Best Tent Camping near Pleasant Hope, MO

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Best Tent Sites Near Pleasant Hope, MO (10)

    Camper-submitted photo from Hermitage State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Hermitage State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Hermitage State Park Campground

    1. Hermitage State Park Campground

    5 Reviews
    3 Photos
    22 Saves
    Pittsburg, Missouri

    This recreation area is part of Pomme De Terre Lake

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    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Yurts
    • Glamping
    Camper-submitted photo from Fiery Fork Conservation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Fiery Fork Conservation Area
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    Camper-submitted photo from Fiery Fork Conservation Area

    2. Fiery Fork Conservation Area

    9 Reviews
    23 Photos
    96 Saves
    Roach, Missouri

    Visit the Missouri Department of Conservation's website for more information.

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    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Picnic Table
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      3. Masters Park

      1 Review
      Stockton Lake, Missouri

      Masters is a shady campground located on Stockton Lake in the scenic Ozark Mountains of southwestern Missouri. The lake and surrounding landscape offer countless recreational opportunities along its nearly 300 miles of shoreline, providing visitors with many ways to explore one of the most sought-after natural areas in the state. Natural Features: The land surrounding the lake contains hundreds of acres of native prairie grasses, rolling hills and thick forests that turn crimson in autumn. An abundance of wildlife lives both in and around the water, including wild turkey, great blue heron, deer and bald eagles. Visitors can learn about the lakes bald eagles by attending an annual eagle-watching event during the winter. Recreation: Boating is always a popular pastime at the lake. Sail boating is especially popular and the lake hosts several races each year. Masters Campground provides a boat ramp for easy access to the water. The waters of Stockton Lake are home to several species of fish including small and largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, walleye, catfish and sunfish, making it an ideal area for anglers. Several trails wind around the lake shore and through the landscape. The Stockton Lake Equestrian Trail continues approximately 15 miles between Hawker Point and Orleans Trail Campgrounds. Facilities: Masters Park offers 66 campsites, each with a lantern hanging post, picnic table and campfire ring. Nearby Attractions: There are three full-service marinas located around the lake, which offer a wide range of services and supplies, including boat rentals, fuel, fishing tackle and restaurants.

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      Camper-submitted photo from Swan Creek
      Camper-submitted photo from Swan Creek
      Camper-submitted photo from Swan Creek
      Camper-submitted photo from Swan Creek
      Camper-submitted photo from Swan Creek

      4. Swan Creek

      1 Review
      5 Photos
      105 Saves
      Chadwick, Missouri

      Swan Creek is an 8,488 acre area that provides for year-round nonmotorized dispersed recreation use as it is a designated Semi-Primitive Nonmotorized (SPNM) Area. There are approximately 20 miles of moderately used riding, hiking, and mountain bike trails available. Swan Creek itself offers swimming, fishing, and a non-potable water supply. For more detail of the trail visit Map of the Trail System. Trail System Map (printable) and Trail System Map GEO Referenced for use with Map Apps

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        5. Michael S. Duffy Jr. Memorial Park

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        Tunas, Missouri

        14 acres with approximately 10 large camping sites. By invitation only.

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          6. Quarry Point Park

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          Pittsburg, Missouri

          This recreation area is part of Pomme De Terre Lake

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                9. Robert E. Talbot Conservation Area

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                6 Saves
                Miller, Missouri

                Robert E. Talbot Conservation Area is in north-central Lawrence County, 12 miles northwest of Mt. Vernon. In 1980, the Conservation Department purchased 246 acres to maintain and protect riparian habitat along Spring River. Between 1980 and 1986, an additional 4,113 acres were purchased from six landowners, increasing the area to its present size. Originally named after Spring River, which flows unchannelized through the area's southern portion, the area was renamed in 1983 in honor of the late conservation commissioner, Robert E. Talbot from Joplin.

                Talbot CA lands vary from the rich bottomland soil along Spring River to rocky, upland soils. Presently, the area is 69 percent open land and 31 percent wooded. Fishing opportunities can be found at the four acre or seven acre lake. Numerous smaller ponds can also be found on the area. The Conservation Department has sharecrop agreements with local farmers to provide food for wildlife. Harvested crops also benefit the local farm economy. Some of the timbered areas on Talbot CA have been thinned in recent years to restore the savanna and woodland natural communities that historically existed there. Periodic prescribed burning is used to maintain these restored natural communities. Prescribed burning is also an important management tool used on the area to benefit quail, rabbit, wild turkey, and a host of other wildlife species.Cattle grazing occurs from April - August on portions of the area. The grazing program is used to improve habitat for grassland obligate wildlife including Bobwhite quail.

