Best Camping near Jamesport, MO

Jamesport is an ideal place for camping adventures of all kinds. Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Jamesport is surrounded by family-friendly activities. At The Dyrt, campers like you share their favorite spots, plus tips and photos. No matter where you're headed in Jamesport, you'll find the best spot for you and your camping crew.

Best Camping Sites Near Jamesport, MO (33)

    Camper-submitted photo from Wallace State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Wallace State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Wallace State Park Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from Wallace State Park Campground

    1.

    Wallace State Park Campground

    31 Reviews
    72 Photos
    168 Saves
    Cameron, Missouri
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Crowder State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Crowder State Park Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from Crowder State Park Campground
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    2.

    Crowder State Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    9 Photos
    29 Saves
    Trenton, Missouri
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from A Country Charm RV Park
    Camper-submitted photo from A Country Charm RV Park
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    Camper-submitted photo from A Country Charm RV Park
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    3.

    A Country Charm RV Park

    8 Reviews
    8 Photos
    12 Saves
    Cameron, Missouri
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Dockery Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Dockery Park
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    4.

    Dockery Park

    3 Reviews
    7 Photos
    38 Saves
    Jamesport, Missouri
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    Camper-submitted photo from Watkins Mill State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Watkins Mill State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Watkins Mill State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Watkins Mill State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Watkins Mill State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Watkins Mill State Park Campground

    5.

    Watkins Mill State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    58 Photos
    208 Saves
    Excelsior Springs, Missouri
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $12 - $42 / night

  1. 6.

    Honey Grove Campground

    1 Review
    5 Photos
    1 Save
    Jamesport, Missouri

    Beautiful and quiet pastures surrounded by trees is where you and your family will make sweet memories this summer. Whether you like to fish, visit historical sites, star gaze, shop Amish goods in Jamesport, or just relax with friends and family, you will love your stay at Honey Grove Campground. We are located 5 minutes from the historic Adam-Ondi-Ahman and only 5 minutes from fishing and boating in The Grand River.

    Our bathroom features toilets, sinks, and hot showers. Three cabins (sleeping 4 each) look out over the wide open field to our historic brick silo. Each of these bunk houses include a picnic table and fire ring. Nine tent camp sites include shade, a picnic table and a fire ring for each site.

    Bring your own bedding, don't waste water, and leave the camp cleaner than you found it so that campers who follow you don't get stuck in a mess, but have a sweet vacation too. Welcome to our hive!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Trash

    $20 - $60 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Pony Express Lake Conservation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Pony Express Lake Conservation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Pony Express Lake Conservation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Pony Express Lake Conservation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Pony Express Lake Conservation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Pony Express Lake Conservation Area

    7.

    Pony Express Lake Conservation Area

    9 Reviews
    33 Photos
    84 Saves
    Cameron, Missouri

    Approximately 25 miles west of the Pony Express Conservation Area on the Missouri River is the original site of a settlement known as Blacksnake Hills, later to become the city of St. Joseph, where the Pony Express mail service began in 1860. In addition to providing public fishing and wildlife-based recreational opportunities near the St. Joseph and Kansas City metropolitan areas, Pony Express Conservation Area demonstrates the balanced relationship that can exist between agricultural operations and wildlife populations. Acquisition of land for Pony Express Conservation Area began in 1961. The Conservation Department has purchased additional tracts since then. The area includes 240-acre Pony Express Lake, which was opened to public fishing on January 1, 1966. In cooperation with the Natural Resources Conservation Service, construction of 45-acre Buffalo Bill Lake in the north part of the area was completed in 1987. The lake opened to public fishing in 1990 and features a concrete boat ramp, parking lot and facilities for visitors with disabilities.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents
    Camper-submitted photo from Pershing State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Pershing State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Pershing State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Pershing State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Pershing State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Pershing State Park Campground

    8.

    Pershing State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    24 Photos
    29 Saves
    Laclede, Missouri
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Bonanza Conservation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Bonanza Conservation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Bonanza Conservation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Bonanza Conservation Area

    9.

