Top Tent Camping near Jamesport, MO
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Best Tent Sites Near Jamesport, MO (3)
1. Honey Grove Campground
1 Review•5 Photos•1 SaveBeautiful 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!
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$20 - $60 / night
2. Bonanza Conservation Area
3 Reviews•4 Photos•29 SavesThe 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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Recent Tent Reviews In Jamesport
130 Reviews of 3 Jamesport Campgrounds
Bobby B.
ScoutGrand Trace State Forest
Quiet Missouri Conservation Area
In Amish country. About eight fire rings. Probably could park anywhere and camp regardless of rings. 2 OCT 24 and been here five days and saw only two other campers. One night and two night stays for them. Safe place although I am a manly man so I do not worry. Safe for females I mean. About 30 minutes to Bethany proper where civilization is. 3 bar Verizon reception.
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Greg B.
Guide
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.
- DDavid S.Scout
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.
- GGary S.Guide
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.
- Angie A.
Ranger
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.
Kevin C.Ranger
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.
Anne R.ScoutLincoln Lake RV Park
Great overnight stop
Beautiful spot on the lake. Clean campground, full hook-ups. Tent and RV friendly. Will stop here again!
- JJohn R.
Legend
Wallace State Park
Small but beautiful.
Small park with some very private sites and some very exposed sites. Nice showers and dump station.
David L.ScoutPony 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.
- Tina T.Scout
Nine Eagles State Park
Campsites
Facilities are available and very convenient and comfortable. Nice lake to swim and fish. Absolutely beautiful park and really nice trails. Thanks, Tina
- Bill F.
TravelerPony 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.
- AAdam M.Scout
Honey Grove Campground
Greatest hot dog roast ever
Had a big fire outside one of the cabins today! Great company, warm flames, and hot dogs makes for a wonderful night, but the stars and beautiful weather seriously enhanced it like none other! The campground really felt comfortable and my whole family really enjoyed our stay!
- JJim C.Scout
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.
Betsy T.Traveler
Pershing State Park
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.
- MMikaylaScout
Wallace State Park
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!!
Isabel M.GuidePony 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.
Dylan H.Scout
Quail Ridge RV Park
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.
- rrick K.Scout
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.
- WWill E.Ranger
Bonanza Conservation Area
It's OK
Deer hunting camp. Lots of city hunters with NO CONCEPT of safety during hunting.
- FFu yang J.Traveler
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
- Marla A.Scout
Eagle Ridge RV Park
Great Stay
Two hour notice! Super nice hosts and very helpful getting us settled in our spot. Very nice and neat Campground! We will definitely be back!
- SSabrina E.Guide
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.
- NNoah E.Scout
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.
- rrita H.Traveler
Crowder State Park
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.
Sean & Holly H.GuideEagle Ridge RV Park
Perfect get away off the 35
Small campground with available spot with 2 days notice. Peaceful sites. Grounds very well kept. Full hookups and friendly staff. One of the best experiences on a site close to the 35, but far enough away you wouldn't know it. Good wifi. If you're looking for a beautiful park, this is it!
Deb M.RangerCrowder State Park
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.
- Lloyd W.Traveler
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.
Guide to Jamesport
Camping near Jamesport, Missouri, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor lovers. From peaceful parks to family-friendly campgrounds, there’s something for everyone in this charming area.
What to do:
- Fishing and Swimming: Many campgrounds are near lakes, perfect for fishing or a refreshing swim. At Wallace State Park Campground, one visitor mentioned, “The water was clear and we saw no trash! We could see the fish in the water!”
- Hiking: Explore the trails at Watkins Mill State Park Campground. A camper shared, “New asphalt roads throughout the park; nice for walking, biking, etc.”
- Wildlife Watching: The area is home to various wildlife. One reviewer at Pershing State Park Campground noted, “The pileated and red-headed woodpeckers are in abundance.”
What campers like:
- Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at AOK Campground & RV Park said, “The property and restrooms/showers were very, very clean and well maintained.”
- Friendly Hosts: Many campgrounds have welcoming staff. One camper at Crow's Creek Campground mentioned, “The hosts are great too.”
- Privacy: Campers enjoy spacious sites. A review for Smiths Fork Recreation Area Camping noted, “Some of the campsites are close together/congested, but that’s not necessarily a big negative.”
What you should know:
- Reservations: Some campgrounds fill up quickly, especially on weekends. A visitor at Camp Branch Campground advised, “Make reservations.”
- Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have full hookups. A camper at Crows Creek Campground mentioned, “While some amenities are lacking, no full hookups, many with power only.”
- Wildlife Encounters: Be prepared for raccoons and other wildlife. One camper at Pershing State Park Campground shared, “A raccoon ended up tearing through our trash but that was the only negative here!”
Tips for camping with families:
- Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds. A reviewer at Van Meter State Park Campground noted, “It had a nice playground for small kids including a little play area and some swing sets.”
- Short Trails: Choose campgrounds with easy hiking trails. One camper at Watkins Mill State Park Campground mentioned, “There are only a handful of paved spots and you will need leveling blocks on the gravel.”
- Plan for Bugs: Bring bug spray, especially near marshy areas. A visitor at Van Meter State Park Campground warned, “Bring plenty of bug spray. The campground is right by a marsh and it is REALLY buggy.”
Tips from RVers:
- Level Sites: Look for campgrounds with level sites for easier setup. A reviewer at AOK Campground & RV Park said, “Level sites. Good hook-up access.”
- Quiet Areas: Some campgrounds are quieter than others. A visitor at Wallace State Park Campground noted, “It was very quiet during the night and we woke up to a chorus of birds.”
- Check for Amenities: Make sure to check what amenities are available. A camper at Camp Branch Campground mentioned, “Not a lot of trees for shade, so bring a shelter for some relief from the sun.”
Camping near Jamesport, Missouri, has a lot to offer, from beautiful parks to friendly hosts. Whether you're in an RV or tent camping, you'll find a spot that suits your needs.
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