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Zan's Creekside Campground is a family owned and operated park. We offer RV camping, tent sites, and day time access to the river for non-campers.
30 and 50 amp RV Sites are OPEN YEAR ROUND!!!!
All RV sites are naturally shaded by the plentiful supply of tall trees on the campground. Also, all sites are less than a one minute walk to the beach. Popular activities include river tube floating from Grand Falls to our location. Grand Falls is about five minutes away by car, the return float trip takes about 1-1/2 to 2 hours (we DO rent tubes, we do NOT provide transportation). Our location is very popular for launching or retrieving kayaks and we provide parking for vehicles left at one end of the trip (we do NOT rent kayaks). Fishing is always an enjoyable pastime here as well.
We offer weekly and monthly rates for both 30 amp and 50 amp RV Sites.
Well behaved pets are welcome. Alligators must be kept on a short leash!!
$20 - $40 / night
Daily Rates
**NO TENT SITES! **
Full Hookup Site [30/50 Amp]: $47.00
Daily site includes Water, Electric, Sewer, Trash, Cable, and WiFi.
Premium Full Hookup Site [30/50 Amp]: $68.00
Daily site includes Water, Electric, Sewer, Trash, Cable, and WiFi; plus a large yard, glider, propane grill, and fire pit.
Water/Electric only[30 Amp]:** $32.00**
Daily site includes Water, Electric, Trash, Cable, and WiFi.
Weekly Rates
**Full Hookup Site **[30/50 Amp]: $188
Sites includes Water, Sewer, Trash, Cable, and WiFi.
Electricity is $15 deposit then .16pkw
Premium Full Hookup Site [30/50 Amp]: $307/ week
Site includes Water, Sewer, Trash, Cable, and WiFi; plus a large yard, glider, propane grill, and fire ring.
Electric on Premium site A & #17 is $15 deposit then .16pkw; all other premium sites do not have a meter.
Water/Electric only[30 Amp]: $142/ week
Site includes Water, Electric, Trash, Cable, and WiFi.
Ask Us about Specials!
*Veterans receive** 30% off** your nightly rate when you show valid Proof of Military Service,
Making your stay** $32.90/night**.
*Good Sam Club Members Receive 10% off nightly rate, making your stay** $42.30/night.**
*Weekly and Seasonal stays are reduced more than the Veteran and Good Sam rates. No additional discounts are accepted for weekly or Seasonal stays.
Online Reservations
Balance due upon time of reservation.
The $4 booking fee applies to all reservations.
Cancellations allowed up to 72 hours before checkin. There is a $15 non-refundable cancelation fee. No refunds if cancelled less than 72 hours before checkin. Reservations can be postponed, with no forfeiture of funds paid, in case of emergency and at management discretion.
Contact Big Red Barn RV Park by calling (417) 358-2432 for Seasonal and Group reservations, or with any questions or concerns.
$32 - $68 / night
The Twin Bridges Area at Grand Lake State Park is known for its quiet country atmosphere and excellent fishing for trophy-sized bass, catfish, bluegill and spoonbill. Bait and tackle are available at the gift shop. Lighted boat ramps, picnic areas, RV and tent campgrounds, snacks, lake huts, playgrounds, volleyball court and horseshoe pits are also available. Picnic facilities include tables, individual shelters and group picnic shelters for larger gatherings. Campsites range from RV sites with water and electric, and tent campsites. Comfort stations with showers are nearby. RV and tent campsites must be reserved online. The park also offers one-room lake huts with electricity, ceiling fans and screened windows. Outside the lake huts you will find grills, tables, water and restroom facilities. The park is near the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's Paddlefish Research & Processing Center, which collects important biological data, processes paddlefish meat for anglers and salvages paddlefish eggs. The Paddlefish Research Center is open only a few months each spring. Contact the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation for more information about the Paddlefish Research Center.
$14 - $27 / night
$25 / night
Zan's Creekside Campground is a family owned and operated park. We offer RV camping, tent sites, and day time access to the river for non-campers.
30 and 50 amp RV Sites are OPEN YEAR ROUND!!!!
All RV sites are naturally shaded by the plentiful supply of tall trees on the campground. Also, all sites are less than a one minute walk to the beach. Popular activities include river tube floating from Grand Falls to our location. Grand Falls is about five minutes away by car, the return float trip takes about 1-1/2 to 2 hours (we DO rent tubes, we do NOT provide transportation). Our location is very popular for launching or retrieving kayaks and we provide parking for vehicles left at one end of the trip (we do NOT rent kayaks). Fishing is always an enjoyable pastime here as well.
