Best Tent Camping near Pleasant Hill, MO

Tent campers near Pleasant Hill, Missouri can choose from several established campgrounds within driving distance. Tent Sites at Milo Farm offers 22 reservable walk-in tent sites with amenities including picnic tables, drinking water, and permission for campfires. Farrington City Park in Windsor provides a more basic tent camping experience with sanitary dump facilities but fewer amenities overall.

Most tent camping areas near Pleasant Hill require campers to bring their own supplies. Walk-in tent sites at Milo Farm allow alcohol and pets, but campers should note there are no toilets, showers or trash service available. Rabbit Ridge Primitive Campground at Hillsdale State Park offers more developed facilities with electric hookups, water hookups, showers, and toilets despite being designated as primitive. Many sites in the region permit fires, though Farrington City Park specifically prohibits campfires, requiring tent campers to plan alternative cooking methods.

The camping experience varies significantly across these locations. Walk-in tent sites provide more seclusion from vehicle traffic and typically offer a more immersive outdoor experience. Primitive tent setups at places like Rabbit Ridge Campground balance basic amenities with natural surroundings. Tent campers seeking convenience might prefer sites with water and electric hookups, while those wanting a more rustic experience can opt for the more basic facilities. A visitor to Farrington City Park commented, "The camping area is near a road with some light traffic overnight, but it was not distracting to sleep, and the shower and bathroom facilities were basic but more than adequate."

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  • Freya
    Oct. 16, 2025

    Quail Run Campground — Hillsdale State Park

    Relaxing place to camp and enjoy nature

    All in all I really enjoyed tent camping at one of the primitive sites! My dad and I used two separate tents, each of which are six person tents, and it was easy to fit both on the campsite. I didn’t love the fire ring because the wall was pretty high and the grill part didn’t have adjustable height so that limited the height of the fire we could build when we wanted to cook over it. The nearby vault toilet was just OK, it was about as clean as a vault toilet could be but there was no way to use hand sanitizer or wash your hands nearby. The shower house with flush toilets, which was a little further away, was clean but didn’t have any hand soap, it only had hand sanitizer which was a disappointment.

    Those were really the only drawbacks to this campsite though! Everything else was lovely. I liked that there was a small camp store nearby with firewood for purchase during operating hours. The scenery was very nice and even though there were a lot of RVs in their section of the campground, I didn’t hear any noise coming from their air-conditioning thanks to the distance between that section and the primitive section.

    Being almost completely surrounded by the lake was so serene and we got to hear and see a lot of wildlife. The only other thing to know about this spot on the campground is that if you’re going to the primitive sites, you will have to park nearby and then walk the rest of the way with your gear. At the site I was in that was only a couple of yards but other ones were further away.

    Also, a note about spiders: there were way more than I’ve ever seen while camping before, so if large amounts of them bother you I suggest you not camp here in October! Most of them were small, but seeing them so often was still kind of gross. Such is life when camping though!

  • Jordan B.
    Jun. 7, 2020

    Louisburg Middle Creek State Fishing Lake

    Peaceful near KC

    I car camped here for one night early this spring and will definitely come here again. There was a big RV parked next to me, some other car campers, and then a group of tent campers. The sites are right on the lake and the vault toilet was clean. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring and they are spaced out nicely. There was a decent amount of traffic to and from the floating boat dock but it still wasn’t too noisy.

  • J
    Jul. 15, 2020

    Crow's Creek Campground

    One of the best!

    We camped here in June 2020.  We had a nice RV site with electric.  The best part is the view of and access to the lake! So beautiful and relaxing.  We had a nice gravel site with fire ring and picnic table. We could walk right down a grassy hill to the trail along the lake.  We had lots of grassy space around us to set up and play yard games. Trails and roads within the campsite are paved, so it's great for bikes and scooters.  Grounds are well maintained and grassy areas feel fine to walk through and play in.  Nearby area beaches to play at, a playground, and a short drive to stores to get anything we forgot! We love this beautiful place and will return!

    Cons: the full hookup sites don't have a view of the lake. This is why we chose an electric only site and used a spigot in the campsite to fill our tank.

  • Amanda M.
    Sep. 14, 2020

    Camp Branch Campground

    good pricing, great location, awful website

    We booked a site along with a couple of family members and the website for this park is ancient. Couldn't get anything booked online because the website wouldn't cooperate, save yourself time and just call the campground once you've looked at the map and chosen where in general you want to camp at. 

    Tent sites are okay sized, and many are close to the water. Not a lot of trees for shade, so bring a shelter for some relief from the sun. 

    The camp store sells wood and everyone was extremely friendly. There's a swimming beach nearby that you will have to drive to but it is included in the stay! No alcohol is allowed at the beach.

