Best Glamping near Odessa, MO

Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA and Watkins Mill State Park Campground provide luxury glamping accommodations near Odessa, Missouri, both earning strong user ratings for their upscale outdoor experiences. The sites feature comfortable glamping structures as alternatives to traditional camping, with amenities like electricity, climate control, and proper beds. "Cabins were great," shared one visitor to the KOA. "Our friends stayed in the cabins which are awesome." Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA particularly stands out with its family-friendly environment, while Watkins Mill State Park Campground offers a more natural setting with similar comfort levels. Both locations maintain clean facilities and provide easy access for glampers seeking outdoor adventure without sacrificing comfort.

The glamping experience extends beyond comfortable accommodations with recreational options at both sites. Watkins Mill features boat access, hiking trails, and multiple approach options including walk-in and drive-in access. The surrounding area provides water recreation on nearby lakes and historical points of interest. Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA includes family activities like mini golf and a swimming pool that guests frequently mention in positive reviews. A recent visitor noted, "Pool and mini golf are awesome!" The proximity to Kansas City allows glampers to enjoy urban attractions while retreating to comfortable outdoor accommodations. Both locations operate year-round, though Watkins Mill offers more extensive nature experiences with its combination of lakeside setting and wooded surroundings. Reservations are recommended at both properties, especially during peak summer months.

Best Glamping Sites Near Odessa, Missouri (12)

    1. Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA

    19 Reviews
    Oak Grove, MO
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (816) 690-6660

    $45 - $130 / night

    "Stayed here for one night after driving down from Nebraska. Great place to set up for the night, clean bathrooms, a nice fire pit, and plenty of room to set up a tarp for the rain."

    "The tent campsites are just a small patch of turf, but they do have tables and a nice fire pit."

    2. Lake Jacomo - Fleming Park

    19 Reviews
    Lee's Summit, MO
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (816) 503-4805

    "Both electric and primitive sites are available."

    "The staff were very friendly from start to finish. Our site was perfect for our 32 foot travel trailer. Our site was shaded. as were many others on the campground."

    3. Knob Noster State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    Knob Noster, MO
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (660) 563-2463

    $11 - $23 / night

    "Kayaking was wildly available, due to the small lake and difficult launch, we can see why, but still very enjoyable. Site was very sizable for our tent, as most are suitable for campers."

    "Bath houses (there are at least 2) have 4 unisex shower pods that are clean and have good pressure. There are no sinks or mirrors, just shower and bench."

    4. Trailside RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Grain Valley, MO
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (816) 229-2267

    "Close to Kansas City but also really close to I-70. Lots highway noise. Staff very helpful & campground is being remodeled"

    5. Watkins Mill State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    Excelsior Springs, MO
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (816) 580-3387

    $12 - $42 / night

    "All spots have plenty of shade when we walked around. Shower house and bathrooms were clean and nice. Lots of things to do such as boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing and swimming."

    "The only downside is that the spots, while larger, are fairly open (in the area around 92). I prefer a spot that has a tucked away fire pit and table, but this worked OK for us."

    6. Crow's Creek Campground

    28 Reviews
    Smithville, MO
    40 miles
    Website

    "We live near Crow’s Creek, and enjoy making spur of the moment camping trips here throughout the year. There are many spacious tent sites with great views of the lake."

    "We had a nice RV site with electric.  The best part is the view of and access to the lake! So beautiful and relaxing.  We had a nice gravel site with fire ring and picnic table."

    7. Camp Branch Campground

    15 Reviews
    Smithville, MO
    41 miles
    Website

    "Stayed on the A loop and had a beautiful view of the lake! Nice to be close to bathrooms and have a gorgeous view."

    "The bike trail is about 3 steps away from our site. only downside is it is only electric hookups. ( only a downside if you are a travel trailer/rv)"

    8. Smiths Fork Recreation Area Camping

    10 Reviews
    Smithville, MO
    42 miles
    Website

    "Close to Kansas City so it makes a great quick getaway. Clean, friendly, and right next to Smithville Lake. Our pick for a short trip."

    "Of everywhere Smith's Fork is the only one (so far) that offers Electric (30 & 50 amp), Water (2) and Sewer at every campsite.  At just $30 per day it is a steal!"