We offer weekly and monthly rates for both 30 amp and 50 amp RV Sites.
Well behaved pets are welcome. Alligators must be kept on a short leash!!
$20 - $40 / night
Daily Rates
**NO TENT SITES! **
Full Hookup Site [30/50 Amp]: $47.00
Daily site includes Water, Electric, Sewer, Trash, Cable, and WiFi.
Premium Full Hookup Site [30/50 Amp]: $68.00
Daily site includes Water, Electric, Sewer, Trash, Cable, and WiFi; plus a large yard, glider, propane grill, and fire pit.
Water/Electric only[30 Amp]:** $32.00**
Daily site includes Water, Electric, Trash, Cable, and WiFi.
Weekly Rates
**Full Hookup Site **[30/50 Amp]: $188
Sites includes Water, Sewer, Trash, Cable, and WiFi.
Electricity is $15 deposit then .16pkw
Premium Full Hookup Site [30/50 Amp]: $307/ week
Site includes Water, Sewer, Trash, Cable, and WiFi; plus a large yard, glider, propane grill, and fire ring.
Electric on Premium site A & #17 is $15 deposit then .16pkw; all other premium sites do not have a meter.
Water/Electric only[30 Amp]: $142/ week
Site includes Water, Electric, Trash, Cable, and WiFi.
Ask Us about Specials!
*Veterans receive** 30% off** your nightly rate when you show valid Proof of Military Service,
Making your stay** $32.90/night**.
*Good Sam Club Members Receive 10% off nightly rate, making your stay** $42.30/night.**
*Weekly and Seasonal stays are reduced more than the Veteran and Good Sam rates. No additional discounts are accepted for weekly or Seasonal stays.
Online Reservations
Balance due upon time of reservation.
The $4 booking fee applies to all reservations.
Cancellations allowed up to 72 hours before checkin. There is a $15 non-refundable cancelation fee. No refunds if cancelled less than 72 hours before checkin. Reservations can be postponed, with no forfeiture of funds paid, in case of emergency and at management discretion.
Contact Big Red Barn RV Park by calling (417) 358-2432 for Seasonal and Group reservations, or with any questions or concerns.
$32 - $68 / night
The Twin Bridges Area at Grand Lake State Park is known for its quiet country atmosphere and excellent fishing for trophy-sized bass, catfish, bluegill and spoonbill. Bait and tackle are available at the gift shop. Lighted boat ramps, picnic areas, RV and tent campgrounds, snacks, lake huts, playgrounds, volleyball court and horseshoe pits are also available. Picnic facilities include tables, individual shelters and group picnic shelters for larger gatherings. Campsites range from RV sites with water and electric, and tent campsites. Comfort stations with showers are nearby. RV and tent campsites must be reserved online. The park also offers one-room lake huts with electricity, ceiling fans and screened windows. Outside the lake huts you will find grills, tables, water and restroom facilities. The park is near the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's Paddlefish Research & Processing Center, which collects important biological data, processes paddlefish meat for anglers and salvages paddlefish eggs. The Paddlefish Research Center is open only a few months each spring. Contact the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation for more information about the Paddlefish Research Center.
$14 - $27 / night
Guide
We have stayed at this campground several times and Anna is there to answer all your questions and really take care of you. This is close to Roaring River and Table Rock Lake. You are also close to Cassville if you’ve forgotten anything or want to eat out!
Scout
No good
Traveler
Lots of ticks. Good clean campground. Bathroom. Bison roam the park. Ticks also roam the park. Found a burnt guitar. Wooden pole hit truck. Prarie walk had lots of ticks, but no tick dogs.
Traveler
Pretty remote. Quiet. Tick dog tried to get through the tick gate but failed unfortunately. No table. Burn ban, so no fires. No ticks. Hard to get to in the dark, but nice scenery.
Traveler
The river is pretty, seems like great fishing opportunity. We were just passing through so we didn't fish. The shower and bathrooms left a lot to be desired. Only one shower and indoor toilet on the side we stayed on and it was just kind of gross. We did find 2 outside stalls with toilets but not until the next morning so that helped. Overall it was a nice place to stop and sleep for the night. Friendly people. Cameras in the campground so it feels safe.
