RV campgrounds near Knob Noster, Missouri sit in the western part of the state, approximately 65 miles southeast of Kansas City. The region features rolling hills with elevations ranging from 700-850 feet above sea level. Summer temperatures frequently exceed 90°F with high humidity, while winter overnight lows can drop below 20°F between December and February.
What to do
Fishing without licenses: Country Gardens RV Park (now Owl Creek Market and RV Park) offers fishing in their on-site pond without requiring a fishing license. "There is a pond for fishing (no license required) and a swimming pool," noted a camper at the park.
Explore the Lewis and Clark loop: Owl Creek Market and RV Park serves as an excellent base for exploring the historic Lewis and Clark trail. "We were meeting cousins from Texas to do the Lewis and Clark loop (the campground is an excellent choice for that)," shared one visitor who stayed during August.
Swim in salt water pools: Cozy Corner RV Park features a salt water swimming pool, unusual for the area. "Salt water pool, play ground, camp store with onsite storage available for campers or boats, this is a great place to be if you want to do some fishing or hunting at Truman Lake," reports a reviewer.
Enjoy outdoor movie nights: Seasonal events at regional parks include outdoor entertainment. At Lake Paradise Resort, one visitor noted, "We went to a movie outside there and fireworks for Memorial Day weekend."
What campers like
Small town charm: Mayview RV Park, located in a town of only 600 residents, offers affordable full hookups. "Great affordable RV Park...It's a very small town, one restaurant (breakfast here was good didn't get to try the lunch) and one bar walking distance away, and everyone we came across was very friendly."
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Lake Paradise Resort provides a natural setting with abundant small wildlife. "Kids found tons of frogs and snails to play with. Too late in the year for the pool to be open but looked nice. Would camp again," shared one family who visited in September.
Cheese and wine selections: Owl Creek Market and RV Park features a well-stocked market with specialty items. "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. Wine is a major food group, right??" mentioned a summer visitor.
Affordability: Several RV parks in the region offer full hookups at budget prices. At Mayview RV Park, one camper appreciated that you "can't beat $20 a night for full hookup," while noting the park is self-service with a registration box.
What you should know
Storm shelters available: Safety features vary between campgrounds, with some offering protection during severe weather. At Cozy Corner RV Park, a reviewer appreciated "a very nice in ground pool along with a storm shelter which gives piece of mind in crazy Missouri weather."
Weather extremes: Summer heat can be significant in this region, affecting comfort levels. During August at one campground, a visitor experienced temperatures where "the heat index was 120F. No lie."
Cell service limitations: Digital connectivity varies widely. At Great Escape RV Park & Campground, visitors can expect reasonable connectivity, while other parks in the region may have spotty service.
Highway noise considerations: Trailside RV Park sits near a major highway. "Noise. Mostly from the highway, but also trains and air traffic. Situated between two neighborhoods, the highway, and an RV dealership. Did I mention noise?" warns one reviewer.
Tips for camping with families
Zero-entry pools for younger children: Lake Paradise Resort features a renovated pool with child-friendly design. "The pool is renovated and very nice. It is very large, zero entry, up to mostly around 5 ft deep with a small area that was 9ft; there is a children's area with a sprinkler."
Walking opportunities on rougher roads: At some resorts, unpaved areas provide recreational opportunities. "Roads going up higher past us were a little rough but made for great walks with kids," noted a family at Lake Paradise Resort.
Indoor game options during heat: Some campgrounds offer indoor recreation facilities. One reviewer at Owl Creek highlighted, "New machines in laundry facility...Pool table & foosball table."
Playground access: Several RV parks include play facilities for children. A reviewer at Cozy Corner RV Park mentioned their "play ground" as one of the amenities that makes the park "a great place to be."
Tips from RVers
After-hours check-in protocols: Osceola RV Park & Campground and other area parks offer late arrival options. One camper at Cozy Corner noted, "They do have after hours check in process if needed."
Dog-friendly features: Pet amenities vary between parks. Great Escape RV Park offers "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."
Bike storage considerations: For cyclists on the Katy Trail, specialized accommodations exist. One reviewer shared their experience at a trail-adjacent campground: "I noticed bicycle tent campers here and on a rainy night they were able to set up tent in barn to stay dry."
Site spacing variations: The distance between RV sites differs significantly between parks. While some offer spacious sites, others place rigs close together, affecting privacy and comfort.
