Best RV Parks & Resorts near Prairie Home, MO

RV parks around Prairie Home, Missouri include Cottonwoods RV Park & Campground with 83 sites offering full hookups and big rig accommodations. Located in Columbia, this park features 50-amp service, water and sewer connections on level gravel sites. Cedar Creek Resort & RV Park provides full hookup sites with 50-amp electrical service for larger motorhomes. Cross Creek RV Park in Eldon accommodates both RVs and travel trailers with multiple hookup options including 30 and 50-amp service. Sites at many parks are positioned relatively close together with limited privacy. "Sites aren't too close together and the general feel is quiet. The bathrooms and showers are clean and well kept," noted one camper about Arrow Rock State Historic Site.

Seasonal availability varies across the region, with some campgrounds like Osage Beach RV Park operating from March to November while others remain open year-round. Within 30 miles of Prairie Home, most RV parks provide essential amenities including sanitary dump stations, trash service, and clean shower facilities. Reservations are strongly recommended, particularly during football game weekends at nearby Mizzou. A review mentioned, "Perfect place to stay and tailgate for Tiger games." For RVers seeking an overnight stop along I-70, several parks offer convenient access with pull-through sites accommodating larger rigs without unhitching. Cell service quality is generally reliable throughout the area's established RV parks, with most sites allowing pets with standard restrictions.

Best RV Sites Near Prairie Home, Missouri (74)

    1. Cottonwoods RV Park & Campground

    18 Reviews
    Columbia, MO
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 474-2747

    $45 - $52 / night

    "Check-in was quick and easy and we proceeded to pull through site 83 with FHUs. The gravel pad was very long and we had plenty of room for our 40’ rig and F450."

    "Convenient RV resort, safe and tight , level gravel spots. Good staff and nice mix of long term guests. Good public areas for families."

    2. Cedar Creek Resort & RV Park

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

    "Quiet peaceful place for our overnight stop, would like to have extended stay to enjoy all the amenities. Friendly staff, very clean facilities, wonderful natural location."

    "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. Blackwater Bluffs RV Park

    1 Review
    Nelson, MO
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (660) 888-2011

    $49 - $53 / night

    "Pull through FHU. Everything worked as it should host is super friendly ."

    4. Osage Beach RV Park

    10 Reviews
    Kaiser, MO
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 348-3445

    "Osage Beach RV Park is a family friendly park. The owners are great people. We have spend the last two summers in a seasonal spot and would highly recommend this park."

    "We needed a campsite to be able to work and school remotely from and this fit the bill with excellent WiFi that had boosters all throughout the campground."

    5. Majestic Oaks RV Park & Campground

    6 Reviews
    Lake Ozark, MO
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 365-1890

    $24 - $42 / night

    "Great campground if you need full hook-ups. All the bells and whistles. Clean bathroom, laundry, pool, playground, dog run, hiking trails and firewood that you can actually burn."

    "Good wifi and cable tv. The in ground pool is clean. There is a lot to do at the park, and in the area. We will definitely be coming back"

    6. Cross Creek RV Park

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

    $40 - $199 / night

    "It’s my favorite place to stay at the lake of the ozarks! I love the atmosphere and friendly staff and other campers. Stayed here with other friends and families several times."

    "It was awesome, you can fish right off the bank of your own private island within in minutes of waking up. Not as secluded as the other survivor tent site but really fantastic place."

    7. 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."

    8. Cooper’s Landing Campgrounds and Marina

    18 Reviews
    Jamestown, MO
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 657-1299

    $10 - $60 / night

    "They wrap everything up by 10pm and it’s very quiet late night. This weekend they had special events everyday related to the Katy trail right next to it."

    "Rustic. You come down winding rolling roads then onto gravel to get here. Katy bike trail on one side Missouri River on other side site 2 completely level for our 31e RV. Boat dock."

    9. Love's RV Hookup-Boonville MO 347

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    Franklin, MO
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (660) 882-7770

    $57 - $63 / night

    10. Riveria Villas & RV Resort

    1 Review
    Osage Beach, MO
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 480-9646

    "Camp is clean, and very quiet. WiFi works okay. Best part of this park is you can see the lake from many of the campsites, and the pool. The pool area sits on top of a bluff overlooking the lake."

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RV Park Reviews near Prairie Home, MO

219 Reviews of 74 Prairie Home Campgrounds


  • Nate R.
    Sep. 28, 2021

    Red Maples Community

    Good for a short stay.

    Making reservations: We made reservations a few weeks in advance (glad we did). We received an email with the site and instructions, which included calling to make final payment. This one, like many private parks, has limited office hours. So, catching them while they were in the office took a few tries.