    9. The Sundance Ranch

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    Excelsior Springs, MO
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (816) 701-9535

    10. Lincoln Lake RV Park

    1 Review
    Miami, MO
    35 miles
    +1 (660) 322-1521

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

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  • Leni K.
    Oct. 12, 2020

    Knob Noster State Park Campground

    Cute, Small Quiet

    We camped the last weekend in September picking a late reservation where kayaks were available for our first tent test run were our main goals, which the site met. Kayaking was wildly available, due to the small lake and difficult launch, we can see why, but still very enjoyable. Site was very sizable for our tent, as most are suitable for campers. Lots of even ground, with decent distance. Facilities could do with some updates, but there were a number of bathrooms on site, spaced so no site seemed far, including the vault toilet and a lot of people masking up while going into bathrooms as well, which was appreciated. Current host was super nice and helpful to first timers. The tiny market has a number of random items, including a collapsible fork which was the only thing we hadn't overpacked, and wasn't overpriced. Fire pits on our site were adjustable, making grilling food easier to control.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 29, 2025

    Knob Noster State Park Campground

    Well maintained campground

    Well maintained campground with nice, level concrete pads. Sites are spacious. Bath houses (there are at least 2) have 4 unisex shower pods that are clean and have good pressure. There are no sinks or mirrors, just shower and bench. I did not go into bathroom, which was a separate building. The only reason I took off a star is because my site (13) was adjacent to a fenced off sewer lagoon which did emit slight odor. If I came again I would choose another site.

  • Cindy K.
    Sep. 17, 2022

    Camp Branch Campground

    Beautiful lake views

    Stayed on the A loop and had a beautiful view of the lake! Nice to be close to bathrooms and have a gorgeous view. Friendly staff, great price, and campsites have a fire pit with a grill, and a picnic table. We’ll be back!

  • Kris M.
    Mar. 9, 2021

    Trailside RV Park

    Decent

    Good: New management seems friendly and helpful. Laundry facilities acceptable. ($1.25 to wash)
    Propane fill on site. Pool and restrooms closed during my stay, appear nice enough.

    Bad: Noise. Mostly from the highway, but also trains and air traffic. Situated between two neighborhoods, the highway, and an RV dealership. Did I mention noise? WiFi is laughable.

    Phone/internet service is low average.

    Overall, adequate. Nothing too bad (except the noise), and nothing to rave about.

  • Nicole D.
    Jun. 3, 2020

    Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA

    Great Overnight Campsite

    Stayed here for one night after driving down from Nebraska. Great place to set up for the night, clean bathrooms, a nice fire pit, and plenty of room to set up a tarp for the rain. Not too much privacy as there’s not very many trees around and the sites are close together but otherwise a great campground!

  • L
    Sep. 20, 2020

    Watkins Mill State Park Campground

    Great Camping

    Stayed here for three nights. All spots have plenty of shade when we walked around. Shower house and bathrooms were clean and nice. Lots of things to do such as boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing and swimming. Fire pits were even nice with an attached grill grate.

  • Meaghan S.
    Aug. 30, 2020

    Watkins Mill State Park Campground

    Nicely shaded spots.

    We stayed for two days in spot #92. Many of the spots have a good amount of room, but there are some that looked tricky to level. 92 was fine for leveling. The only downside is that the spots, while larger, are fairly open (in the area around 92). I prefer a spot that has a tucked away fire pit and table, but this worked OK for us. Bathhouses were clean and there is a great 3.75 mile paved loop around the lake if you have dogs that enjoy long walks.

  • Fawn W.
    Sep. 23, 2017

    Lake Jacomo - Fleming Park

    Quick Questival Camp

    We are camping here while doing the Cotopaxi Questival Adventure Race. It's a very nice setting in a Grove of trees atop a hill. Both electric and primitive sites are available. The bathrooms are the nicest campground bathrooms I've ever used - large, clean, and not communal, so you get a sink, toilet, and shower all to yourself. This campground is in close proximity to the lake, trails, and many other outdoorsy diversions!

  • Chris W.
    Aug. 25, 2018

    Lake Jacomo - Fleming Park

    Relaxing

    We really enjoyed this campground. The staff were very friendly from start to finish. Our site was perfect for our 32 foot travel trailer. Our site was shaded. as were many others on the campground. There are a handful that do not have any shade. Though we did not have one, there are also a few sites with a Lakeview. Nice playground for the kids, and plenty of grass to take the dogs out. Site was large enough for our trailer and two vehicles and still room for fire pit and awning to come out. A little hwy noise, but nowhere near enough to interrupt our trip.


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