Top Tent Camping near Lexington, MO

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Best Tent Sites Near Lexington, MO (4)

    Camper-submitted photo from Bonanza Conservation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Bonanza Conservation Area
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    1. Bonanza Conservation Area

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    The Conservation Department created this area in 1968 with the purchase of 1,024 acres from several landowners. Later acquisitions of 924 acres have increased the area's current size. This conservation area was acquired in part through the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Pittman-Robertson funds are generated from a federal excise tax on sporting arms and ammunition. Because of its size and diversity of habitat, Bonanza Conservation Area is managed for a wide range of game and nongame wildlife species. The area's open fields are managed by farming, haying and controlled burning. Other habitat management includes tree, shrub and grass plantings and selective timber harvest. Native grasses have been planted and managed to improve nesting habitat and winter cover. A few streams run through the area; the largest of these are Shoal Creek and Crabapple Creek. Bonanza Conservation Area is a Quail Restoration Landscape. This means additional emphasis is placed upon managing the area for early successional species such as Bobwhite quail.

    Area closed to bicycle use (and horseback riding) during all portions of the firearms deer hunting season and spring turkey hunting seasons.

    On department areas where camping is allowed, camping is limited to a period of 14 consecutive days in any 30-day period. Personal property must be removed at the end of the 14-day period. Unless a special use permit is obtained, total camping days on all department areas are limited to a total of 30 days within one calendar year. Groups of more than 10 people must obtain a special use permit prior to camping. To obtain a special use permit, contact the area manager at the phone number listed for this area in the area details section. Quiet hours are in effect in camping areas from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily. Visitors who are not occupying a campsite are required to leave the campground by 10 p.m. On camping areas with established campsites, only two camping or sleeping units are permitted in each site.

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    2. Tent Sites at Milo Farm

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    Tent camping at MILO FARM - SACRED LAND- The 50 acres of Milo Farm is a nature retreat with a cedar forest, a hardwood forest, 2 ponds, bohemian lodge, art studio, pool, barn, miles of trails, campsites & other buildings. Great for the spiritually minded with several meditation spots and portals. Check out the Hippie Trailer and Bunkhouse glamping options too!

    With our regular tent campsites you will have your own firepit, grill and picnic table. You'll be assigned either the entire campsite #1 or #2 in the east field of Milo Farm. These are family friendly! Each site is private and near the animal pen! Meet our goats and donkeys! There is an outhouse with compost toilet between the two campsites. Campsite #1 is bigger and can hold up to 6 tents. Campsite #2 is quant for a smaller group 1-2 tents.

    Ask about availability of boat and art cart golf cart rental if interested. Fill water jugs at spigots located at the animal pen or pool pump. Outdoor shower is by the pool pump as well.

    If you like being more secluded and like to primitive camp there are over 20 spots in the 22 acres of our Freedom Field on the west side of the property. You pick your location, pack in and pack out trash. There's a creek, big open sky, sunset watching opportunities and amazing energy in this field. There are no outhouses in Freedom Field. Water jugs can be filled at the lodge.

    Milo Farm is located in the country just 30 minutes from downtown Kansas City & 20 min from the sports stadiums.

    There's a short hike to the campsites, no parking near. So unfortunately camping buses, vans, RVs won't work for these locations.

    Full details will be sent with check-in information email!

    MILO FARM AMENITIES

    • Miles of trails to hike
    • Fresh air and nature to bask in
    • Many spots of interest to discover
    • 8 Fire pits to sing and make s'mores around
    • Events to join
    • Two stocked ponds to fish
    • Farm animals to pet & feed
    • Art cart golf cart you can rent
    • Paddle boat the south pond you can rent
    • Many fields for frisbee, kickball, football or softball game
    • Saltwater pool to splash in
    • Zen Garden meditation spot
    • Art Studio Shop to explore
    • Observatory to sky watch
    • Wildflowers and grasses to enjoy the pollinators in Freedom Field
    • Three creeks to explore
    • Tibetan Prayer Flag tree to contemplate under
    • Oracle card readings upon request
    • Mythical trails to find magic and spot fun trinkets in
    • Art class to join
    • Sculptures to admire
    • Cornhole and volleyball games to play
    • Outdoor cold water campers shower by pool pump
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Picnic Table
    • Firewood Available

    $25 - $40 / night

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    Recent Tent Reviews In Lexington

    303 Reviews of 4 Lexington Campgrounds


    • Ioan P.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Trailside RV Park
      Oct. 12, 2024

      Trailside RV Park

      For one night, ok

      Is situated near very busy Hwy and rails road. It is a little tight but the stuff is very nice.

    • MThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Great Escape RV Park & Campground
      Aug. 12, 2024

      Great Escape RV Park & Campground

      Nice for overnight

      Just stopped for one night on our way east. Friendly host checked us in. Nice dog park with bench and shade. All sites are FHU. They offered to move us to a pull thru, but I picked our site based on proximity to the dog park, so I declined the move. We were in site 38, back-in 30 amp. Sites are a bit tight but no one next door so ok. I recommend for a stopover. Less fancy but nicer for dogs imo than Owl Creek which is one exit away. There is a pond for fishing (no license required) and a swimming pool.

    • DThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from A Country Charm RV Park
      Aug. 10, 2024

      A Country Charm RV Park

      A beautiful small little park

      Easy check in if you have made online reservations. Very well taken care of and clean. Great spot to visit the quilting stores here.

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      Camper-submitted photo from Crooked River Conservation Area
      Jul. 18, 2024

      Crooked River Conservation Area

      Missouri Department of Conservation Area, free camping

      Free camping in designated camping area per MO Dept of Conservation rules. Pit toilets and mowed area for camping. Hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities inside the area.

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      Jul. 7, 2024

      Worlds of Fun Village

      Amazing memories here

      Beautiful park. Pay more for the pull through you’ll have tons of parking even if your rig is big. Our rig is 44 ft and we parked two 2500’s on the pad no problem. We reserve our days in advance and if we need to cancel we just change our reservation to a different date with no fees. The pool and clubhouse are well kept so are the bathrooms and laundry room. This Is our favorite campsite to date. So much to do.

    • Kevin C.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Bonanza Conservation Area
      Jul. 1, 2024

      Bonanza Conservation Area

      Parking lot camping only

      It is against their rules to camp anywhere but on a gravelly parking lot. We camped just off the road and got a citation. It's not really disbursed camping.

    • Kaylen M.
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      Jun. 19, 2024

      Knob Noster State Park

      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.

    • Anne R.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Lincoln Lake RV Park
      Jun. 16, 2024

      Lincoln Lake RV Park

      Great overnight stop

      Beautiful spot on the lake. Clean campground, full hook-ups. Tent and RV friendly. Will stop here again!

    • JThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Wallace State Park
      Jun. 9, 2024

      Wallace State Park

      Small but beautiful.

      Small park with some very private sites and some very exposed sites. Nice showers and dump station.

    • Angela C.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Basswood Country RV Resort
      Apr. 8, 2024

      Basswood Country RV Resort

      Very mixed bag

      We booked a site here on our drive back East in August 2023. I saw “resort” and was like “Sign me up” after some real hot and grimy parks earlier in the trip.

      Ultimately, most of the amenities were closed by the time we arrived. The game room, the restaurant, and store were all closing or closed. My kids did get some pool time (it was a nice pool) and loved the blob (whatever you call the bounce pads). There was a nice playground, pavilion and courts.

      What is weird is that this is almost two parks - the front is the “resort” or old-fashioned campground, but where we were placed was in the back with what looked like a lot of long-term, single male residents. It was a longish-walk to front where the pool and store was and it definitely didn’t feel like a resort.

      There were spots open in the front closer to the pool and lake - if we had camped there I think the experience would have been different.

    • Cassie B.
      Camper-submitted photo from Owl Creek Market and RV Park
      Mar. 1, 2024

      Owl Creek Market and RV Park

      We absolutely adored this campground.

