Best Camping near Owensville, MO

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Best Camping Sites Near Owensville, MO (112)

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    1. Meramec State Park Campground

    54 Reviews
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    261 Saves
    Sullivan, Missouri

    Tree-shaded campgrounds and cabins are what staying at Meramec State Parks is all about. Forty of our most scenic parks offer a wide range of sites, from basic sites to pitch a tent at to full-service sites for your RV. Fourteen favorite state parks offer lodging options ranging from motel rooms and fourplexes to a lake house, yurts and outpost cabins and makes for great camping near Kansas City.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $12 - $48 / night

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    2. Onondaga Cave State Park Campground

    39 Reviews
    102 Photos
    214 Saves
    Leasburg, Missouri
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $12 - $52 / night

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    3. Meramec Caverns

    20 Reviews
    57 Photos
    113 Saves
    Stanton, Missouri
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $19 - $30 / night

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    4. Ozark Outdoors-Riverfront Resort

    21 Reviews
    12 Photos
    32 Saves
    Leasburg, Missouri

    You won’t find another place like this. Ozark Outdoors Resort is tucked into a lush valley amidst rolling Missouri hills, seven miles off of I-44, just beyond the country hamlet of Leasburg. Since 1960, we’ve grown our business by serving families, friends, and groups of people who want to gather so they can relax, relate, refresh, and reconnect.

    Tucked away in a valley among the Missouri hills, Ozark Outdoors attracts online casino players to relax and spend time with friends. Camping and Living along the Missouri River will make you spend a whole day enjoying the adventure, playing Safe Casino Canada https://www.homify.ca/professionals/9015543/play-safe-casino-canada with friends, activities. Also on the territory there is the best restaurant where online casino players like to eat, Paddler’s Grill, where only rustic cuisine. Out our front door you’ll see the most amazing Missouri Rivers sure to tickle your happy-bone. Imagine this… the sun peeks around a magnificent white cloud. A gorgeous blue sky radiates over the tops of tall oaks. Green leaves rustle overhead. The scent of pure, clean air breezes. You kick back in an Ozark Outdoors Resort luxury river tube; tip your toe in the water, and watch drops trickle off your fingers. The current carries you into a dreamy world where hustle and bustle no longer exists. Spend a couple hours or the whole day…it’s your choice. How much do you want to smile? Enjoy a River Rafting, Canoeing, Kayaking or Tubing trip on the Meramec, Huzzah or Courtois River. Get away and enjoy riverside tent camping, full hookup RV sites, our outdoor swimming pool, playgrounds, seasonal events, a fully stocked mercantile store, country cooking at the Paddler’s Grill and much more.

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    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    5. Lazy Day Campground

    33 Reviews
    68 Photos
    87 Saves
    New Florence, Missouri

    Lazy Day has full hook up RV sites, pull through sites and tent sites.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $40 - $55 / night

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    6. Maramec Spring Park

    14 Reviews
    54 Photos
    113 Saves
    St. James, Missouri
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $16 - $36 / night

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    9. Bass' River Resort

    12 Reviews
    17 Photos
    69 Saves
    Leasburg, Missouri
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $11 - $16 / night

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    10. RV Self-Park

    7 Reviews
    25 Photos
    10 Saves
    Sullivan, Missouri

    RV Self-Park has what all explorers are looking for: a fast, easy place to park their RV overnight. Take a break from the road whenever one is necessary. Whether riding solo or traveling with the whole family, for the night or for multiple days and nights, RV Self-Park brings convenience and ease to the parking process. STRESS FREE! * A safe, well-lit, place close to the highway with full hook-ups and all the necessities at every site. * Paved, well lighted, roadways with easy to find, easy angles to pull into and paved, pull-through sites. * Plenty of safe and well-lit pet exercise areas for those beloved pets including a fenced in Pet Run. * Security cameras recording all activities within the Park. * High speed internet and strong cell phone signals to enable guests to stream content, check in and catch up on those emails, social networks and other happenings of the day. * Clear-sky views at every site. Turn on the satellite, relax and watch some TV for a while before ending the day. * Trash bin access. Easy booking 24/7. Stay and explore all the local sights or just get some rest before returning to the open road. RV Self-Park is the perfect place to stop.

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $20 - $39 / night

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Recent Reviews in Owensville

634 Reviews of 112 Owensville Campgrounds


  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Brazil Creek Camping Area
    Nov. 3, 2024

    Brazil Creek Camping Area

    Great Little Rest Stop

    Very nice free camp ground that is suitable for any type of camping.