    Bonanza Conservation Area

    3 Reviews
    4 Photos
    27 Saves
    Cowgill, Missouri

    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.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Equestrian
    Camper-submitted photo from Quail Ridge Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Quail Ridge Campground
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    Quail Ridge Campground

    2 Reviews
    7 Photos
    2 Saves
    Jamesport, Missouri

    Quail Ridge Campground is located right off of I-35, halfway between Kansas City, MO & Des Moines, IA. It's located at the intersection of Hwy 136 & I-35. Quail Ridge offers 10 Full-Hookup, Pull-Through sites. There is also a dump site on the premises. Within close walking distance is Fast Food & Fuel. Walmart is also located less than a mile away.

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Trash

    $30 / night

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Pet-friendly camping near Jamesport

Recent Reviews In Jamesport

131 Reviews of 33 Jamesport Campgrounds


  • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Paho
    August 28, 2024

    Lake Paho

    Sparsly Used Dark sky Campsite

    Very nice view of the lake, lots of campsites around the lake. Not many lights around and no big cities and a low horizon so it’s a good place to visit for a visual observation night with a telescope or binos. Only one other camper at my campsite when I visited, so it’s a good weekend retreat from the city life. This is a primitive campsite; there are two waterless bathrooms and 8 or so gravel spots at site B on the Eastern side of the lake.

  • Camper-submitted photo from A Country Charm RV Park
    August 10, 2024

    A Country Charm RV Park

    A beautiful small little park

    Easy check in if you have made online reservations. Very well taken care of and clean. Great spot to visit the quilting stores here.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Crooked River Conservation Area
    July 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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Pony Express Lake Conservation Area
    July 10, 2024

    Pony Express Lake Conservation Area

    A beautiful spot by the lake

    Beautiful spot by the lake. Be sure to turn left at first sign to find campsites. Was a little frustrating that a family seemed to have taken up permanent residence and was obnoxious with the generator. Trash was overflowing and could use a little more attention. Clean vault toilets with TP. It was really beautiful with the sunset.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Dockery Park
    July 3, 2024

    Dockery Park

    Almost free camping

    Stayed here for several days. Wonderful facility on the edge of Gallatin. Stores and gas just a mile away. A duck was the only full time resident of the park. We got several visits from the local residents. They were delightful. We were informed that the park and rec district has a recommended fee of $35/night. However, the city says it's a donation. So if you stay there and don't make a donation, that is between you and your conscience.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Bonanza Conservation Area
    July 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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lincoln Lake RV Park
    June 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!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Rochester Falls Access
    June 9, 2024

    Rochester Falls Access

    Nice spot for simple camp

    Had a good night. If it's not busy you can hear the river from camp. There are a hand full of sites, couple others were here and we had no problems. There is enough trees to shade 90% of the camp through out and a wood line surrounding the area so it does not feel like you are camping in the middle of a wide open field. Wouldn't plan to use the bathroom and just head to the woods.. It is there if it's the biggest emergency but.. it's not a maintained bathroom sooo...

  • Camper-submitted photo from Pony Express Lake Conservation Area
    May 10, 2024

    Pony Express Lake Conservation Area

    A Small Free Drive-in Campground

    This free campground has a water tap and a pit toilet. There are at least three first come first served campsites that have a picnic table and a fire ring.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Pony Express Lake Conservation Area
    April 15, 2024

    Pony Express Lake Conservation Area

    Great spot on the west side of the lake

    We drove by the east side campsite and it was packed. We ran into a local and he told us about a spot on the east side of the lake. An old boy scout camp. It wasn’t maintained but there was nobody there. Our dogs ran free and that was what we were looking for. We ran our generator at night because we had no neighbors. We were a mile from the lake so we drove around and had access to the lake.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Watkins Mill State Park Campground
    October 18, 2023

    Watkins Mill State Park Campground

    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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Pershing State Park Campground
    August 14, 2023

    Pershing State Park Campground

    Busy but Nice

    You can reserve online or with an attendant on site! Spots are small but all shaded. A raccoon ended up tearing through our trash but that was the only negative here! Take the last spot on the loop for extra privacy and to be close to the restrooms.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Wallace State Park Campground
    May 30, 2023

    Wallace State Park Campground

    Very lovely little state park

    We got in late, so the automatic gates were closed, but we got lucky and someone else came out so we were able to get to our campsite. It was very quiet during the night and we woke up to a chorus of birds. The bathrooms are pristine- nicer than some restaurants or hotels I’ve been to. We stayed in campsite 2 and took the trail down to the lake. It was very small, but the water was clear and we saw no trash! We could see the fish in the water! Overall a very lovely stay- we will be back!!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Pony Express Lake Conservation Area
    April 25, 2023

