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Best Tent Camping near Kingsville, MO

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The western Missouri region surrounding Kingsville offers several tent camping options within a short drive. Tent campers can find established sites at Farrington City Park in Windsor, which receives high ratings for its well-maintained grounds and basic facilities. Other nearby tent-friendly locations include Bledsoe Ferry near Warsaw and Tent Sites at Milo Farm, which features 22 designated walk-in tent sites with amenities like drinking water and picnic tables. Harry S. Truman State Park's Shawnee Bend area, approximately 40 miles south of Kingsville, provides additional tent camping opportunities with pet-friendly policies.

Most tent campgrounds in the area offer varying levels of amenities, with some providing basic facilities while others maintain a more primitive experience. Farrington City Park includes shower and bathroom facilities, though they're described as basic but adequate. Tent Sites at Milo Farm offers drinking water, picnic tables, and allows campfires with firewood available on-site. In contrast, Bledsoe Ferry maintains a more primitive tent camping approach with fewer amenities, though pets are permitted. Campers should note that several locations require reservations, and availability may be limited during peak summer months when primitive tent camping areas fill quickly.

According to reviews, Farrington City Park offers a peaceful tent camping experience even with its proximity to a road. One camper noted, "There was some light traffic overnight, but it was not distracting to sleep," adding that the park staff was "very helpful and friendly." The area also features interesting local culture, with horse-drawn buggies passing through in early evenings. Tent campers at Bledsoe Ferry have reported family-friendly experiences, making it suitable for groups with children. Walk-in tent sites at Milo Farm provide a more secluded option for those seeking a traditional tent-only camping experience away from RVs and other vehicles. During spring and fall, many tent campgrounds in the region offer reduced crowds and comfortable temperatures for overnight stays.

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  • Freya
    Oct. 16, 2025

    Quail Run Campground — Hillsdale State Park

    Relaxing place to camp and enjoy nature

    All in all I really enjoyed tent camping at one of the primitive sites! My dad and I used two separate tents, each of which are six person tents, and it was easy to fit both on the campsite. I didn’t love the fire ring because the wall was pretty high and the grill part didn’t have adjustable height so that limited the height of the fire we could build when we wanted to cook over it. The nearby vault toilet was just OK, it was about as clean as a vault toilet could be but there was no way to use hand sanitizer or wash your hands nearby. The shower house with flush toilets, which was a little further away, was clean but didn’t have any hand soap, it only had hand sanitizer which was a disappointment.

    Those were really the only drawbacks to this campsite though! Everything else was lovely. I liked that there was a small camp store nearby with firewood for purchase during operating hours. The scenery was very nice and even though there were a lot of RVs in their section of the campground, I didn’t hear any noise coming from their air-conditioning thanks to the distance between that section and the primitive section.

    Being almost completely surrounded by the lake was so serene and we got to hear and see a lot of wildlife. The only other thing to know about this spot on the campground is that if you’re going to the primitive sites, you will have to park nearby and then walk the rest of the way with your gear. At the site I was in that was only a couple of yards but other ones were further away.

    Also, a note about spiders: there were way more than I’ve ever seen while camping before, so if large amounts of them bother you I suggest you not camp here in October! Most of them were small, but seeing them so often was still kind of gross. Such is life when camping though!

  • B
    Jun. 3, 2025

    Lazy Liz Katy Trail Horse and RV Campground

    Great place

    We stayed in our rv while riding the Katy trail easy check in process. Free use of washer and dryer. Shower was great. Felt super safe here. Nice and quiet. Would definitely recommend to anyone. I noticed bicycle tent campers here and on a rainy night they were able to set up tent in barn to stay dry.

  • Jordan B.
    Jun. 7, 2020

    Louisburg Middle Creek State Fishing Lake

    Peaceful near KC

    I car camped here for one night early this spring and will definitely come here again. There was a big RV parked next to me, some other car campers, and then a group of tent campers. The sites are right on the lake and the vault toilet was clean. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring and they are spaced out nicely. There was a decent amount of traffic to and from the floating boat dock but it still wasn’t too noisy.

  • D
    Jul. 1, 2022

    Raccoon Ridge — Harry S Truman State Park

    Shaded, Quiet and close to the lake!

