Best Tent Camping near Lake Lotawana, MO

Searching for a tent camping spot near Lake Lotawana? You can find tent campsites by type, including drive-in, walk-in, and even hike-in for a backpacking adventure. You're sure to find the perfect campsite for your Missouri tent camping excursion.

Best Tent Sites Near Lake Lotawana, MO (4)

    Camper-submitted photo from Tent Sites at Milo Farm
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    1. Tent Sites at Milo Farm

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    Buckner, Missouri

    Tent camping at MILO FARM - SACRED LAND- The 50 acres of Milo Farm is a nature retreat with a cedar forest, a hardwood forest, 2 ponds, bohemian lodge, art studio, pool, barn, miles of trails, campsites & other buildings. Great for the spiritually minded with several meditation spots and portals. Check out the Hippie Trailer and Bunkhouse glamping options too!

    With our regular tent campsites you will have your own firepit, grill and picnic table. You'll be assigned either the entire campsite #1 or #2 in the east field of Milo Farm. These are family friendly! Each site is private and near the animal pen! Meet our goats and donkeys! There is an outhouse with compost toilet between the two campsites. Campsite #1 is bigger and can hold up to 6 tents. Campsite #2 is quant for a smaller group 1-2 tents.

    Ask about availability of boat and art cart golf cart rental if interested. Fill water jugs at spigots located at the animal pen or pool pump. Outdoor shower is by the pool pump as well.

    If you like being more secluded and like to primitive camp there are over 20 spots in the 22 acres of our Freedom Field on the west side of the property. You pick your location, pack in and pack out trash. There's a creek, big open sky, sunset watching opportunities and amazing energy in this field. There are no outhouses in Freedom Field. Water jugs can be filled at the lodge.

    Milo Farm is located in the country just 30 minutes from downtown Kansas City & 20 min from the sports stadiums.

    There's a short hike to the campsites, no parking near. So unfortunately camping buses, vans, RVs won't work for these locations.

    Full details will be sent with check-in information email!

    MILO FARM AMENITIES

    • Miles of trails to hike
    • Fresh air and nature to bask in
    • Many spots of interest to discover
    • 8 Fire pits to sing and make s'mores around
    • Events to join
    • Two stocked ponds to fish
    • Farm animals to pet & feed
    • Art cart golf cart you can rent
    • Paddle boat the south pond you can rent
    • Many fields for frisbee, kickball, football or softball game
    • Saltwater pool to splash in
    • Zen Garden meditation spot
    • Art Studio Shop to explore
    • Observatory to sky watch
    • Wildflowers and grasses to enjoy the pollinators in Freedom Field
    • Three creeks to explore
    • Tibetan Prayer Flag tree to contemplate under
    • Oracle card readings upon request
    • Mythical trails to find magic and spot fun trinkets in
    • Art class to join
    • Sculptures to admire
    • Cornhole and volleyball games to play
    • Outdoor cold water campers shower by pool pump
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Picnic Table
    • Firewood Available

    $25 - $40 / night

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    2. Scott Creek Campground

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    Hillsdale, Kansas

    Scott Creek Campground features 60 campsites all with water and electricity. Sites 21,33 and 60 are 50 amp sites. Reservations can be made 2 days in advance at reserveamerica.com. There are two shelters available for campers to use on a first come first serve basis. Scott Creek has a vault toilet but no shower house. Camp Hosts and self-pay stations are available at each campground.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents

    $10 - $50 / night

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      4. Marysville

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      Hillsdale, Kansas

      This recreation area is part of Hillsdale Lake

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    Recent Tent Reviews in Lake Lotawana

    347 Reviews of 4 Lake Lotawana Campgrounds


    • Ioan P.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Trailside RV Park
      Oct. 12, 2024

      Trailside RV Park

      For one night, ok

      Is situated near very busy Hwy and rails road. It is a little tight but the stuff is very nice.

    • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Weston Bend State Park Campground
      Sep. 30, 2024

      Weston Bend State Park Campground

      Clean, Attractive, and Quiet

      Weston Bend, MO 9/24: As of early September 1/2 of the campground is closed for construction. I understand that some sites will be upgraded to full hookups. (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good

      (72 yr olds in 27’ trailer.)

