Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Knob Noster, MO

Knob Noster State Park Campground welcomes pets throughout its shaded campsites, offering both primitive and electric sites with easy access to water pumps. Dogs must remain leashed while exploring the park's hiking trails and recreation areas. The campground features clean facilities with two sets of bathrooms, including a newer one constructed in 2018. Campers with pets appreciate the level, smooth campground roads where dogs can safely walk alongside their owners. The park's natural setting provides ample opportunities for wildlife viewing while keeping pets secure on their required leashes.

Several pet-friendly alternatives exist within driving distance of Knob Noster. Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA provides two fenced dog parks where pets can exercise off-leash, while Great Escape RV Park & Campground offers a dedicated dog park with shade and bench seating. Owl Creek Market and RV Park maintains a small dog park at the top of the hill, with sites positioned near enough for convenient access. Most campgrounds in the area enforce standard pet policies requiring leashes, proper waste disposal, and supervision. Temperatures in Missouri can fluctuate dramatically, so campers should plan accordingly when bringing pets, ensuring adequate shade and water during summer months and warm bedding during cooler seasons.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Knob Noster, Missouri (74)

    1. Knob Noster State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    Knob Noster, MO
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (660) 563-2463

    $11 - $23 / night

    "Knob Noster State Park is close to Whiteman AFB and towns nearby for amenities. The park is clean and quiet. Weekends often mean a nearly full campground so make sure to reserve ahead!"

    "Testing our 24' Forrest River Salem Cruise Lite pull behind camper systems, support supplies and food supply inventory. It was a spectacular weekend with our of town and our of state family."

    2. Green Acres at Red Brick Farmhouse

    12 Reviews
    Higginsville, MO
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (660) 909-5573

    $36 - $210 / night

    "A beautiful farm and property nestled in beautiful Higginsville Missouri. The owners are amazing people allowed me to use shower in the amazing 100 year old home."

    "And our dog loved the fresh air."

    3. Lazy Liz Katy Trail Horse and RV Campground

    1 Review
    Sedalia, MO
    16 miles

    $10 - $25 / night

    "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."

    4. Great Escape RV Park & Campground

    2 Reviews
    Higginsville, MO
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (660) 584-2869

    "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, so I declined the move."

    5. Owl Creek Market and RV Park

    13 Reviews
    Odessa, MO
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (816) 633-8720

    $34 - $50 / night

    "Dog Park; Trash P/U too!"

    "There is a small dog park at the top of the hill. 

    I came late and left early, so didn't get to browse the cheese shop, but it looked nice. I would stay here again."

    6. Marshal Farm

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    Green Ridge, MO
    9 miles
    +1 (660) 619-7318

    $5 - $10 / night

    7. Blue Springs Lake Campground

    45 Reviews
    Blue Springs, MO
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (816) 503-4805

    $33 - $48 / night

    "The sites were well situated such that you felt you had plenty of privacy."

    "If you’re wanting to camp where you are close to city amenities, this is the spot for you. My husband, our dog and I camped in one of the tent spots, but there were mostly RV’s around us."

    8. Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA

    20 Reviews
    Oak Grove, MO
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (816) 690-6660

    $45 - $130 / night

    "Easy access to Interstate and pull through sites were long enough for our truck and 32’ trailer without having to unhitch. Stayed just one night as we passed through."

    "Decent KOA off the highway in a neighborhood. Sites are close together with some shaded."

    9. Missouri State Fair RV Park

    1 Review
    Sedalia, MO
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 422-3247

    10. Raccoon Ridge — Harry S Truman State Park

    13 Reviews
    Harry S. Truman Lake, MO
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (877) 422-6766

    "Less amenities than other near by State Parks, no playgrounds mainly and the sites aren't too close to the lake. Power only, so be prepared for that if you are looking for hook-ups."

    "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."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Knob Noster, MO

350 Reviews of 74 Knob Noster Campgrounds


  • Charlene A.
    May. 22, 2018

    Knob Noster State Park Campground

    Quiet, clean and family friendly

    Knob Noster State Park is close to Whiteman AFB and towns nearby for amenities. The park is clean and quiet. Weekends often mean a nearly full campground so make sure to reserve ahead! Weekdays there are few campers. The park is well shaded and it includes primitive and electric sites with water pumps within easy access to all sites. There are two sets of campground bathrooms—one is near the front and is brand new (2018); the other bathrooms are half way to the back of the campground. A dump station is at the front of the campground with a pull through drive. Ice, small grocery items and items are all available for purchase from the camp host. You can also rent kayaks either hourly or by the half or full day. There are lots of great trails for hiking, weekend park programs at the campground amphitheater, a playground and basketball courts. There is no WiFi in this park yet but I hear it’s coming soon. This is a great little park!!

  • John J.
    May. 4, 2018

    Knob Noster State Park Campground

    Shake-down weekend with family.