    Site 36 with 30A & 120V. Public Water Spigot about 50’ away. No Sewer or Water connections at Raccoon Ridge. Plenty of dead kindling and wood around to burn. Asphalt drive with concrete pad. Picnic table, fire/grill ring, hook post w/ recycle bag attached. BEST Site is 38 which puts trailer door parallel with a 180 lake view. Heavy wooded with shared paths to lake or cove. Marina is within 1 mile by water or 15 minutes by car. Ice, Beer and necessities at Puddle Jumpers Bait Store about 10 minute drive. Hosts were great and did cleaning daily. Showers and Dump Station at top of hill few hundred yards away. Let shower water run about 3 minutes before the warm water kicks in. Swim beach is on other side of cove or about a 5 min drive. Dump Station has 4 Waste Holes, two Non-potable water spigots/hoses and one Fresh Potable Water hose and both sides have slight incline on dump tank side. Downtown Warsaw is about 15 minutes away with tourist antique shoppes, bars, ice cream shoppes and the historic Joe Dice Suspension Bridge. The Truman Dam is about same distance away. T-Mobile service with 2-3 bars, no WIFI; but HotSpot worked for ROKU. Keep food and bait inside as raccoons rule at night. Be CAUTIOUS of Red Ticks that are VERY tiny… you’ll want plenty of DEET! Flies were biting like crazy, some mosquitoes and LOTS of May Flies. You’ll see Bald Eagles, raccoons. deer, squirrels, chipmunks, hawks, turtles and FISHING near wooded edge of cove is Bass and Crappie haven!!! Also Geocaching near by!!!

    We will return and hopefully get site 38!

  • Joe G.
    Jun. 29, 2022

    COE Harry S Truman Reservoir Long Shoal Park

    Great Place

    Just got back after 2 days there.  Sites are spaced a good distance apart, nice clean lots with fire ring, picnic table and 30 amp.  The flush restrooms are cleaned everyday and very nice.  I picked site 69 which overlooks the lake and was less than 30 yards from water edge.  Site very from 100% sun to 100% shade so you have a lot to choose from.  Highly recommend it to anyone will will be back soon.

  • Laura H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 23, 2020

    Sunflower Campground — Hillsdale State Park

    Very Clean and Very Relaxing

    The Park: We love this park, it’s massive, and really pretty. They have so much to do (listed below). Sunflower Loop is our favorite and has full hookups. There are more primitive loops as well. It is ADA accessible. There was not a tornado shelter as of 2018. This is one thing that should be mandatory given its proximity and being further away from potential shelter. Excellent camping on the lake. Lots of water activities available.

    Sites: level, clear, easily accessible. Sunflower loop is widely spaced and plenty of room for larger RVs.

    Cellular: decent cellular signal.

    Amenities: Amphitheater Bath House Bicycling Boat Ramp Boating Canoeing Kayaking Campground Host Camping, Equestrian Camping, Improved Site Camping, Primitive Church Comfort Station Dock, Boat Dump Station, Camper Dump Station, Marina Fire Rings Fishing, Park Lake Fuel, Boats Golf Grills Gun Range Hiking Hiking Trail Horseback Riding Hunting Information Booth Jet Skiing Laundry Marina Mountain/Trail Bicycling Park Lake Parking Picnic Area Picnic Shelter Picnic Tables Playground Rentals, Boat, Motorized Rentals, Jet Skis Reservoir Restrooms Shelters Showers Skiing - Water Swimming, Park Lake Telephone Toilet, Pit/Vault Trails, Bicycle Trails, Equestrian Trails, Hiking/Walking, Easy Trails, Mountain Bike Walking Water Access, Park Lake Water Skiing

  • Mark D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 25, 2025

    Montrose Missouri Conservation Area Dispersed Camping

    Enjoyed Our Stay

    Large grass area available for tents or campers. No specific camp locations. No fire rings or picnic tables. Pit toilets are as expected.

    Shallow muddy water but it does attract wildlife. A bit of road noise but tolerable. Perfect for our one night stay.

  • Leni K.
    Apr. 7, 2024

    Wild Turkey Ridge — Harry S Truman State Park

    In The Thick of Nature, Great Tent Camping Off Season

    We came just at the start of season, so we took advantage of a family spot to relax and get some extra privacy. There were maybe 5 other campers in Wild Ridge, and it was a ridge coming in, narrow roads leading into the peninsula.

    Vault toilets were well kept, and well light at night.

    We hiked to check out the other campsites that were also well spaced for privacy.

    There was a desire line down to the lake, with a rocky shore to walk, the beaches themselves a bit wider.

    We had a nice clearing to set up at our location, likely used for a second tent that lended well to privacy.

