Lewistown, Missouri offers several RV campgrounds located near the confluence of the Mississippi and Salt Rivers. The area sits at an elevation of approximately 650 feet with hot summers and moderately cold winters. Camping options range from state parks with concrete pads to privately owned RV parks with varying amenities, most within a 30-mile radius of Lewistown.
What to do
Fishing access: Wakonda State Park features six small lakes for bank fishing and boat access with restrictions on motor size. "We have a water view. Great for fishing. There are also full hookups. There's a playground and boat access and swimming," notes a visitor to Wakonda Lake Campground.
Swimming beach: Several campgrounds in the area offer swimming options during summer months. At Boulder Lake Campground, campers can enjoy "a nice swimming beach with a place to shower off the sand," according to one reviewer who adds there are "interesting cement tunnels/bunkers that kids might have fun exploring."
Hiking trails: Explore the network of trails at Wakonda State Park ranging from 0.5 to 5 miles. A visitor reports, "The park has several lakes to fish and boat with multiple trails ranging from 1 to 5 miles. The sites are a little tight but at the time of our visit the park was empty."
What campers like
Concrete pads: Most RV sites at Wakonda State Park feature level concrete pads. "The concrete slab was large enough for our camper and rug along with the picnic table! A lot of room! The BBQ was nice and the fire pit had a built on grill as well," shares a camper at Wakonda Lake Campground.
Clean facilities: Many campers note the well-maintained bathhouses at several campgrounds. A visitor to Driftwood Campground in nearby Quincy, Illinois comments, "The showers and restroom were impressively clean. The hosts could not have made me feel more welcome."
Family activities: RV parks in the region often include amenities for families. At Mark Twain Lake Jellystone Park, a reviewer notes, "Being after Labor Day the water park was closed, but looked like fun. Mini golf was booming. They had nice pavilion areas for gatherings. There was also a large swimming pool."
What you should know
Seasonal closures: Many campgrounds in the region operate with limited schedules. Driftwood Campground runs from mid-March through November 1st, while at Camp Nauvoo, a visitor notes, "Camp Nauvoo is a nice, church operated park only 5 minutes from downtown Nauvoo. The sites are sunny and all are pull-through but some have shade."
Privacy levels: Site spacing varies between campgrounds. At Boulder Lake Campground, "If you can get site 44, you have probably the best site in the campground as it sits at the end of the loop with no close neighbors, close to the lake, and backs to nice trees. None of the other sites are as private."
Highway noise: Some campgrounds are located near highways. One Boulder Lake camper mentions, "My only complaint is the highway a little close and it can be loud."
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