    Our first camping weekend this year, only 1 mile from home. Testing our 24' Forrest River Salem Cruise Lite pull behind camper systems, support supplies and food supply inventory. It was a spectacular weekend with our of town and our of state family. Knob Noster State Park is a great park for the grandkids to ride their new bikes on the level smooth campground road in safety, and for the adults to catch up over some cold beverages. The campground host this year - 2018 is ran by a couple from Illinois, and although a stickler for all the established park and campground rules - parking on the grass - they did a great job patrolling and managing the campgrounds so everyone was safe and the parks integrity was preserved. The park honored our disability rating and gave us a discount - $22.00 for 3 days & 2 nights. If you require electrical hookups, it is getting to be more common to plan ahead and submit a reservation in state parks as more and more young people are catching on to the camping experience. We didn't reserve a spot and had to take one of the last 5 'non-electric back in sites as all the many electric sites were already reserved and filled up fast. But, we were ok, as we had onboard water, sewer and DC power for lights, radio, awning, and jacks, we just switched our refrigerator to LP. We had a wonderful time and cooked everything on a portable LP grill outdoors in the amazing weather. The park offered a brand new shower house this year. Water and sewage dump sites were always available and no waiting. Next to the campgrounds was a nice medium sized lake we took our 3 canoes on with all the kids and grandkids. The only downer was that the only trash dumpster the campgrounds had and centered in the campground was already full beyond capacity when we checked out on Sunday - we were forced to carry our trash back home to disposes of it properly.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 12, 2024

    Great Escape RV Park & Campground

    Nice for overnight

    Just stopped for one night on our way east. 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, so I declined the move. We were in site 38, back-in 30 amp. Sites are a bit tight but no one next door so ok. I recommend for a stopover. Less fancy but nicer for dogs imo than Owl Creek which is one exit away. There is a pond for fishing (no license required) and a swimming pool.

  • Roy T.
    Sep. 28, 2018

    Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA

    Great overnight

    Easy access to Interstate and pull through sites were long enough for our truck and 32’ trailer without having to unhitch. Stayed just one night as we passed through. Looked like it would be a good place to stay for multiple nights.

    Clean campground. Nice grounds. Two good fenced dog parks.

    Only negatives were our hookups were literally in the next site next to their table, and their fire ring was very close to our trailer.

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 16, 2018

    Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA

    Ok for a stopover

    Stayed one night at the KOA in Oak Grove, just east of Kansas City. The sites were all sunny and since it was 100 degrees, it was hot. But the pool was nice and they had a nice dog park which was ok in the evening after it cooled off. Close to KC so we could drive in for BBQ.

  • Cher C.
    Jun. 20, 2022

    Owl Creek Market and RV Park

    Great Spot

    This campground has immaculate ground. All sites are pretty much gravel, but 'new' gravel & level. Pool very clean. Laundry 24/7 CLEAN!! SHOWERS EVEN CLEANER!! They have a Dutch Mkt here as well in front at ck-in that's awesome!! Everything you could imagine. 100 different cheeses even! I'd stay here again for sure. Dog Park; Trash P/U too!

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 19, 2024

    Owl Creek Market and RV Park

    Nice for overnight

    Stayed one night while traveling back to the east coast. It is a decent campground. The bath house was clean and showers were hot. Sites are close together. Mine had shade. There is a small dog park at the top of the hill. 

    I came late and left early, so didn't get to browse the cheese shop, but it looked nice. I would stay here again.

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 25, 2019

    The Great Escape RV and Camp Resort

    Ok, not great

    Stopped here for an overnight on our way home to Georgia from Yellowstone. It’s ok for a 1-night stop. I wouldn’t stay more. The sites are level, with long pull-throughs, with full hookups. But there is no shade. Also no store. There is a grill/bar that serves dinner, drinks and appetizers. Pool, playground, dog park, stocked fishing pond, laundry. Bathroom/shower facilities were ok. Several text sites did have shade.

  • Caleb P.
    Oct. 17, 2021

    Owl Creek Market and RV Park

    Nice campground

    Nice campground, we stayed in spot 11. It was closest to the highway, so that might bother people but we barely noticed the cars this weekend. The dog park, kid park, and dumpster are next door, so if you are social you will meet plenty of people in this spot. There is a pool, bathrooms, laundry, and a cute little country store here. It appears they are expanding or at least have recently added camping spots, so that's good, but there are plenty We arrived late at night, 9 pm on a Friday, and there was still room for us without a reservation. There was plenty of room to back in the rig, they also have pull through spots if needed. I'd camp here again for sure.


Guide to Knob Noster

Discover the best spots for pets-allowed camping near Knob Noster, Missouri, where you and your furry friends can enjoy the great outdoors together.

Tips for camping with dogs near Knob Noster

Pet owners like the amenities available

  • Missouri State Fair RV Park provides essential facilities like electric hookups and sanitary dumps, making it convenient for pet owners on the go.
  • At Mayview RV Park, you can enjoy full hookups for a comfortable stay while your pet enjoys the nearby park.
  • Hickory Hollow Resort features a pool and a store, ensuring you have everything you need for a fun-filled camping experience with your pet.

Dog owners appreciate the natural surroundings

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