  • S
    Jul. 20, 2020

    Crow's Creek Campground

    Tent Sites with Lake Views

    We live near Crow’s Creek, and enjoy making spur of the moment camping trips here throughout the year. There are many spacious tent sites with great views of the lake. Miles of paved walking/biking trails around the water offer for a nice activity!

    Tip: Before choosing your site number, ask which loop is furthest from the horse camping as there can be some noise from the barn at night. The park staff has typically made this suggestion to us when we arrive!

  • Laura H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 23, 2020

    Sunflower Campground — Hillsdale State Park

    Very Clean and Very Relaxing

    The Park: We love this park, it’s massive, and really pretty. They have so much to do (listed below). Sunflower Loop is our favorite and has full hookups. There are more primitive loops as well. It is ADA accessible. There was not a tornado shelter as of 2018. This is one thing that should be mandatory given its proximity and being further away from potential shelter. Excellent camping on the lake. Lots of water activities available.

    Sites: level, clear, easily accessible. Sunflower loop is widely spaced and plenty of room for larger RVs.

    Cellular: decent cellular signal.

    Amenities: Amphitheater Bath House Bicycling Boat Ramp Boating Canoeing Kayaking Campground Host Camping, Equestrian Camping, Improved Site Camping, Primitive Church Comfort Station Dock, Boat Dump Station, Camper Dump Station, Marina Fire Rings Fishing, Park Lake Fuel, Boats Golf Grills Gun Range Hiking Hiking Trail Horseback Riding Hunting Information Booth Jet Skiing Laundry Marina Mountain/Trail Bicycling Park Lake Parking Picnic Area Picnic Shelter Picnic Tables Playground Rentals, Boat, Motorized Rentals, Jet Skis Reservoir Restrooms Shelters Showers Skiing - Water Swimming, Park Lake Telephone Toilet, Pit/Vault Trails, Bicycle Trails, Equestrian Trails, Hiking/Walking, Easy Trails, Mountain Bike Walking Water Access, Park Lake Water Skiing

  • Mark D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 25, 2025

    Montrose Missouri Conservation Area Dispersed Camping

    Enjoyed Our Stay

    Large grass area available for tents or campers. No specific camp locations. No fire rings or picnic tables. Pit toilets are as expected.

    Shallow muddy water but it does attract wildlife. A bit of road noise but tolerable. Perfect for our one night stay.

  • Devin M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 9, 2022

    Sparrowfoot

    Beautiful and quiet

    This campsite is beautiful. Loop B is much quieter with fewer guests. Loop A is a little more busy. Loop A: 2 smaller loops of campsites. A17,18,19 are very close to a little walkway that goes down to the lake. These spots are very hot and sunny in the morning, but shaded in the afternoon. Loop A has 1 set of nonflushable toilets that were surprisingly clean. Loop B: this is where the shower house and flushable toilets are. Showers were clean and water was hot. Showers had good water pressure. Loop B also has the playground which is right behind site B47. It’s a newer playground and all equipment was nicely maintained. There are no swings. Only complaint is that there are no benches or picnic tables at the playground so bring your camping chair if you plan to stay awhile. Further past Loop B the road turns to gravel and there is a parking lot with a walkway to the lake. This offers some small bluffs with deep water for jumping off. If you walk further around the corner to the right, it turns into a nicer “beach” style area with few rocks, although the mud can be a little thick after it rains. When we were here (July) the lake was pretty muddy but I’m not sure if it’s always that way or not. It was also pretty low, but still had plenty of fun and kayaked through all the little coves.

