Cabin camping near Lowry City, Missouri offers several options within a short drive of town. Located in Missouri's Ozark border region at 863 feet elevation, the area features rolling forested hills surrounding multiple lakes and reservoirs. Summer temperatures can reach the 90s with high humidity, while spring and fall offer milder conditions with overnight temperatures in the 50-60°F range.
What to do
Fishing at Pomme de Terre Lake: The Pittsburgh side of the lake offers excellent fishing opportunities. A camper noted, "Great fishing and great campsites! The sites on the lake are awesome and large."
Kayaking marked trails: At Stockton State Park Campground, visitors can explore designated water routes. "Great state park. Cleanest restrooms I've seen. Great trails. Bring the kayaks. They have some pretty cool kayak marked trails on the lake," wrote one reviewer.
Swimming at designated beaches: The Pittsburgh Area Campground features swimming areas when water levels permit. According to a visitor, "W stayed here over the 4th of July holiday, at the Pittsburg campground at the state park. Loop 3 campsite 317. I loved the trail to the lake! The swimming beach was amazing."
Hiking forest trails: Knob Noster State Park Campground offers several walking paths around small lakes. A camper shared, "Beautiful secluded campsite - amenities were clean. Kayak rentals were available for Lake Buteo - kayakers were out on the lake, and the lake has a trail all around it."
What campers like
Level concrete pads: Arrowhead Point RV Park & Cabins Campground receives praise for well-maintained sites. "Level sites with full hookups. 30,50 amp, water, sewer on every site. Owners are really nice, and keep everything well maintained," noted one visitor.
Clean facilities: Campers frequently mention the cleanliness of bathrooms and shower facilities. At Stockton State Park, a reviewer stated, "Cleanest restrooms I've seen. Great trails."
Helpful staff: Many cabin locations feature attentive hosts. At Arrowhead Point, a guest reported, "We had reserved a spot that would have been too small for our rig. Owner had already caught my mistake on check in and moved us to a better spot."
Storm shelters: Cozy Corner RV Park provides weather safety features. One camper mentioned, "This park is privately owned. It has a very nice in ground pool along with a storm shelter which gives piece of mind in crazy Missouri weather."
What you should know
Seasonal flood risks: Water levels can affect campsite availability at lakeside locations. One camper at Pittsburg Park Campground reported, "I love the location and hate it at the same time, the lake is currently flooded so most of the shorefront campgrounds are underwater, with all this extra water the mosquitos are thick."
Limited hookups at some parks: Not all cabin and camping areas offer full amenities. A Stockton State Park visitor noted, "Great camping spot with easy access to the lake and marina however there isn't any water or sewer hookup on the camp site. Almost boondocking with electric hookup and a dump station."
Reservation requirements: Advance booking becomes essential during peak times. At Cozy Corner RV Park, a reviewer advised, "Increase in the number of RVers has this place packed so a quick call and reservation to hold the site is recommended."
Wildlife encounters: Raccoons can be problematic at certain locations. A camper at Knob Noster State Park shared, "We did have a problem with Raccoons, but with our site being on the very edge of the sites I think that may be inevitable."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several campgrounds feature play areas for children. At Knob Noster State Park, a visitor reported, "Both loops had decent playgrounds for the kids."
Swimming options: Last Resort offers facilities beyond natural water bodies. A camper noted, "Ice cream shop and large pool on site. Great fishing. Clean shower house with full hookups for the camper."
Site selection for tent campers: Choose carefully if setting up tents. One visitor to Pomme de Terre State Park advised, "We chose the 400 loop of Pittsburgh for its secluded spots. Spaces are not stacked on top of each other. You're in the woods so take bug spray."
Activity planning: Consider the focus of each park. A Stockton State Park visitor suggested, "This was a nice campground that was well maintained. The sites are quite close together with little privacy and minimal shade from the trees."
Tips from RVers
Water access planning: Not all sites provide direct hookups. A Pittsburg Park camper shared, "The only negative is there is electric only, no water. But there was a hydrant across the street that allowed us to fill our tank!"
Site leveling considerations: Some campgrounds feature more level sites than others. At Cozy Corner RV Park, a visitor reported, "Shade seems to be scarce at a lot of the sites (all are full hook up I believe). They have what seems to be quite a few full time campers living here."
After-hours arrival options: Some parks accommodate late check-ins. A Cozy Corner RV Park guest noted, "This place we found super late, and was well marked and easy to access. There are street lights marking the parking areas which does leak some light but you're able to see the bathrooms."
Reservation timing: For cabin camping near Lowry City, early booking is recommended. As one Arrowhead Point camper shared, "We had a very nice quiet relaxing weekend."
