RV camping near Lake Winnebago, Missouri offers access to multiple campgrounds within a 50-mile radius of this small community. Located in Cass County, Lake Winnebago sits at approximately 1,000 feet elevation with hot, humid summers and cold winters typical of the Midwestern climate zone. Most campgrounds in this region remain accessible year-round, though seasonal weather conditions affect camping comfort from November through March.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: At Basswood Country RV Resort, campers can fish in five small lakes without needing a fishing license. "You could fish in the lakes and didn't even need a license. We watched kids get excited as they caught fish after fish," notes Shannon G.
Swimming options: Several campgrounds maintain pools for summer recreation. Basswood Country RV Resort provides "a swimming pool and splash park, two playgrounds, a basketball goal, and fishing," according to Tori G., making it ideal for warm weather camping.
Downtown exploration: The Campus RV Park location allows easy access to Independence attractions. "Just 30 minutes to downtown Kansas City and maybe 15 minutes to arrowhead stadium, this campground is ideal for being close to everything that Kansas City offers," explains Wendy T.
What campers like
Clean facilities: Most campers appreciate well-maintained bathrooms and laundry areas. At Owl Creek Market and RV Park, "Laundry and bathrooms were clean. The road in camp was rough so drive slow. Staff was nice. Bought some good cheese at the camp store," reports Larry M.
Small town atmosphere: For those seeking quieter locations, smaller parks like Mayview RV Park offer a different experience. "Town population only 600. There's a bar & grill and a brunch cafe around the corner from the RV park. Payment is self serve, no reservations," notes Phil R.
Family activities: Many parks organize regular weekend events. At Basswood Country RV Resort, "Every weekend there are organized activities such as arts and crafts, fishing contests, duck races and frozen t-shirt contests in the pool, and a Saturday evening outdoor movie," mentions Tori G.
What you should know
Airport noise: Some campgrounds experience plane noise. "The campground is on the final approach for the airport, so you get to see a lot planes flying overhead, which you don't even notice cause they are quieter than they used to be, and I think they shut down flights around 10pm," explains Brian A. about Basswood Country RV Resort.
Urban camping considerations: Many parks sit in or near urban areas. At Walnut Grove RV Park, "On the way in the neighborhood itself did not seem very likely to hold an RV park this close to urban areas. But the place is nice, has Laundry, Showers etc," reports Luna L.
Site spacing: RV site size varies significantly between parks. "The spaces are smaller although it is in a nice area where it's shady," comments Joann C. about Campus RV Park, while at Walnut Grove RV Park, "the sites are right on top of each other. I would estimate about 6 feet separated our camper from the RV next to us," according to Jayme J.
Tips for camping with families
Pool amenities: When traveling with children in summer months, parks with pools provide relief from heat. At Worlds of Fun Village, "The camp ground pool is huge and fun for the kids on non park days. The campground is all paved and perfect for scooters and bikes for the kids," shares Jennifer H.
Budget options: For affordable family camping, some smaller parks offer excellent value. "Stayed here for 2 weeks, clean cut and straight forward park. Functions like a campsite with a registration box. Can't beat $20 a night for full hookup. Small park right next to it that the kids enjoyed," reports Rocio C. about Mayview RV Park.
Entertainment proximity: For families seeking theme park access, location matters. At Worlds of Fun Village, "The theme park offered discounted tickets when staying at the campground and parking for the parks was included. Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun are internally connected, making it easy to walk between the two," notes John L.
Tips from RVers
Payment systems: While most parks require advance reservations, some use self-registration. "Payment is self serve, no reservations. Couldn't get WiFi to work but cell connection (T-Mobile) was fine," mentions Phil R. about Mayview RV Park's $20/night full hookup sites.
Connectivity issues: Cell service varies widely between parks. At Campus RV Park, one camper found excellent connectivity: "We're in #22 - with wifi access point right here. 66m down, 24m up. It was so good (and the park is full) I did not bother testing my mobile plans," reports Kevin H.
Seasonal operations: While many RV parks operate year-round, off-season visits offer different experiences. At Worlds of Fun Village, one camper noted: "Stopped here on our way south for spring break. The amusement park was not open yet, so the campground area was relatively quiet and the price for full hookups was not bad."