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 2, 2025

    Blue Springs Lake Campground

    Nice County Campground

    Both RV Life Trip Wizard navigation and GPS took us to Campground Rd where there were signs to the camping area. The check in area at this county campground (CG) was a little tight but doable with our 40’ 5th wheel and F450 truck. We proceeded to back-in site 29 with FHUs. The road area was wide, so we had no issues backing into the site. The utilities were place middle-back on the site and we had no problems reaching. The site slopes to the passenger side and down hill to the road, so we used a few levelers. Space between sites varies within the CG. Our site was very close to 30 but we were on the end with a nice yard. Water pressure was decent. There’s no Wifi in the CG. We got 3 bars on both Verizon and T-Mobile. There are mature trees here, but most sites except a few north perimeter would have a shot for satellite. The bathhouse was newer and in good condition plus there’s a laundry in one of the restroom buildings. This CG is a good option as it's just east of Kansas City. We were here overnight and would stay here again. ChatGPT: First edit, I asked for a more engaging narrative. It did that but took accuracy away from the review. Then I asked ChatGPT to just edit. This version did that and improved the flow, plus kept the facts in tact. Both RV Life Trip Wizard navigation and GPS took us to Campground Rd, where there were signs directing us to the camping area. The check-in area at this county campground(CG) was a little tight but manageable with our 40’ 5th wheel and F450 truck. We proceeded to back-in site 29 with FHUs. The road was wide, so we had no issues backing in. 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. The premium cement pads seemed to be more level than gravel sites. Space between sites varies within the CG—our site was very close to site 30, but we were on the end with a nice yard. Water pressure was decent. There’s no Wi-Fi in the CG, but we got 3 bars on both Verizon and T-Mobile. There are mature trees throughout, but most sites—except a few on the north perimeter—would have a clear shot for satellite. The bathhouse was newer and in good condition, and there’s a laundry in one of the restroom buildings. This CG is a good option just east of Kansas City. We stayed overnight and would return. KJ Edit Both RV Life Trip Wizard navigation and GPS took us to Campground Rd, where there were signs directing us to the camping area. The check-in area at this county campground(CG) was a little tight but manageable with our 40’ 5th wheel and F450 truck. We proceeded to back-in site 29 with FHUs. The road isn't real wide, but we had no issues backing in. However, if there had been a rig in the site right next to us on the driver side, it would have been challenging. 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. The premium cement pads seemed to be more level than gravel sites. Space between sites varies within the CG—our site was very close to site 30 and thus, they didn't have much of a yard, but our site had a nice yard. Water pressure was decent. There’s no Wi-Fi in the CG, but we got 3 bars on both Verizon and T-Mobile. There are mature trees throughout, but most sites—except a few on the north perimeter—would have a clear shot for satellite. The bathhouse was newer and in good condition, and there’s a laundry in one of the restroom buildings. 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. This CG is a good option just east of Kansas City. We stayed overnight and would return.


Guide to Pleasant Hill

Tent camping options near Pleasant Hill, Missouri range across public parks and private facilities within a 40-mile radius. The region features rolling hills and prairie landscapes with seasonal temperature variations that affect camping comfort, particularly in summer when highs routinely reach 90°F. Several campgrounds maintain primitive sites while others offer varying levels of amenities for tent campers seeking different outdoor experiences.

What to do

Water activities at Hillsdale State Park: The park provides swimming, fishing, and boating opportunities at Hillsdale Lake. Rabbit Ridge Primitive Campground within the park offers tent sites with amenities including electric hookups, showers and toilet facilities despite its "primitive" designation.

Explore local trails: Farrington City Park features well-maintained walking paths suitable for day hiking. One visitor noted, "The park itself is well-maintained, and the staff is very helpful and friendly."

Wildlife viewing opportunities: Tent Sites at Milo Farm provides access to natural areas where campers can observe local wildlife in their natural habitat. The 22 walk-in tent sites create separation from developed areas, increasing chances for wildlife encounters.

What campers like

Quiet camping environment: Many tent sites in the Pleasant Hill region offer relative seclusion, particularly at walk-in locations. The natural buffer from traffic noise and other campers creates a more immersive outdoor experience.

Basic but functional facilities: Marysville campground maintains reservable tent sites with minimal amenities, appealing to campers seeking a more authentic outdoor experience without excessive development.

Seasonal variations: Spring and fall camping near Pleasant Hill offers more moderate temperatures compared to summer months. The shoulder seasons typically provide better sleeping conditions for tent campers with overnight lows in the 50-60°F range.

What you should know

Limited facilities at some locations: Several campgrounds near Pleasant Hill operate with minimal amenities. Prospect City Park maintains tent camping areas but does not provide drinking water, restrooms, or trash service, requiring campers to pack in all supplies and pack out all waste.

Fire restrictions vary by location: Campfire policies differ significantly among area campgrounds. While Rabbit Ridge allows fires at designated sites, Farrington City Park prohibits all campfires, requiring alternative cooking methods such as propane stoves.

Reservation requirements: Most established campgrounds near Pleasant Hill require advance reservations, particularly during peak summer weekends. Walk-in availability becomes limited between Memorial Day and Labor Day at popular sites.

Tips for camping with families

Choose sites with adequate facilities: When camping with children near Pleasant Hill, prioritize locations with toilet facilities and drinking water access. Rabbit Ridge Primitive Campground provides these amenities while maintaining a natural setting.

Weather preparedness: Summer camping in the region requires heat management strategies. Tent sites with shade trees offer significant temperature advantages, with exposed sites potentially reaching interior temperatures exceeding 100°F during afternoon hours.

Activity planning: Campgrounds with playgrounds or designated recreation areas provide important activity options for children. Most sites within 30 miles of Pleasant Hill lack dedicated children's facilities, requiring families to bring their own recreation equipment.

Tips from RVers

Limited hookup availability: Most tent-focused campgrounds near Pleasant Hill do not accommodate RVs with hookups or have restricted access for larger vehicles.

Dump station access: For campers using portable toilet facilities, Farrington City Park provides sanitary dump facilities, though no other amenities for recreational vehicles.

Road access considerations: Several campgrounds in the Pleasant Hill area have narrow access roads or limited turning radius at campsites, creating challenges for vehicles with trailers or equipment exceeding 20 feet in total length.

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