Best Cabin Camping near Holts Summit, MO

Cabins near Holts Summit provide varying levels of comfort and amenities across multiple recreation areas. Cedar Creek Resort & RV Park offers cabin rentals with full utilities, while Turner Katy Trail Shelter provides more rustic accommodations with bunk-style beds for hikers and cyclists. One camper shared that "the cabins are spectacular and right on the water," noting that Cedar Creek Resort has recently built additional units to meet demand. Most locations include basic furnishings, with some offering kitchen facilities ranging from full kitchens to simple microwaves and refrigerators. Military Park Fort Leonard Wood Lake of the Ozarks Recreation Area features cabins with lake views, though accessibility varies by unit.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Camp Takimina and Daniel Boone Conservation Area provide more primitive cabin options, while Cross Creek RV Park offers more amenities. Reservations are essential, particularly during summer months when lakeside cabins fill quickly. A recent review noted that at Lake of the Ozarks Recreation Area, "tent sites are right on the water, with spectacular views," though cabin placement varies. Pet policies differ significantly between properties - Cedar Creek Resort prohibits pets in cabins, while other locations allow them with restrictions or additional fees.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens and personal items. At Turner Katy Trail Shelter, a camper wrote that "guests must bring their own bedding" for the hostel-style accommodations. Kitchen facilities range from fully equipped in premium cabins to minimal setups with just microwaves and refrigerators in basic units. On-site stores at locations like Military Park Fort Leonard Wood Lake of the Ozarks Recreation Area stock essential supplies, though selection is limited to "ice, beverages, firewood and a small selection of food including snacks, milk, eggs and bread." Visitors staying at more remote cabins should plan to bring most supplies or shop in Columbia or Jefferson City before arrival.

Best Cabin Sites Near Holts Summit, Missouri (12)

    1. Turner Katy Trail Shelter

    1 Review
    Holts Summit, MO
    9 miles
    Website

    $10 / night

    "The Katy Trail Turner Shelter Hostel is located in Tebbetts, Missouri at mile 131.2. The shelter is open for individuals and groups, including youth groups, using the trail."

    2. Cedar Creek Resort & RV Park

    8 Reviews
    Columbia, MO
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 239-8340

    "The cabins are spectacular and right on the water! We just tooK 40+ family members and everyone fell in love with this campground."

    "Oh my as we drove in this place was amazing There were fishing ponds a retreat center and cabins Hiking trails Rv park w laundry Over 160 acres of land to explore on!!!"

    3. Daniel Boone Conservation Area

    10 Reviews
    Hermann, MO
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (636) 441-4554

    "Only a couple have picnic tables, but all seemed to have at least a level spot for the tent and a fire ring."

    "The main pull-in parking area was completely empty. Has a ton of spots, most with their own fire ring. Some have some shade."

    4. Camp Takimina

    1 Review
    Columbia, MO
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 445-7536

    $15 - $85 / night

    "The camp was quiet, private, and peaceful.  There are no hookups, but water was right next to us near the parking lot, and the picnic tables near the lodge were shaded most of the day. "

    5. Hickory Ridge Campground

    6 Reviews
    New Florence, MO
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 564-7993

    $25 - $40 / night

    "He escorted us to our site which was tucked away under some nice trees.

    Though campground is close to interstate, noise was minimal (I think because of the trees)."

    "Showers and bathrooms."

    6. Cross Creek RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Lake Ozark, MO
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 365-1211

    $40 - $199 / night

    "Campground sits on 70 acres and includes an 8 acre stocked lake. Boat rental, paddle boats, miniature golf, shuffleboard, volleyball, playground, hiking and a general store."

    "Access to camping ground was little difficult. It was gravel road but it was very steep hill (very common in this area). Campground had private lake with boat rentals, mini golf pool."

    7. Lost Valley Lake Resort

    3 Reviews
    Owensville, MO
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 764-3605

    "Summer time swimming at 1 outdoor pool and 2 swimming beaches at the lake. You can rent paddle boats, canoes, kayaks and fishing boats."

    "I spent years growing up enjoying lost Valley lake. Many enjoyable family fun."