      We spent about two weeks here around September . It’s well maintained and the staff was so friendly. If we are ever in the area we will definitely stay here again. The market is a great touch.

    • MThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Owl Creek Market and RV Park
      Jan. 19, 2024

      Owl Creek Market and RV Park

      Nice for overnight

      Stayed one night while traveling back to the east coast. It is a decent campground. The bath house was clean and showers were hot. Sites are close together. Mine had shade. There is a small dog park at the top of the hill. 

      I came late and left early, so didn't get to browse the cheese shop, but it looked nice. I would stay here again.

    • Jamie V.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Smiths Fork Recreation Area Camping
      Dec. 4, 2023

      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!

    • Jamie V.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Crow's Creek Campground
      Dec. 4, 2023

      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.

    • Stuart O.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA
      Nov. 14, 2023

      Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA

      Good spot

      We offer a perspective on RV camping "off peak" (late fall and early spring).  This KOA has a nice eastern exposure for morning sun, and lots of pull through sites.  On the downside, if you're sensitive to nearby road noise, there's a lot of Jake Brakes on I-70 which, at least in the absence of tree foliage, is all over the park.

    • Haley C.
      Camper-submitted photo from Smiths Fork Recreation Area Camping
      Nov. 2, 2023

      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!

    • JThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Watkins Mill State Park
      Oct. 18, 2023

      Watkins Mill State Park

      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.

    • Donna H.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Owl Creek Market and RV Park
      Aug. 22, 2023

      Owl Creek Market and RV Park

      Bake, broiled, or fried.

      We were meeting cousins from Texas to do the Lewis and Clark loop (the campground is an excellent choice for that) this past weekend (August 19-21). The heat index was 120F. No lie. The campground had nothing to do with the ambient heat, but as there are only a couple lots with trees, very little grass, and the spaces are narrow enough to hand your neighbor a stick of butter from your window to theirs, we were all pretty miserable. 

      On the high side, the laundry and restrooms are above par (and the air conditioning was excellent), they have a lovely pool, and a small but adequate dog run. The cheese shop is very well appointed and included some lovely local wines which was a life saver as it was too hot to cook. Wine is a major food group, right?? The hosts were friendly and the facilities very clean. The park is right on the highway and so if you're looking for white noise...you've got that going for you. 30 amp power, sewer, and adequate water pressure at the site was nice. We were in space #68...I'm not kidding when I say they're narrow. 

      Not a place to recreate, but definitely a safe and clean space to spend the night enroute to your destination.

    • John J.
      Camper-submitted photo from Missouri State Fair RV Park
      Jul. 25, 2023

      Missouri State Fair RV Park

      Worst ever in my opinion

      The security guy will just open the women bathroom door to yell at females instead of waiting at the camp site when there is an issue . Really really creepy

    • Amy B.
      Camper-submitted photo from Blue Springs Lake Campground
      Jul. 13, 2023

      Blue Springs Lake Campground

      Beautiful campground

      Quiet, beautiful campground located just outside of Kansas City, Mo. We had a full hookup site located right by the playground and it was perfect for our family. Only complaint were the bathroom/shower houses could use to be updated but they were quite clean!

    • MThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA
      Jul. 2, 2023

      Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA

      Family fun

      This campground would get 5 stars for being family friendly and the activities they have for kids. 3 stars for grumpy old people who don’t like kids noises past 8pm, lol. Staff were pleasant and sites were level. Close together typical of KOA. Did not use the facilities. Wifi is marginal. Right off the interstate, so the truck noises were there Clean, safe, would stay again if passing thru.

    • Matthew M.
      Camper-submitted photo from Blue Springs Lake Campground
      Jun. 29, 2023

      Blue Springs Lake Campground

      Horrible

      Horrible customer service! I reserved a FHU site and upon arrival they said the sites sewer is broken. Instead of offering a premier site (which they had plenty available) or refunding us some money since our site is technically only a water and electric now. They took our money and said screw you! That’s not the camper way.

