Best Tent Camping near Platte City, MO

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Best Tent Sites Near Platte City, MO (9)

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    1. Woodridge Park

    13 Reviews
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    152 Saves
    Clinton Lake, Kansas

    This recreation area is part of Clinton Lake

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    2. Agency Conservation Area

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    Agency, Missouri

    The land for this area was donated to the Conservation Department in 1991. The timbered property straddles Rock Creek Road. The north tract of the area offers walk-in access to the Platte River. A graveled parking lot is located south of the county road. Both tracts are prone to flooding.

    On department areas where camping is allowed, camping is limited to a period of 14 consecutive days in any 30-day period. Personal property must be removed at the end of the 14-day period. Unless a special use permit is obtained, total camping days on all department areas are limited to a total of 30 days within one calendar year. Groups of more than 10 people must obtain a special use permit prior to camping. To obtain a special use permit, contact the area manager at the phone number listed for this area in the area details section.

    Quiet hours are in effect in camping areas from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily. Visitors who are not occupying a campsite are required to leave the campground by 10 p.m. On camping areas with established campsites, only two camping or sleeping units are permitted in each site.

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      3. Atchison State Fishing Lake

      1 Review
      3 Saves
      Atchison, Kansas
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      • Standard (Tent/RV)
      • Dispersed
      • Picnic Table
      Camper-submitted photo from Bonanza Conservation Area
      Camper-submitted photo from Bonanza Conservation Area
      Camper-submitted photo from Bonanza Conservation Area
      Camper-submitted photo from Bonanza Conservation Area

      4. Bonanza Conservation Area

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      Cowgill, Missouri

      The Conservation Department created this area in 1968 with the purchase of 1,024 acres from several landowners. Later acquisitions of 924 acres have increased the area's current size. This conservation area was acquired in part through the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Pittman-Robertson funds are generated from a federal excise tax on sporting arms and ammunition. Because of its size and diversity of habitat, Bonanza Conservation Area is managed for a wide range of game and nongame wildlife species. The area's open fields are managed by farming, haying and controlled burning. Other habitat management includes tree, shrub and grass plantings and selective timber harvest. Native grasses have been planted and managed to improve nesting habitat and winter cover. A few streams run through the area; the largest of these are Shoal Creek and Crabapple Creek. Bonanza Conservation Area is a Quail Restoration Landscape. This means additional emphasis is placed upon managing the area for early successional species such as Bobwhite quail.

      Area closed to bicycle use (and horseback riding) during all portions of the firearms deer hunting season and spring turkey hunting seasons.

      On department areas where camping is allowed, camping is limited to a period of 14 consecutive days in any 30-day period. Personal property must be removed at the end of the 14-day period. Unless a special use permit is obtained, total camping days on all department areas are limited to a total of 30 days within one calendar year. Groups of more than 10 people must obtain a special use permit prior to camping. To obtain a special use permit, contact the area manager at the phone number listed for this area in the area details section. Quiet hours are in effect in camping areas from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily. Visitors who are not occupying a campsite are required to leave the campground by 10 p.m. On camping areas with established campsites, only two camping or sleeping units are permitted in each site.

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      • Equestrian
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      5. Scott Creek Campground

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      Hillsdale, Kansas

      Scott Creek Campground features 60 campsites all with water and electricity. Sites 21,33 and 60 are 50 amp sites. Reservations can be made 2 days in advance at reserveamerica.com. There are two shelters available for campers to use on a first come first serve basis. Scott Creek has a vault toilet but no shower house. Camp Hosts and self-pay stations are available at each campground.

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      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • Tents

      $10 - $50 / night

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      6. Tent Sites at Milo Farm

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      Buckner, Missouri

      Tent camping at MILO FARM - SACRED LAND- The 50 acres of Milo Farm is a nature retreat with a cedar forest, a hardwood forest, 2 ponds, bohemian lodge, art studio, pool, barn, miles of trails, campsites & other buildings. Great for the spiritually minded with several meditation spots and portals. Check out the Hippie Trailer and Bunkhouse glamping options too!

      With our regular tent campsites you will have your own firepit, grill and picnic table. You'll be assigned either the entire campsite #1 or #2 in the east field of Milo Farm. These are family friendly! Each site is private and near the animal pen! Meet our goats and donkeys! There is an outhouse with compost toilet between the two campsites. Campsite #1 is bigger and can hold up to 6 tents. Campsite #2 is quant for a smaller group 1-2 tents.