    8. Military Park Fort Leonard Wood Lake of the Ozarks Recreation Area

    5 Reviews
    Kaiser, MO
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 346-5640

    "Beautiful campground, though Full hookup sites are on an unappealing parking lot. Sites with electric and water only are in nice oak woods overlooking Lake of the Ozarks."

    "They have four areas - tent, water and electric, full hook up and cabins! We have stayed here may times - typically with the full hook ups. It is NOT off I-44 but off US 54."

    9. Lake of the Ozarks Recreation Area

    5 Reviews
    Kaiser, MO
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 346-5640

    $15 - $120 / night

    "The Lake of the Ozarks Recreation Area (LORA) is a great destination for camping, boating, swimming, water skiing, fishing and other outdoor activities."

    "This is primitive type camping only thing available is outdoor restrooms. It butts up to the lake. Has great scenic views. Open to others to come and swim. Great for fishing."

    10. Jonesburg Gardens Campground

    4 Reviews
    New Florence, MO
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (636) 488-5630

    "Great place to go right off the highway"

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  • J
    Mar. 4, 2021

    Turner Katy Trail Shelter

    Hostel for Hikers and Bikers on the Katy Trail

    The Katy Trail Turner Shelter Hostel is located in Tebbetts, Missouri at mile 131.2. The shelter is open for individuals and groups, including youth groups, using the trail. It is run by the Conservation Foundation of Missouri Charitable Trust. The shelter is two stories with 40 bunk style beds. Guests must bring their own bedding. There are showers, restrooms and a kitchen with a refrigerator and microwave. The cost is$6 per night per person. For groups of 10 or more the cost is$25 plus $2 for each member.

    To make a reservation, please call the office at 573-634-2322. They will need your name and phone number for a reservation. For more information on the Katy Trail, visit bikekatytrail.com.

  • J
    May. 22, 2022

    Hickory Ridge Campground

    Nice Campground, Convenient Location

    We stayed only one night here while passing through. Campground’s new owner is very kind and friendly. He escorted us to our site which was tucked away under some nice trees.

    Though campground is close to interstate, noise was minimal (I think because of the trees).

    Pretty flowers throughout campground. Bathrooms with a shower and laundry room. Salt water pool, nice grassy area. Some sites had fire pits and picnic tables but not all.

    Would definitely stay here again.

  • Annie C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 30, 2020

    Daniel Boone Conservation Area

    Quiet and out of the way

    There are 10 or so primitive tent sites and an area that will accommodate about a dozen RV’s. There are no services here and no hook ups, but it’s free. The primitive tent sites are spread out along the main road through the conservation area, which means that in the daytime you will get road noise and dust, but its pretty quiet at night. Only a couple have picnic tables, but all seemed to have at least a level spot for the tent and a fire ring. I noticed some sites had a bit of trash in the fire rings, probably from day use or partiers. There is no trash service, so plan to pack out your trash. The best site (already taken, too bad) was set on the edge of the woods next to a fishing pond. The campers that were there let me take some pics of their site since it was so pretty. The only downside to that site was its proximity to the RV lot and their generators. There are some nice hiking trails here to explore.

  • J
    Aug. 30, 2018

    Lake of the Ozarks Recreation Area

    Nice military campground on the Lake of the Ozarks

    The Lake of the Ozarks Recreation Area (LORA) is a great destination for camping, boating, swimming, water skiing, fishing and other outdoor activities. The lake is one of the Nation's largest man-made lakes, providing you with over 1150 miles of shoreline to enjoy. LORA welcomes Active Duty Military, Retired Military, members of the National Guard and Reserves, DoD employees with ID cards, family members and Fort Leonard Wood contract employees.  Plenty to do and see here.  Boat rentals, hiking, and others mentioned above.  The LORA Country Store carries ice, beverages, firewood and a small selection of food including snacks, milk, eggs and bread. The store also carries the basic necessities needed for camping and fishing, including fishing licenses.  Can rent a tent site, camper site with full or partial hook ups, cabins 1-3 bedroom, etc.  The marina has boat and jet-ski rentals (pontoons, wave runners, jet ski's, ski boats, fishing boats, pontoons, etc.) that are much more reasonable then other rental places in the area. Area is staffed by on-duty MP's out of Fort Leonard Wood.

  • Aaron R.
    Sep. 4, 2024

    Lake of the Ozarks Recreation Area

    Very quiet, very pretty, several issues.

