Top Tent Camping near Liberal, MO

If you're looking for a place to pitch your tent near Liberal, look no further. Find the best tent camping sites near Liberal. Each tent site offers quick access to one or more of Liberal, Missouri's most popular destinations.

Best Tent Sites Near Liberal, MO (10)

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    1. Prairie State Park

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      2. Oak Point Campground

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        3. Schifferdecker Park

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          4. Rocky Cove Campground

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                  8. Masters Park

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                  Masters is a shady campground located on Stockton Lake in the scenic Ozark Mountains of southwestern Missouri. The lake and surrounding landscape offer countless recreational opportunities along its nearly 300 miles of shoreline, providing visitors with many ways to explore one of the most sought-after natural areas in the state. Natural Features: The land surrounding the lake contains hundreds of acres of native prairie grasses, rolling hills and thick forests that turn crimson in autumn. An abundance of wildlife lives both in and around the water, including wild turkey, great blue heron, deer and bald eagles. Visitors can learn about the lakes bald eagles by attending an annual eagle-watching event during the winter. Recreation: Boating is always a popular pastime at the lake. Sail boating is especially popular and the lake hosts several races each year. Masters Campground provides a boat ramp for easy access to the water. The waters of Stockton Lake are home to several species of fish including small and largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, walleye, catfish and sunfish, making it an ideal area for anglers. Several trails wind around the lake shore and through the landscape. The Stockton Lake Equestrian Trail continues approximately 15 miles between Hawker Point and Orleans Trail Campgrounds. Facilities: Masters Park offers 66 campsites, each with a lantern hanging post, picnic table and campfire ring. Nearby Attractions: There are three full-service marinas located around the lake, which offer a wide range of services and supplies, including boat rentals, fuel, fishing tackle and restaurants.

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                    9. Robert E. Talbot Conservation Area

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                    Robert E. Talbot Conservation Area is in north-central Lawrence County, 12 miles northwest of Mt. Vernon. In 1980, the Conservation Department purchased 246 acres to maintain and protect riparian habitat along Spring River. Between 1980 and 1986, an additional 4,113 acres were purchased from six landowners, increasing the area to its present size. Originally named after Spring River, which flows unchannelized through the area's southern portion, the area was renamed in 1983 in honor of the late conservation commissioner, Robert E. Talbot from Joplin.

                    Talbot CA lands vary from the rich bottomland soil along Spring River to rocky, upland soils. Presently, the area is 69 percent open land and 31 percent wooded. Fishing opportunities can be found at the four acre or seven acre lake. Numerous smaller ponds can also be found on the area. The Conservation Department has sharecrop agreements with local farmers to provide food for wildlife. Harvested crops also benefit the local farm economy. Some of the timbered areas on Talbot CA have been thinned in recent years to restore the savanna and woodland natural communities that historically existed there. Periodic prescribed burning is used to maintain these restored natural communities. Prescribed burning is also an important management tool used on the area to benefit quail, rabbit, wild turkey, and a host of other wildlife species.Cattle grazing occurs from April - August on portions of the area. The grazing program is used to improve habitat for grassland obligate wildlife including Bobwhite quail.

                    Along with high quality upland habitat, visitors will find several miles of multiuse trails that are open to hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Camping is allowed only in the spot designated on the area map. No facilities are provided at the campground. The campground is best suited for tents or small travel trailers/RVs.

                    Brochure: https://mdc.mo.gov/sites/default/files/mo_nature/downloads/conservation-areas/8037.pdf

                    Camping is allowed only as designated in the "Things To Do When You Visit" section for this department area. If camping is not listed as an activity in this section, camping is prohibited on the area. Designated camping areas may or may not have defined campsites. Seasonal closures and restrictions may apply to all camping on department areas. 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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                    Recent Tent Reviews In Liberal

                    129 Reviews of 10 Liberal Campgrounds


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                      Camper-submitted photo from Prairie State Park
                      Oct. 26, 2024

                      Prairie State Park

                      Tent camping

                      Lots of ticks. Good clean campground. Bathroom. Bison roam the park. Ticks also roam the park. Found a burnt guitar. Wooden pole hit truck. Prarie walk had lots of ticks, but no tick dogs.