                Along with high quality upland habitat, visitors will find several miles of multiuse trails that are open to hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Camping is allowed only in the spot designated on the area map. No facilities are provided at the campground. The campground is best suited for tents or small travel trailers/RVs.

                Brochure: https://mdc.mo.gov/sites/default/files/mo_nature/downloads/conservation-areas/8037.pdf

                Camping is allowed only as designated in the "Things To Do When You Visit" section for this department area. If camping is not listed as an activity in this section, camping is prohibited on the area. Designated camping areas may or may not have defined campsites. Seasonal closures and restrictions may apply to all camping on department areas. On department areas where camping is allowed, camping is limited to a period of 14 consecutive days in any 30-day period. Personal property must be removed at the end of the 14-day period. Unless a special use permit is obtained, total camping days on all department areas are limited to a total of 30 days within one calendar year. Groups of more than 10 people must obtain a special use permit prior to camping. To obtain a special use permit, contact the area manager at the phone number listed for this area in the area details section. Quiet hours are in effect in camping areas from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily. Visitors who are not occupying a campsite are required to leave the campground by 10 p.m. On camping areas with established campsites, only two camping or sleeping units are permitted in each site.

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                Recent Tent Reviews in Pleasant Hope

                298 Reviews of 10 Pleasant Hope Campgrounds


                • Nathan P.The Dyrt PRO User
                  Camper-submitted photo from Bennett Spring State Park Campground
                  Oct. 26, 2024

                  Bennett Spring State Park Campground

                  Beautiful area with lots of camping spotsis

                  This is a beautiful area with a lot of camping spots. Campground 1 is down by the water and really meant for the big rigs. Most of the other campgrounds (5 total) also have plenty of space to spread out. We saw plenty of 5th wheels up in the other campgrounds. Many had electric, though don't think many have water. Which is fine for a long weeked or something - just fill up the freshwater before heading out. 

                  Of course if you like fishing this is a wonderful place. Not my thing, but I enjoyed people watching.

                • Beth M.The Dyrt PRO User
                  Camper-submitted photo from Cobb Ridge
                  Oct. 5, 2024

                  Cobb Ridge

                  Motors Mostly

                  This beautiful campground in classic Ozark hardwoods is a haven for things with motors. Bikes, ATVs, gold carts, all manners of off-road thingies, and the louder the better. At the same time, it was clean, folks were respectful, and it was quiet after dark. Enough Verizon signal to get Facebook. Some sites have electricity.

                • CThe Dyrt PRO User
                  Camper-submitted photo from B Berry Farms & Co.
                  Aug. 21, 2024

                  B Berry Farms & Co.

                  Berry-good Time

                  Found this place on a whim through Missouri. Was looking for dispersed camping and not much popped up in the area. So campgrounds were next up.

                  This place already had a few good reviews, so I called them up. Immediately knew this was going to be the place. Super nice folks, clear communication, and even showed us the grounds upon arrival.

                  Lots of amenities for just staying a single night. Everything you need and want in a campground, but not a KOA or Yogi packed site.

                  Overall 5/5, cheap, friendly, abundance of things to do, and quiet (when I stayed).

                  P.S. Depending on which site you choose… the cost varies, but still cheap. There is lighting, power outlets, tables, fire rings and outdoor grill, along with many other fun child-friendly things.

                • Laur H.
                  Camper-submitted photo from Laura Ingalls Wilder RV Park
                  Jul. 28, 2024

                  Laura Ingalls Wilder RV Park

                  Bring the family!!

                  Super friendly people, very accommodating. They offered to help us hookup when we arrived, so sweet, and specially since we are new to this. Gave us advice about where to eat around town. The site was nice and shady. The bath house was excellent - very nice showers and bathrooms, very clean, very private. Such a family feel. Very good value for the price! Thanks for an excellent stay. Would stay here again if we ever return to the area.

                • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
                  Camper-submitted photo from Crabtree Cove
                  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.

