Best Cabin Camping near Prairie Home, MO

Cabins around Prairie Home provide options ranging from rustic to well-appointed accommodations across several recreation areas. Lake of the Ozarks Recreation Area features cabins with lake views and access to boat rentals, while Camp Takimina offers more secluded cabin settings. Most cabins include basic amenities such as electricity, refrigerators, and microwaves. "The cabins are spectacular and right on the water," noted a visitor about Cedar Creek Resort. Bathroom facilities vary by location, with some cabins offering private restrooms while others require guests to use nearby communal facilities.

Rustic cabin rentals at Turner Katy Trail Shelter provide bunk-style accommodations primarily for hikers and cyclists using the Katy Trail. Military Park Fort Leonard Wood Lake of the Ozarks Recreation Area restricts cabin access to military personnel and veterans with service-related disabilities. Pet policies differ between locations, with some properties like Cross Creek RV Park allowing pets while Cedar Creek Resort prohibits them in cabin areas. A visitor remarked, "We stayed at Camp Takimina on our first shakedown trip. It was amazing. It was about 5-10 minutes from I-70, super easy to get to."

Most furnished cabins include beds and basic furniture, but guests typically need to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary significantly, with some cabins offering refrigerators and microwaves while others have more complete setups. Cedar Creek Resort provides amenities including free pontoon boat and kayak rentals for cabin guests. Supplies and groceries are limited at most locations, though some like Military Park Fort Leonard Wood feature on-site country stores carrying basic necessities. Advance reservations are recommended, especially during summer months when cabins book quickly.

Best Cabin Sites Near Prairie Home, Missouri (9)

    1. Camp Takimina

    1 Review
    Columbia, MO
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 445-7536

    $15 - $85 / night

    "The camp was quiet, private, and peaceful.  There are no hookups, but water was right next to us near the parking lot, and the picnic tables near the lodge were shaded most of the day. "

    2. Cedar Creek Resort & RV Park

    8 Reviews
    Columbia, MO
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 239-8340

    "The cabins are spectacular and right on the water! We just tooK 40+ family members and everyone fell in love with this campground."

    "Oh my as we drove in this place was amazing There were fishing ponds a retreat center and cabins Hiking trails Rv park w laundry Over 160 acres of land to explore on!!!"

    3. Cross Creek RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Lake Ozark, MO
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 365-1211

    $40 - $199 / night

    "Campground sits on 70 acres and includes an 8 acre stocked lake. Boat rental, paddle boats, miniature golf, shuffleboard, volleyball, playground, hiking and a general store."

    "Access to camping ground was little difficult. It was gravel road but it was very steep hill (very common in this area). Campground had private lake with boat rentals, mini golf pool."

    4. Turner Katy Trail Shelter

    1 Review
    Holts Summit, MO
    37 miles
    Website

    $10 / night

    "The Katy Trail Turner Shelter Hostel is located in Tebbetts, Missouri at mile 131.2. The shelter is open for individuals and groups, including youth groups, using the trail."

    5. Coconuts RV Resort

    1 Review
    Lake Ozark, MO
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 505-2686

    $39 - $9999 / night

    "The top had 2 pools, shower house, and restroom all new and very NICE! Only issue was the kids being allowed on golf carts all day and late into the night flying all over both directions."

    6. Military Park Fort Leonard Wood Lake of the Ozarks Recreation Area

    5 Reviews
    Kaiser, MO
    50 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 346-5640

    "Beautiful campground, though Full hookup sites are on an unappealing parking lot. Sites with electric and water only are in nice oak woods overlooking Lake of the Ozarks."

    "They have four areas - tent, water and electric, full hook up and cabins! We have stayed here may times - typically with the full hook ups. It is NOT off I-44 but off US 54."

    7. Lake of the Ozarks Recreation Area

    5 Reviews
    Kaiser, MO
    50 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 346-5640

    $15 - $120 / night

    "The Lake of the Ozarks Recreation Area (LORA) is a great destination for camping, boating, swimming, water skiing, fishing and other outdoor activities."

    "This is primitive type camping only thing available is outdoor restrooms. It butts up to the lake. Has great scenic views. Open to others to come and swim. Great for fishing."

    8. Happy Acres

    1 Review
    Sedalia, MO
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (660) 826-4046

    $40 / night

    9. Deer Valley Campground

    1 Review
    Osage Beach, MO
    46 miles
    +1 (573) 374-5750

    $50 - $175 / night

    "With no cover charge for live music and some of the lowest food and drink prices on the lake, it's a great place to relax and enjoy the waterfront views."