    Asked for a lake view cabin. We were the only ones here since it was a weekday after labor day so all cabins were open. I go to check in and it's a long sidewalk between narrow rails. Not at all easy if you are disabled and with my COPD, I had to stop several times. 

    I get cabin 6. If you go here DO NOT GET CABIN 6. It's the only one you can't park in front of as it's down the side of a hill. You must traverse several levels of steps down a steep grade. The office hours are over by now so I hauled what we needed down. 

    The lake view was somewhere past the forest so I'll take their word on that.

    The refrigerator was filthy and we had no hot water. Since it was after hours all we could do is clean the fridge, make supper and wait till 9 in the morning to call maintenance. 

    Maintenance arrives and determine the elements are bad. At about 10:30am they started working. Spent most of our only full day watching them fix the water heater. The maintenance guys were very nice but I'm not leaving my stuff with strangers. 

    So basically, I spent $200 to sit on a deck with acorns falling on us or on the world's most uncomfortable couch as they worked on getting me hot water. Early morning fishing was shot.

    They did say we could now switch cabins but I would need to move our stuff back up Mt Fk-That just to move it again into the new cabin, then back out again tomorrow. 

    It is a lovely area and the people are friendly but they need to do better. Also, warn people that cabin 6 is more cliff side than lake side.

  • K
    Aug. 12, 2022

    Camp Takimina

    Beautiful quiet campground in Columbia MO!

    We stayed at Camp Takimina on our first shakedown trip with our Popup camper.  It was amazing.  It was about 5-10 minutes from I-70, super easy to get to. The camp was quiet, private, and peaceful.  There are no hookups, but water was right next to us near the parking lot, and the picnic tables near the lodge were shaded most of the day.  Portapotties were clean and well stocked.  We brought our dog and two children and the had an absolutely fabulous time!  We hiked a lot in the woods, played in the creek, and had plenty of time and space to figure out our new to us popup camper.  There aren't actual spots for to park in, it is just a big gravel lot with a couple designated areas for campers if the lot is full (it wasn't full at all).  We reserved Arrow Hill also, which is a huge site right next to the parking lot, so we had a campfire ring to cook on.  Most of the firepits have benches that surround them, which was very handy not to have to move chairs around all the time.  The tent sites were huge- easily would fit multiple tents at each site, and we will absolutely be back to tent camp, and with the popup too!

  • J
    Aug. 4, 2025

    Cedar Creek Resort & RV Park

    Out new favorite place!

    Out new favorite place! this campground has everything for a perfect long weekend! The cabins are spectacular and right on the water! We just tooK 40+ family members and everyone fell in love with this campground. We had family from Idaho, Colorado, Wyoming, Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri, and everyone raved how this was their new favorite spot. The fishing was great, amenities were fantastic, and the hosts were amazing. Free rentals on pontoon boats, kayaks, and paddle boats. We will be back again, especially since they just built more cabins!

  • s
    Jul. 10, 2018

    Cross Creek RV Park

    Beautiful lakeside camping with lots to do.

    Campground sits on 70 acres and includes an 8 acre stocked lake. Boat rental, paddle boats, miniature golf, shuffleboard, volleyball, playground, hiking and a general store.

  • Martin J.
    Aug. 30, 2019

    Cross Creek RV Park

    Great vacation

    Great experience. Access to camping ground was little difficult. It was gravel road but it was very steep hill (very common in this area). Campground had private lake with boat rentals, mini golf pool. Our site was maybe 30 yards from the water.


Guide to Holts Summit

Cabin camping near Holts Summit, Missouri offers a serene escape into nature, with various options for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Cabins are available at Camp Takimina

  • Enjoy a peaceful stay at Camp Takimina, where you can immerse yourself in nature with spacious tent and cabin sites.
  • Lost Valley Lake Resort provides a family-friendly atmosphere with cabins and numerous recreational activities.
  • Experience the charm of Daniel Boone Conservation Area, which offers cabin accommodations amidst beautiful landscapes.

Cabin campers appreciate these amenities

Some prices for cabin camping range from $6 to $200

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Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Holts Summit, MO?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Holts Summit, MO is Turner Katy Trail Shelter with a 5-star rating from 1 review.

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