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      Camper-submitted photo from Wallace State Park
      May. 30, 2023

      Wallace State Park

      Very lovely little state park

      We got in late, so the automatic gates were closed, but we got lucky and someone else came out so we were able to get to our campsite. It was very quiet during the night and we woke up to a chorus of birds. The bathrooms are pristine- nicer than some restaurants or hotels I’ve been to. We stayed in campsite 2 and took the trail down to the lake. It was very small, but the water was clear and we saw no trash! We could see the fish in the water! Overall a very lovely stay- we will be back!!

    • Melanie T.
      Camper-submitted photo from The Great Escape RV and Camp Resort
      May. 26, 2023

      The Great Escape RV and Camp Resort

      Next stop

      Nice little camp ground. Lots of open space for the dog to play. 2 nice ponds. Sites are nice & level good space. There is some traffic noise, being next to the interstate. We were able to mask it.



    Guide to Lexington

    Camping near Lexington, Missouri, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and family-friendly activities. Whether you're pitching a tent or parking your RV, there are plenty of options to enjoy the great outdoors.

    What to do

    • Hiking and Nature Walks: Explore the trails at Watkins Mill State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "New asphalt roads throughout the park; nice for walking, biking, etc." This park is perfect for those who love to hike and enjoy nature.
    • Fishing and Boating: At Blue Springs Lake Campground, you can enjoy fishing and boating. A reviewer noted, "Quiet, beautiful campground located just outside of Kansas City, Mo," making it a great spot for water activities.
    • Wildlife Watching: Crow's Creek Campground is known for its wildlife. One camper shared, "Very nice campground and we’ve stayed here several times without any problems," highlighting the natural beauty and wildlife in the area.

    What campers like

    • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the facilities. A visitor at Wallace State Park Campground said, "Clean campground clean bathrooms. Power hookup no water or sewer at site but both are available in the campground."
    • Friendly Hosts: Many campers enjoy the welcoming atmosphere. A reviewer at Knob Noster State Park Campground mentioned, "The camp host was friendly & helpful," which adds to the overall experience.
    • Spacious Sites: Campers often comment on the spaciousness of the sites. One visitor at Weston Bend State Park Campground noted, "Sites are not right on top of each other and it looks like they all have a fire pit and picnic table."

    What you should know

    • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Longview Campground, have limited amenities. A camper shared, "The bathrooms were dirty and infested with various insects and covered in cobwebs," so be prepared for basic facilities.
    • Road Noise: If you're sensitive to noise, be aware that some campgrounds, such as Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA, are close to highways. A reviewer mentioned, "Close proximity to the interstate does come with some traffic noise."
    • Seasonal Availability: Check the seasonal availability of campgrounds. For example, Blue Springs Lake Campground is open from May 16 to September 3, so plan your trip accordingly.

    Tips for camping with families

    • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for campgrounds with amenities for kids. At Watkins Mill State Park Campground, one family said, "The area was clean and the bathrooms well maintained," making it a good choice for families.
    • Plan Activities: Bring games and outdoor activities to keep kids entertained. A visitor at Crow's Creek Campground mentioned, "Great sites!" which can be perfect for family fun.
    • Pack Snacks: Always have snacks on hand for the kids. A camper at Blue Springs Lake Campground noted, "Well set up for either tent or RV," which means you can easily prepare meals and snacks.

    Tips from RVers

    • Check Hookups: Make sure to check the availability of electric and water hookups. A reviewer at Wallace State Park Campground mentioned, "Power hookup no water or sewer at site but both are available in the campground," which is crucial for RVers.
    • Level Your Site: Bring leveling blocks, especially if you're at a campground like Weston Bend State Park Campground, where some sites may not be perfectly level. A camper noted, "The sites have level, gravel pads."
    • Plan for Dump Stations: Know where the nearest dump stations are located. A visitor at Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA mentioned, "Dump station across from dumpsters and recycling," which is helpful for RV maintenance.

    Camping in Lexington, MO, offers a variety of experiences for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful getaway or a fun family adventure, there's something for you in this beautiful area.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Lexington, MO?

      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Lexington, MO is Bonanza Conservation Area with a 3.7-star rating from 3 reviews.

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