      Overall Rating: 5 for a state park . Hiking and overlooks nearby. This is a nice campground to visit Leavenworth from. Very clean showers. Price 2024: About $15 for non electric sites. $25 for electric sites Security: Gate w code for night time entry Usage during visit: Very full during weekends. Plenty of free sites during the week Visual Privacy Between Adjacent Sites: Some more than others Site Spacing: Very good Pad surface: Blacktop Reservations: Yes Campground Noise: Pretty quiet Outside Road Noise: None Through Traffic in campground: No reason for Electric Hookup: All sites but # 3 and 26. Sewer Hookup: Coming to some sites by 2025 Dump Station: Yes Potable Water Available: Yes, at dump stations and some scattered spigots Generators: Allowed Bathroom: One building with flush toilets. One pit toilet near site #26 Showers: Yes. Clean and nice. Pull Throughs: 1 or 2 Cell Service (AT&T): 2 bars Setting: Thick deciduous forest Recent Weather: Some 90 - 100 degree days in late August Solar: # 3 has better solar than the other non-electric site shady #26. Insects: Not bad Host: Great Rig Size: large rigs Sites: #3 and # 26 are non- electric. #26 is the most private.

    • Jeff L.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Weston Bend State Park Campground
      Sep. 13, 2024

      Weston Bend State Park Campground

      Over nighters.

      We arrived around 1 pm and got the pull through site. It is a nice little park that will be closed from November 1, 2024 through April 14, 2025. An electric site was $25.00. The facilities were exceptionally clean and the camp hosts were very polite.

    • MThe Dyrt PRO User
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      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.

    • GThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Crooked River Conservation Area
      Jul. 18, 2024

      Crooked River Conservation Area

      Missouri Department of Conservation Area, free camping

      Free camping in designated camping area per MO Dept of Conservation rules. Pit toilets and mowed area for camping. Hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities inside the area.

    • E
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      Jul. 7, 2024

      Worlds of Fun Village

      Amazing memories here

      Beautiful park. Pay more for the pull through you’ll have tons of parking even if your rig is big. Our rig is 44 ft and we parked two 2500’s on the pad no problem. We reserve our days in advance and if we need to cancel we just change our reservation to a different date with no fees. The pool and clubhouse are well kept so are the bathrooms and laundry room. This Is our favorite campsite to date. So much to do.

    • Terry D.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Weston Bend State Park Campground
      Jun. 30, 2024

      Weston Bend State Park Campground

      Short stay

      Very nice lots was a Lil disappointed because this camp site was in mid missori and the agent I contacted it from was in meridian ms and had never been there was told it would have water n 30 amp service but all that was there was 30 amp no water but it was really nice I didn't have time to stay long just the night .

    • Kaylen M.
      Camper-submitted photo from Knob Noster State Park Campground
      Jun. 19, 2024

      Knob Noster State Park Campground

      Knob Park

      Nice place, but just didn't care for how much the cops drove threw nonstop, we are camping to get away from people and doesn't make me feel at peace wondering why so many cops always drive thru.

    • Barbie G.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Weston Bend State Park Campground
      Jun. 8, 2024

      Weston Bend State Park Campground

      Site 26 is Peaceful

      This was our 2nd stay at Weston Bend SP. Both times, we had site 26, one of the few basic sites. While some of the other sites were very close to each other, this one is relatively isolated. It's big too. There's a vault toilet close by. It was clean and roomy. We didn't use the water but there are a few spigot throughout the campground. There's also a regular restroom near the campground entrance, but we didn't use it. We will definitely camp here again if we are passing through.

    • Renee H.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Weston Bend State Park Campground
      May. 7, 2024

      Weston Bend State Park Campground

      Quiet campground close to many Kansas City attractions

      Campground is hilly, sites are level, gravel pads. Lots of space between sites. Electric sites, no water, but water spigots were scattered around the campground. Majority of sites had shade. Most sites are back in, there are 2 pull through sites and 2 family sites. Firewood is available for sale on the honor system near the camp host. Nice shower facilities and laundry available (one washer, one dryer). Regular trash dumpster and also recycling. Pit toilets also available. Dump station across from dumpsters and recycling. Entrance gate closes at 9 pm.

    • Angela C.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Basswood Country RV Resort
      Apr. 8, 2024

      Basswood Country RV Resort

      Very mixed bag

      We booked a site here on our drive back East in August 2023. I saw “resort” and was like “Sign me up” after some real hot and grimy parks earlier in the trip.

      Ultimately, most of the amenities were closed by the time we arrived. The game room, the restaurant, and store were all closing or closed. My kids did get some pool time (it was a nice pool) and loved the blob (whatever you call the bounce pads). There was a nice playground, pavilion and courts.

      What is weird is that this is almost two parks - the front is the “resort” or old-fashioned campground, but where we were placed was in the back with what looked like a lot of long-term, single male residents. It was a longish-walk to front where the pool and store was and it definitely didn’t feel like a resort.

      There were spots open in the front closer to the pool and lake - if we had camped there I think the experience would have been different.

    • Renee H.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA
      Mar. 28, 2024

      Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA

      Friendly, clean and close to the freeway

      Nice to spend the night. Friendly staff and clean bath/shower facilities. Close proximity to the interstate does come with some traffic noise. Many retail options within a short drive.