      Ask about availability of boat and art cart golf cart rental if interested. Fill water jugs at spigots located at the animal pen or pool pump. Outdoor shower is by the pool pump as well.

      If you like being more secluded and like to primitive camp there are over 20 spots in the 22 acres of our Freedom Field on the west side of the property. You pick your location, pack in and pack out trash. There's a creek, big open sky, sunset watching opportunities and amazing energy in this field. There are no outhouses in Freedom Field. Water jugs can be filled at the lodge.

      Milo Farm is located in the country just 30 minutes from downtown Kansas City & 20 min from the sports stadiums.

      There's a short hike to the campsites, no parking near. So unfortunately camping buses, vans, RVs won't work for these locations.

      Full details will be sent with check-in information email!

      MILO FARM AMENITIES

      • Miles of trails to hike
      • Fresh air and nature to bask in
      • Many spots of interest to discover
      • 8 Fire pits to sing and make s'mores around
      • Events to join
      • Two stocked ponds to fish
      • Farm animals to pet & feed
      • Art cart golf cart you can rent
      • Paddle boat the south pond you can rent
      • Many fields for frisbee, kickball, football or softball game
      • Saltwater pool to splash in
      • Zen Garden meditation spot
      • Art Studio Shop to explore
      • Observatory to sky watch
      • Wildflowers and grasses to enjoy the pollinators in Freedom Field
      • Three creeks to explore
      • Tibetan Prayer Flag tree to contemplate under
      • Oracle card readings upon request
      • Mythical trails to find magic and spot fun trinkets in
      • Art class to join
      • Sculptures to admire
      • Cornhole and volleyball games to play
      • Outdoor cold water campers shower by pool pump
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Reservable
      • Tents
      • Picnic Table
      • Firewood Available

      $25 - $40 / night

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            9. Marysville

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            Hillsdale, Kansas

            This recreation area is part of Hillsdale Lake

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          Recent Tent Reviews in Platte City

          527 Reviews of 9 Platte City Campgrounds


          • Ioan P.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Trailside RV Park
            Oct. 12, 2024

            Trailside RV Park

            For one night, ok

            Is situated near very busy Hwy and rails road. It is a little tight but the stuff is very nice.

          • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Weston Bend State Park Campground
            Sep. 30, 2024

            Weston Bend State Park Campground

            Clean, Attractive, and Quiet

            Weston Bend, MO 9/24: As of early September 1/2 of the campground is closed for construction. I understand that some sites will be upgraded to full hookups. (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good

            (72 yr olds in 27’ trailer.)

            Overall Rating: 5 for a state park . Hiking and overlooks nearby. This is a nice campground to visit Leavenworth from. Very clean showers. Price 2024: About $15 for non electric sites. $25 for electric sites Security: Gate w code for night time entry Usage during visit: Very full during weekends. Plenty of free sites during the week Visual Privacy Between Adjacent Sites: Some more than others Site Spacing: Very good Pad surface: Blacktop Reservations: Yes Campground Noise: Pretty quiet Outside Road Noise: None Through Traffic in campground: No reason for Electric Hookup: All sites but # 3 and 26. Sewer Hookup: Coming to some sites by 2025 Dump Station: Yes Potable Water Available: Yes, at dump stations and some scattered spigots Generators: Allowed Bathroom: One building with flush toilets. One pit toilet near site #26 Showers: Yes. Clean and nice. Pull Throughs: 1 or 2 Cell Service (AT&T): 2 bars Setting: Thick deciduous forest Recent Weather: Some 90 - 100 degree days in late August Solar: # 3 has better solar than the other non-electric site shady #26. Insects: Not bad Host: Great Rig Size: large rigs Sites: #3 and # 26 are non- electric. #26 is the most private.

          • Sayler O.
            Camper-submitted photo from Wallace State Park Campground
            Sep. 22, 2024

            Wallace State Park Campground

            Rain camping

            We came here fully expecting rain and we got it. Only problem was we planned to tie up some tarps to sit under but we didn't know that it was against the rules to tie to the trees at these sites. luckily we made it work tieing to the roof of the table and a stump. As far as the camp ground its self, rules aside, it is amazing. All the tent sites are separated by trees and bushes so you get plenty of room to your self but they are close enough you can still connect with other groups if you want. Another great part about it is that there are walking paths through the woods from each site that meet up at a central restroom. The main bathrooms and showers are over by the office and are super nice but it is good that there are a couple stalls close for the middle of the night situations. Tons of walking trails are around and a decent playground for the kids as well. Overall loved this place.

