Best Campgrounds near Pleasant Hope, MO

Camping opportunities near Pleasant Hope, Missouri include several developed campgrounds that accommodate a range of camping styles from tent sites to RV hookups and cabin rentals. B Berry Farms & Co. offers a unique farm-based camping experience with tent, RV, and cabin options, while larger facilities like Springfield - Route 66 KOA provide more conventional amenities for campers about 30 miles southwest of Pleasant Hope. The landscape around Pleasant Hope features a mix of private campgrounds and established sites with varying levels of amenities, many situated on or near lakes and waterways.

Most campgrounds in the Pleasant Hope area remain open year-round, though spring through fall represents the peak camping season when conditions are most favorable. Access typically requires no special vehicles as sites are generally accessible via maintained roads. "Hosts were awesome! We had a later checkin and they had the campfire with plenty of wood going on our arrival," noted one visitor about their experience at B Berry Farms. Advance reservations are recommended, particularly during summer weekends and holidays when sites fill quickly. Facilities range from primitive sites with minimal amenities to full-service RV parks with electric, water, and sewer hookups. Cell coverage is generally available throughout the region, though signal may be weaker at more remote locations.

Campers consistently rate the hospitality at local campgrounds highly, with several reviewers specifically mentioning friendly, attentive owners as highlights of their stays. The B Berry Farms & Co. receives particular praise for its unique setting among berry fields, with one visitor noting, "We even got to pick a complimentary lip balm and the strawberry shortcake is amazing. Each spot is tucked away and very private, with a firepit, firewood and logs or homemade seats for you." Larger campgrounds like Cooks RV Motor Park earn positive feedback for clean facilities and spacious, shaded sites. Mixed-use campgrounds predominate in the region, with most accommodating both tent and RV camping, and several offering cabin rentals for those seeking more comfort. Wildlife viewing, farm experiences, and access to nearby lakes represent common activities enjoyed by campers in the Pleasant Hope area.

Best Camping Sites Near Pleasant Hope, Missouri (103)

    1. B Berry Farms & Co.

    22 Reviews
    Marshfield, MO
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (417) 933-2046

    $7 - $48 / night

    "Driving through Missouri needed a quiet place to stay. We stayed at Honey Berry Hideout, it has metal fire ring and grill."

    "Brendan and Teresa are an adotable young couple who are transforming a large area in the midst of Missouri farm country into a small black- and blueberry farm that includes a small RV camp."

    2. Springfield - Route 66 KOA

    31 Reviews
    Brookline, MO
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (417) 818-3172

    "Close to Springfield right off the highway, real close to where we needed. Has everything you could possibly need in a camp grounds."

    "Nice park that's close to 1-44, James River Parkway, and unfortunately a railroad crossing. So you will hear a train horn on occasion, but no highway noise. We will come back here and stay again."

    3. Cooks RV Motor Park - Springfield, MO

    7 Reviews
    Springfield, MO
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (417) 833-1252

    "What a wonderful gem just outside of Springfield Missouri. Clean bathrooms, friendly staff, close to lots of attractions in the area."

    "The staff was super friendly, and accommodating and when I arrived at around 7pm they were available to show me to my spot, and offered to help me get set up."

    4. Bennett Spring State Park Campground

    40 Reviews
    Windyville, MO
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (417) 532-4338

    "This state park is one worth a stop when near Springfield. I drove north toward this park to enjoy something a bit different and found it to be very peaceful during a weekday. "

    "A trout fisher dream, as one of Missouri’s 5 hacherys are here. Fun for this kids to see the amazing amount of fish."

    5. Pittsburg Area Campground — Pomme de Terre State Park

    21 Reviews
    Pittsburg, MO
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (417) 852-4291

    "This loop has been chosen due to its proximity to the bathrooms and the playground, these are key when having a 4-year-old. This loop is located in the woods with nice spacing between sites."

    "Scenic Views overlooking the beautiful lake. Each site in the electric loop has a private path to the waters edge. Sites viewable by map next to water. There were a few bugs but nothing too bad."

    6. Cedar Ridge Campground—Stockton Lake

    7 Reviews
    Dadeville, MO
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (417) 995-2045

    $14 - $24 / night

    "Campground has private boat ramp and parking away from public use so things stay secure overnight. Short walk to beach area is nice. Will be back again"

    "The swim beach is a little far from the camp, but if you walk down the trails there are great places to swim near camp including "Chicken Rock" a large island out in the lake the kids love to swim to and"

    7. RV Express 66

    3 Reviews
    Marshfield, MO
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (417) 859-7837

    "Although this is adjacent to the Interstate exit (and therefore more noisy for a Sportsmobile tent camper), it was excellent and we’d stay there again."

    "Easy access, next to hwy and lots of eating establishments close by. Full water, electric and sewer connections. Level concrete pads."