                    • Justine S.The Dyrt PRO User
                      Camper-submitted photo from Zans Creekside RV Park
                      Sep. 23, 2024

                      Zans Creekside RV Park

                      Pretty good last minute find

                      The river is pretty, seems like great fishing opportunity. We were just passing through so we didn't fish. The shower and bathrooms left a lot to be desired. Only one shower and indoor toilet on the side we stayed on and it was just kind of gross. We did find 2 outside stalls with toilets but not until the next morning so that helped. Overall it was a nice place to stop and sleep for the night. Friendly people. Cameras in the campground so it feels safe.

                    • JThe Dyrt PRO User
                      Camper-submitted photo from Osage Prairie RV Park
                      Sep. 11, 2024

                      Osage Prairie RV Park

                      Lovely little campground. Old but well kept bathrooms & laundry.

                      Delightful office staff.  We did not make advance reservations, but called when we were about an hour away and insured they had sites available.  Long pull-thrus with full hookups.  For an overnight stay, this is a nice campground.

                    • Kelsey S.
                      Camper-submitted photo from Joplin KOA
                      Jun. 15, 2024

                      Joplin KOA

                      Great spot!

                      We were just passing through and stayed for a night. We had sewer, water, and electric hookup. A nice dog park, and even found some 4 leaf clovers!

                    • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
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                      May. 19, 2024

                      Crabtree Cove

                      Free Off Season Camping (review of Loop B only)

                      Camped in Loop B on Oct 4, 2023. Camping was free at this Corp of Engineer campground since off season began on Oct 1st. The Loop B campground has several RV/tent sites arranged in sub-loops in an open field; some trees for shade. Sites are close to each other; no privacy between sites. Sites appear to be level. Each site has a metal fire ring, table and lamp pole. The loop road is paved and the sites were gravel. There were no hookups in Loop B. The water station was shut off, but the vault toilet, which wasn't very clean, was open. No camp host on duty during our stay. There is access to Stockton Lake from the loop road. There was nothing special about this campground, but has good lake access for boats.  Otherwise this campgrund is suitable for an overnight stay.

                    • Mychele B.
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                      May. 2, 2024

                      Camp Mi Casa on the Route RV Park

                      Adorable campground that feels cozy and friendly

                      I love everything about this campground from the open space, to the front manager to the friendly guests.  Near enough to town to enjoy the museum and pop in for lunch, far enough away to feel detached.  There's also an old Drive in movie next door!  Makes you want to get an airstream and cruise down Route 66

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                      Apr. 25, 2024

                      Hillside RV Park

                      Passing through

                      This place was very quiet. We arrived and the owner was extremely helpful and nice. We were passing through town and found this place. Full hookups and level spots. Would recommend.

                    • John M.The Dyrt PRO User
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                      Apr. 12, 2024

                      Kamp Siesta

                      Nice, quiet campground with lots of parking spots

                      We camped here in October 2021 to close out our season and as a waypoint to Beaver Lake. This is a very nice, quaint little municipal campground. The shower house was clean enough, the spots were all well-maintained, and everything worked as advertised. There is a city park right around the bend that has all kinds of stuff, and there are basketball courts, volleyball courts, and horseshoe pits within short walking distance. 

                      It may have been because of the time of year since the campground was about to close, but we were the only campers there for the whole week, which was totally awesome. There are 42 spots at Kamp Siesta, three of which are pull-through, so you cannot possibly beat this place for $10 a night. 

                      Oh, and I forgot to mention the wooded trail right behind the campground. You definitely forget you're in Kansas back there!

                    • MCB The Dyrt PRO User
                      Camper-submitted photo from Stockton State Park Campground
                      Apr. 8, 2024

                      Stockton State Park Campground

                      Nice primitive campsite in loop 1

                      Bathrooms were clean but dated. Water spigots were well spaced. Ticks were very bad. Family sites were spacious but laid out like 2 separate sites. Would have been nice to have both tables together. Tent pads were advertised but non-existent.

                    • DAVE
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                      Oct. 8, 2023

                      Lamar City Park

                      Free city park campground

                      1st night free, $20 donation after. register with Holly, 30 & 50 amp at only 3 poles, free water and dump on site. The only problem was train traffic 200' away 24/7.

