Camping cabins near Lewistown, Missouri sit in the rolling hills of northeast Missouri, approximately 180 miles northwest of St. Louis. The area features predominantly oak-hickory forests with elevations between 600-800 feet above sea level. Summer temperatures typically range from 65-90°F with high humidity, while winter nights can drop below freezing, affecting cabin availability and amenities during off-seasons.
What to do
Fishing access year-round: Ray Behrens Campground offers multiple lake access points near camping areas. "Two trails to lakeside access are close by too. 2 trails to lakeside access are close by too," notes Sam H., who appreciates the convenient water accessibility from the campsites.
Kayaking and boating: At Thousand Hills State Park Campground, visitors can rent kayaks from the full-service marina. "Thousand Hills SP was great. Huge swim beach, lots of trails, pavilions, playground equipment and beautiful views. Park has a full service marina where you can rent kayaks or fill your boat with gas," explains Jon L.
Hiking trail networks: Siloam Springs State Park Campground maintains well-marked trails suitable for different skill levels, about 45 minutes from Lewistown. "The trails are pretty well marked and are best in mid/late fall or early spring. We've redone them numerous times and still enjoy them. My favorite trails are the Red Oak and Hoot Owl!" shares Olivia S.
What campers like
Spacious, level sites: Ray Behrens campsites feature thoughtful spacing between sites. "All the sites have enough empty space in between that most campgrounds would have stuck another site in-between," says Sam H., highlighting the generous site sizing uncommon at more crowded facilities.
Clean bathroom facilities: Puma Campground at Mark Twain State Park maintains modern bathroom buildings. "The restrooms and showers are very clean and well maintained. We met both hosts and they were friendly and accommodating," reports Stacy D., who stayed at the campground in summer.
Concrete camping pads: Wilson Lake Park provides stable, solid foundations for camping equipment. "Nice campground with a decent sized fishing pond. We stayed at site 2 which is a little smaller than we would've liked but it is all concrete and has full hook ups," notes Andrew P.
What you should know
Uneven terrain at some sites: Puma Campground campsites may require leveling equipment. "The sites are well spaced and clean. Our site was pretty unlevel and it took some work and levelers to get it straight. We rode around the campgrounds on our bikes and most of the other sites seemed level and more even," advises Stacy D.
Limited provisions nearby: Most camping cabins require bringing supplies. "The closest store for provisions is about 15 miles away, but ice and firewood is available on site from both hosts," mentions Stacy D. regarding Puma Campground.
Check-in time restrictions: The Meadow Campground & Coffee House has limited staff hours. "FYI- you need to check in between 3 and 5 pm when it is staffed," warns katherine O., noting the importance of timing your arrival correctly.
Tips for camping with families
Playgrounds near campsites: Ray Behrens provides recreation areas within the camping loops. "The kids bike around on the pavement and play in the little park. Great access to a few coves too. Very close to Black Jack Marina and a boat launch," explains Elisha P., describing the family-friendly layout.
Swimming opportunities: Lacey Keosauqua State Park Campground features a beach and swim area. "Nice sites, great beach, and just close enough to town to grab some ice cream from a local shop," says Mark, highlighting amenities beyond the campground itself.
Cabin sizing options: The Meadow Campground offers multiple cabin configurations for different family needs. "Tent sites in the trees with river views, water/electric at all of the RV pull thru sites, water/electric at all of the RV pull thru sites, cute cabins in a variety of sizes, great hammocking trees, and a super clean bathhouse," notes Annie C.
Tips from RVers
Full hookup availability: Indian Lake Park in Farmington, Iowa (about 40 minutes from Lewistown) offers comprehensive services. "They have primitive tent sites, electric only, electric+water, and fhu. They also have cabins for rent. All very reasonably priced," explains Dave N.
Shower quality considerations: Thousand Hills State Park provides private shower facilities. "The shower houses had individual, private, large, and very clean facilities. It was not crowded at all," reports Keri B., noting the unexpected quality of these facilities.
Seasonal site selection: Ray Behrens has premium waterfront sites that lack full services. "The site close to the lake are not full hookups. The others are," advises Jennifer B., helping RVers understand the tradeoff between views and amenities.
