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Best Equestrian Sites Near Lee's Summit, MO (10)
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Lake Jacomo - Fleming Park
Lee's Summit, Missouri18 Reviews18 Photos110 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
2.
Watkins Mill State Park Campground
Excelsior Springs, Missouri34 Reviews58 Photos209 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$12 - $42 / night
3.
Crow's Creek Campground
Smithville, Missouri26 Reviews36 Photos176 Saves415 camp sites are available at Crow's Creek Campground. Both tent and RV sites are available with several including electrical hook-ups. Loop A offers sites that are designated for our equestrian campers. Playground conveniently located in center of campground. Many sites are located along the shoreline with easy access to walking trails. Shower and laundry facilities are conveniently located in the campground. Many sites are located along the shoreline where you could bank your boat at your own risk. Firewood and bagged ice are available for sale while camp hosts are on duty. All sites have a picnic table and a fire ring with grill.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
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Weston Bend State Park Campground
Weston, Missouri32 Reviews116 Photos184 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$12 - $48 / night
5.
Russel Crites - Hillsdale State Park
Hillsdale, Kansas15 Reviews18 Photos59 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
6.
Camp Branch Campground
Smithville, Missouri15 Reviews28 Photos85 SavesThis recreation area is part of Smithville Lake
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
- Equestrian
- Cabins
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Knob Noster State Park Campground
Knob Noster, Missouri24 Reviews54 Photos97 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$11 - $23 / night
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Smiths Fork Recreation Area Camping
Smithville, Missouri10 Reviews9 Photos84 SavesThis recreation area is part of Smithville Lake
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$20 - $45 / night
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Saddle Ridge Campground
Hillsdale, Kansas2 Reviews31 SavesWater, Electric: 22
Primitive Campsites: 12
Other Information: Saddle Ridge equestrian area has approximately 32 miles of marked trails available to horseback riders and trail users. Sites are reservable at reserveamerica.com 2 days in advance of arrival.
Conveniently located south of the Kansas City Metro Area, one of Kansas’ newest reservoirs awaits visitors to its more than 12,000 acres of park and wildlife area. Completed in 1982, more than 70 percent of the standing timber was left in the reservoir basin to provide fish habitat. Walleye, catfish, largemouth bass, crappie, and bluegill are abundant. Approximately 4,500 acres of water and 51 miles of shoreline are open to fishing. Roughly 7,000 acres are open to hunting at Hillsdale within the wildlife area and state park.
Common wildlife includes whitetail deer, bobwhite quail, squirrel, rabbit, beaver, muskrat, and a variety of waterfowl. Birdwatchers will see bald eagles, shorebirds, finches, warblers, sparrows, and hawks.
The Saddle Ridge equestrian area on the east side of the reservoir has about 32 miles of marked trails available to horseback riders.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
10.
Montrose Missouri Conservation Area Dispersed Camping
Urich, Missouri9 Reviews29 Photos184 SavesCamping limited to 14 days
- Pets
- Fires
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
- Equestrian
Recent Equestrian Reviews In Lee's Summit
185 Reviews of 10 Lee's Summit Campgrounds
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
Montrose Missouri Conservation Area Dispersed Camping
I Made a Kittah Friend
There is a super sweet local cat who befriended me here and made my visit so much better. I had some mechanical issues with my car and Kampground Kittah tried to help. 🤣
Bathrooms were fine. It’s free camping so it was great that there were bathrooms at all.
One of the locals stopped by my site to look for arrowheads. Apparently, she has found a lot in the area so that’s a good activity if the kids are bored.
If you’re looking for a good wine, you can find some at the local auto parts store. I am not kidding! I think it’s Rick’s Auto Parts and their liquor is priced very reasonably. 😄 If your car’s broken down and you can’t drive, I guess you might as well drink and Rick’s there to help you out with both. 🤣
Weston Bend State Park Campground
Peaceful
Pros:
- so peacefully quiet, seriously even with the kids
- dog park with 3 separate areas- close to KC
- a hose at the dump station that you can actually hook up to your black tank flush
- both AT&T and Verizon worked great
Cons:
- I honestly have none from here!
