Best Glamping near Lake Winnebago, MO

Watkins Mill State Park Campground houses upscale glamping accommodations with modern amenities just 30 miles northeast of Kansas City. The park's glamping options feature electricity, comfortable beds, climate control systems, and private outdoor spaces where visitors can relax after exploring the 100-acre lake. "The bathrooms are the nicest campground bathrooms I've ever used - large, clean, and not communal, so you get a sink, toilet, and shower all to yourself," noted one guest. Knob Noster State Park also offers luxury camping experiences with safari-style canvas accommodations that blend outdoor adventure with indoor comfort. Each glamping unit includes picnic tables, fire rings, and easy access to shower facilities. These premium accommodations provide a perfect balance between immersion in nature and comfortable overnight stays, making them ideal for travelers seeking upgraded camping experiences without sacrificing modern conveniences.

Fishing, boating, and hiking opportunities surround these glamping resorts, with multiple trails winding through the forested areas and around the lakes. Weston Bend State Park Campground's glamping sites position visitors near scenic overlooks of the Missouri River and historic Weston, a charming town with boutique shopping and dining options. Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA provides family-friendly glamping with seasonal activities and entertainment options for children. According to a camper, "This campground would get 5 stars for being family friendly and the activities they have for kids." The area's glamping accommodations remain open year-round at several locations, though some seasonal sites operate from April through October, with advance reservations strongly recommended during summer months and holiday weekends when luxury camping options book quickly.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Lake Winnebago, Missouri (16)

    1. Lake Jacomo - Fleming Park

    19 Reviews
    Lee's Summit, MO
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (816) 503-4805

    "Both electric and primitive sites are available."

    "The staff were very friendly from start to finish. Our site was perfect for our 32 foot travel trailer. Our site was shaded. as were many others on the campground."

    2. Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA

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

    $45 - $130 / night

    "Stayed here for one night after driving down from Nebraska. Great place to set up for the night, clean bathrooms, a nice fire pit, and plenty of room to set up a tarp for the rain."

    "The tent campsites are just a small patch of turf, but they do have tables and a nice fire pit."

    3. Trailside RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Grain Valley, MO
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (816) 229-2267

    "Close to Kansas City but also really close to I-70. Lots highway noise. Staff very helpful & campground is being remodeled"

    4. Watkins Mill State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    Excelsior Springs, MO
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (816) 580-3387

    $12 - $42 / night

    "All spots have plenty of shade when we walked around. Shower house and bathrooms were clean and nice. Lots of things to do such as boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing and swimming."

    "The only downside is that the spots, while larger, are fairly open (in the area around 92). I prefer a spot that has a tucked away fire pit and table, but this worked OK for us."

    5. Crow's Creek Campground

    28 Reviews
    Smithville, MO
    41 miles
    Website

    "We live near Crow’s Creek, and enjoy making spur of the moment camping trips here throughout the year. There are many spacious tent sites with great views of the lake."

    "We had a nice RV site with electric.  The best part is the view of and access to the lake! So beautiful and relaxing.  We had a nice gravel site with fire ring and picnic table."

    6. Knob Noster State Park Campground

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

    $11 - $23 / night

    "Kayaking was wildly available, due to the small lake and difficult launch, we can see why, but still very enjoyable. Site was very sizable for our tent, as most are suitable for campers."

    "Bath houses (there are at least 2) have 4 unisex shower pods that are clean and have good pressure. There are no sinks or mirrors, just shower and bench."

    7. Weston Bend State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    Weston, MO
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (816) 640-5443

    $12 - $48 / night

    "We went back around and the person moved so we could get water. After that, we headed to pull through site 28 with electric(50/30/20 AMP) only."

    "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."

    8. Russell Crites Primitive — Hillsdale State Park

    8 Reviews
    Hillsdale, KS
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (913) 594-3600

    $10 / night

    "A couple miles down a secluded drive, nestled back in the woods right on the lake. Lots of trees, nice shower house. Camp host is friendly and laid back. Pet friendly, well lit."

    "This campground is close to home for us, but we love it as a quick get away.  It has beautiful, tree-covered campsites that offer direct access to the lake. "

    9. Camp Branch Campground

    15 Reviews
    Smithville, MO
    42 miles
    Website

    "Stayed on the A loop and had a beautiful view of the lake! Nice to be close to bathrooms and have a gorgeous view."