    • Cassie B.
      Camper-submitted photo from Owl Creek Market and RV Park
      Mar. 1, 2024

      Owl Creek Market and RV Park

      We absolutely adored this campground.

      We spent about two weeks here around September . It’s well maintained and the staff was so friendly. If we are ever in the area we will definitely stay here again. The market is a great touch.

    • BLBJR
      Camper-submitted photo from Weston Bend State Park Campground
      Feb. 17, 2024

      Weston Bend State Park Campground

      Absolutely beautiful

      This place is absolutely beautiful great for taking your family but if you need RV parts or repairs stay away from Camping World they will rip you off or even if you want to purchase an RV read the reviews on them.

    • DThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Poague Conservation Area
      Feb. 6, 2024

      Poague Conservation Area

      So much trash

      6 sites in total, all had trash everywhere. A couple sites are big enough for an rv or pull behind. 14 days free in the Poague Conservation area.

    • Megan C.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Montrose Missouri Conservation Area Dispersed Camping
      Jan. 20, 2024

      Montrose Missouri Conservation Area Dispersed Camping

      Decent spot

      It was quiet. We enjoyed our stay. I read about the black cat that was found there in the other review. It was still there when we camped in late December and quite hungry. Very friendly and needing love. We brought him home with us and he is the most amazing cat. Took a while to get litter trained but I’m glad we opened up our home to him before the bad weather got here. Thanks to this site, we found our new family member! Thanks to whoever posted.

    • MThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Owl Creek Market and RV Park
      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.

    • Jamie V.
      Camper-submitted photo from Smiths Fork Recreation Area Camping
      Dec. 4, 2023

      Smiths Fork Recreation Area Camping

      Nice little campground below the dam at Smithville Lake

      We tried Smith Fork and liked it. The only downside is that some of the campsites are close together/congested, but that’s not necessarily a big negative. We have Verizon and service was good. Camp hosts were great!

    • Jamie V.
      Camper-submitted photo from Crow's Creek Campground
      Dec. 4, 2023

      Crow's Creek Campground

      Great Campground near Smithville Lake

      Very nice campground and we’ve stayed here several times without any problems. The hosts are great too. We’ve stayed at sites in Loop C improved which have water and 50amp service. We have Verizon cell service and had no issues.

    • Stuart O.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA
      Nov. 14, 2023

      Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA

      Good spot

      We offer a perspective on RV camping "off peak" (late fall and early spring).  This KOA has a nice eastern exposure for morning sun, and lots of pull through sites.  On the downside, if you're sensitive to nearby road noise, there's a lot of Jake Brakes on I-70 which, at least in the absence of tree foliage, is all over the park.

    • Haley C.
      Camper-submitted photo from Smiths Fork Recreation Area Camping
      Nov. 2, 2023

      Smiths Fork Recreation Area Camping

      Great campground!

      Campground is great! Camp hosts Janet and Chris went above and beyond making Halloween perfect for our family. Been here several times and they are more than accommodating. Always a clean, safe and organized campground. Can’t wait until next year to see all of the events!

    • JThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Watkins Mill State Park Campground
      Oct. 18, 2023

      Watkins Mill State Park Campground

      Peaceful

      We stayed Sunday-Wednesday and it was very peaceful. Sites are not right on top of each other and it looks like they all have a fire pit and picnic table. There are only a handful of paved spots and you will need leveling blocks on the gravel. Showers and bathrooms are clean and the hosts are very nice. New asphalt roads throughout the park; nice for walking, biking, etc. Be sure to get biscuits & gravy at “The General Store” just down the road from the park entrance.

    • A
      Camper-submitted photo from Riverfront Park Campground
      Oct. 13, 2023

      Riverfront Park Campground

      Great place with awesome hosts

      This is a great little campsite, very clean and friendly. The hosts Curtis and Christina are absolutely awesome people and very good camp hosts!


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    Guide to Lake Lotawana

    Tent camping near Lake Lotawana, Missouri, offers a serene escape into nature with various options for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a place to gather with friends, there are several campgrounds to consider.

    Tent campers appreciate these amenities

    • At Tent Sites at Milo Farm, you can enjoy features like drinking water, picnic tables, and the freedom to have fires, making it a great spot for a cozy camping experience.

    Some prices for tent camping range from $20 to $30

    • Scott Creek Campground offers a well-reviewed experience with electric hookups and showers, perfect for those who want a bit more comfort while enjoying the outdoors.

    Tips for tent camping near Lake Lotawana

    • When visiting Farrington City Park, be prepared for basic facilities but enjoy the well-maintained grounds and friendly staff, ensuring a pleasant stay.

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