    The Ranger, who was very nice, had good service with AT&T, I had TMobile at my campsite with a booster.

    Miles and miles of trails for Mountain Biking, horse riding or just hiking, and you can ride your ATV on the roads but you need an orange triangle.

    Well worth the 20 to 30 minute trip off the highway.

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Sep. 27, 2024

    Birch Creek RV Park

    Nice spot for quick stop

    This is a small RV park just off I-44 about 20 minutes from Meramec Caverns. It’s very close to the highway so there is lots of highway noise. Some sites are farther away so not so bad. There is easy access from I-44.

    30 & 50-Amp Electrical, Water & Sewer Hook-ups. Concrete pads. Bathroom/showers are clean. Pet friendly, coin laundry. Some pull thru sites. Adjacent to the Great American Flea Market on weekends if you like that stuff.

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Sep. 27, 2024

    Pin Oak RV Park

    Old and shows wear

    This is an older RV park and campground, and the age shows. We spent several nights here due to engine problems with our tow vehicle. The sites are level, and there is plenty of shade. (One advantage of being an older park.) But everything is just a little run down. The sites are gravel and close together do not much privacy. They come with water, sewer & electric. There is a pool (closed when we were there), playground, mini golf, a lake, game room, laundry and a small store with basics. The bathroom and showers were clean, but dated. Not all facilities were in working order. Two of 6 washers were out of service, one bathroom stall was out of order, pot holes in the road. There are also cabins, and RVs available to rent. There is quite a bit of traffic noise from I-44 and there are a lot of excess lights kept on all night long. The staff was friendly and check in was easy. Many of the sites are occupied be semi-permanent residents. They have internet, but it is weak and spotty. Saturday night they had a band making noise for 3 hours!

  • Justine S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Candy Cane RV Park & Campground
    Sep. 23, 2024

    Candy Cane RV Park & Campground

    Adorable campground

    We found this place after hours and Shirley still answered the phone and had a spot for us. Both Shirley and Kevin were super nice. The campground is unique and adorable. Very cute and clean bathrooms, plenty of toilets and shower space. It seems like they are doing some updating of things so that's why the 4 stars, once they finish their updates I'm positive it will be 5 star worthy.

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    Sep. 17, 2024

    Onondaga Cave State Park Campground

    Clean and quiet park

    We stayed one night on our way through Missouri. It’s only about ten minutes south of I-44. The campground was only about half full, so it was nice and quiet. All sites have a concrete pad for the RV and for the picnic table. Includes water and electric. Playground, laundry room, and dump station. Hiking trails available from the campground and cave tours on weekends. We stayed at site #65 which is close to the entrance/restrooms and has no campsite on either side.

  • L
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    Sep. 8, 2024

    St. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA

    Do not stay here

    The management and owner of this place do not care about their business or their customers. We had a terrible accident at this campground over the summer where a tree crushed and totaled our camper van, thankfully none of our family was harmed. KOA immediately wiped their hands of this telling us they have nothing to do with it and we needed to deal with our insurance. They did not even feel the need to refund our stay. I would NEVER stay here again and suggest if you do, hopefully you have really good insurance.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Aug. 24, 2024

    Onondaga Cave State Park Campground

    Great campground. Great cave. Fun river. Avoid campsite 65

    We stayed one night in campsite 65. Onondaga Cave is amazing with the new lighting; it just reopened July 4, 2024. The river is still fantastic fun, especially for our grandkids ages 9 and 12.

    Avoid campsite 65 when it rains. We had over an inch of standing water on the concrete pad when we arrived. 18 hours after it stopped raining, we still had some water on the concrete pad.

    Other than the water, Onondaga Cave SP has been one of my favorite places to camp in Missouri for more than 20 years.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Daniel Boone Conservation Area
    Aug. 24, 2024

    Daniel Boone Conservation Area

    Peaceful dark skies

    I stayed one night in the RV campsite. There was only one other camper. The grass had been mowed recently so the path around the pond was easily walkable.

    Not many of the RV sites had fire rings and, with all of the fresh cut grass, it would have taken a lot of raking to make a spot safe for a fire anyway.