    8. Pittsburg Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    Pittsburg, MO
    25 miles
    Website

    "This park is park of Pomme De Terre lake and 1 of 2 state parks on the lake, Pittsburgh and Hermitage."

    "The sites are all gorgeous, especially if you can get one right by the lake. The vault toilets are the cleanest vault toilets I've ever seen."

    10. Hidden Valley Outfitters

    10 Reviews
    Windyville, MO
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (417) 533-5628

    "One of my top 3 campsites to visit in Missouri. Through the warm season visit at least once a month. Good clean facilities, great staff who are friendly, respectful and fun to laugh with."

    "We live 45 minutes away from this campground but love spending time here. No shade in the campground because it's still relatively new but has many great aspects and continues to add more."

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Recent Reviews near Pleasant Hope, MO

362 Reviews of 103 Pleasant Hope Campgrounds


  • Kimberly L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 7, 2025

    Rustic Trails RV Park

    Clean, hot shower but little else

    One shower and one bathroom working at the back of the campground. There's more up at the house but I didn't use those facilities. I was less than impressed with this campground. Especially for the price. It looks as though most campers actually live there and they got the shaded spots with plenty of trees. I was directed towards the back which is all gravel and not much else. Good for a quick stay over but there's nicer places close by for half the price.

  • Sharon W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 5, 2025

    B Berry Farms & Co.

    Peaceful sleeping

    Driving through Missouri needed a quiet place to stay. We stayed at Honey Berry Hideout, it has metal fire ring and grill. The owners were very friendly , informed us amenities , they have coffee pot , small stove to use in a barn in walking distance, bathrooms and showers for small fees. Family friendly with large area for kids to play.

  • Rebecca L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 11, 2025

    Crabtree Cove, Stockton Lake, MO

    Another beautiful USACE campground

    An absolutely wonderful campground with great low rates in the shoulder season($10 for electric during shoulder season ) Plus if you have the America the beautiful pass its 50% off. Regular season rates $14-$20 Warm showers with very little water pressure... but other than that a wonderful campground. Most of the campsites have shade but some of the non electric ones by the lake do not despite what Recreation.gov says.

  • Anthony S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 7, 2025

    Busiek

    Camping by permit only

    I've never been to this site but I live in Springfield just a few miles away and camping is by permit only, and permits can not be obtained online or by phone, you have to go in person to the Missouri department of conservation office, don't know if you can go to any office or specifically the one in Springfield, but there is one in Springfield; 2630 N Mayfair ave

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 4, 2025

    Laura Ingalls Wilder RV Park

    Great Little Gem

    Nicely kept small park with some shady spots. Inexpensive. About 2 miles from main highway.

  • Hayley G.
    Sep. 3, 2025

    Stockton State Park Campground

    Nicely maintained campground, great hiking trails, no privacy.

    This was a nice campground that was well maintained. The sites are quite close together with little privacy and minimal shade from the trees. We stayed in the East Loop which looked less popular than the West Loop. There was a short walk less than 5 minutes down a trail to the lake that was gorgeous. And a longer hike that went along the edge of the lake that was absolutely lovely and easy enough for the young kids in our group to do. If you don't mind being close to your neighbors it's a nice spot!

    We did check out the walk in sites here, but were not able to stay in them. They looked awesome and were a short 5 minute walk from the parking. A great beginner site for walk in camping and there were carts at the start of the trail for your gear. Both loops had decent playgrounds for the kids.

  • Hayley G.
    Sep. 3, 2025

    Orleans Trail

    Private, wooded campground near the lake!

    We stayed in the D loop at site D37. All of the sites in the D loop are more spaced out and wooded than in the other loops. They also don't have electric and the bathroom is a vault toilet. 

    Site D37 was able to fit our two tents comfortably but I don't think there was a flat space to fit a third. It was also pretty overgrown and unkept. So bring lots of bug spray. Site D39 is pretty close and it would work well for a group needing multiple spots. We had a view of the lake across the road. The bathroom was a several minute walk. 

    Site D37 across from us had water access and looked really nice. Other nearby spots D40 was also quite heavily wooded and didn't look like it had much more than one semi-flat spot for a tent. But it was definitely very private! 

    We used the shower houses(which we had to drive to get to) and they were okay. The water wouldn't get hot, but we didn't take ice cold showers. The swim beach was the highlight of this location and very nice!

  • Dakota Y.
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Coastal Country Resorts LLC

    Wonderful sights, friendly staff, beautiful cabins

    Absolutely gorgeous place, Wonderful mordernized cabins, friendliest staff around. An absolute must on your trip if your in the area. If you time it right you might spot a sasquatch

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 25, 2025

    RV Express 66

    One night stay

    Easy access, next to hwy and lots of eating establishments close by. Full water, electric and sewer connections. Level concrete pads.