    Pony Express Lake Conservation Area

    East Campground is Beautiful

    Beautiful, peaceful, very quiet. Heard some coyotes at night and lots of birds in the morning. Bathroom was stocked and as clean as you’d expect. All the hunters we saw were on the west side of the conservation area, though there is a fishing area on the other side of the east campground loop. Some day use picnic areas as well, but in April our only neighbors were fellow campers. I imagine with more people it would be a bit cramped, but not so much so that I would turn away. I would absolutely camp here again. Good T-Mobile and Verizon service.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Quail Ridge Campground
    April 19, 2023

    Quail Ridge Campground

    Clean, Conveniently Located, Level Park

    Park has underwent a full makeover. Electrical, plumbing, surfaces all have been updated. Level, full-hookup, pull-through sites. First come first serve basis, always sites available unless if a holiday or abnormally buys traffic.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Pony Express RV
    March 15, 2023

    Pony Express RV

    Pony Express RV Park

    This is a 12-month open RV Park. I live here full time. Most sites offer 30 and 50 Amp, Water and Sewer. WiFi has improved. The owner is on site daily and is very attentive.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Buffalo Run RV Park
    December 27, 2022

    Buffalo Run RV Park

    Cute and quaint

    This campground is close to I35 and makes a great stop on road trips if you're heading south! Affordable and quiet.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Love's RV Hookup-Cameron MO 837
    December 27, 2022

    Love's RV Hookup-Cameron MO 837

    Convenient for a quick stay

    Conveniently off I35. Perfect for a quick overnight stop on your journey! Located at Love's so most things you could need are available there, some amenities shown in the photos.

    Stayed in my car with bed build here and felt safe staying here.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Rochester Falls Access
    November 28, 2022

    Rochester Falls Access

    Would stay in a pinch

    This site is right off a busy road, and there is one way In and same way out. Stayed here during my road trip from Ohio to Washington. The site is good with restrooms and fire ring. However when I was staying, at dark there were cars parked at the end with its lights on. I was the only one there and many random drive In and outs during the night (1 am 3 am,5 am). It’s very sketchy if you’re staying here solo and no one else is near by

  • Camper-submitted photo from Rochester Falls Access
    September 26, 2022

    Rochester Falls Access

    Quiet but no facilities

    Nice quiet campground by the river. There were no showers, the porta potty toilet was full and smelled awful. There was no running water or electricity. Otherwise it is a great place to catch a nap before moving on.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Rochester Falls Access
    September 26, 2022

    Rochester Falls Access

    Nice little camp ground

    Nice quiet camp ground with ample firewood. We used a pop up camper but saw a few 20-25 foot campers.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Crowder State Park Campground
    August 25, 2022

    Crowder State Park Campground

    Nice park and campground

    Very nice area. The camping spots are relatively level and are mainly concrete or asphalt. The park hosts are friendly and helpful. The bathrooms and showers are very very clean. Even the vault bathroom next to our site wasn’t that nasty.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Crowder State Park Campground
    July 25, 2022

    Crowder State Park Campground

    Nice, but some pretty small sites

    This worked great as an overnight stop on our way to MN. We were there midweek during the off-season, so our nice pull-thru site was fine. Some sites were small and open. Bathrooms were closed for the season, but the building looked pretty new.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Bonanza Conservation Area
    July 17, 2022

    Bonanza Conservation Area

    Awesome free camping in Northern Missouri

    Used to stay here as a kid during deer season, recently came back to it to explore some more. Multiple campsites available along the highway, but the marked site is one of the best, right by a great fishing lake. Very quite, no amenities.



Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Jamesport, MO?

According to TheDyrt.com, Jamesport, MO offers a wide range of camping options, with 33 campgrounds and RV parks near Jamesport, MO and 1 free dispersed camping spot.

Which is the most popular campground near Jamesport, MO?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Jamesport, MO is Wallace State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 31 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Jamesport, MO?

According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Jamesport, MO.

What parks are near Jamesport, MO?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 8 parks near Jamesport, MO that allow camping, notably Lake Red Rock and Perry Lake.