  • Devin M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 9, 2022

    Sparrowfoot

    Beautiful and quiet

    This campsite is beautiful. Loop B is much quieter with fewer guests. Loop A is a little more busy. Loop A: 2 smaller loops of campsites. A17,18,19 are very close to a little walkway that goes down to the lake. These spots are very hot and sunny in the morning, but shaded in the afternoon. Loop A has 1 set of nonflushable toilets that were surprisingly clean. Loop B: this is where the shower house and flushable toilets are. Showers were clean and water was hot. Showers had good water pressure. Loop B also has the playground which is right behind site B47. It’s a newer playground and all equipment was nicely maintained. There are no swings. Only complaint is that there are no benches or picnic tables at the playground so bring your camping chair if you plan to stay awhile. Further past Loop B the road turns to gravel and there is a parking lot with a walkway to the lake. This offers some small bluffs with deep water for jumping off. If you walk further around the corner to the right, it turns into a nicer “beach” style area with few rocks, although the mud can be a little thick after it rains. When we were here (July) the lake was pretty muddy but I’m not sure if it’s always that way or not. It was also pretty low, but still had plenty of fun and kayaked through all the little coves.

Guide to Kingsville

Tent camping options near Kingsville, Missouri provide nature enthusiasts with access to several lakeside and woodland settings throughout western Missouri. The region experiences hot summers with temperatures often exceeding 90°F from June through August, while spring and fall offer milder conditions with occasional rainfall. Most primitive tent sites in the area sit on flat terrain near water features with minimal elevation changes, making them accessible for campers of various experience levels.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: At Shawnee Bend in Harry S. Truman State Park, campers can access multiple shoreline fishing spots within walking distance of tent sites. The park borders Truman Lake, which contains crappie, bass, and catfish populations.

Trail exploration: Windsor Crossing Park provides access to the 240-mile Katy Trail for hiking and cycling. The park serves as a convenient tent camping base for trail enthusiasts wanting to explore multiple segments of this historic rail-trail.

Birdwatching expeditions: Bledsoe Ferry camping area offers excellent wildlife viewing with minimal light pollution. The location sits near wetland habitats where great blue herons, egrets, and seasonal migratory birds congregate.

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Tent Sites at Milo Farm receives positive feedback for its well-spaced camping areas. The 22 designated walk-in sites provide buffer zones of natural vegetation between neighboring campers.

Night sky viewing: Primitive camping areas around Kingsville offer minimal light pollution. Sterett Creek Marina area campers appreciate the unobstructed night sky views, particularly during meteor shower events in August and December.

Morning atmosphere: The peaceful early mornings at Farrington City Park create ideal conditions for nature photography and quiet reflection. The park's location offers distinctive cultural experiences as mentioned by Mike G.: "There were a number of horse-drawn buggies that came through in the early evening."

What you should know

Reservation requirements: Several tent camping areas near Kingsville require advance bookings, particularly during summer weekends. Rabbit Ridge Primitive Campground at Hillsdale State Park implements a reservation system that fills quickly between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Seasonal considerations: Spring camping near Kingsville often means dealing with muddy conditions after rainfall. Many primitive sites have limited drainage, requiring waterproof footwear and proper tent positioning.

Facilities availability: Most tent-only sites maintain minimal amenities. While Bledsoe Ferry permits pets, it offers few developed facilities. One camper, Sarra W., simply described it as "Awesome" when highlighting its family-friendly atmosphere.

Tips for camping with families

Beginner-friendly locations: Marysville campground provides level tent sites suitable for first-time family campers. The wide, open spaces allow for easy tent setup and provide room for children to play within sight of the campsite.

Safety precautions: During summer months, check for ticks after hiking near Windsor Crossing Park. The trail areas contain tall grasses where ticks are common from May through September.

Entertainment options: Pack card games and portable activities for rainy days at Prospect City Park. The limited shelter options make having tent-based entertainment essential during inclement weather.

Tips from RVers

Tent-only sections: Several campgrounds maintain dedicated tent-only areas separate from RV sites. Tent Sites at Milo Farm specifically prohibits RVs in their camping area, ensuring a traditional tent camping experience without generator noise or vehicle traffic.

Water access planning: Most primitive tent sites near Kingsville lack running water. Campers should bring 1-2 gallons per person per day, as summer temperatures regularly exceed 90°F, increasing hydration needs.

Site selection strategy: When using established campgrounds that accommodate both RVs and tents, request tent sites furthest from RV hookups. This minimizes nighttime generator noise and provides a more natural camping experience.

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