Dog-Friendly Camping near Pleasant Hill, MO

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    Lake Jacomo - Fleming Park campground accommodates tent, RV, and glamping sites with pets allowed in Prairie, Missouri, approximately 20 miles northwest of Pleasant Hill. The campground features clean, private bathrooms with individual shower areas. Sites vary in terms of levelness and shade coverage, with some hillside locations experiencing water runoff during rain. Electric hookups, water, sewer connections, picnic tables, and fire rings are available at most sites. Campground rules require burning only wood sold on-site, and site reservations are recommended, especially for the limited lakefront spots. Camping photos and user guides for Pleasant Hill, Missouri are available on The Dyrt.

    Several pet-friendly camping options can be found within 30 minutes of Pleasant Hill. Jackson County Fleming Park Jacomo Campground allows pets on leash and provides access to 27 hiking trails suitable for dog walking. The campground is situated near Lake Jacomo, offering water recreation opportunities including kayaking, fishing, and pontoon rentals. Peculiar Park Place, located south of Kansas City, maintains clean grounds with spacious RV sites that accommodate pets. Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA welcomes pets year-round with 75 campsites including tent sites, RV spots, cabins, and glamping accommodations. The park features market facilities, firewood, and full hookups for RVs. Lake Paradise Resort in Lone Jack offers pet-friendly cabin options along with tent and RV camping, including laundry facilities and RV storage for extended stays.

    Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Pleasant Hill (60)

      1. Blue Springs Lake Campground

      4.3(49)14mi from Pleasant HillRVs, Tents

      "The sites were well situated such that you felt you had plenty of privacy."

      "If you’re wanting to camp where you are close to city amenities, this is the spot for you. My husband, our dog and I camped in one of the tent spots, but there were mostly RV’s around us."

      from $33 - $48 / night

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      2. Lake Jacomo - Fleming Park

      4.0(24)10mi from Pleasant HillRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "Nice little campground tucked away just outside Kansas City. Close to everything but far enough that it’s still really camping. Cell service on AT&T and Verizon are great."

      "We just started the check in process and the staff is so great and helpful that I've already added this place to favorites and hope to return next time I'm in Missouri"

      3. Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA

      3.9(20)16mi from Pleasant HillRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Easy access to Interstate and pull through sites were long enough for our truck and 32’ trailer without having to unhitch. Stayed just one night as we passed through."

      "Decent KOA off the highway in a neighborhood. Sites are close together with some shaded."

      from $45 - $130 / night

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      4. Peculiar Park Place

      4.9(7)12mi from Pleasant HillRVs

      "Recently downsized our rig and selected this location for the initial shakedown. Had an easy to access pull through site that had 50/30 amp access, water and sewer."

      "Perfect for short stopping or long stay because the Campground is close to. the interstate. We come back again."

      5. Lake Paradise Resort

      3.6(7)12mi from Pleasant HillRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "There are nice spots right by the lakes with big trees for shade. Roads going up higher past us were a little rough but made for great walks with kids. Quiet and well spaced."

      "We went to a movie outside there and fireworks for Memorial Day weekend. The pool was open for the first Saturday but it was rainy and of course cold. It was still so much fun."

      from $35 - $80 / night

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      6. Blue Springs Lake Campground

      5.0(6)14mi from Pleasant HillRVs, Tents

      "Host was very nice, just outside city so access to what you need if you go north, access to hiking and country if you go south. I got concrete slab and full hookups. Showers and restrooms clean."

      from $34 - $50 / night

      7. Owl Creek Market and RV Park

      4.0(16)21mi from Pleasant HillRVs, Tents

      "Dog Park; Trash P/U too!"

      "There is a small dog park at the top of the hill.  I came late and left early, so didn't get to browse the cheese shop, but it looked nice. I would stay here again."

      from $34 - $50 / night

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      8. Campus RV Park

      4.3(15)21mi from Pleasant HillRVs

      "Friendly greeter cat"

      "The RV park is really close to downtown Independence, Missouri and has everything we needed for the night."

      from $35 - $55 / night

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      9. Jackson County Fleming Park Jacomo Campground

      4.3(3)11mi from Pleasant HillRVs

      "We enjoyed taking time to go to Osage Fort and Missouri town. Two historical landmarks worth the visit. Our StarLink worked well."