ScoutSewage from wrongfully fixed drainage pipes ( no junction box or lateral lines installed ) flowed for park onto neighbors property. Owners just trying to cover it up . Glad I'm not there neighbors.
Guide
We were just passing through and stayed for a night. We had sewer, water, and electric hookup. A nice dog park, and even found some 4 leaf clovers!
Scout
I stayed here while passing through Kansas found this on Free camping website it has picnic tables and free camping with vaulted toilets, fishing peers plenty of spots to camp good for Starlink and solar I have T-Mobile service. The reception was bad Starlink helped was quiet I was the only one here has some people fishing on the other side of the lake couple people fished next to me, but left shortly after had the whole place to myself in the month of June 2024. I’m a traveling nomad always looking to find great spots, and this one is perfect for a nice little settle.
Scout
I love everything about this campground from the open space, to the front manager to the friendly guests. Near enough to town to enjoy the museum and pop in for lunch, far enough away to feel detached. There's also an old Drive in movie next door! Makes you want to get an airstream and cruise down Route 66
Traveler
This place was very quiet. We arrived and the owner was extremely helpful and nice. We were passing through town and found this place. Full hookups and level spots. Would recommend.
Scout
We camped here in October 2021 to close out our season and as a waypoint to Beaver Lake. This is a very nice, quaint little municipal campground. The shower house was clean enough, the spots were all well-maintained, and everything worked as advertised. There is a city park right around the bend that has all kinds of stuff, and there are basketball courts, volleyball courts, and horseshoe pits within short walking distance.
It may have been because of the time of year since the campground was about to close, but we were the only campers there for the whole week, which was totally awesome. There are 42 spots at Kamp Siesta, three of which are pull-through, so you cannot possibly beat this place for $10 a night.
Oh, and I forgot to mention the wooded trail right behind the campground. You definitely forget you're in Kansas back there!
Scout
We overnighted here on the way to Hot Springs, AR. Convenient to Interstate 49, but virtually no traffic noise and none while inside the van. We arrived after the office had closed - there was a prominent note on the door as to which site to use. Electrical hookup was fine - we did not use water or cable. There were about a dozen other campers - most appeared to be long termers. The CG was VERY quiet - very peaceful. They have an off-leash dog park area which our dogs loved and used it 3-4 times the nite we were there. The bathrooms were toasty warm and VERY clean. Lavatory hot water got warm quickly, plenty of soap and towels. The office has various items for sale, from snacks to RV gear. Would not hesitate to stay again - in fact, may do so next week on our return trip.
TravelerRight off highway K! Coordinates looks like it drops you off at the middle of the road but there is a gravel drive. Brings you to a grass lot with a trail off of it. Can hear K but only a few cars go up and down it. Can’t see cars on K from the lot. Very cozy!
Traveler
Staying at Roaring River was on the tail end of our 15day & 4,500mi Motorcycle trip out to Colorado. My wife and I were excited sleep in a real bed for the first time in a week (vs tent/sleeping bags). We seemed to be the only tenants for the night, but we spent a good amount of time speaking with the owner before the sun set and setting up to cook dinner. The fire pits are nice and the ability to purchase a small bundle of dry firewood at the camp store on-site is very convenient. They also have snacks and beverages for sale, and are working on opening a short-order type restaurant, with an additional option for a pre-reserved nicer dinner. The bath house was very clean and equipped with full sized showers. The owners are great resources as well and are very friendly / accommodating.
There were 2 very minor negatives, both related to the fact that this location is brand new:
Overall I highly recommend staying at Roaring River Hills, and giving the glamping tents a try. So nice to be able to enjoy the peacefulness of the outdoors without all the unpacking, setup, repacking and susbstandard comfort of a sleeping bag. I am excited to ride back there in the next year to see the progress and maybe reserve one of their couples dinner packages, if they choose to pursue that as an option.
If staying here be sure to give your feedback to the owners about what you liked and would be interested in, vs their future plans. I could see this place becoming a hot spot in a beautiful area of the country.
Traveler
This is a very nice park it’s $44 a night so a little more than I like to pay but it’s clean and has showers and laundry year around they said
LegendAshley here with The Dyrt. We're happy to have Roaring River Glamping Tent on our platform! Check them out and come back here to leave your review!
Scout
1st night free, $20 donation after. register with Holly, 30 & 50 amp at only 3 poles, free water and dump on site. The only problem was train traffic 200' away 24/7.