    "The bike trail is about 3 steps away from our site. only downside is it is only electric hookups. ( only a downside if you are a travel trailer/rv)"

    10. Smiths Fork Recreation Area Camping

    10 Reviews
    Smithville, MO
    41 miles
    Website

    "Close to Kansas City so it makes a great quick getaway. Clean, friendly, and right next to Smithville Lake. Our pick for a short trip."

    "Of everywhere Smith's Fork is the only one (so far) that offers Electric (30 & 50 amp), Water (2) and Sewer at every campsite.  At just $30 per day it is a steal!"

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  • Leni K.
    Oct. 12, 2020

    Knob Noster State Park Campground

    Cute, Small Quiet

    We camped the last weekend in September picking a late reservation where kayaks were available for our first tent test run were our main goals, which the site met. Kayaking was wildly available, due to the small lake and difficult launch, we can see why, but still very enjoyable. Site was very sizable for our tent, as most are suitable for campers. Lots of even ground, with decent distance. Facilities could do with some updates, but there were a number of bathrooms on site, spaced so no site seemed far, including the vault toilet and a lot of people masking up while going into bathrooms as well, which was appreciated. Current host was super nice and helpful to first timers. The tiny market has a number of random items, including a collapsible fork which was the only thing we hadn't overpacked, and wasn't overpriced. Fire pits on our site were adjustable, making grilling food easier to control.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 29, 2025

    Knob Noster State Park Campground

    Well maintained campground

    Well maintained campground with nice, level concrete pads. Sites are spacious. Bath houses (there are at least 2) have 4 unisex shower pods that are clean and have good pressure. There are no sinks or mirrors, just shower and bench. I did not go into bathroom, which was a separate building. The only reason I took off a star is because my site (13) was adjacent to a fenced off sewer lagoon which did emit slight odor. If I came again I would choose another site.

  • Cindy K.
    Sep. 17, 2022

    Camp Branch Campground

    Beautiful lake views

    Stayed on the A loop and had a beautiful view of the lake! Nice to be close to bathrooms and have a gorgeous view. Friendly staff, great price, and campsites have a fire pit with a grill, and a picnic table. We’ll be back!

  • Kris M.
    Mar. 9, 2021

    Trailside RV Park

    Decent

    Good: New management seems friendly and helpful. Laundry facilities acceptable. ($1.25 to wash)
    Propane fill on site. Pool and restrooms closed during my stay, appear nice enough.

    Bad: 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? WiFi is laughable.

    Phone/internet service is low average.

    Overall, adequate. Nothing too bad (except the noise), and nothing to rave about.

  • Nicole D.
    Jun. 3, 2020

    Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA

    Great Overnight Campsite

    Stayed here for one night after driving down from Nebraska. Great place to set up for the night, clean bathrooms, a nice fire pit, and plenty of room to set up a tarp for the rain. Not too much privacy as there’s not very many trees around and the sites are close together but otherwise a great campground!

  • L
    Sep. 20, 2020

    Watkins Mill State Park Campground

    Great Camping

    Stayed here for three nights. All spots have plenty of shade when we walked around. Shower house and bathrooms were clean and nice. Lots of things to do such as boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing and swimming. Fire pits were even nice with an attached grill grate.

  • l
    Oct. 17, 2021

    Kansas City West-Lawrence KOA

    Great get away

    Camp ground was very clean and the staff is very helpful! Drive you right to the campsite so no need to have to look for it. Pizza delivery a d wood was a nice touch. Laundry room was nice and easy to use. Everything is very close in the campground. Close to downtown

  • Meaghan S.
    Aug. 30, 2020

    Watkins Mill State Park Campground

    Nicely shaded spots.

    We stayed for two days in spot #92. Many of the spots have a good amount of room, but there are some that looked tricky to level. 92 was fine for leveling. The only downside is that the spots, while larger, are fairly open (in the area around 92). I prefer a spot that has a tucked away fire pit and table, but this worked OK for us. Bathhouses were clean and there is a great 3.75 mile paved loop around the lake if you have dogs that enjoy long walks.

  • Fawn W.
    Sep. 23, 2017

    Lake Jacomo - Fleming Park

    Quick Questival Camp

    We are camping here while doing the Cotopaxi Questival Adventure Race. It's a very nice setting in a Grove of trees atop a hill. Both electric and primitive sites are available. The bathrooms are the nicest campground bathrooms I've ever used - large, clean, and not communal, so you get a sink, toilet, and shower all to yourself. This campground is in close proximity to the lake, trails, and many other outdoorsy diversions!


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