Mark Twain Cave & Campground accommodates tent and RV campers with pets at their sites near Hannibal, Missouri. The campground includes full hookup options with water, electric, and sewer connections, plus amenities like showers, toilets, and a laundry facility. Dupont Reservation Conservation Area offers more primitive pet-friendly camping directly along the Mississippi River, with basic vault toilets but no hookups or drinking water available. Sites at Dupont provide excellent river views where campers can watch boat traffic with their dogs, though train noise may occasionally be heard from nearby tracks. Camping photos and user guides for Ashburn, Missouri are available on The Dyrt.
The Meadow Campground & Coffee House allows pets at their tent, RV and cabin sites, providing drinking water and electric hookups with a picnic table and fire ring at most sites. Access to Salt River offers fishing opportunities directly from the campground's gravel ramp, making it convenient for dog owners who enjoy fishing with their pets. Ray Behrens campground near Monroe City provides additional pet-friendly options with full-hookup sites and cabin accommodations. During summer months, campers should be aware that Dupont Reservation area becomes particularly buggy due to its wetlands location, and the Mississippi River flooding can affect campsite availability during high water periods.
$28 - $34 / night
"This campground is located near the Mark Twain caves. There is also a winery located at the entrance to the campground."
"Just a short walk from the Mississippi River and downtown Hannibal. They have two caves you can tour along with a winery on site."
"Gravel site with small grass area. minature golf and pet area. One trash receptical with recycling bins. Nice place for a stop over."
"you are close to the RR tracks but there aren't that many trains. It is not exactly where The dyrt sends you. "
"No facilities, short drive into town."
$25 - $130 / night
"Even sitting next to the busy highway, there isn’t a lot of road noise thanks to the trees."
"Gravel based sites with access to salt river. Can fish off the gravel ramp into the river. There is a stage for bands that come in. Wifi isn't too terrible, but be prepared to be unplugged."
$20 - $32 / night
"Nice grass area for the dogs too."
"Our site was a good ways away from the road, and they're pretty generous with their firewood. Their bathrooms are pretty old though. All in all we enjoyed our stay."
$24 - $30 / night
"The whole park doesn't match the awesomeness of site 97 and the few around it, but the end of this loop is almost perfect."
"This is the most common place my friends and family camp at for Mark Twain Lake. Very clean and well kept. The kids bike around on the pavement and play in the little park."
$5 - $15 / night
"The box was located next to the playground at the end of the loop of campsites. Overall, a nice place to spend the evening, would definitely stay again."
"So resorted to leave the fee in a mailbox near the official's RV. The campground is right above a lovely, which I rode around on my bicycle in about thirty minutes."
"The activities are not all day, so plan on some campside entertainment before 10am and after 6pm. Lake blow ups are included in price, but you must have a life vest. Bring your own to save money."
$10 - $125 / night
"Nice trails to access the lake by foot or with the dogs. Clean bathhouses and campsites are some of the most well kept I've seen."
"Though I grew up outside of St. Louis, I'd never been to this campground or to Mark Twain Lake. Really enjoyed exploring the area and the campground was nice. "
GuideCleanest campground with all the amenities. The hosts are the owners and they are so nice and helpful. You follow them to your site and they deliver firewood if you paid for it. Sites are clean. There is a gated dog park. Everything above is at the campground. Our dog really liked the owner too.
GuideWe were parked on a hill with lots of gravel. Campsites are very narrow. But there was a very nice pond to fish at although it was a bit of a hike to get to. They have a dog park which was nice.
GuideGreat staff, wonderful level sites. Bathroom on site. Pool during season. Partially shaded. Dog walk area. Pet friendly.
LegendStayed for one night, water/elec only. Easy on/off the interstate and staff is very friendly. Assigned site was in the back of the park and nice and shady. They have a very nice, large dog park which our pups loved. Being in the back of the campground we had to walk a little to get there, but no big deal. Did not use their showers or bathroom, so can’t comment on that. Booked to stay again on our return trip.
LegendThe campground (CG) was easy to find, located just 5 miles off I-70 with clear signage along the way. We parked at the designated registration area, and check-in was quick for our one-night stay. We were then escorted to pull-through site 17 with full hookups. The gravel pad was fairly level, and although the utilities were toward the back of the site, we had no trouble connecting. There were two sewer hookups—a nice touch. Water is shared, but the pressure was solid at about 50 psi. Sites are decently spaced, though some are closer together; ours was relatively close to the next site on the driver side. Our site had a nice yard, picnic table, and fire pit, but if someone had been in the site next to us, we would have been sharing that area. We got 2 bars on Verizon and 3 bars on T-Mobile, and our T-Mobile Home Internet worked very well. The CG WiFi was fine for email and web browsing. While the grounds have mature trees, most sites—including 17—are satellite-friendly. The 1/2-acre dog park was especially impressive. There was a mix of permanent, seasonal, and short-term guests. The park was clean, well-maintained, and featured fun wood carvings. The setting includes a pond and a trail to a small lake. A small camp store, ice, and propane are also available. Overall, this is a solid CG for overnight or extended stays. Out of the 325+ campgrounds we've visited, this one has the best rules sheet—hands down. It's hilarious, and you’ll instantly get their vibe!
