled into the area. Ground away from the campsite was a bit muddy and made a mess. No surprises there! Established campfire ring at 2 spots. Another ring farther down in the turnaround beyond the boat launch.

      • Chloe D.
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        Apr. 11, 2024

        Arrow Rock State Historic Site

        Peaceful and clean

        Stayed here overnight and the camphor was very friendly and helped us out. Bathrooms and showers were open, super clean. Peaceful and would definitely stay again to venture into the town

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        Mar. 20, 2024

        Stump Island Park

        Full hookups, but no showers or bathroom

        If your camper has everything you need, it's a good campground. The website says it's 50 amp only, but it has 30 too. When we stayed there in March 2024, the shower/bathroom was locked. No park management came by our site, and when you call to get information, you get city hall telling you you need to call some other number...that they didn't have. So, everything's up to you.

      • Cassie B.
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        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
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        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.

      • 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.

      • Jamie V.The Dyrt PRO User
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        Dec. 4, 2023

        Crow's Creek Campground

        Great Campground near Smithville Lake

        Very nice campground and we’ve stayed here several times without any problems. The hosts are great too. We’ve stayed at sites in Loop C improved which have water and 50amp service. We have Verizon cell service and had no issues.

      • Stuart O.The Dyrt PRO User
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        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.

      • Nate R.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Roberts Bluff Access
        Nov. 12, 2023

        Roberts Bluff Access

        Nice place next to a shallow river.

        We liked this place. It was a good place for an overnight camp on our travels. No restroom that we could find. No water or power. Camp is free. It has an old boat ramp so you can get down the the river easier, but water was way too low for a boat when I was there in September of 2023. Down a gravel road a few minutes off the highway in some corn field area. There are only a handful of spaces on the grass. So hopefully you get one or someone is willing to share. We had the place to ourselves.

      • JThe Dyrt PRO User
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        Oct. 18, 2023

        Watkins Mill State Park

        Peaceful

        We stayed Sunday-Wednesday and it was very peaceful. Sites are not right on top of each other and it looks like they all have a fire pit and picnic table. There are only a handful of paved spots and you will need leveling blocks on the gravel. Showers and bathrooms are clean and the hosts are very nice. New asphalt roads throughout the park; nice for walking, biking, etc. Be sure to get biscuits & gravy at “The General Store” just down the road from the park entrance.

      • DThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Robert's Bluff
        Sep. 13, 2023

        Robert's Bluff

        Awesome spot for getting in late

        Great spot on my road trip west! Put in some miles and didn’t get in until about 2am and this was easy to find and great spots away from the highway but also didn’t have to trek far away

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        Sep. 5, 2023

        Arrow Rock State Historic Site

        Quiet for Labor Day Weekend

        Park was full. We could only book a basic site (no hook-ups) through the website but the camp host easily upgraded us to a vacant electric site. Great park to bring your dogs! The walk or drive to the historic town literally park of the park was a surprise with a couple of hiking paths making each trip different from the first.

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        Sep. 4, 2023

        Robert's Bluff

        Good for over night

        Decided to take my time heading from Southern WA to Southern IN and this is the best dispersed camping I’ve seen on this trip. I’ll definitely stop here again if I’m ever heading down I-70, and hopefully I’ll have my RV with me.



      Guide to Higginsville

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

      What to do:

      • Fishing: Many campgrounds, like Crow's Creek Campground, are located near lakes, making them ideal for fishing. One camper mentioned, "We had a short walk to the lake for fishing, and the loop had a restroom."
      • Hiking: Explore the trails at Watkins Mill State Park Campground. A visitor noted, "New asphalt roads throughout the park; nice for walking, biking, etc."
      • Swimming: If you're looking to cool off, check out the swimming beach at Camp Branch Campground. One review highlighted, "The lake is big with a sand beach for the kiddos."

      What campers like:

      • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A review for Wallace State Park Campground stated, "The bathrooms are pristine—nicer than some restaurants or hotels I’ve been to."
      • Friendly staff: Many visitors mention the helpfulness of campground hosts. One camper at Blue Springs Lake Campground said, "The camp hosts were LOVELY, some of the friendliest I’ve met."
      • Spacious sites: Campers enjoy having room to spread out. A review for Knob Noster State Park Campground noted, "The sites have nice trees for shade and are nicely spaced for hammocking."

      What you should know:

      • Reservations: Some campgrounds fill up quickly, especially on weekends. A visitor at Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA mentioned, "We stayed overnight. Arrived late and left early."
      • Wildlife: Be prepared for wildlife encounters. One camper at Longview Campground shared, "We were startled awake by what appeared to be large dogs without leash, collar, or owner licking our tent."
      • Road noise: Some campgrounds are near busy roads, which can be noisy. A review for Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA stated, "Close proximity to the interstate does come with some traffic noise."

      Tips for camping with families:

      • Kid-friendly activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds or swimming areas. A camper at Blue Springs Lake Campground mentioned, "We had a full hookup site located right by the playground, and it was perfect for our family."
      • Pack snacks: Having snacks on hand can keep kids happy. One family at Watkins Mill State Park Campground enjoyed the local store, saying, "Be sure to get biscuits & gravy at 'The General Store' just down the road from the park entrance."
      • Plan for downtime: Bring games or books for quiet time. A visitor at Arrow Rock State Historic Site Campground noted, "Peaceful and would definitely stay again to venture into the town."

      Tips from RVers:

      • Check site amenities: Make sure your chosen campground has the hookups you need. A review for Crow's Creek Campground mentioned, "We’ve stayed at sites in Loop C improved which have water and 50amp service."
      • Level your site: Some sites may not be perfectly level. A camper at Longview Campground advised, "Some sites are not very level, so bring blocks."
      • Stay connected: If you need cell service, check reviews for connectivity. One visitor at Crows Creek Campground said, "We have Verizon cell service and had no issues."

      Camping near Higginsville, Missouri, has something for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family adventure, you'll find a spot that suits your needs.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Higginsville, MO?

        According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Higginsville, MO is Farrington City Park with a 5-star rating from 1 review.

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