Guide to Pleasant Hope

Camping spots near Pleasant Hope, Missouri offer options for tent, RV, and cabin camping with varied amenities. The region sits at approximately 1,200 feet elevation in the northern Ozarks, characterized by rolling hills and several lakes including Pomme de Terre and Stockton Lake. Water access features prominently at many campgrounds, with most sites within 30-45 minutes of Pleasant Hope.

What to do

Water activities at Pomme de Terre: Pittsburg Park Campground provides excellent kayaking options and lakeside sites. "The Pittsburg campground at Pomme de Terre State Park is awesome. The sites are all gorgeous, especially if you can get one right by the lake...If you like to fish or kayak the water isn't far from any of the sites," notes a visitor.

Hiking trails for all levels: Access multiple nature paths directly from your campsite at Bennett Spring State Park Campground. "The park has over twenty miles of hiking trails meandering through its 3,216 acres. Trails range from a leisurely walk along the stream to that of rigorous mountain trails that reward hikers with great picturesque views," according to one camper.

Fishing at Stockton Lake: Cedar Ridge Campground offers direct water access with a boat ramp inside the campground. "Nice little campground with good facilities. The swim beach is a little far from the camp, but if you walk down the trails there are great places to swim near camp including 'Chicken Rock' a large island out in the lake the kids love to swim to and jump off."

What campers like

Private, secluded sites: Pomme de Terre State Park offers well-separated campsites with natural buffers. "Whether you want a nice secluded site, a yurt or one right on the water-Pittsburgh has them all. Great modern bath houses as well as a marina with a small diner," reports one visitor to Pittsburg Park Campground.

Clean facilities: At Springfield - Route 66 KOA, maintenance standards remain high even during peak season. "The staff were very friendly and helpful. WiFi and cell service were good. Bathrooms were clean. The kids enjoyed the pizza they make here and they will deliver it to your campsite when ready."

Farm-based experiences: B Berry Farms & Co. offers a unique agricultural setting with berry picking opportunities. "My girlfriend and I stayed here during our road-trip through MO. The owners Brandon and Theresa were very accommodating and made sure we had everything we needed. We enjoyed picking black berries right next to our campsite to have with breakfast in the morning."

What you should know

Weather considerations: Spring flooding can affect lakeside campsites in the region. A Pittsburg Park camper reported: "We arrived at our site and identified that we had 13 inches until our site was to be claimed by the lake. The campground hosts actually informed us that over half of their sites were flooded or in immediate danger of flooding."

Reservation requirements: Most sites require advance booking, especially for weekend and summer visits. Cancellations often open up premium spots. "We arrived at Pittsburgh and found that the normal lake level had risen from 830 ft to 860+...They were able to offer us a different site as most people apparently decided to no show."

Noise factors: Some campgrounds have nearby train tracks. One Springfield - Route 66 KOA visitor noted: "If it wasn't for the trains coming by blowing their horns, this would easily be a favorite spot." Another mentioned: "I did wake up several times in the night to the sound of trains or planes passing by. The train tracks are right next to the campground."

Tips for camping with families

Look for multi-activity campgrounds: Hidden Valley Outfitters combines river access with amenities for children. "Clean and well-maintained campground off the Niangua River. Sites are nice with a parking pad, picnic table, campfire ring with grill, and lantern post. Great general store on property!"

Swimming access: Many local campgrounds feature swimming areas for children. At Pomme de Terre State Park, "It also has a Marina with a small store with hand dipped ice cream" and "a small swimming beach up the road and a boat ramp."

Plan for summer heat: Temperatures regularly exceed 90°F in July and August. A visitor to Hidden Valley Outfitters noted: "Trees have been planted but currently no shade. Concrete pads. Nice store with pizza ovens...Quiet hours run 10pm-7am which was nice for my young daughters."

Tips from RVers

Pad quality varies: RV sites range from level concrete to uneven gravel. A visitor to Cooks RV Motor Park shared: "Spaces are packed gravel, pretty level. As others have said, it's convenient to I40, just a few minutes away, and quiet at night."

Electrical limitations: Check amperage before booking as not all parks offer 50-amp service. "This site is on a significant slope so tent camping would be hard...Loop 100 is tightly packed RV sites with no real privacy but all your creature comforts. Loop 200 is electric sites well spaced with lake access to most."

Tank management: Many sites offer partial hookups without sewer connections. An RVer at Bennett Spring advised: "Campground 1... very nice with water, sewer, and electric. Water on April 15. Nice level spots, but very little shade in Campground 1. Reserve early as it fills up fast!"

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Pleasant Hope, MO?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Pleasant Hope, MO is B Berry Farms & Co. with a 4.9-star rating from 22 reviews.