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  • J
    Mar. 4, 2021

    Turner Katy Trail Shelter

    Hostel for Hikers and Bikers on the Katy Trail

    The Katy Trail Turner Shelter Hostel is located in Tebbetts, Missouri at mile 131.2. The shelter is open for individuals and groups, including youth groups, using the trail. It is run by the Conservation Foundation of Missouri Charitable Trust. The shelter is two stories with 40 bunk style beds. Guests must bring their own bedding. There are showers, restrooms and a kitchen with a refrigerator and microwave. The cost is$6 per night per person. For groups of 10 or more the cost is$25 plus $2 for each member.

    To make a reservation, please call the office at 573-634-2322. They will need your name and phone number for a reservation. For more information on the Katy Trail, visit bikekatytrail.com.

  • J
    Aug. 30, 2018

    Lake of the Ozarks Recreation Area

    Nice military campground on the Lake of the Ozarks

    The Lake of the Ozarks Recreation Area (LORA) is a great destination for camping, boating, swimming, water skiing, fishing and other outdoor activities. The lake is one of the Nation's largest man-made lakes, providing you with over 1150 miles of shoreline to enjoy. LORA welcomes Active Duty Military, Retired Military, members of the National Guard and Reserves, DoD employees with ID cards, family members and Fort Leonard Wood contract employees.  Plenty to do and see here.  Boat rentals, hiking, and others mentioned above.  The LORA Country Store carries ice, beverages, firewood and a small selection of food including snacks, milk, eggs and bread. The store also carries the basic necessities needed for camping and fishing, including fishing licenses.  Can rent a tent site, camper site with full or partial hook ups, cabins 1-3 bedroom, etc.  The marina has boat and jet-ski rentals (pontoons, wave runners, jet ski's, ski boats, fishing boats, pontoons, etc.) that are much more reasonable then other rental places in the area. Area is staffed by on-duty MP's out of Fort Leonard Wood.

  • Aaron R.
    Sep. 4, 2024

    Lake of the Ozarks Recreation Area

    Very quiet, very pretty, several issues.

    Asked for a lake view cabin. We were the only ones here since it was a weekday after labor day so all cabins were open. I go to check in and it's a long sidewalk between narrow rails. Not at all easy if you are disabled and with my COPD, I had to stop several times. 

    I get cabin 6. If you go here DO NOT GET CABIN 6. It's the only one you can't park in front of as it's down the side of a hill. You must traverse several levels of steps down a steep grade. The office hours are over by now so I hauled what we needed down. 

    The lake view was somewhere past the forest so I'll take their word on that.

    The refrigerator was filthy and we had no hot water. Since it was after hours all we could do is clean the fridge, make supper and wait till 9 in the morning to call maintenance. 

    Maintenance arrives and determine the elements are bad. At about 10:30am they started working. Spent most of our only full day watching them fix the water heater. The maintenance guys were very nice but I'm not leaving my stuff with strangers. 

    So basically, I spent $200 to sit on a deck with acorns falling on us or on the world's most uncomfortable couch as they worked on getting me hot water. Early morning fishing was shot.

    They did say we could now switch cabins but I would need to move our stuff back up Mt Fk-That just to move it again into the new cabin, then back out again tomorrow. 

    It is a lovely area and the people are friendly but they need to do better. Also, warn people that cabin 6 is more cliff side than lake side.

  • K
    Aug. 12, 2022

    Camp Takimina

    Beautiful quiet campground in Columbia MO!

    We stayed at Camp Takimina on our first shakedown trip with our Popup camper.  It was amazing.  It was about 5-10 minutes from I-70, super easy to get to. The camp was quiet, private, and peaceful.  There are no hookups, but water was right next to us near the parking lot, and the picnic tables near the lodge were shaded most of the day.  Portapotties were clean and well stocked.  We brought our dog and two children and the had an absolutely fabulous time!  We hiked a lot in the woods, played in the creek, and had plenty of time and space to figure out our new to us popup camper.  There aren't actual spots for to park in, it is just a big gravel lot with a couple designated areas for campers if the lot is full (it wasn't full at all).  We reserved Arrow Hill also, which is a huge site right next to the parking lot, so we had a campfire ring to cook on.  Most of the firepits have benches that surround them, which was very handy not to have to move chairs around all the time.  The tent sites were huge- easily would fit multiple tents at each site, and we will absolutely be back to tent camp, and with the popup too!

  • J
    Aug. 4, 2025

    Cedar Creek Resort & RV Park

    Out new favorite place!

    Out new favorite place! this campground has everything for a perfect long weekend! The cabins are spectacular and right on the water! We just tooK 40+ family members and everyone fell in love with this campground. We had family from Idaho, Colorado, Wyoming, Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri, and everyone raved how this was their new favorite spot. The fishing was great, amenities were fantastic, and the hosts were amazing. Free rentals on pontoon boats, kayaks, and paddle boats. We will be back again, especially since they just built more cabins!

  • Gary S.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 14, 2025

    Happy Acres

    Stayed 2 of 3 reserved nights.

