RV campgrounds near Maitland, Missouri typically see temperature ranges from 18°F in winter to 88°F in summer. The region sits at approximately 1,060 feet elevation in the rolling plains of northwestern Missouri, where campgrounds cluster around Mozingo Lake and along the I-29 corridor. Wind patterns can affect camping conditions, with spring bringing occasional storms and summer offering more stable weather patterns.
What to do
Fishing access: R U Lost - RV Lots offers proximity to good fishing spots. "Birds are chirping, Quiet, alot of trees," notes one camper about the peaceful atmosphere that makes it ideal for anglers seeking tranquility.
Community gardens: Seasonal produce is available at several campgrounds. "Call me when you get on Hwy 67. You'll be 4 miles from us... the vegetable garden looks delicious and 'you can have as much as you want, just leave me one!'" explains a visitor about the unique garden access at R U Lost.
Kayaking opportunities: Mozingo Lake County RV Park provides lake access for water activities. "Nice sites close to the lake with electricity water and wifi," reports one camper, making it convenient for paddlers looking to explore the shoreline.
What campers like
Clean facilities: Campers consistently note facility maintenance. "Very, very clean bathrooms and laundry. Hosts present and helpful," mentions a visitor about AOK Campground & RV Park. The attention to cleanliness stands out across multiple reviews.
Spacious tent areas: For tent campers, certain parks offer more generous sites. At AOK Campground, a reviewer observed "The tent area was nice with lots of room between them," providing privacy not always found at RV-focused parks.
Evening atmosphere: Night lighting adds ambiance at select locations. "The flower (prayer) garden smells so beautiful, the colors are amazing and it lights up at night," writes a camper about the evening experience at R U Lost, creating a pleasant environment for evening relaxation.
What you should know
Highway noise variations: Traffic sound affects some parks more than others. One camper at Sharp RV Park noted it was "Great for an overnight," suggesting the highway proximity makes it better for short stays than extended camping.
Seasonal changes: Park conditions and crowd levels fluctuate throughout the year. "This year is an Outage shut down so the Campsite and others around the plant is very minimal. The outage (Nuclear shut down) happens every two years," explains a camper about periodic industrial activities affecting availability.
Cell service quality: Digital connectivity varies between parks. Sharp RV Park gets specific praise: "WiFi is good can stream! Good antenna reception owner is nice," which matters for remote workers or those needing reliable communications.
Tips for camping with families
Playground options: Beacon RV Park provides some facilities despite mixed reviews. A visitor observed: "Staff is very kind but the grounds were unclean and it needs a lot of updates," suggesting families should inspect play areas before letting children use them.
Kid-friendly swimming: Pool access varies between parks. "There was a pool, a playground, a sand volleyball area, and a basketball area," notes a visitor to AOK Campground, providing multiple recreation options for children of different ages.
Walking trails: Some campgrounds offer easy nature exploration for young hikers. "The dogs enjoyed all the extra room, grassy areas, and small trail to explore," mentions a reviewer at AOK Campground, which can equally serve families with children looking for mild outdoor activities.
Tips from RVers
Rig positioning challenges: Some sites require careful navigation. At Love's RV Hookup, a camper reported: "After cruising around the truck area, we found that we needed to go to the car area as the CG is literally off the auto-side fuel pumps/parking lot," highlighting access complications.
Hookup locations: Pay attention to utility placement when setting up. "The utilities are at the far backside of the pad and based on our rig's configuration with the wet bay towards the front, we needed 25' or more of hose and electric cord," notes a Love's RV Hookup visitor.
Leveling requirements: Site grading varies considerably between parks. "We quickly found out when we auto-leveled that site 1 was not a level site as our passenger side tires were off the ground," warns an RVer about Love's, suggesting bringing additional leveling blocks to certain Maitland area RV campgrounds.