Traveler
Went camping with our adult daughter and her boyfriend. I am glad that we were the only ones camping because the spots were very small and close together. We had a hard time securing the tent because the ground was so rocky. The bathroom had 2 toilets but no doors and the exterior door didn't have a lock on it. The sink was so close to one of the toilets that you could have washed your hands while sitting on the toilet. The power supply was next to the road and not next to where you would put your tent so I am very happy that we had brought extra extension cords. All of the camping spots had a fire ring, BBQ grill and a picnic table. There was no clear shot to the water from any of the camping sites from what I could tell. We did however go to Anglers Paradise to see how the water was and it wasn't as clear and swimmable as I would have wanted. We did however find a nice little spot called Sycamore Creek on #10 and it is the clearest water you could amagine! Swimming was amazing there and it was only about 7 minutes away! Over all we had a great time camping!! Oh yeah, I did try fishing but didn't have much luck.
Guide
We called on our way and the woman said they had plenty of space and since we were arriving after hours to just come in and pick any available spot and pay in the morning. It was near the highway but oh so quiet. Checkout in the morning was easy and Mike at the office was so friendly. Excellent place to stay!!
Guide
This place was easy, pretty and well appointed. Great site next to river, across from bath, laundry and showers. Quiet and easy access. Highly recommend.
GuideNice Shady spot overlooking the river. My spot was shaded by black walnut trees. With the sound of the river in the background. Totally relaxing.
Scout
They have everything you could want! Arcade, swimming pool, kids playground and a pond to fish. On top of those they have bathrooms & showers with a sauna in each and a laundry unit which are all very nice! I wouldn’t even call them owners because they definitely do not act like it, they’re the sweetest people you could meet along the way. They offer firewood to buy from them and propane as well if you run out on site and don’t want to drive anywhere. This is the best place we’ve stayed at yet!
Legend
Jake from the Dyrt here! Roaring River has a spot for everyone, from tents & RVs to luxurious glamping tents, you have to check them out. Make sure to share some pics of your stay on the Dyrt!
Traveler
Worth the twenty minute drive from Grove. The remote location is great when you want to get away and feel like you are actually camping. The park is in the woods so almost all the spaces are shaded by beautiful old growth trees. We prefer this to the glorified parking lots that so many newer rv parks have become. The kids enjoy the outdoor pool and the lake views from the north side of the property are second to none at Grand Lake. Finally, the staff have been extremely friendly and helpful when we've stayed here and rates are great, especially for members.
Scout
I hate this place and will never go back. I did primitive tent camping for 2 nights with my 5 kids and a 5 mile float in a raft. It was over $500. The raft, by design, took on several inches of water so we couldn’t keep anything dry. Then, they didn’t have a pick up bus. We had to walk down the highway back to the office after floating for 6 hours and then waiting for an hour and even calling twice. The kids behind the counter don’t have a clue what is going on and are completely unapologetic when they mess everything up (our reservations, the float instructions, the pick up bus…). They made zero effort to make anything right and the counter girl even laughed at me for being upset. When I got mad and asked to speak to someone who knows how a business is supposed to operate she called security to throw my son and I out. We left early, ate the money and paid a different campsite down the street where the staff are friendly and helpful.
Scout
We stayed here for a quick weekend getaway trip and it was fantastic. All the sites are gravel so when we had a few rain showers it did not cause a muddy mess for our campfire evenings. The owner was super nice and very communicative ensuring we had everything we needed. He delivered firewood we purchased to our tent while we were at the park and, he even stayed up past midnight to see us in as we drove up from Oklahoma. New camp store, nice clean bathrooms, new showers, and a quiet stay with amazing star gazing. Lastly the campground is 5 minutes to the river to fish. Would highly recommend.
ScoutAmazing summer night stay. Sunset, frogs chirping, a field of fireflies and relaxing by a campfire. This brand new campground is amazing.
Camping near Joplin, Missouri, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Joplin, MO?
According to TheDyrt.com, Joplin, MO offers a wide range of camping options, with 98 campgrounds and RV parks near Joplin, MO and 1 free dispersed camping spot.
Which is the most popular campground near Joplin, MO?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Joplin, MO is Zans Creekside RV Park with a 4-star rating from 7 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Joplin, MO?
According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Joplin, MO.
What parks are near Joplin, MO?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 26 parks near Joplin, MO that allow camping, notably Big Hill Lake and Stockton Lake.