          • Jeff L.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Weston Bend State Park Campground
            Sep. 13, 2024

            Weston Bend State Park Campground

            Over nighters.

            We arrived around 1 pm and got the pull through site. It is a nice little park that will be closed from November 1, 2024 through April 14, 2025. An electric site was $25.00. The facilities were exceptionally clean and the camp hosts were very polite.

          • Sayler O.
            Camper-submitted photo from Warnock Lake Park
            Aug. 18, 2024

            Warnock Lake Park

            Quiet with what you need

            Stayed for a one nighter on a tent site. Area was clean and maintained. There is no restroom close to tent sites but it is just up the hill at the rv side.. also when I decided to camp here showers were not listed as an amenitie but there are showers in the restroom which was a present surprise. My kid enjoyed the playground near the lake and I enjoyed the disc golf course on site. Bring cash for your fees to put in the drop box.

          • DThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from A Country Charm RV Park
            Aug. 10, 2024

            A Country Charm RV Park

            A beautiful small little park

            Easy check in if you have made online reservations. Very well taken care of and clean. Great spot to visit the quilting stores here.

          • Mitch M.
            Camper-submitted photo from Clinton State Park Campground
            Jul. 21, 2024

            Clinton State Park Campground

            Close to town but far enough to enjoy the wilderness

            Overall it was a good experience. We came on a weekend with good weather and were able to reserve easily a couple days in advance. There were a few campers near to us that we could see but no one that was right next to us and we couldn't hear them at all. 

            Pros: 

            • Access to "modern" toilets that flushed. While the one closest to us was closed (see cons) there was one a bit further, maybe another 4 minutes walk away that was open. It had a few stalls and were in decent enough condition. 

            • PLENTY of wildlife. Bunnies, Racoons (and babies), PLENTY of deer, a possum.

            • Bugs - While I've been here in early July and the bugs made me want to scream, in late July it seems they are better or at least being more in the open helped. A few flies and mosquitos. Nothing too bad.

            Cons:

            • It didn't seem like the host was there. There was a car driving around that asked us where a campsite was but it was in a weird format and they said the host wasn't around. 
            • The bathrooms nearest to us were a modern toilet and they were closed, but it didn't really say they were closed so the only indication was no lights and more spiders than I care to admit. 
            • Many of the camping areas (a vast majority) are surrounded by woodland and brush that makes it impossible to see, or even smell the lake. Getting down to it is a bit of a chore if you choose to do so.
            • Though it had rained a few days before our campsite was bone dry, which is fine except that the ground was so hard that 80% of our set up time was trying to stake in. Could have just been our location though
          • GThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Crooked River Conservation Area
            Jul. 18, 2024

            Crooked River Conservation Area

            Missouri Department of Conservation Area, free camping

            Free camping in designated camping area per MO Dept of Conservation rules. Pit toilets and mowed area for camping. Hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities inside the area.

          • Angie A.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Pony Express Lake Conservation Area
            Jul. 10, 2024

            Pony Express Lake Conservation Area

            A beautiful spot by the lake

            Beautiful spot by the lake. Be sure to turn left at first sign to find campsites. Was a little frustrating that a family seemed to have taken up permanent residence and was obnoxious with the generator. Trash was overflowing and could use a little more attention. Clean vault toilets with TP. It was really beautiful with the sunset.

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            Camper-submitted photo from Worlds of Fun Village
            Jul. 7, 2024

            Worlds of Fun Village

            Amazing memories here

            Beautiful park. 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. We reserve our days in advance and if we need to cancel we just change our reservation to a different date with no fees. The pool and clubhouse are well kept so are the bathrooms and laundry room. This Is our favorite campsite to date. So much to do.

          • Kevin C.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Bonanza Conservation Area
            Jul. 1, 2024

            Bonanza Conservation Area

            Parking lot camping only

            It is against their rules to camp anywhere but on a gravelly parking lot. We camped just off the road and got a citation. It's not really disbursed camping.

          • Terry D.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Weston Bend State Park Campground
            Jun. 30, 2024

            Weston Bend State Park Campground

            Short stay

            Very nice lots was a Lil disappointed because this camp site was in mid missori and the agent I contacted it from was in meridian ms and had never been there was told it would have water n 30 amp service but all that was there was 30 amp no water but it was really nice I didn't have time to stay long just the night .