  • Joseph A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Huzzah Valley Resort
    Aug. 7, 2024

    Huzzah Valley Resort

    Camping at the zoo

    If it's your birthday or a bachelor/Bachelorette party, this is your place. They have a family side and a party side (the zoo). Don't expect to get much rest in the zoo. There are plenty of campsites to enjoy. Reserve yours early they fill up fast in the summer. Huzzah Valley is the know party camp ground if you live in the Saint Louis metropolitan area

  • Allie A.
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    Jul. 29, 2024

    Huzzah Valley Resort

    Weekend away

    We took a couples float during the week to get away from our busy lives and relax. The huzzah resort is always top notch. Very clean(except the port-potties), great amenities and if you forget something you can always get it at the shop! The river was perfect and we practically had the place to ourselves with only one other tent in view! Not to bad for a Week day camp trip!

  • Allie A.
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    Jul. 29, 2024

    Boiling Springs Campground

    Pretty weekend

    This camp ground is a little hidden gem and so pretty! It has running water bathroom and showers! They are so kind and aware. They make shuttling your personal watercraft SO easy! This camp are is very clean and family friendly! The river was pretty!

  • Laur H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lazy Day Campground
    Jul. 27, 2024

    Lazy Day Campground

    Great experience

    Stayed one night in a campervan. Would definitely recommend! We arrived a little late - right at sunset - but the friendly and helpful staff had already texted us all the info we needed for arrival. It was very quiet. Level spaces. Very dark, unlit walk to the bath house, so bring a light! Bathhouse was clean and well kept. Would recommend!

  • Taryn S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Springs Resort and Campground
    Jul. 25, 2024

    Indian Springs Resort and Campground

    Family-oriented, ideal for Meramec float trips

    We typically prefer more dispersed-style camping, but this has actually become one of our favorite established sites in the Ozarks. It's VERY family-oriented (probably not for you if you want to party), with tons of games like volleyball and horseshoes, plus onsite programs and activities including scavenger hunts, movie nights, pancake breakfasts, etc. 

    A little of everything when it comes to sites - there are pull-thru sites, full hookups, basic tent sites, you name it. We tent camped in sites 61-64 (now one huge site, but at one time they were three individual), which directly overlooks the river and sits on a very private corner. The sites on this end are a bit of a walk to the bathrooms/showers and camp store, but also extremely spacious and private. 

    Great camp store and a large sandy beach with natural swimming holes, plus a seasonal pool. There's even so-so wifi at the store.

    Float trips are a big deal here, and Indian Springs offers both boat rentals and shuttle services. We used their shuttling one day, then the second day, I drove my husband up to the put-in (less than 10 mins) and he floated back and took out here. The owners are really friendly and accommodating. Our top choice for float/camp trips, especially when we have our kiddos.

  • Nick W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Maramec Spring Park
    Jul. 22, 2024

    Maramec Spring Park

    Great state like park

    Fun trails and fishing from a fresh spring. Great and clean shower house. Well taken care of.

  • lThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Twin Eagle Lake Estates & Hideout
    Jul. 16, 2024

    Twin Eagle Lake Estates & Hideout

    Lots of fun close to home

    Nice rv park. Lots to do. The golf carts are genius. We used all weekend and had a great time. Played in the waterhole, played on the lake w/paddleboats and kayaks. Nice campsites and showerhouse. The bar and store were beautiful. Arcade, pool,games for kids and adults. Loved it

  • Elizabeth E.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hermann City RV Park
    Jul. 16, 2024

    Hermann City RV Park

    Nice spot

    We stopped here overnight on a roadtrip from Ohio to Colorado. We were able to make a reservation online only hours before we arrived and it was such a simple process. The campsites are in the middle of the city park and it was nice to be able to walk our dogs around the park after a day of traveling. We had full hook ups which is always a relief!! The campsites are quite close together and this is not a forested area. It was perfect for us for a one night stop!

  • cThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Danville Conservation Area
    Jul. 13, 2024

    Danville Conservation Area

    Watch out for ticks

    Lovely wooded spot. There are about 6-8 sites. Can back in a camper. Outhouse building. Only had one other camper. Shaded, wooded. We had a lovely night but woke up covered in ticks! Lots of ticks here. We ride our motorcycles here to tent camp. Sites are close. Fire rings , no picnic tables.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hazel Creek Campground
    Jul. 8, 2024

    Hazel Creek Campground

    Spacious and Beautiful

    We spent a one night get-away at Hazel Creek with our 30 foot travel trailer. The gravel road into the campground was no problem for a pickup with a trailer. It would be fine for a passenger car, too.