      "It’s really close to the lakes so that’s great but there’s minimal tree coverage and several of the sites are at the bottom of a hill which get water logged when it rains."

      10. Longview Lake Campground

      4.0(2)11mi from Pleasant HillRVs, Tents

      "Provided easy access to the Area, we stopped to visit friends.  We would stay here again."

      "We also went to Longview lake and really enjoyed it."

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    Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Pleasant Hill, MO

    457 Reviews of 60 Pleasant Hill Campgrounds

    • Terra L.
      Oct. 22, 2026

      Crow's Creek Campground

      Best in KC area price wise camping

      Free laundry, (only 1 washer & dryer per bath area) showers, and right on the lake. Has tent camping up to 14 days, and its pretty laid back and clean. Huge facilities, no electric for tent spots but they have it in bathrooms. Fire pits and picnic table. Buy 3- get 4 nights for seniors 62+.

    • PThe Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 21, 2026

      Blue Springs Lake Campground

      Host was very nice, just outside city so access to what you need if you go north, access to hiking and country if you go south. I got concrete slab and full hookups. Showers and restrooms clean.

    • Sara K.The Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 17, 2026

      Owl Creek Market and RV Park

      Crowded and expensive for what's offered

      Very crowded. Sites on top of each other and over priced for what it offers. Nice showers but only 2 for over a hundred sites. Would not recommend.

    • Sara K.The Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 17, 2026

      Great Escape RV Park & Campground

      Nice but noise from highway

      Nice place. Two small ponds. Good shower and laundry facilities. Spaces close together but not very full campground. They do charge $5/ guest if you have someone come to visit you while camping.

    • Beth S.
      Oct. 11, 2026

      Watkins Mill State Park Campground

      Great place to camp

      I went with my daughter. We had a wonderful time! It was a nice clean campsite well cared for. Just what you want for camping.

    • AThe Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 4, 2026

      Crow's Creek Campground

      Loop C Electric/Water

      Our camp site was great! We stayed in Loop C and there’s bathrooms scattered all around the loop, pets welcome, no visitors past 10pm and no fires past midnight. Nice and peaceful and everyone around was courteous and friendly. 10/10 recommend staying here. Lots of acorns, if you stay under any trees so be aware! Also, there was sites that are one camper can fit in and other sites that have two right next to each other for family camping together!

    • NThe Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 4, 2026

      Louisburg Middle Creek Lake

      Great Free Campsite for Families & Fishing

      We loved this campsite! The sites were very spacious and each had its own little stretch of shoreline, which made it perfect for fishing right from camp. Even with several families enjoying the lake, it still felt peaceful and private. We saw people fishing, kayaking, boating, and spending time on the water, and even watched deer across the lake.

      We stayed near the boat launch, which also put us close to the bathroom. The fire pit was excellent quality, and at night the stargazing was incredible. Free, family-friendly, scenic, and surprisingly private. We would absolutely camp here again.

    • Hillary F.The Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 28, 2026

      Campus RV Park

      Urban City Camping

      Clean place in the middle of town. Bathrooms, laundry and Wi-Fi are available. Nice and easy check in. Does have a train near by and city noise.

    • t
      Sep. 10, 2026

      Camp Branch Campground

      Great campground

      We loved our stay here, will definitely stay again. There were many shady sites and camp hosts were great. Hiking nearby too

    Guide to Pleasant Hill

    Camping options around Pleasant Hill, Missouri offer diverse experiences for outdoor enthusiasts within a 30-mile radius. The area sits in western Missouri's rolling hills at approximately 900 feet elevation, experiencing hot, humid summers and moderate winters with occasional snow. Most campgrounds in this region operate seasonally with peak availability from April through October, though some remain open year-round.