    PLEASE NOTE THIS REVIEW IS FOR "RV" PARK ONLY. WE DID NOT USE THE EVENT CENTER AND BED & BREAKFAST. We pushed ourselves to stay 2 of our scheduled 3 nights. This is a trailer park with RVs. All hands off for reservations and parking. Stopped in at the office and they could have cared less. Parked us next to someone that yelled at everyone she was on the phone with and although dog had a leash on was loose. We like dogs but this one was not too interested in being friendly. Maybe construction at entrance is complete now but was a mess when we were there. Wifi stunk. So this 1 star is a 0 star.....first one I have ever given.

  • s
    Jul. 10, 2018

    Cross Creek RV Park

    Beautiful lakeside camping with lots to do.

    Campground sits on 70 acres and includes an 8 acre stocked lake. Boat rental, paddle boats, miniature golf, shuffleboard, volleyball, playground, hiking and a general store.

  • Martin J.
    Aug. 30, 2019

    Cross Creek RV Park

    Great vacation

    Great experience. Access to camping ground was little difficult. It was gravel road but it was very steep hill (very common in this area). Campground had private lake with boat rentals, mini golf pool. Our site was maybe 30 yards from the water.

  • kate B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 9, 2021

    Military Park Fort Leonard Wood Lake of the Ozarks Recreation Area

    limited to active or retired military or vets with service related disability

    Beautiful campground, though Full hookup sites are on an unappealing parking lot. Sites with electric and water only are in nice oak woods overlooking Lake of the Ozarks. (Our site # J has a concrete stairway with 150 steps down to the water.) Tent sites are right on the water, with spectacular views. You can launch your own kayak or rent a motor boat to explore this gigantic lake. Free laundry facilities. Lean restrooms with nice shower. Very relaxed reservation procedure. We called and were told to just show up. They would hold a spot for us. It worked out fine.


Guide to Prairie Home

Cabin accommodations near Prairie Home, Missouri range from rustic bunk-style shelters to fully-equipped waterfront lodgings across the region. Located in central Missouri's rolling hills, this area experiences moderate seasonal changes with summer highs averaging in the 80s F and winter lows in the 20s F. Several cabin rentals provide direct water access to the Lake of the Ozarks, with its 1,150 miles of shoreline.

What to do

Fishing from your doorstep: At Cross Creek RV Park, cabins provide immediate water access. "We tent camped on the island for 2 nights. It was awesome, you can fish right off the bank of your own private island within minutes of waking up," notes one visitor who appreciated the convenient setup.

Hiking forest trails: The 6,000-acre property at Camp Takimina features extensive woodland paths suitable for all skill levels. "We hiked a lot in the woods, played in the creek, and had plenty of time and space," reports a family who visited with children and a dog.

Boating and water recreation: Several campgrounds offer boat rentals for guests. "Free rentals on pontoon boats, kayaks, and paddle boats," mentions a reviewer about Cedar Creek Resort amenities. Cabin guests often receive priority or discounted access to watercraft at lakeside properties.

What campers like

Peaceful locations: Many cabin sites provide quiet settings away from main roads. "The camp was quiet, private, and peaceful," writes a Camp Takimina visitor who appreciated the tranquil environment despite being only "5-10 minutes from I-70, super easy to get to."

Family-friendly amenities: Deer Valley Campground offers entertainment beyond just cabin accommodations. "With no cover charge for live music and some of the lowest food and drink prices on the lake, it's a great place to relax and enjoy the waterfront views," mentions a recent visitor.

Large cabin options for groups: Multi-bedroom cabins accommodate family reunions and gatherings. "We just took 40+ family members and everyone fell in love with this campground. We had family from Idaho, Colorado, Wyoming, Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri, and everyone raved how this was their new favorite spot," reports a Cedar Creek Resort guest.

What you should know

Military restrictions apply: Some cabin facilities serve specific populations. Military Park Fort Leonard Wood Lake of the Ozarks Recreation Area "welcomes Active Duty Military, Retired Military, members of the National Guard and Reserves, DoD employees with ID cards, family members and Fort Leonard Wood contract employees," explains a reviewer.

Variable cabin access: Not all cabins offer convenient parking. "If you go here DO NOT GET CABIN 6. It's the only one you can't park in front of as it's down the side of a hill. You must traverse several levels of steps down a steep grade," warns a visitor about Lake of the Ozarks Recreation Area.

Seasonal operation: Off-season availability varies by property. Cross Creek RV Park operates from "April 15 to November 1," according to their listing information, while military recreation areas typically maintain year-round operation with reduced winter services.

Tips for camping with families

Communal spaces: Look for cabins with gathering areas. "Most of the firepits have benches that surround them, which was very handy not to have to move chairs around all the time," notes a Camp Takimina visitor who appreciated the thoughtful setup.

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