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                      Sep. 10, 2023

                      Coachlight Campground

                      Quiet friendly and easy

                      We called on our way and the woman said they had plenty of space and since we were arriving after hours to just come in and pick any available spot and pay in the morning. It was near the highway but oh so quiet. Checkout in the morning was easy and Mike at the office was so friendly. Excellent place to stay!!

                    • Rhonda D.
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                      Sep. 1, 2023

                      Crawford State Park

                      Huge Sites

                      This place was easy, pretty and well appointed. Great site next to river, across from bath, laundry and showers. Quiet and easy access. Highly recommend.

                    • Carl E.
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                      Aug. 21, 2023

                      Zans Creekside RV Park

                      Down by the river

                      Nice Shady spot overlooking the river. My spot was shaded by black walnut trees. With the sound of the river in the background. Totally relaxing.

                    • Austin H.
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                      Aug. 14, 2023

                      Beagle Bay RV Haven Campground

                      Beautiful place & very sweet people!

                      They have everything you could want! Arcade, swimming pool, kids playground and a pond to fish. On top of those they have bathrooms & showers with a sauna in each and a laundry unit which are all very nice! I wouldn’t even call them owners because they definitely do not act like it, they’re the sweetest people you could meet along the way. They offer firewood to buy from them and propane as well if you run out on site and don’t want to drive anywhere. This is the best place we’ve stayed at yet!

                    • Alex B.
                      Camper-submitted photo from Beagle Bay RV Haven Campground
                      May. 24, 2023

                      Beagle Bay RV Haven Campground

                      Wonderful place to relax

                      Tent area is undeveloped, but the lawn is fairly level, bathrooms and showers are only a short walk away. Nicole showed me to the site and was a wonderful help. Great spot that most people might pass up because its right next to the highway, but honestly you can barely tell aside from the hum of trucks. Bathrooms are beautiful and clean, 2 toilets, 2 showers and a sauna in each. The place is quiet and seems like a lot of people here are long term residents. We are in a tent on the back lawn by a small fishing lake. Nice playground for younger kids and you cant beat the atmosphere and the birds. Free on-site laundry which I took advantage of when I needed to wash and dry my blanket on a cold night. Unfourtunately no campfire for tent camp sites, but bring a camp stove and you'll be fine. They are actively doing renovations and the office isnt open yet, so you have to call the park manager, Kim, for info and she is wonderful. All the staff is. Kim came by and took my son and 2 other kids on a golf cart ride on the trail behind the lake and they had a blast. We are loving it here and are sad to be leaving after the weekend. Update: I have just been informed they have a Willie Nelson impersonator doing a show here tonight, this place would get 6 stars if I could.

                    • John C.
                      Camper-submitted photo from Coachlight Campground
                      May. 5, 2023

                      Coachlight Campground

                      Nice place to stay

                      We booked a spot for a month. The place is well kept and nice. The people in the office are very nice and helpful. I would have rather been in one of the sites closer to the office. As they have nice trees and shade. This is the only reason for 4 stars.

                    • Ryan H.
                      Camper-submitted photo from Crossroads RVs and Cabins
                      Dec. 21, 2022

                      Crossroads RVs and Cabins

                      Upgraded RV & Cabins campground - very peaceful!

                      I stayed in one of the airbnb cabins this past summer and it was super comfortable. Everything I needed for a great stay. Awesome managers and such a peaceful surrounding. I know there are new pedestals and hookups for RVs and they have been working on the swimming pool for 2023. The A-frame cabin is being renovated for a new laundry facility and new showers/bathrooms too.

                    • Russ  G.
                      Camper-submitted photo from Jayhawker RV Park
                      Oct. 22, 2022

                      Jayhawker RV Park

                      Decent stay over spot

                      The Jayhawker has well laid out spots and is off season friendly. Hosts are good honest people and will work with you around your schedule. Great place for a stopover or extended stay for work.

                    • Lisa E.
                      Camper-submitted photo from Big Brutus
                      Jul. 2, 2022

                      Big Brutus

                      Nice quiet place

                      This was one of the best campgrounds that we have stayed at! Big Brutus is a must see if you are traveling through Kansas. The sites are level and on nice grass.The grounds are well kept, the scenery is beautiful! There are only 10 sites (all with power and water) tenting available. it is remote and extremely quiet and peaceful! Clean bathrooms and showers. No one is onsite at night but all emergency numbers provided. friendly welcoming staff!

