Top Tent Camping near Liberty, MO
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Best Tent Sites Near Liberty, MO (8)
1. Bonanza Conservation Area
3 Reviews•4 Photos•29 SavesThe 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. Agency Conservation Area
2 Reviews•2 Photos•15 SavesThe land for this area was donated to the Conservation Department in 1991. The timbered property straddles Rock Creek Road. The north tract of the area offers walk-in access to the Platte River. A graveled parking lot is located south of the county road. Both tracts are prone to flooding.
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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3. Tent Sites at Milo Farm
Be the first to review!•10 Photos•9 SavesTent 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
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$25 - $40 / night
4. Scott Creek Campground
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$10 - $50 / night
7. Marysville
Be the first to review!•3 SavesThis recreation area is part of Hillsdale Lake
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8. Atchison State Fishing Lake
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Recent Tent Reviews In Liberty
400 Reviews of 8 Liberty Campgrounds
Tripi A.
Scout
Milo Farm Sacred Land Retreat
The best camping
No. Hay palabras para describir esto tan increíble
- kkarl
Guide
Kansas City West-Lawrence KOA
Good but pricey for overnight
Nice level sites. Clean facilities and friendly staff. Cost was a little steep for off season.
- Ioan P.
Legend
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.
- Jeff L.
Traveler
Weston Bend State Park
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.
- JJochen H.Traveler
Blue Springs Lake Campground
Nice and clean
a good price with 30 Dollars
quiet
clean
good and helpful staff
no pool, but you can drive to a lake
- MMaggie C.Legend
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.
- DDavid S.Scout
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.
- GGary S.Guide
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.
- Angie A.
Ranger
Pony Express Lake Conservation Area
A beautiful spot by the lake
Beautiful spot by the lake. Be sure to turn left at first sign to find campsites. Was a little frustrating that a family seemed to have taken up permanent residence and was obnoxious with the generator. Trash was overflowing and could use a little more attention. Clean vault toilets with TP. It was really beautiful with the sunset.
- EE C.Traveler
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.Ranger
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.
Terry D.ScoutWeston Bend State Park
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 .
- Kevin C.Ranger
Leavenworth Kansas State Fishing Lake
Nice and quiet
Camped here several days in late June. The were very few campers, even on the weekends. Many slept in their cars and left at first light. I assume they went fishing at the lake. Bathroom was a little rough but manageable.
Stephanie B.Scout
AOK Campground & RV Park
Great Spot To Stop
Traveling through on a cross country trip. Needed a spot to camp from my motorcycle. I was given a giant secluded spot by the pond, separate from the RV area. Has a lovely looking pool that was open, clean showers, and fire wood for sale. The owners are extremely friendly and helpful. The only reason it isn't getting 5 stars is the proximity to the freeway, you can hear it very clearly (jake brakes and all) continuously.
- JJohn R.Legend
Wallace State Park
Small but beautiful.
Small park with some very private sites and some very exposed sites. Nice showers and dump station.
Barbie G.TravelerWeston Bend State Park
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.
David L.ScoutPony Express Lake Conservation Area
A Small Free Drive-in Campground
This free campground has a water tap and a pit toilet. There are at least three first come first served campsites that have a picnic table and a fire ring.
- Julie H.Traveler
AOK Campground & RV Park
Lovely find!
Very well cared for site. It's been well established for many years. I was visiting friends in St. Joe and was surprised to learn her parents used to came there many decades ago. It was a KOA and the new owners have kept it up to those standards. The owners/managers are friendly and acknowledged me by name when I walked up to register. A bit of freeway noise but not too bothersome, Great stay!
- Bill F.Traveler
Pony Express Lake Conservation Area
Great spot on the west side of the lake
We drove by the east side campsite and it was packed. We ran into a local and he told us about a spot on the east side of the lake. An old boy scout camp. It wasn’t maintained but there was nobody there. Our dogs ran free and that was what we were looking for. We ran our generator at night because we had no neighbors. We were a mile from the lake so we drove around and had access to the lake.
Angela C.Ranger
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.
John G.ScoutLeavenworth Kansas State Fishing Lake
Quiet spot
This is a small remote lake of about 160 acres water area. A county road takes you through the area and across the dam. There are gravel pull off areas and a lakeside gravel road. The pit toilet is not well maintained. Not suitable for larger vehicles.
- Terry C.Scout
Kansas City West-Lawrence KOA
Ridiculous
Had to call numerous times to acully get thru. Asked about 6 weeks of staying. Inquired about long term. Was told that it would cost me $3400.00 to stay a mo th here. That's insane
- Cassie B.Scout
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.
BLBJRScoutWeston Bend State Park
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.
- MMaggie C.Legend
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.Traveler
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.Traveler
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.
Guide to Liberty
Camping near Liberty, Missouri, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. From serene lakeside spots to family-friendly campgrounds, there’s something for everyone in this beautiful region.
What to do:
- Explore the trails: Many campgrounds, like Watkins Mill State Park Campground, have great hiking trails. One visitor mentioned, "The area was clean and the bathrooms well maintained," making it a perfect spot for a day hike.
- 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," which is ideal for a relaxing day on the water.
- Wildlife watching: Campgrounds like Clinton State Park Campground are great for spotting wildlife. One camper shared, "PLENTY of wildlife. Bunnies, raccoons, and deer," making it a fun experience for nature lovers.
What campers like:
- Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Wallace State Park Campground said, "The bathrooms are pristine—nicer than some restaurants or hotels I’ve been to."
- Spacious sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. A reviewer at Crow's Creek Campground mentioned, "We’ve stayed here several times without any problems," highlighting the spaciousness and comfort.
- Friendly staff: Campers often rave about the helpful hosts. One camper at Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA noted, "Friendly staff and clean bath/shower facilities," making their stay enjoyable.
What you should know:
- Seasonal availability: Some campgrounds, like Blue Springs Lake Campground, are only open from May 16 to September 3. A visitor mentioned, "Enjoyed a quick stay here several times," indicating it’s a popular summer spot.
- Limited amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. A camper at Clinton State Park Campground pointed out, "The bathrooms were pretty dated too," so be prepared for some rustic experiences.
- Wildlife precautions: Some areas may have ticks or raccoons. A reviewer at Watkins Mill State Park Campground mentioned, "My only complaint were the ticks," so it’s wise to take precautions.
Tips for camping with families:
- Choose family-friendly sites: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and activities. One family at Blue Springs Lake Campground enjoyed their stay, saying, "It was perfect for our family."
- Plan for quiet hours: Some campgrounds have strict quiet hours. A camper at Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA noted, "Grumpy old people who don’t like kids' noises past 8pm," so be mindful of noise levels.
- Pack outdoor games: Bring along games for the kids to enjoy. A visitor at Clinton State Park Campground mentioned, "The site was very secluded and had a very interesting layout," perfect for family fun.
Tips from RVers:
- Check site amenities: Make sure to confirm what hookups are available. A reviewer at Crow's Creek Campground said, "We have Verizon cell service and had no issues," which is great for RVers needing connectivity.
- Bring leveling blocks: Some sites may not be perfectly level. A camper at Watkins Mill State Park Campground noted, "You will need leveling blocks on the gravel," so be prepared.
- Plan for traffic noise: Campgrounds near highways, like Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA, can be noisy. A visitor mentioned, "Close proximity to the interstate does come with some traffic noise," so consider this when booking.
Camping near Liberty, Missouri, has something for everyone, whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family adventure.
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