          • Kevin C.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Leavenworth Kansas State Fishing Lake
            Jun. 22, 2024

            Leavenworth Kansas State Fishing Lake

            Nice and quiet

            Camped here several days in late June. The were very few campers, even on the weekends. Many slept in their cars and left at first light. I assume they went fishing at the lake. Bathroom was a little rough but manageable.

          • Stephanie B.
            Camper-submitted photo from AOK Campground & RV Park
            Jun. 12, 2024

            AOK Campground & RV Park

            Great Spot To Stop

            Traveling through on a cross country trip. Needed a spot to camp from my motorcycle. I was given a giant secluded spot by the pond, separate from the RV area. Has a lovely looking pool that was open, clean showers, and fire wood for sale. The owners are extremely friendly and helpful. The only reason it isn't getting 5 stars is the proximity to the freeway, you can hear it very clearly (jake brakes and all) continuously.

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            Camper-submitted photo from Clinton State Park Campground
            Jun. 10, 2024

            Clinton State Park Campground

            Peaceful

            Camped out at site 13 for a real peaceful Saturday. Half of our group took the trail and hiked to the campsite, the other half got there by kayak/paddleboard. The site was very secluded and had a very interesting layout. Lots of hammock tree setups too.

            Only real issue we had was there wasn’t a lot of flat ground. The tents we pitched were pretty close to the fire, and the biggest patch of flat ground was down wind from the fire.

          • Sayler O.
            Camper-submitted photo from Rochester Falls Access
            Jun. 9, 2024

            Rochester Falls Access

            Nice spot for simple camp

            Had a good night. If it's not busy you can hear the river from camp. There are a hand full of sites, couple others were here and we had no problems. There is enough trees to shade 90% of the camp through out and a wood line surrounding the area so it does not feel like you are camping in the middle of a wide open field. Wouldn't plan to use the bathroom and just head to the woods.. It is there if it's the biggest emergency but.. it's not a maintained bathroom sooo...

          • Barbie G.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Weston Bend State Park Campground
            Jun. 8, 2024

            Weston Bend State Park Campground

            Site 26 is Peaceful

            This was our 2nd stay at Weston Bend SP. Both times, we had site 26, one of the few basic sites. While some of the other sites were very close to each other, this one is relatively isolated. It's big too. There's a vault toilet close by. It was clean and roomy. We didn't use the water but there are a few spigot throughout the campground. There's also a regular restroom near the campground entrance, but we didn't use it. We will definitely camp here again if we are passing through.

          • Craig W.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Woodridge Park
            May. 21, 2024

            Woodridge Park

            Nice campground with a group

            We recently took our scout troop to Woodridge and had ample space for the group.  The 4.5 mile trail was a nice activity for the scouts during the morning.  The trail was moderately difficult and could be problematic if raining.  The vault toilet was pretty clean and well taken care of.  It was fairly busy between the car campers and those who utilized one of the many hike in sites.  Several of the hike in sites looked promising and I hope to one day return and use one as well.

          • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from AOK Campground & RV Park
            May. 20, 2024

            AOK Campground & RV Park

            Well Maintained, Clean Facilities

            Camped here on Oct 5, 2023. RV parks are not our preferred place to camp. Prefer to camp with our campervan in dispersed or primitive campsites. That being said, this campground was really good for an overnight stay during our trip north to Minnesota. The owners were very welcoming and helpful. The property and restrooms/showers were very, very clean and well maintained. Our dog enjoyed the fenced in dog park with is on the property. The campground has ponds. Other campers were friendly and respectful.

          • Lucy P.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Woodridge Park
            May. 13, 2024

            Woodridge Park

            Fine for a night, not longer

            It was pretty crowded and most car camping sites were taken when we got in at 8pm on a Wednesday in may. Some folks appeared to be staying long-term and had left their dogs completely unattended with only one tied up so they were just wandering the campground.

            We left after a night because cell service wasn’t very good (1 bar on Verizon/at and t/t mobile) and the loose dog repeatedly wandering into our campsite was upsetting our dog. Sites down the trail for tents seemed okay.

          • David L.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Pony Express Lake Conservation Area
            May. 10, 2024

            Pony Express Lake Conservation Area

            A Small Free Drive-in Campground

            This free campground has a water tap and a pit toilet. There are at least three first come first served campsites that have a picnic table and a fire ring.



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