Weston Bend State Park Campground
Great, quite large camp sites
Great please to camp, not to crowded. Got busier on the weekends, empty on the week. Nice showers and toilets, laundry. Campsites were large, many had a good footprint enough to set up a large tent. We have a 20’ round yurt and had plenty of room. Lots of hiking trails in this park, some paved. Nice lookout point. Dog park was nice, well gated and taken care of, had water station for thirsty dogs. We spent 25$ a night for a 30amp electric site. Campground was well maintained. Only minutes from the historic town of Westin, amazing parks, lots of pubs and little restaurants. Nice place to walk around. I would camp here again.
Saddle Ridge Campground
Clean and quiet
Sites are plentiful. Lots of riding trail miles and lake.
Montrose Missouri Conservation Area Dispersed Camping
Stinky toilet
Large grassy area with plenty of room to set up a tent or camper. Right off the road, so no dirt roads to traverse. Signs were confusing as to whether it is ok to camp, but they didn't explicitly say no camping. The lake is really just a mud bog, so not very appealing unless you came to duck hunt. No picnic tables or fire pits. The pit toilet was really gross, but there was toilet paper.
Camp Branch Campground
Well maintained / lake views
This is a very well Maintained and care for park with recreational activities, bathrooms and paved walking trails. Not rustic enough for me but very nice. We
Montrose Missouri Conservation Area Dispersed Camping
Amazing experience!
We got to campsite pretty late, so when everyone was unpacked we went straight to bed. shortly after we all passed out from the long and beautiful 16 hour drive, we started hearing all the wildlife and I will never forget waking up in the most beautiful place. Was a picture perfect moment, Colorado springs will forever hold a spot in my, and my family's memories. have fun and safe travels!
Weston Bend State Park Campground
Enjoyable Stay
Getting to the state park off I 29 and through the countryside was easy as the route had Weston Bend SP signage. We followed the SP signs to the campground(CG) where the gate was not manned so we headed to get water, but someone was sitting in the dump station waiting for another person to arrive so we went around this one-loop CG to see if there was a convenient spigot. There are spigots but with a larger rig, you will block the road, and/or you will be on a hill. 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. The site is long but has a 1/4 moon turn so we had to pull back around to get better positioned on the pad so we could disconnect our 39’ 5th wheel and F450 for our 3-night stay. There were tree branches overhead that we could not avoid. RVers next to us in site 30 had just arrived as well and were having trouble getting their travel trailer unhitched and leveled due to the pad’s slight incline and unlevel asphalt. They got their trailer positioned so they could get somewhat level. We got a solid two bars on both Verizon and T-Mobile. Due to our proximity to Kansas City, we got a lot of OTA channels. A satellite connection would be iffy in most sites here due to the number of mature trees. The trees in a lot of sites would also scrape the top of larger rigs. There’s a variety of sites with most being good for regular trailers versus tall rigs, and tent sites. They have a nice shower house with 1 washer and 1 dryer both for$1.50. There are also vaulted toilets here and there. There’s a 1.7-acre fenced dog park that includes one large area for large dogs and two other areas with one dedicated to smaller dogs. The dog area is at the front park entrance away from the campground and it would be a long walk to get there, so we drove up. There are a lot of hiking trails here plus an old tobacco barn that’s worth a look.
Weston Bend State Park Campground
Great little park
I stayed at two different sites here over a few days and had a quiet, lovely time. The overlook and trails were a great way to spend my spare time outside of work (remote). My AT&T cell service was poor (perhaps the high number sites at the top of the hill had better reception?) but Verizon was strong enough for me to work. The bathroom/laundry facilities were in the cutest red building, but I didn’t use them as the water had been shut off as it dropped below freezing at night while I was there, so that’s something to keep in mind when planning your trip.
Montrose Missouri Conservation Area Dispersed Camping
Beautiful!!!
Big lake, several sites to choose, good fishing, pit toilets. The sign says NO FISHING after Oct.14 because of duck season. Open for camping. Mowed, TP stocked, plenty of firewood and room for dogs to run.
