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Best Tent Camping near Pleasant Hope, MO

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Tent camping near Pleasant Hope, Missouri provides access to several established campgrounds within a short drive, with options ranging from primitive sites to more developed facilities. Fiery Fork Conservation Area offers free tent campsites with basic amenities including fire rings, picnic tables, and vault toilets. Hermitage State Park Campground at Pomme de Terre State Park provides standard non-electric tent sites with clean facilities for $8 for seniors, while Swan Creek features dispersed backcountry tent camping in a natural setting approximately 45 minutes from Springfield.

Tent-specific logistics vary significantly between locations. Fiery Fork Conservation Area features drive-in and walk-in tent sites with maintained, mowed areas and established fire pits. The access road includes about 2 miles of gravel with potential high-water areas that may affect accessibility during wet periods. No cell service is available for AT&T users, requiring campers to drive several miles for signal. Vault toilets are provided, but no trash service exists, so campers must pack out all waste. Ticks are prevalent, particularly in warmer months. Swan Creek offers free primitive tent camping with no permits required, but requires hikers to walk in to reach camping areas.

The tent camping experience in this region features river and creek access at multiple locations. Fiery Fork provides tent-only sites with hammock-friendly trees and river access for fishing and wading. According to reviews, the area offers "plenty of space between campsites" and remains "peaceful" even during busy seasons. One visitor noted that Fiery Fork is "far from any city noise or roadway" with "beautiful hammock friendly trees, river access, and creek beds to play in." Hermitage State Park Campground provides a more developed tent camping experience with a camp store, swim beach, and fishing opportunities. The wide-open layout makes it suitable for family tent camping with good bike riding opportunities around the campground. Swan Creek offers a more secluded backcountry tent camping experience with equestrian areas nearby.

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317 Reviews of 10 Pleasant Hope Campgrounds

  • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 19, 2024

    Crabtree Cove

    Free Off Season Camping (review of Loop B only)

    Camped in Loop B on Oct 4, 2023. Camping was free at this Corp of Engineer campground since off season began on Oct 1st. The Loop B campground has several RV/tent sites arranged in sub-loops in an open field; some trees for shade. Sites are close to each other; no privacy between sites. Sites appear to be level. Each site has a metal fire ring, table and lamp pole. The loop road is paved and the sites were gravel. There were no hookups in Loop B. The water station was shut off, but the vault toilet, which wasn't very clean, was open. No camp host on duty during our stay. There is access to Stockton Lake from the loop road. There was nothing special about this campground, but has good lake access for boats.  Otherwise this campgrund is suitable for an overnight stay.

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 30, 2021

    Cobb Ridge

    Oasis in the Woods

    Open:  year round

    Reservations:  877-444-6777 or recreation.gov

                               Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance

    Fees:  $15.00 single with electric

                $10.00 single no electric

                $45.00 group site

                Passes honored

    Bear Aware.  Beautiful fence around campground with the road and pads all paved.  Nice.  Complete campground is well maintained.  Camp host on duty, no gate house.  Sites are very large and spaced out well.  Some pull thrus.  Picnic table, fire ring, toilets, showers, water, trash.  There are nearly 80 miles of inter connected loops that go from easy to hard terrian, winding in and out of forested hollers and along ridge tops.  ATV must be 50 inches wide or less.

    LNT

    BTYFI

    Travel safe

  • Rebecca L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 18, 2025

    Damsite

    Another amazing COE campground

    Another wonderful Corps of Engineers campground on Pomme De Terre Lake. There are basic campsites and campsites with full hookups. The campsites are spacious and overlook the lake. This is such a beautiful, well maintained campground. Every campsite is level and has a picnic table and fire ring. During the off season ( Oct 1 - Nov.30 & March 14th - Apr 14 ) all campsites ( electric and primitive ) are only $10. ( limited amenities) From Jan 5th - March 14th campsites are free at Damsite Park. However, there is no electric or water available at that time.
    Please check the Pomme De Terre USACE website for changes and regular season rates. 50% off all rates with America the beautiful/senior access pass at all Corps of Engineers campgrounds.
    I highly recommend this campground. 4g LTE and great cell signal.

  • Napunani
    Dec. 1, 2023

    Bennett Spring State Park Campground

    Fishing Paradise

    PROS 

    Senior discount 

    Check-in via text was easy and fast 

    Beautifully maintained state park 

    Quiet during week 

    Pull-thru Site 102 level, concrete pad surrounded by grass 

    Site sufficient length for trailer and tow vehicle 

    Metal frame plastic plank picnic table metal fire ring with cooking grate 

    Dark sky friendly except for campsites 101-106 

    Trash dumpsters throughout campground 1 

    Firewood for sale $5 at entrance gate house 

    Huge park store! 

