RV camping near Holts Summit, Missouri offers convenient access to the Missouri River Valley region and the Lake of the Ozarks area. The central Missouri landscape features rolling hills with elevations ranging from 600-900 feet above sea level, creating varied camping experiences within short driving distances. Most campgrounds in the region operate seasonally between April and November due to winter weather conditions, though several facilities remain open year-round.
What to do
Disc golf course access: Binder Park Campground features a full disc golf course with color-coded trails separated by difficulty levels. "This is a great place for us to take our dog to run and also a great place to mountain bike. Trails are color coded and they do a great job of separating them by difficulty," notes one visitor to Binder Park Campground.
Fishing opportunities: Multiple stocked lakes provide excellent fishing near camping areas. "The lake offers amazing fishing whether from boat or shore. Lots of bass crappie and catfish. Lake has a motor restriction and a bait shop. Lots of fun places to paddle and only a short drive to town," reports a camper at Binder Park Campground.
Explore wine country: The historic German village of Hermann is located approximately 30 miles from Holts Summit and offers excellent winery tours. "Hermann is an amazing village of old world charm nestled into the Missouri River Valley. Picture book clock towers and church steeples among 19th century era brick cottages adorn the historic German immigrant influenced village with plenty of restaurants, shops and galleries for wandering pleasure," explains a visitor to Hermann City RV Park.
What campers like
Easy access to shopping: Campers appreciate the proximity to urban conveniences while enjoying countryside camping. "Conveniently located to I-70, Sam's club, HyVee Walmart Bass Pro and lots of restaurants. All within 5 miles," notes a visitor to Cottonwoods RV Park & Campground.
Well-stocked camp stores: Some area campgrounds maintain excellent on-site supplies. "At the office, they have a nice store and gift shop with one of the best selections of camping shirts etc. that we have seen," reports a camper at Cottonwoods RV Park & Campground.
Family-friendly amenities: Many campgrounds offer recreational options beyond standard camping. "Great playground. Several large rigs in our row, we still fit. Decorated wonderfully for Halloween. Kids are happy!" shares a family staying at Cottonwoods RV Park & Campground.
What you should know
Site spacing varies significantly: Many campgrounds feature closely arranged sites. "The sites here are very close together, but long-term guests kept their sites nice and well organized, and overall this CG was very clean," notes a camper at Cottonwoods RV Park & Campground.
Reservation requirements: Popular campgrounds fill quickly during peak seasons. "This was a very nice, clean campground in the city of Osage Beach. We needed a campsite to be able to work and school remotely from and this fit the bill with excellent WiFi that had boosters all throughout the campground," explains a visitor to Osage Beach RV Park.
Seasonal operation: Many facilities close during winter months. "We tent camped on the island for 2 nights. It was awesome, you can fish right off the bank of your own private island within minutes of waking up. Not as secluded as the other survivor tent site but really fantastic place," shares a camper at Cross Creek RV Park.
Tips for camping with families
Water activities: Several campgrounds offer water-based recreation. "It's my favorite place to stay at the lake of the ozarks! I love the atmosphere and friendly staff and other campers. Kids love the mini golf, shuffleboard, and basketball. Huge private lake great for fishing and watching duck families swim by and come up to you on the grass!" reports a family at Cross Creek RV Park.
Playground access: Campgrounds with play equipment provide additional entertainment. "Nice, full hookup gravel sites close to everything on the east side of Lake of the Ozarks," notes a visitor at Osage Beach RV Park.
Special seasonal events: Some campgrounds offer themed activities. "The events around halloween are always so fun for kids and adults alike. They truly put so much work into making it the best experience for their guests," shares a visitor to Majestic Oaks RV Park & Campground.
Tips from RVers
Site selection for large rigs: Some campgrounds accommodate large motorhomes better than others. "Nice park, hiking trails on site, spots are well maintained. Good amenities on site and very close to everything the Lake has to offer," notes an RVer at Majestic Oaks RV Park & Campground.
Connectivity considerations: WiFi quality varies significantly between locations. "We got 4 bars on Verizon and their WiFi worked well for a campground of this size," reports a camper at Cottonwoods RV Park & Campground.
Road conditions: Access roads to some campgrounds may present challenges. "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," notes a visitor to Doolittle Acres RV Park and Campground.