                    • Jim W.The Dyrt PRO User
                      Camper-submitted photo from Downstream RV Park
                      Jun. 18, 2022

                      Downstream RV Park

                      Free with Free Club Membership

                      Pros: it's a free concrete parking lot with hookups. Clean, a little grass for pets. Did I mention the first night is free if you register at the Casino and get a players card. Then check in at the store/gas station.

                      Con: No shuttle to the casino.

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                      Camper-submitted photo from Prairie State Park
                      May. 31, 2022

                      Prairie State Park

                      Primitive accomodations but beautiful land!

                      The tiny campground is located in a wooded hollow at the edge of the prairie and has 4 primitive sites, no electric or water at sites, no showers and one vault toilet only. You can drive up the hill to the maintenance area to get water and there is a sign for this. 2 sites have paved pads and the others are gravel/dirt. The 2 outer gravel sites back up to a curved stream that runs along the perimeter of the campground but are lower and more shaded and more prone to hovering clouds of bugs. They are all have a picnic table and fire ring and are relatively private and well distanced. Since you have to drive through this stream to get to the campground beware when there has been heavy rain as it may not be accessible. The center paved sites are more open and grassy and get more wind but also don’t have as much shade. I think I stayed in site 4 and it was great for my solar panel. I did have steady cell service with AT&T while here.

                      Since it’s pretty primitive you will likely have the place to yourself, but be prepared to have guests of the state park driving through all day to check it out. Lots of deer around, beautiful to see but this also means ticks! There is also significant poison ivy along the roads but there are signs warning about that. Best to keep to the maintained roads and paths. As far as dogs, they are not allowed on any of the trails because of the bison but they can walk the entire main gravel road of the state park (no shade). Nature center was closed due to covid when I was there but looks interesting. There were a couple bison about 20 feet from the center when I was there. My parents visited once and ended up on the road for about an hour while an entire herd of bison meandered across the road around their vehicle! The bison roam free here, although the small campground area has fences and/or cow grates to keep them out. The land is stunning and open and takes you back to a bygone era of this country. The sunrises here over the prairie are gorgeous.

                    • P
                      Camper-submitted photo from Coachlight Campground
                      May. 4, 2022

                      Coachlight Campground

                      Very clean & quiet campground

                      We have stayed overnight here twice & love the clean & well maintained campground. The pull-through sites are great for our 40’ home, and level enough that it required about 2 minutes to setup.



                    Guide to Liberal

                    Camping near Liberal, 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:

                    What campers like:

                    • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. One visitor at Big Hill Lake Mound Valley Recreation Area remarked, "Bathrooms were clean. Showers in the other loops were always clean and rarely used."
                    • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. A camper at Cedar Ridge Campground—Stockton Lake mentioned, "We were pleasantly surprised by the amount of space some of the sites have between them."
                    • Friendly Hosts: Campground hosts often make a big difference. A visitor at Judy's Big Red Barn RV Park said, "The staff are very friendly and helpful."

                    What you should know:

                    Tips for camping with families:

                    • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with playgrounds and activities. At Twin Bridges State Park, a camper said, "There are horseshoes, volleyball, and a nice playground for entertainment."
                    • Plan for Activities: Bring along kayaks or fishing gear. A visitor at Stockton State Park Campground suggested, "Bring the kayaks. They have some pretty cool kayak marked trails on the lake."
                    • Pack Snacks: Keep the kids happy with snacks. A camper at Big Hill Lake Mound Valley Recreation Area mentioned, "The office has various items for sale, from snacks to RV gear."

                    Tips from RVers:

                    • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A visitor at Cedar Ridge Campground—Stockton Lake noted, "Spots can be a bit narrow for bigger rigs but not too bad."
                    • Look for Full Hookups: Some campgrounds offer full hookups, which can make your stay more comfortable. A camper at Downstream RV Park said, "Site had electric and water. Community sewer drop with washout."
                    • Plan for Noise: Be aware of potential noise from nearby roads. A reviewer at Downstream RV Park mentioned, "It is a bit noisy due to the main highway, but not overwhelming."

                    Camping near Liberal, Missouri, has something for everyone, whether you're looking for a quiet getaway or a fun family adventure.

                    Frequently Asked Questions

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

                      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Liberal, MO is Prairie State Park with a 4.1-star rating from 10 reviews.

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