GuideA friend discovered this gem a while back and we now frequent it. Super inexpensive for the space that you get. Free firewood. We have only stayed at the largest site as it has good fishing and a place for us to launch our paddleboards and kayaks. We easily fit a dozen people over the 4th of July. Nice hiking trails near. Watch for ticks. Don’t be alarmed if you see cats or the neighbors dogs roaming around the site. They are friendly.
GuidePulled in 4/12, smaller campground, very few people here this time of year. Owners live right off the property so very convenient. Very nice owner Helen, came by the site to check us in. Right off a small county hwy, but not too noisy. Very quiet and relaxed place. No picnic talk or fire pit. They to have a public fit pit with free firewood. Laundry area is clean and 1.00 to was and .75 to dry. Gravel site with small grass area. minature golf and pet area. One trash receptical with recycling bins. Nice place for a stop over.
TravelerGorgeous little lake. Vault toilets. Our camp fire ring was shaped like a heart! Probably not on purpose but we liked it. Very quiet. Lots of fishing. And we actually saw the cat!
ScoutStayed here for 2 nights, was a very peaceful and quite area to sleep. No disturbances. Right on the lake, plenty of fish. Bathrooms are fairly disgusting and full of spiders and there is a stray cat that stalks your food.
The Mississippi River region near Ashburn offers camping options in diverse settings from riverfront properties to forested lake sites. Water levels fluctuate seasonally with river heights affecting site availability, especially in spring. Summer temperatures typically range from 75-90°F with high humidity during peak camping months.
Fishing access: Fish the Salt River at The Meadow Campground & Coffee House where campers enjoy convenient water access. "Can fish off the gravel ramp into the river. There is a stage for bands that come in," notes reviewer Chasing the S.
River watching: View barges on the Mississippi from Silo Access Area, a free riverside camping option. "This site is a great place to watch that amazing river pass by. You sit and watch the barges and various things float by. Really great," explains JIll.
Cave exploration: Tour historic caves near Mark Twain Cave & Campground. "The Mark Twain history part of it is cool! The cave is fantastic with history galore and a reasonable price," shares Greg S.
Biking: Ride paved paths at Indian Creek Campground. "This campground has a lot of road to bike on if you like to ride your bike," mentions Kayla S.
Waterfront campsites: Enjoy direct river access at primitive sites. "You won't miss the train as it comes by 3-4 times a day. And lots of barges and river boats that are fun to watch," reports Matthew H. about Silo Access Area.
Quiet settings: Find secluded spots at Ray Behrens campground. "Great shade, almost no slope to pads, all power options, great water pressure, and a sewer hookup. Plenty of rocked lounging or tent space with each site," writes Sam H.
Clean facilities: Many campsites maintain well-kept bathhouses. "Nice clean shower house. Close by places to Kayak, swim, fish and play. Fish cleaning stations which I had never seen before," mentions Cathy S. about Ray Behrens campground.
Wooded campsites: Camp under mature trees at dog-friendly sites. "The campground is under a nice canopy of oaks and is in a valley between two hillsides that contain caves," notes Greg S. about Mark Twain Cave & Campground.
Site availability varies: Riverfront sites flood seasonally, requiring flexibility. "This area WILL flood if the river floods," warns Annie C. about Dupont Reservation Conservation Area.
Highway noise: Some campgrounds experience road sounds. "Even sitting next to the busy highway, there isn't a lot of road noise thanks to the trees," observes Annie C. about The Meadow Campground.
Shower facilities: Quality varies between locations. "The bathrooms aren't that clean either. That being said though, bugs are to be expected of a campground," reports Declan W M. about Indian Creek.
Primitive options: Dupont Reservation Conservation Area offers basic sites for those seeking minimal amenities. "This is a free primitive campground on the Mississippi River. Most sites have some sort of fire ring and a gravel spot to pull a vehicle in," explains Annie C.
Playgrounds for kids: Find family-friendly campgrounds with recreational facilities. "They have a pool, kids area and a putt putt area. Nice grass area for the dogs too," mentions Heather B. about Woodyz Acres RV Park.
Swimming beaches: Some lakeside campgrounds provide dedicated swimming areas. "We camped during Covid so the swimming beach and playgrounds were closed but everything else was great," shares Amie M. about Indian Creek Campground.
Pet-friendly hiking trails: Pittsfield City Lake welcomes dogs on their trails. "Great view of the lake and easy to hike trails. Only downside is that the mosquitoes will eat you alive," cautions Whiskey B.
Wildlife watching: Camp where kids can observe river traffic and wildlife. "You sit and watch the barges and various things float by. Really great," recommends Jill about Silo Access Area.
Hookup locations: Check utility placement when booking. "The electric and water hookups on some sites, at least ours, was at the back and on the wrong side. Our electric cord just reached the post," advises Ray & Terri F. about Pittsfield City Lake.
Site leveling needs: Many sites require additional equipment. "We RV camped here for one night. Staff was friendly, sites were level and hookups were fine," reports Rae M. about Mark Twain Cave & Campground.
Limited RV supplies: Stock up before arriving at dog-friendly campgrounds near Ashburn. "This campground is out in the boonies so you'll want to stock up before you pull in. 25 min from Walgreens, 45 min from Walmart," explains Amie M.
Gravel conditions: Many regional RV sites feature gravel pads. "The pad is gravel which helps with water drainage," notes katherine O.
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