    The campsites are large. Several back up to the creek, which is shallow and pretty. The rest are scattered through the wooded campground. Come for the scenery and the hiking. You won't be disappointed.

    There are no amenities other than fire rings, picnic tables, and food posts. There is no cell phone coverage. Follow the USFS directions, not Google Maps. That will put you on good paved roads.

  • Christopher W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Osage Campground Retreat
    Jun. 25, 2024

    Osage Campground Retreat

    Cute Little Camping Spot

    Good: It was clean and tidy, had ice and firewood for sale, was close to the boat ramp for the Osage River, and the bathrooms looked to be newly remodeled. Good shaded and flat spot for our tent.

    Bad: No one on-site, no TP, no paper towels, no internet (Other campers said it had been working until the power went out during a storm a few days before; when the power was restored, the internet didn't come back)

    Conclusion: For $44.29/night, I would keep going next time.

  • Kelsey S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Maramec Spring Park
    Jun. 14, 2024

    Maramec Spring Park

    Wonderful spot!

    We stayed for 1 night, great trails to walk around, don’t forget bug spray! Good lookouts you can walk to as well. We didn’t do any fishing but saw plenty of people out enjoying the day!



Guide to Owensville

Camping near Owensville, Missouri, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family adventure, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Trails: Many campgrounds, like Cuivre River State Park Campground, have beautiful trails. One visitor mentioned, "Beautiful prairie view and lots of great trails."
  • Fishing: The rivers and lakes in the area provide great fishing spots. A camper at Lake of the Ozarks State Park Campground said, "The park is awesome, a few hikes inside and only a few miles from Ha Ha Tonka."
  • Caving: If you're up for an adventure, check out the caves at Onondaga Cave State Park Campground. One reviewer noted, "Onondaga Cave is amazing with the new lighting."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Graham Cave State Park Campground said, "Bathrooms were clean. The shower is so-so, but I’ve read they’re getting upgraded."
  • Friendly Staff: Many campers mention the helpfulness of the staff. A reviewer at Lazy Day Campground shared, "The owners are very friendly. Very well-kept campground."
  • Scenic Views: Campgrounds like Meramec State Park Campground offer breathtaking riverside views. One camper remarked, "The park was clean, and very pretty."

What you should know:

  • Limited Cell Service: Many campgrounds have poor cell reception. A camper at Onondaga Cave State Park Campground mentioned, "No cell service from Verizon or T-Mobile."
  • Tight Campsites: Some campgrounds have sites that are close together. A visitor at Cuivre River State Park Campground noted, "The full hookup loop has a lot of room, but can be a challenge backing in."
  • No Wi-Fi: If you need internet access, be prepared to go without. A camper at Lake of the Ozarks State Park Campground said, "Only negative was there is no wifi and poor cell phone reception."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Sites Wisely: Look for sites closer to bathrooms if you have young kids. A camper at Meramec State Park Campground mentioned, "We will definitely go again but only if we get the site closer to the bathrooms."
  • Plan for Wildlife: Be aware of local wildlife. A family camping at Cuivre River State Park Campground reported, "Our site had skunks and raccoons each night."
  • Bring Entertainment: With limited activities at some campgrounds, bring games or outdoor toys. A visitor at Lazy Day Campground suggested, "The little details make it very homey."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Hookups: Ensure your site has the necessary hookups. A camper at St. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA noted, "The site was not level front to back and we had to build a sizable pyramid with our blocks to get the rig leveled out."
  • Be Prepared for Crowds: Some campgrounds can get busy, especially on weekends. A visitor at Graham Cave State Park Campground mentioned, "The campground seems older, rather small."
  • Bring a Light: Some campgrounds have dark paths to facilities. A camper at Lazy Day Campground advised, "Very dark, unlit walk to the bathhouse, so bring a light!"

Camping near Owensville, Missouri, has something for everyone. Whether you're in an RV or tent, you'll find plenty of options to enjoy the great outdoors.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What camping is available near Owensville, MO?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Owensville, MO offers a wide range of camping options, with 112 campgrounds and RV parks near Owensville, MO and 5 free dispersed camping spots.

  • Which is the most popular campground near Owensville, MO?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Owensville, MO is Meramec State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 54 reviews.

  • Where can I find free dispersed camping near Owensville, MO?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 5 free dispersed camping spots near Owensville, MO.

  • What parks are near Owensville, MO?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 12 parks near Owensville, MO that allow camping, notably Wappapello Lake and Mark Twain Lake.