                • David S.The Dyrt PRO User
                  Camper-submitted photo from Springfield - Route 66 KOA
                  Apr. 13, 2024

                  Springfield - Route 66 KOA

                  Nice stay

                  Stayed here for 4 nights during a visit with family. Park is clean. Staff is friendly. They make fresh pizza at the convenience store/office and will deliver it to your site. We were there 3 weeks before the pool opens so we didn't get a chance to see that. 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.

                • MCB The Dyrt PRO User
                  Camper-submitted photo from Stockton State Park Campground
                  Apr. 8, 2024

                  Stockton State Park Campground

                  Nice primitive campsite in loop 1

                  Bathrooms were clean but dated. Water spigots were well spaced. Ticks were very bad. Family sites were spacious but laid out like 2 separate sites. Would have been nice to have both tables together. Tent pads were advertised but non-existent.

                • Napunani
                  Camper-submitted photo from Bennett Spring State Park Campground
                  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

                • SThe Dyrt PRO User
                  Camper-submitted photo from Springfield - Route 66 KOA
                  Jul. 29, 2023

                  Springfield - Route 66 KOA

                  Overnight stay

                  Everything you would expect from KOA Holiday. Bathrooms appear to have been updated. Wifi test, 34 down, 25 up. Verizon spotty but ATT seemed good. Gravel site. Concrete pad with metal dinette. Firepit. Clean. Friendly staff. Premium sites had porch swings, grills and umbrellas

                • Abe & Makayla R.
                  Camper-submitted photo from B Berry Farms & Co.
                  Jul. 6, 2023

                  B Berry Farms & Co.

                  Secret Paradise!!!

                  Our little family of 2 humans & 3 dogs had THE BEST first stop in our adventures. We are terrible planners but The B Berry Farm welcomed us late at night and last minute. The whole B Berry family are great people. They helped us get in and told us all the fun & exciting things around the farm to do. The clubhouse is so convenient for any camper with supplies, games, lawn chairs to watch the sunset! Even if you aren’t going to see the lakes around (we didn’t) there is plenty to entertain you right on the Farm. There is an abundance of wildflowers, walking trails, chill zones, a water park, outdoor solar shower, bugs, a friggin Berry field. WITH PINK BLUEBERRIES!!!! They taste like cotton candy — you have to ask about them. There’s a store of goodies that we bought from on the website; we got some Mint Tea, chapsticks, massage oil, soaps, and deodorant because we’re total hippies and won’t wear store bought —- all smell AMAZING and taste AMAZING and feel AMAZING. Highly recommend. The weather was beautiful the whole time; bees buzzing, grasshoppers that look like a hybrid of butterfly’s, butterflies that fly in wolf packs. We left full hearted, happy bellied, and so thankful for The B Berry Family.

                • C
                  Camper-submitted photo from Bennett Spring State Park Campground
                  May. 30, 2023

                  Bennett Spring State Park Campground

                  Very nice campground.

                  We stayed this past Memorial weekend. We had excellent wifi and T-mobile cell service with 5G while we stayed there, Very clean.They were pretty full with it being a holiday weekend.

                • Abby H.
                  Camper-submitted photo from Pittsburg Area Campground — Pomme de Terre State Park
                  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!

                • Aloha M.The Dyrt PRO User
                  Camper-submitted photo from COE Pomme de Terre Lake Pittsburg Park
                  Apr. 29, 2023

                  COE Pomme de Terre Lake Pittsburg Park

                  Pittsburgh Campground in Pomme De Terre

                  When you get here be sure to know which site you are at, the Hermitage site is right on the water but no water hookups, we set up “The big Kahuna” our rig here on the 30amp hookup with water. Nice and spacious. Peaceful and two great hikes within 10 minutes of each other.

                • Philippe M.The Dyrt PRO User
                  Camper-submitted photo from B Berry Farms & Co.
                  Apr. 21, 2023

                  B Berry Farms & Co.

                  Beautiful, rustic, private, campground

                  Teresa was very attentive, guided us to our drive in site, gave us several options, explained the features, gave us a map, and was cordial. Also the price is way below average. Beautiful view of the stars since it’s out of town. Lots of wildlife and birds.

