Near Plattsburg, Missouri, several campgrounds offer overnight and extended-stay options within 30 miles of town. The area sits at approximately 1,060 feet above sea level with the terrain featuring rolling hills and small lakes. Fall temperatures typically range from 40-65°F, while summer months can reach 85-95°F with high humidity.
What to do
Fishing without a license: At Basswood Country RV Resort, guests can fish in any of the five small lakes without purchasing a fishing license. "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 one visitor who stayed at the resort.
Visit historic sites: The Plattsburg area has connections to presidential history. "As a point of interest, this used to be a favorite fishing spot of President Harry S. Truman, check out the Mother in Law cabin—built at his request," mentions a camper about Basswood Country RV Resort.
Family activities: Seasonal weekend programming runs throughout warmer months. "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," reports a long-time visitor to the campgrounds in the area.
What campers like
Clean facilities: Campus RV Park in nearby Independence offers well-maintained amenities. "The bathrooms were clean, the showers very hot, and the laundry room was tidy! Also, the manager was super nice and accommodating," shares one reviewer who visited while having vehicle repairs done.
Spacious sites: Some RV parks in the region provide generous site dimensions. "The site we stayed in was large and level," reports a camper about Basswood Country RV Resort. This allows larger rigs to extend slides without crowding neighbors.
Outdoor recreation: A Country Charm RV Park in Hamilton offers fire rings at each site. "There is a nice picnic table and fire ring at each site. Bundles of fire wood are available for sale," notes a reviewer who stayed while visiting family in the area.
What you should know
Airport proximity: Several campgrounds sit 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 a camper at Basswood Country RV Resort.
Long-term residents: Some parks have sections with permanent residents. "Prospective visitors should know that there is a large section of long term renters that you must drive through to get to the short term sites. This gave the impression that this was less a vacation park and more of a trailer park," shares one reviewer.
Site variation: Worlds of Fun Village features different site types with varying noise levels. "Row 1 (sites 1-20) is along a busy highway with semi truck noise 24 hours a day. I recommend either paying more for the pull-through (further from the road) or the back in sites 69-82 in row 3," advises a camper who stayed there.
Tips for camping with families
Pool access: Several campgrounds offer swimming facilities during warmer months. "Basswood provides amenities that are great for entertaining children, including a swimming pool and splash park, two playgrounds, a basketball goal, and fishing," explains a frequent visitor who camps with grandchildren.
City amenities nearby: Love's RV Hookup in Cameron offers convenience for families needing supplies. "Located at Love's so most things you could need are available there... Perfect for a quick overnight stop on your journey!" shares a traveler who stayed there.
Weekend programming: During peak season, organized activities keep children entertained. "There was a nice playground, pavilion and courts... My kids did get some pool time (it was a nice pool) and loved the blob (whatever you call the bounce pads)," notes a family that visited in August.
Tips from RVers
Level sites matter: Site grading varies between parks. At A Country Charm RV Park, one camper noted, "Level lots, clean and beautiful!! You need to check this one out!" While small, the park receives consistent praise for site preparation.
Monthly rates available: For extended stays, inquire about monthly pricing at Lakeview Campground and RV Park. "We spent one night here on the way home. GPS does not bring you to correct location. Sites are close together," cautions a reviewer, highlighting the importance of calling ahead for accurate directions.
Off-season advantages: Some rv campgrounds near Plattsburg, Missouri operate year-round with different experiences. "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," shares a camper about Worlds of Fun Village during off-peak travel.
