Camping near Pleasant Hill, Missouri centers around several lakes with camping options within 25 miles. Most campgrounds in the region remain open from April through October, though Peculiar Park Place and Lake Paradise Resort offer year-round accommodations. Summer temperatures average 75-85°F with high humidity, while spring and fall provide milder conditions with average temperatures between 55-75°F.
What to do
Fishing access: Blue Springs Lake Campground offers proximity to quality fishing spots. "Beautiful Lake, with fishing, and boating," notes one visitor who enjoyed the lake despite rainy weather during their stay.
Historical attractions: Take a day trip from your campsite to explore local history. "Nice way to spend a rainy kind of day. Beautiful Lake, with fishing, and boating," mentions a camper who visited Fort Osage National Historic Landmark and Missouri Town from Blue Springs Lake Campground.
Swimming options: Lake Paradise Resort features a recently renovated pool with family-friendly features. "The pool is renovated and very nice. It is very large, zero entry, up to mostly around 5 ft deep with a small area that was 9ft; there is a children's area with a sprinkler," explains a visitor to Lake Paradise Resort.
Event camping: Several campgrounds host seasonal events. "We went to a movie outside there and fireworks for Memorial Day weekend," shares a Lake Paradise Resort camper who enjoyed the structured activities offered during holiday weekends.
What campers like
Privacy between sites: Many campers appreciate thoughtful site layouts. "The sites were far apart enough that you didn't feel like your neighbors were on top of you," mentions a visitor to Blue Springs Lake Campground, noting the spacious feeling despite being in a developed campground.
Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathrooms and common areas receive positive mentions. "The entire place was spotless, the sites were far apart enough that you didn't feel like your neighbors were on top of you. Bathrooms were incredibly clean," shares a camper from Blue Springs Lake Campground.
Friendly staff: Helpful campground hosts enhance the experience. "The staff was nice but since entrance time and exit time are both 2:00 we had to wait for our spot to open which was difficult as we both needed to check in with our jobs," explains a visitor who appreciated the staff despite timing challenges.
Laundry access: Several campgrounds provide laundry facilities. "Clean and spaces not too close together. Well set up for either tent or RV. Shade," notes a camper who appreciated the laundry facilities at Blue Springs Lake Campground.
What you should know
Highway noise impacts: Some campgrounds experience road noise due to proximity to interstates. "If you're wanting to camp where you are close to city amenities, this is the spot for you... You can't see the lake from the campground, and there was some road noise from morning commuters but overall it's a nice stop for a night or two," explains a camper from Campus RV Park.
Varying bathroom quality: Bathroom facilities differ across campgrounds. "Our only complaint was the bathrooms. Not particularly clean and oddly designed. The one nearest to us was a poorly designed handicap accessible bathroom, which was huge but difficult to use," notes one Blue Springs Lake Campground visitor.
Shared arrival/departure times: Some campgrounds have identical check-in and check-out times. "Since entrance time and exit time are both 2:00 we had to wait for our spot to open which was difficult as we both needed to check in with our jobs," mentions a camper who had to wait for their site.
Site drainage concerns: Rainfall can affect camping conditions. "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 a visitor to Jackson County Fleming Park Jacomo Campground.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Choose sites near play areas when camping with children. "The sites were well kept up, with many prime locations near the playground for our kids," explains a camper at Blue Springs Lake Campground who appreciated the family-friendly layout.
Kid-friendly wildlife: Many campgrounds offer natural exploration opportunities. "Kids found tons of frogs and snails to play with," shares a family who camped at Lake Paradise Resort in September when the pool was closed for the season.
Security features: Some campgrounds offer enhanced security. "We felt very safe here since they require an access code to get into the gate," notes a family who appreciated the controlled access when staying with their dog.
Pool considerations: Zero-entry pools can be ideal for families with young children. "The pool is renovated and very nice. It is very large, zero entry, up to mostly around 5 ft deep with a small area that was 9ft; there is a children's area with a sprinkler," explains a visitor highlighting Lake Paradise Resort's family-oriented amenities.
Tips from RVers
Site selection for larger rigs: Concrete pads often provide more level parking. "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," advises an RVer from Peculiar Park Place.
Dump station navigation: Plan your exit route carefully if you have a large rig. "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," recommends an RVer who maneuvered a 40' fifth wheel at Blue Springs Lake Campground.
Cell service reliability: Most campgrounds offer adequate connectivity. "There's no Wi-Fi in the CG, but we got 3 bars on both Verizon and T-Mobile," reports an RVer who stayed at Blue Springs Lake Campground, noting that satellite reception was possible at most sites except those on the north perimeter.
Utility placement: RVers should note variations in hookup locations. "The utilities were located mid-to-rear on the site, and we had no trouble reaching them," shares a Blue Springs Lake Campground visitor traveling with a 40' fifth wheel and F450 truck.
