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"Access to swimming, fishing, and hiking trails. We were surprised with how many sites were taken up, but there were still quite a few available."
"Dollar General and a gas station located in nearby Roby. No cell service at cg. Had to drive up the hill to get a signal."
$5 - $100 / night
"Nothing but icadas, crickets and quiet laughter from the camp next to us."
"I was right next to the river, and the sounds of the water made everything tranquil. There is a ton of space for tents and RVs, and the road in is well paved."
"Another great trout park on Missouri"
"Montauk State Park is one of the Missouri Conservations four trout parks, and is located at the headwaters of the beautiful Current River."
"Stayed there twice, it is a voluntary pay campground, the sites are nicer close to the creek, the only drawback is you gotta go a ways for supplies"
"The location is perfect, just minutes away from Fort Leonard Wood or St. Robert, MO, off exit 153 on I44! Also only a little over an hour from Springfield, MO..."
"Right off I-44 in Missouri and only 10 minutes from Fort Leonard Wood. Convenient to Waynesville and St. Robert.
Owners are very helpful and informative."
"This state park is one worth a stop when near Springfield. I drove north toward this park to enjoy something a bit different and found it to be very peaceful during a weekday. "
"A trout fisher dream, as one of Missouri’s 5 hacherys are here. Fun for this kids to see the amazing amount of fish."
$13 - $50 / night
"Lake of the Ozarks State Park campground is located in Kaiser Missouri about 5 miles down highway 134 off of highway 42. This campground is about 1.5 hour from Columbia and Springfield Missouri."
"We stayed close to the river in the primitive area and the deer were all over. These deer were super friendly and didn't move at all as we walked right past them. "
$12 - $89 / night
"Bus picked us up there and dropped us at a location on the gasconade. Float ended right back at camp! We got out of our boat and walked up the bank to our camp site."
"Located on the Gasconade beauty abounds. Full service hookups. Some shaded spots right on river. Bathroom is very small. No showers. One toilet spot not very nice."
TravelerMost of the sites on this app that say there's just first camping this area or wrong. They've been turned into day. Use only areas. We did find this small road with a loop at the end that have pull-in campsites. They're nothing special, some of them are overgrown. Mostly all of them don't have any kind of fire ring. Looks like nobody really ever comes out here. There's a big one at the very end of the road where the circle is. It does have a rock fire ring and it's probably the nicest one available. There was nobody here when I came so it was fun to let the dogs run.
If you go down the road to what used to actually be the Noblett Lake campground (it is now a picnic area, no overnight camping allowed). They do have vault toilets available but they're gross.
This road and loop is just straight primitive camping. Nothing special at all.
TravelerPretty much all the campsites listed in this area have been turned into day use only/ No camping here spots. The gate to go down towards this campsite was locked.
TravelerFriendly check in - easy to pull in and out, sites were well maintained.
ScoutCute campground. The camp hosts were amazing. Perfect river access. Only downside is absolutely no privacy between campsites. Go when it's not busy.
ScoutWe spent the July 4th, 2025 holiday weekend here, and I can honestly say it was unforgettable. From the moment we arrived, the owners went out of their way to make us feel welcome and comfortable—their kindness and attention to detail made us feel right at home. Even though they had many campers, we always felt like VIPs, and it was obvious that every guest was treated with the same warmth and care. The river was simply stunning, and one evening we enjoyed a live band that got everyone smiling and tapping their feet. The fireworks show was the biggest I’ve ever seen up close—I was truly amazed! The facility was very clean, which I really appreciated. All in all, we had a fantastic time and I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking for a memorable getaway.
ScoutThis place was awesome. The camp sites are spread out so there's plenty of room. We stayed in the quaint little bunkhouse with an air conditioner and all the amenities that we needed- a little frig, toaster oven, microwave, sink, coffee maker with pods, storage the we could use for our things we brought and the bunk beds that held 5 of us. The owners are great people who take pride in their property. Very attentive and ready to help provide anything we needed. There is so much to do and for all ages. Great family fun activities and very nice layout plus she even brought us freshly baked cookies that I believe to be the best chocolate chip cookie I think I've ever had! I highly recommend this place and I hope to stay there again some day.
ScoutVery disappointed. Stopped here for the night on the way to Branson because I work from home and needed an evening to catch up on work. They advertise WiFi but I could not get on it for more than a minute at a time. Gave up and pulled out for Branson. Got no work done.
Camper pad was a little gravel driveway basically between 2 gravel roads. Bathrooms were ok.
GuideRuby's Landing River Resort is the place if you are wanting a place that has wildlife, beautiful river views and away from the lights of town. We enjoyed hanging out with our friends on the porch of Cabin #3, eating a great steak and catching up. The town of Waynesville is not far away and they had a couple of grocery stores, some restaurants and Uranus!! I definitely want to come back for their annual Haunted River Float.
ScoutVery welcoming host. She made sure I had a site to fit my needs. WiFi was good. Cute shower / bathroom house. Grounds display unique decorations. I'll come back!
Camping near Plato, Missouri, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, there are several campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Plato, Missouri, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Enjoy the great outdoors and make some lasting memories!
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According to TheDyrt.com, Plato, MO offers a wide range of camping options, with 107 campgrounds and RV parks near Plato, MO and 9 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Plato, MO is Paddy Creek Recreation Area with a 4.8-star rating from 8 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 9 free dispersed camping spots near Plato, MO.
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