Cabin rentals near Parkville, Missouri range from rustic structures with basic amenities to deluxe accommodations with full kitchenettes. Most cabins are located within established campgrounds that also offer RV and tent camping options. The region experiences hot, humid summers with temperatures regularly exceeding 90°F and mild winters, making cabin camping a year-round possibility with proper preparation.
What to do
Fishing lakes and ponds: Basswood Country RV Resort features five small fishing lakes where licenses aren't required. "You could fish in the lakes and didn't even need a license. We watched kids get excited as they caught fish after fish," notes Shannon G. from Basswood Country RV Resort.
Hiking trails: Watkins Mill State Park Campground offers a paved trail circling the lake that connects directly to the campground. "The trail wraps the lake and connects to the edge of the campground. There is a couple historic sites not far on the side of the lake, quick little drive," explains Jason C. from Watkins Mill State Park Campground.
Swimming options: Many campgrounds with cabin rentals provide swimming facilities during warm months. "The pool and clubhouse are well kept so are the bathrooms and laundry room," reports E C. from Worlds of Fun Village, highlighting the maintained facilities available to cabin guests.
What campers like
Proximity to attractions: The location of certain cabin rentals allows easy access to major attractions. "Easy walk to Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun, with some back-in sites offering tremendous views of downtown KC," mentions Scott C. from Worlds of Fun Village.
Family activities: Organized events keep children entertained at many cabin rental locations. "Every weekend there are organized activities such as arts and crafts, fishing contests, duck races and frozen t-shirt contests in the pool, and a Saturday evening outdoor movie," shares Tori G. from Basswood Country RV Resort.
Privacy options: Some cabin sites offer more seclusion than others. "The tent sites are small for the tenters and there is little to no shade," notes Myron C. from Kansas City West-Lawrence KOA, highlighting the importance of selecting the right site type for your needs.
What you should know
Airport proximity: Some cabin rentals are located near flight paths. "The campground is on the final approach for the airport, so you get to see a lot planes flying overhead, which you don't even notice cause they are quieter than they used to be, and I think they shut down flights around 10pm," explains Brian A. from Basswood Country RV Resort.
Train noise considerations: Several campgrounds experience regular train traffic. "There was a train passing through, and the person I spoke to offered to throw in a pair of ear plugs and a night mask. Now I know why... the trains were one right behind the other… ALL NIGHT LONG," warns Myron C. about Kansas City West-Lawrence KOA.
Long-term residents: Some campgrounds have permanent or semi-permanent residents. "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," shares Angela C. from Basswood Country RV Resort.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Look for cabin rentals with dedicated children's areas. "Basswood provides amenities that are great for entertaining children, including a swimming pool and splash park, two playgrounds, a basketball goal, and fishing," recommends a reviewer at Basswood.
Weekend themes: Some cabin rental locations offer special weekend programming. "They have several themed weekends with lots of activities planned that kids can do," mentions Robin R., highlighting the family-focused amenities at AOK Campground & RV Park.
Site visibility: Choose cabins with good sightlines to common areas. "Kids playing with each other going from group to group getting more kids to play. You can see them from anywhere in the camp ground," reports Jason C. from Lewis and Clark State Park Campground.
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Request specific site types based on your needs. "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," advises E C. from Worlds of Fun Village.
Utility locations: Note that hookup placement varies significantly between campgrounds. "Our hookups were literally in the next site next to their table, and their fire ring was very close to our trailer," cautions Roy T. from Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA about site layouts.
Seasonal availability: Many cabin rental locations have limited operating seasons. "Stopped here on our way south for spring break. The amusement park was not open yet, so the campground area was relatively quiet and the price for full hookups was not bad," mentions Deb M. from Worlds of Fun Village.