    The park: That all said, the experience in the park was fine. Beautiful tree canopy covers the whole park, tiny playground for the kids at the back of the park, etc. There was plenty of space between sites for our tow vehicle and 37’ 5th wheel with 3 slide outs. Utilities were close (50/30/20, water, sewer). Pull through sites if nobody is slotted in front/behind (you pull through one site to get to the other). No branches in our way (we are 12’7” tall). This park is a combo of mobile homes, transient RVs and long term RVs.

    Surrounding area: There is a gas station right up the road although it was too busy / small for us so we went back toward the main Highway where there are two big ones to choose from with plenty of space to turn. Seems to be the gateway to the Ozarks for gassing up, so plenty of space and stuff.

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 1, 2024

    Cottonwoods RV Park & Campground

    Very Nice Campground

    Check-in was quick and easy and we proceeded to pull through site 83 with FHUs. The gravel pad was very long and we had plenty of room for our 40’ rig and F450. The utilities were in the middle of the pad and water pressure was decent at about 40 psi. As we were on the end of a row, we had a lot of front yard space. The sites here are very close together, but long-term guests kept their sites nice and well organized, and overall this CG was very clean. There are mature trees so satellite placement could be challenging. We were able to place our Starlink in the yard area for a good shot to the north sky. We got 4 bars on Verizon and their WiFi worked well for a campground of this size. At the office, they have a nice store and gift shop with one of the best selections of camping shirts etc. that we have seen.

  • G
    Sep. 13, 2020

    Cottonwoods RV Park & Campground

    Perfectly Good

    Convenient RV resort, safe and tight , level gravel spots. Good staff and nice mix of long term guests. Good public areas for families.

  • M
    Apr. 13, 2022

    Cedar Creek Resort & RV Park

    Peaceful place

    Quiet peaceful place for our overnight stop, would like to have extended stay to enjoy all the amenities. Friendly staff, very clean facilities, wonderful natural location.

  • Josh S.
    Jul. 9, 2019

    Osage Campground Retreat

    Full hookups but sketchy

    Clean grounds, close to a conservation boat ramp and again full hookups. That’s about where it ends.

    Most sites appear to be year-round Occupied. Fifth wheels with buried to sewer lines And people riding their lawn mowers outside their campers.

    All things being equal it seems like more of a trailer park with a few camping vacancies.

  • C
    Mar. 12, 2022

    Arrow Rock State Historic Site Campground — Arrow Rock State Historic Site

    Nice campsite during off season

    Stayed two nights in early March in our RV. I knew the bathrooms would be locked and that the water would be off so had full fresh tank and jerry cans. There's a dump station on site so I didn't have to go home full too. Electric at the site was appreciated so we can run the furnace fan and water heater off it. I was not expecting to see no trashcans so I had to pack out. However, there were recycling bins.

    I didn't see anyone selling firewood along the way so I scavenged for wood near the site. Not a big deal to find wood but it was wet and challenging to keep from smoking me out.

    There were only a couple other campers and they were nice not to camp next to us. Felt like we were the only ones there. The best part of camping off season.

    Walked the trail down to the river and appreciated the crushed rock trail. I didn't visit the nearby town, but will next time I visit.

    The only negative was not being able to reserve and pay ahead of arrival, which means I have to bring exact cash. Who carries cash anymore?!

    Site 37 is a premium site with 50 amp service for an additional cost. I didn't have enough cash to pay the premium site price and had already setup camp before realizing it. My RV has a 30 amp service and it was off season so I didn't feel too bad about paying the standard electric price.

  • K
    Jun. 13, 2022

    Laurie RV Park

    Nothing fancy

    We stayed here for 3 weeks, full hookups, all large pull through sites, (don’t stay in site 16)… (see photo) clubhouse and shower house is kinda nasty but we don’t need it, 6-8 trailers live there year round, no staff on site, WiFi was sketchy but if you are just looking for a place to stay and explore the Ozarks it works.

  • Kathy L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 24, 2021

    Arrow Rock State Historic Site Campground — Arrow Rock State Historic Site

    Lovely and peaceful campground

    We stayed on site 13 for one night in October 2020. It’s about 15-20 minutes from I70. Electric and water hookups, clean showers, very nice campground host. You’re supposed to reserve>24 hours in advance but we pulled up around 8 pm and got a site. Good spacing between sites, pretty level parking spot, picnic table, fire pit, etc. Huge and empty picnic area- beautifully maintained. Lovely spot. Wish we had more time to explore it. We would return here again.

  • Bert R.
    Jun. 19, 2021

    Lakeview Park - Mexico

    Quiet RV/City Park

    We camped in a 32' Class C for 7 days during the Miss Missouri Pageant. It's a quite little park with maybe 15-20 sites with electric only. There is potable water and sewer dump on site. So W of the sites could be considered pull through depending if you have a neighbor or not. Some of the camp sites are arranged like a standard parking lot where you back in or pull in nose to nose or bumper to bumper depending on your type of rig. There is a fair amount of shade. The RV park is also the city park so there is a fair amount of traffic in and out during the day but not too bad. There is a playground area, bicycle /walking path as well as public flush toilets and a pavilion. It worked perfectly for our needs.