    What to do

    Hiking with dogs: Jackson County Fleming Park Jacomo Campground allows pets on leash with access to multiple hiking trails. "27 hiking trails, you can kayak, rent a pontoon, lots of sailboats on the lake, fishing. 30 minutes from downtown Kansas City," notes Amy S.

    Water recreation: Blue Springs Lake Campground provides lake access for fishing and boating activities. According to Shirley M., "Beautiful Lake, with fishing, and boating. The sites were well situated such that you felt you had plenty of privacy."

    Historical exploration: The area features notable historical sites within driving distance of most campgrounds. "Rainy weather for the most part but did take time to go to the Fort Osage National Historic Landmark and Missouri Town which is part of the Jackson County Parks & Rec. Nice way to spend a rainy kind of day," shares a camper who stayed at Blue Springs Lake Campground.

    What campers like

    Clean facilities: Owl Creek Market and RV Park maintains well-kept amenities that receive positive feedback. "The laundry and restrooms are above par (and the air conditioning was excellent), they have a lovely pool, and a small but adequate dog run," reports Donna H.

    Level concrete pads: Several pet-friendly campgrounds near Pleasant Hill feature concrete sites for easier setup. According to Beth R. at Owl Creek Market and RV Park, campers appreciate the "Immaculate pull thru, roomy site, fire pit, picnic table, level, concrete slab, both 30 & 50 AMP, full hookups."

    Private bathrooms: Trailside RV Park offers individual bathroom facilities. While noting some drawbacks, Kris M. mentions that "Laundry facilities acceptable. ($1.25 to wash). Propane fill on site. Pool and restrooms closed during my stay, appear nice enough."

    What you should know

    Weather considerations: Seasonal rain can affect some camping areas with drainage issues. "It's really close to the lakes so that's great but there's minimal tree coverage and several of the sites are at the bottom of a hill which get water logged when it rains. Call ahead and make sure you aren't in one of those sites," advises Amanda M. about Jackson County Fleming Park Jacomo Campground.

    Noise factors: Several campgrounds experience traffic or train noise due to their proximity to highways. At Trailside RV Park, campers mention "Noise. Mostly from the highway, but also trains and air traffic. Situated between two neighborhoods, the highway, and an RV dealership. Did I mention noise?"

    Site spacing variations: Campground density varies throughout the region. At Campus RV Park, Chris B. notes, "Great little spot right in downtown Indep. Only drawback is all the sirens, all night and day."

    Tips for camping with families

    Playground access: Peculiar Park Place offers family-friendly amenities within a well-maintained environment. "It is a large campground that has a variety of sites. Some partially shaded, some with full. They have a site for every size and need," reports Toni S.

    Pool options: Several dog friendly campgrounds near Pleasant Hill include swimming facilities. Chris W. shares about Blue Springs Lake Campground: "This was our first visit to this campground. the sites were well kept up, with many prime locations near the playground for our kids."

    Spacious sites: Families need room to spread out. Angie N. notes, "Our spot- 24 - was perfect. Nice afternoon shade. Very level. Plenty of room to spread out. Close to bathroom but not too close. Fairly quiet - there was some road noise from overnight work being done but I'm sure this is not typical."

    Tips from RVers

    Site leveling: Lake Paradise Resort receives mixed reviews about site conditions. Ronald C. notes, "the sites are old and not very level and difficult to maneuver. Lots of seasonal campers but it could be a 4 star campsite with some upgrades."

    Big rig access: Certain campgrounds accommodate larger vehicles better than others. MickandKarla W. provides detailed guidance: "As you exit the park, if you have a big rig, you'll want to stay to the left side of the dump station for a wider right turn out of the park."

    Hookup placement: Check utility locations before selecting sites. "The utilities were located mid-to-rear on the site, and we had no trouble reaching them. The site slopes to the passenger side and downhill toward the road, so we used a few levelers. Many sites here are sloped," reports an RVer about Blue Springs Lake Campground.

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