RV camping near Kingsville, Missouri provides options for travelers throughout the seasons. Located in west-central Missouri, Kingsville sits approximately 30 miles southeast of Kansas City with nearby campgrounds at elevations ranging from 800-900 feet. Most RV parks in the area remain open year-round, with temperatures averaging 28°F in January and 89°F in July.
What to do
Fishing access: Lake Paradise Resort's two lakes offer fishing opportunities without requiring a state license. "We camped here in September 2020. There are nice spots right by the lakes with big trees for shade," notes one visitor who stayed at Lake Paradise Resort.
Pool facilities: Summer swimming options are available at multiple parks. At Great Escape RV Park, "There is a pond for fishing (no license required) and a swimming pool," according to a recent camper. Worlds of Fun Village features an impressive pool area that earns consistent praise: "The pool is huge and fun for the kids on non park days. The campground is all paved and perfect for scooters and bikes for the kids."
Amusement park access: Worlds of Fun Village offers special benefits for campers visiting the adjacent theme park. "The theme park offered discounted tickets when staying at the campground and parking for the parks was included. Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun are internally connected, making it easy to walk between the two," explains a visitor.
What campers like
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain well-kept shower and restroom buildings. One camper at Campus RV Park noted, "First off, the water in Independence MO top 10 in the world over time, and in #3 currently. Great friendly staff. Level concrete sites."
Small-town atmosphere: Some parks offer a more relaxed setting away from urban areas. A visitor to Mayview RV Park shared, "$20/night including full hookups! Town population only 600. There's a bar & grill and a brunch cafe around the corner from the RV park."
Cheese and wine options: Country Gardens RV Park features a specialty store that many campers appreciate. "Great camp store with selections of sausage and cheese. Also, small selection of wine," mentions one reviewer. Another added, "The cheese shop is very well appointed and included some lovely local wines which was a life saver as it was too hot to cook."
What you should know
Site spacing varies significantly: Some parks have tighter arrangements than others. At Country Gardens RV Park, a camper observed, "Clean decent campground with full hookups. They do have quite a few rules and sites are very close together but all in all good place to stay while passing through."
Highway noise levels: Several parks are located near major roadways. One visitor noted about Worlds of Fun Village, "Row 1 (sites 1-20) is along a busy highway with semi truck noise 24 hours a day. I recommend either paying more for the pull-through (further from the road) or the back in sites 69-82 in row 3."
Weather considerations: Summer heat can be intense in this region. A camper at Country Gardens RV Park reported, "We were meeting cousins from Texas to do the Lewis and Clark loop (the campground is an excellent choice for that) this past weekend. The heat index was 120F. No lie."
Tips for camping with families
Swimming pool alternatives: Walnut Grove RV Park offers proximity to Kansas City attractions. "We stopped here for the night and had a great stay. Only 10 minutes away from Joe's original Kansas City BBQ (super delicious)," shared one family.
Pet-friendly amenities: Several parks include designated dog areas. A visitor to Great Escape RV Park noted, "Friendly host checked us in. Nice dog park with bench and shade. All sites are FHU. They offered to move us to a pull thru, but I picked our site based on proximity to the dog park."
Entertainment options: Worlds of Fun Village provides evening shows from nearby attractions. One camper mentioned, "Kids loved the fireworks at Worlds of Fun in the evenings, and could be seen from our pad."
Tips from RVers
After-hours arrival procedures: Most parks accommodate late check-ins. At Trailside RV Park, one camper observed, "New management seems friendly and helpful. Laundry facilities acceptable. ($1.25 to wash) Propane fill on site."
Site selection strategy: For optimal comfort, choose sites away from highways. At Walnut Grove RV Park, a visitor suggested, "We did pay for the premium pull through site, so we had more room. Everything worked great, the spot was on a slight hill- but wasn't terrible to level out."
Internet connectivity: Wi-Fi quality varies between locations. A camper at Campus RV Park reported, "Nice and quiet (on big church campus) - occasional train but not often enough to be a nuisance. 66m down, 24m up. It was so good (and the park is full) I did not bother testing my mobile plans."