Guide to Prairie Home

Camping options near Prairie Home, Missouri include several RV-ready facilities situated within central Missouri's rolling hills at elevations around 700-900 feet. Many campgrounds in this area can accommodate larger vehicles while providing access to the region's water recreation areas. Winter temperatures can drop below freezing, with most facilities offering seasonal operation from spring through fall.

What to do

Fishing access: Cooper's Landing provides direct access to the Missouri River with camping spots along the riverbank. "This is a fun spot with a cool vibe. Right on the river, food truck, bar and drinks at the general store, nice people, fire pit and music. There is a nice biking/jogging trail along the river as well," notes one Cooper's Landing visitor.

Trail exploration: The Katy Trail runs adjacent to several camping areas, providing miles of flat, shaded biking paths. "Katy trail is easy biking beautiful views, shaded. Blue birds, cardinals and also an indigo bunting were seen our first trip out," according to a camper at Cooper's Landing.

Mini golf and water activities: Cross Creek RV Park offers a family-friendly environment with multiple recreation options. "Kids love the mini golf, shuffleboard, and basketball. Huge private lake great for fishing and watching duck families swim by and come up to you on the grass," reports a visitor to Cross Creek RV Park.

Lake recreation: Multiple RV sites near Prairie Home, Missouri provide access to nearby Lake of the Ozarks. "The pool area sits on top of a bluff overlooking the lake. It's absolutely beautiful. The pool area also has a very nice cabana, firepit, and bathrooms," notes a camper at Riveria Villas & RV Resort.

What campers like

Clean facilities: Many Prairie Home area campgrounds maintain well-kept restrooms and common areas. "The restrooms and showers were very clean and well kept. The staff was always very friendly and welcoming," mentions a visitor at Osage Beach RV Park.

Convenience to attractions: Location near popular destinations ranks high with campers. "Location is close to the town, restaurants, and the state park. Friendly hosts," notes an Osage Beach RV Park guest.

Woodland sites: Some campers prefer spots with natural surroundings. "We were here over Memorial Day weekend and it was still so nice a peaceful. The place was completely full. The spaces were not too close to each other and ours backed to woods," reports a camper.

Strong connectivity: For those needing to stay connected, some campgrounds offer reliable internet access. "This was a very nice, clean campground in the city of Osage Beach. We needed a campsite to be able to work and school remotely from and this fit the bill with excellent WiFi that had boosters all throughout the campground."

What you should know

Road conditions: Access roads to some campgrounds may present challenges. "The road to get in and out of this place is absolutely ridiculous. You can try to go 1mph to avoid potholes or washed out area just to hit the next pothole and washed out area," warns one visitor about Cross Creek.

Seasonal operations: Many campgrounds close during winter months. Osage Beach RV Park operates from "March 27 to November 1" according to their listing information.

Reservation policies: Some campgrounds require minimum stays. "The campground itself can only be booked through the campsite and there is a 3 night minimum stay," notes a visitor to Riveria Villas.

Site spacing: Proximity between sites varies considerably. At Cedar Creek Resort & RV Park, a visitor observed, "Sites are gravel. Sites are pretty level and WiFi is good. Contactless checkin is a bit confusing from map provided. There are a lot of long term users."

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Some campgrounds offer dedicated children's play areas. At Cottonwoods RV Park & Campground, a visitor mentioned, "Great playground. Several large rigs in our row, we still fit. Decorated wonderfully for Halloween. Kids are happy!"

Swimming options: Pools provide recreation for children during summer months. "Nice in ground pool. The park is very clean, the employees are friendly and helpful. Good wifi and cable tv," reports a guest at Majestic Oaks.

Fishing opportunities: Family fishing is available at several locations. "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," shares a visitor to Cross Creek RV Park.

Entertainment scheduling: Some parks host seasonal events for children. "The park is very clean, the employees are friendly and helpful. Out new favorite place! this campground has everything for a perfect long weekend!"

Tips from RVers

Site length considerations: Check that your vehicle fits comfortably. "Check-in was quick and easy and we proceeded to pull through site 83 with FHUs. The gravel pad was very long and we had plenty of room for our 40' rig and F450," notes a visitor to Cottonwoods RV Park.

Satellite reception: Tree cover may impact service. "There are mature trees so satellite placement could be challenging. We were able to place our Starlink in the yard area for a good shot to the north sky."

Overnight convenience: Some locations work well for single-night stays. "This is a Good Sam campground. Good for an overnight stay. Came in late, called number & lady gave us instructions to find site," reports a Cedar Creek Resort visitor.

Dust considerations: Unpaved roads may affect your vehicle and equipment. "The only thing I didn't love was the gravel road all the way in. Our truck and camper was covered with gravel dust. So if you had anything exposed, it'll get a bit dusty."

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