Montrose Missouri Conservation Area Dispersed Camping
One night stop
Nice city park campground. Location was nice and quiet with beautiful views of lake. Bathrooms were terrible. Verizon service was good. No other amenities. Nice location for an over night stop but not much more.
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!
Russel Crites - Hillsdale State Park
Hillsdale lake C.O.E.
Great campground (Sunflower) The host's are friendly and knowledgeable of the area. The trees in the sites are small saplings, give them a few more years, and they will be nice.
Weston Bend State Park Campground
Nice camping
Big sites, lots of shade.
Knob Noster State Park Campground
Inexpensive easy reservation campsite
Simple trails, good online same day reservation system, sites list grade so you can find an even surface for your vehicle.
Montrose Missouri Conservation Area Dispersed Camping
Great Secluded Dispersed Camping
There is no camping allowed after October 15 due to hunting season. This was not on the website and was not seeable in dust when arriving late on a small sign in the bushes. Thankfully we were not shot! While free, dispersed sites, there are easily established fire pit areas to choose from Vault toilets were absolutely disgusting, thankfully we brought our own toilet paper. Easily accessible car camping. Not too many other campers at the other site where we spotted some RVs. Overall the remote location, gorgeous scenery and with a couple boats makes for a great weekend.
Guide to Lee's Summit
Camping near Lee's Summit, Missouri, offers a great mix of outdoor fun and relaxation. With several campgrounds in the area, you can find the perfect spot to enjoy nature and make lasting memories.
What to do:
- Explore the lake: Many campgrounds, like Blue Springs Lake Campground, are close to beautiful lakes. One reviewer mentioned, "You can drive to a lake," making it easy to enjoy swimming or fishing.
- Hiking and biking: Trails are available at places like Watkins Mill State Park Campground. A visitor noted, "New asphalt roads throughout the park; nice for walking, biking, etc."
- Wildlife watching: Campgrounds such as Clinton State Park Campground are great for spotting wildlife. One camper shared, "PLENTY of wildlife. Bunnies, raccoons, and deer."
What campers like:
- Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A review for Wallace State Park Campground stated, "The bathrooms are pristine—nicer than some restaurants or hotels I’ve been to."
- Spacious sites: Many campgrounds offer plenty of space between sites. A visitor at Crow's Creek Campground mentioned, "We’ve stayed here several times without any problems."
- Friendly staff: Campers often rave about the helpful hosts. One reviewer at Knob Noster State Park Campground said, "The camp host was friendly & helpful."
What you should know:
- Seasonal availability: Some campgrounds, like Blue Springs Lake Campground, are only open from May 16 to September 3. Make sure to check the season before planning your trip.
- Limited amenities: Not all campgrounds have full hookups. A visitor at Clinton State Park Campground noted, "It didn’t seem like the host was there," which might affect your experience.
- Bugs can be a nuisance: Campers at Bloomington East - Clinton Lake warned about swarms of gnats and mosquitoes, especially during summer.
Tips for camping with families:
- Choose a family-friendly campground: Look for places with playgrounds and activities. A review for Blue Springs Lake Campground mentioned, "It was perfect for our family."
- Plan for quiet hours: Some campers have had issues with noise. One visitor at Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA said, "Grumpy old people who don’t like kids' noises past 8pm."
- Pack games and activities: Keeping kids entertained is key. A camper at Watkins Mill State Park Campground suggested bringing along outdoor games for family fun.
Tips from RVers:
- Check for site size and hookups: Make sure your RV fits the site and has the necessary hookups. A reviewer at Crow's Creek Campground mentioned, "We have Verizon cell service and had no issues."
- Be prepared for hard ground: Some sites may have hard ground, making it tough to stake down. A visitor at Clinton State Park Campground noted, "The ground was so hard that 80% of our setup time was trying to stake in."
- Stay connected: Many campgrounds offer decent cell service. A camper at Weston Bend State Park Campground mentioned, "Both AT&T and Verizon worked great."
Camping around Lee's Summit, MO, has something for everyone, whether you're looking for a peaceful getaway or a fun family adventure.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Lee's Summit, MO is Lake Jacomo - Fleming Park with a 3.9-star rating from 18 reviews.
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