                  It was early in the season, but still, it would have been nice if the grass in the site had been mowed. Toilet and shower are more rustic than I am used to. But they have showers!

                • Nick G.The Dyrt PRO User
                  Camper-submitted photo from Fiery Fork Conservation Area
                  Apr. 8, 2023

                  Fiery Fork Conservation Area

                  Be prepared to have neighbors.

                  I stayed here for a few days in April. There were a few campers, but I'd be very surprised if this place isn't loud and packed in the summer. Other than that the restrooms were well kept up and it was free. I just pulled right up to an established fire pit and pitched my tent.

                • NThe Dyrt PRO User
                  Camper-submitted photo from B Berry Farms & Co.
                  Apr. 4, 2023

                  B Berry Farms & Co.

                  Peaceful place to stay

                  We were passing through and just finished a 12 hour drive when we arrived. The owners are friendly and really want make the camp a nice experience. We stretched our legs on the trails and got a very peaceful nights rest.

                • Brittany M.The Dyrt PRO User
                  Camper-submitted photo from Osceola RV Park & Campground
                  Oct. 29, 2022

                  Osceola RV Park & Campground

                  Decent Spot to Stop

                  We stayed in a pull through spot with full hook ups for a week. They have spots for any size of rig. Relatively quiet with some road noise but a pretty view of the water. The shower houses were in good shape, but the shower doors were a little low to cover everything if someone else were to walk into the restroom. Laundry room is available if you request it be unlocked the night prior. We stayed in late October if you do the same just know you might see some people skinning deer in the middle of the campground.

                • J
                  Camper-submitted photo from Springfield - Route 66 KOA
                  Oct. 26, 2022

                  Springfield - Route 66 KOA

                  Great place to stay

                  My wife and our children stayed here in the summer while we traveled for work and we were extremely pleased with both the grounds and the staff. They have great amenities and clean facilities as well as washers and dryers. They were so accommodating. The only drawback is a train close by. They have a small gated dog park and I huge open field. They have a seasonal swimming pool, kids playground, game room and few more things to keep the kids busy. Good WiFi and a shop that sells/makes/delivers pizza to your campsite. We will be visiting again in the future definitely.

                • T
                  Camper-submitted photo from Springfield - Route 66 KOA
                  Oct. 25, 2022

                  Springfield - Route 66 KOA

                  Excellent campground

                  The store was awesome, staff was friendly and helpful, grounds were beautiful and sites great. Cabins looked awesome too! Would absolutely stay again

                • Russ  G.
                  Camper-submitted photo from Lebanon - Bennett Spring KOA
                  Oct. 9, 2022

                  Lebanon - Bennett Spring KOA

                  Nice KOA, smaller spots

                  All the typical amenities of a KOA, but very small and the spots are pretty tight. Felt like we were sharing our campfire with the neighbors. Close to Bennett Springs!

                • Luckybreak R.
                  Camper-submitted photo from Hermitage State Park Campground
                  Sep. 22, 2022

                  Hermitage State Park Campground

                  Clean facilities , great hosts.

                  We picked a standard non electric site as it was level and not crowded. $8 for seniors so not bad. Lots of fishing activities here on the lake. Would stay longer if we had the time.

                • Anna P.
                  Camper-submitted photo from Bennett Spring State Park Campground
                  Aug. 26, 2022

                  Bennett Spring State Park Campground

                  Bennett Springs State Park Cabins

                  Had a great time in a spacious cabin with full kitchen and bath. Comfortably held 5 of us in one cabin. A little busier than I like, but fun to watch all the fly fisherfolk. Niangua River was gorgeous and so fun to swim in (clear all the way to the bottom). Caught tadpoles with our hands and watched tiny fish. Lots of chiggers was the only downfall. Hiking trails were great with natural bridges and caves. Super fun time!

                • Stewart B.
                  Camper-submitted photo from Springfield - Route 66 KOA
                  Aug. 19, 2022

                  Springfield - Route 66 KOA

                  Next to rail crossing.

                  Worst nights sleep. The trains run through the crossing blowing the fog horns all night. On top of had a worker wake me up by knocking on my window at 8am to come pay as I came after hours. Then a guy cutting the grass on a ride on 5ft from my truck flicked a stone right into my door chipping the paint. Not to mention just had my truck which has been max $25 at every other campsite across the country but $50 here.



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