    CONS. 

    1 toilet and 1 shower for 48 campsites in Campground 1. Both door locks did not work. There were lines for the one toilet most of the time!!!

    $6.50 Reservation Fee 

    Site 102 had a wonderful view of the entrance gatehouse that had blaring lights all night, the one lane dump station and a dumpster 

    Campground 101-106 sites slammed together; our campfire ring was 15 feet from neighbors sewer outlet 

    Site 102 campfire ring was 2 feet from site unmovable picnic table 

    No privacy from any other sites 

    No security overnight gate closures 

    Would not recommend Park restaurant

  • Lea B.
    Aug. 16, 2020

    COE Stockton Lake Hawker Point

    Private and Nearly Perfect

    Just got home from a weekend stay at site C19 at Hawker Point COE Park. This particular site was just up the hill from the lake and completely private. The walk to the lake was about 50 yards and a little steep but we managed to carry two kayaks down and up without too much trouble (and we are a middle-aged couple), and it was totally worth the effort because it was as if we had our own private cove.

    The site is very spacious and shaded with plenty of trees for our hammocks and clothesline. Lots of level places for tents. The park attendants were very friendly and helpful.

    C19 has no electricity or water and the closest vault toilet is a good walk down the road. The shower houses were driving distance away. We have a shower tent, so that wasn’t an issue for us.

    We drove through the rest of this park to check out A and B campground loops. A loop consists of full hookup sites and many sit right on the water. Little shade and crowded, but if you like to play on the lake all day these might be for you. B loop had pretty wooded sites but many were not close to the water. C loop is where it’s at!

  • Joe J.
    Sep. 9, 2021

    Fishermans Paradise

    Off the beaten path

    For starters the RV park is about 1/4 down a 1 lane gravel road so if you’re pulling a big rig you better hope you don’t meet another vehicle. All the 50 amp full hookup sites seem to be in use by permanent residents. The 30 amp sites are not on level ground. No water or sewer connections for the 30 amp sites. The road also gets a little steep and winding to the 30 amp sites. Nice small lakes make for a nice view once you get into the valley.

  • Abby H.
    May. 18, 2023

    Pittsburg Area Campground — Pomme de Terre State Park

    First Weekend

    My boyfriend and I stayed here for one night at the beginning of may for our first camping trip together. It was at one of 2 basic tent sites. Ours was just a short walk on a (likely camper-made trail) down to the water. The water seemed clean enough to swim but there was a lot of floating moss and seaweed right along the shore. So we opted to just fish even though we were unsuccessful. There were plenty of trees to hang out hammock, a grill grate over the fire, and a decent amount of shade. There were two flat sites for a tent. We chose one that was slightly more on a slope because it was less rocky. Spotted a few poison ivy plants and 2-3 brown recluses but we’re in their habitat so that is to be expected. Not ideal but not unexpected lol we definitely plan to return!

  • Hayley G.The Dyrt PRO User
    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!

  • Laura H.
    Sep. 17, 2020

    Cedar Ridge Campground—Stockton Lake

    Tent Camping

    Beautiful views from many of the sites. I noticed several of the tent sites do not have level areas for your tent. T01 site does not have close parking unless you are able to park in the handcap parking. It is a quite park in the evening. Camp host is polite and shower house is kept clean. Vault toilet by the boat ramp is sketchy (where tent camping is located). Will stay here again.

Guide to Pleasant Hope

Tent camping near Pleasant Hope, Missouri, offers a variety of scenic locations and amenities for outdoor enthusiasts looking to immerse themselves in nature.

Tips for tent camping near Pleasant Hope

  • Masters Park provides essential amenities like drinking water and sanitary dump facilities, making it a convenient choice for campers.
  • Hermitage State Park Campground is well-reviewed for its clean facilities and friendly hosts, ensuring a pleasant camping experience.
  • Swan Creek allows for free camping with no permit required, perfect for those looking to enjoy the outdoors without breaking the bank.

Some prices for tent camping range from $8 to $0

  • At Hermitage State Park Campground, seniors can enjoy a standard non-electric site for just $8, making it an affordable option for budget-conscious campers.
  • Fiery Fork Conservation Area offers free camping, allowing visitors to enjoy the beauty of nature without any fees.
  • Swan Creek also features free camping, providing a great opportunity for those wanting to explore without the cost.

Local attractions and activities near Pleasant Hope

  • Cedar Ridge Campground is open year-round and offers a peaceful setting for fishing and hiking enthusiasts.
  • Wilbur Allen Memorial Conservation Area allows for boat-in access, making it a unique spot for those who enjoy water activities alongside their camping experience.
  • Caplinger Mills Park is located in Stockton, providing a picturesque backdrop for family camping and outdoor adventures.

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