Best Glamping near Riverside, MO

Watkins Mill State Park Campground and Kansas City West-Lawrence KOA house luxury safari tents and canvas accommodations with amenities far beyond traditional camping. These glamping sites provide full electric hookups, climate control, and comfortable sleeping arrangements. Guests can take advantage of hot showers and clean toilet facilities while enjoying the natural beauty of Missouri's landscape. One recent visitor mentioned, "It was nice and quiet with easy access to the lake and great amenities," highlighting the balance between comfort and wilderness. Unlike standard campsites, these glamping options feature picnic tables for outdoor dining and fire rings for evening ambiance, while maintaining proximity to essential services. The accommodations are designed for year-round comfort with proper insulation and heating options during cooler months.

At these boutique camping destinations, hiking trails wind through scenic woodlands and around nearby lakes, offering excellent bird watching and wildlife photography opportunities. Several glamping units provide direct lake access for boating, fishing, and swimming during warmer months. A family wrote that the "amazing sunsets" were a highlight of their stay, demonstrating the natural beauty these locations showcase. Both resorts offer firewood for purchase and permit alcohol, allowing guests to relax with evening drinks by their private campfire. Pets are welcome at these glamping sites, making them ideal for family getaways that include four-legged companions. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak summer months when these luxury outdoor accommodations fill quickly due to their popularity among Kansas City residents seeking weekend retreats without sacrificing comfort.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Riverside, Missouri (17)

1. Crow's Creek Campground
28 Reviews
Smithville, MO
16 miles
Website
"We live near Crow’s Creek, and enjoy making spur of the moment camping trips here throughout the year. There are many spacious tent sites with great views of the lake."

"We had a nice RV site with electric. The best part is the view of and access to the lake! So beautiful and relaxing. We had a nice gravel site with fire ring and picnic table."
2. Weston Bend State Park Campground
35 Reviews
Weston, MO
20 miles
Website
+1 (816) 640-5443
$12 - $48 / night
"We went back around and the person moved so we could get water. After that, we headed to pull through site 28 with electric(50/30/20 AMP) only."

"Electric sites, no water, but water spigots were scattered around the campground. Majority of sites had shade. Most sites are back in, there are 2 pull through sites and 2 family sites."

3. Camp Branch Campground
15 Reviews
Smithville, MO
18 miles
Website
"Stayed on the A loop and had a beautiful view of the lake! Nice to be close to bathrooms and have a gorgeous view."

"The bike trail is about 3 steps away from our site. only downside is it is only electric hookups. ( only a downside if you are a travel trailer/rv)"
4. Watkins Mill State Park Campground
34 Reviews
Excelsior Springs, MO
25 miles
Website
+1 (816) 580-3387
$12 - $42 / night
"All spots have plenty of shade when we walked around. Shower house and bathrooms were clean and nice. Lots of things to do such as boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing and swimming."

"The only downside is that the spots, while larger, are fairly open (in the area around 92). I prefer a spot that has a tucked away fire pit and table, but this worked OK for us."

5. Smiths Fork Recreation Area Camping
10 Reviews
Smithville, MO
16 miles
Website
"Close to Kansas City so it makes a great quick getaway. Clean, friendly, and right next to Smithville Lake. Our pick for a short trip."

"Of everywhere Smith's Fork is the only one (so far) that offers Electric (30 & 50 amp), Water (2) and Sewer at every campsite. At just $30 per day it is a steal!"
6. Lake Jacomo - Fleming Park
20 Reviews
Lee's Summit, MO
22 miles
Website
+1 (816) 503-4805
"Both electric and primitive sites are available."

"The staff were very friendly from start to finish. Our site was perfect for our 32 foot travel trailer. Our site was shaded. as were many others on the campground."

7. Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA
20 Reviews
Oak Grove, MO
29 miles
Website
+1 (816) 690-6660
$45 - $130 / night
"Stayed here for one night after driving down from Nebraska. Great place to set up for the night, clean bathrooms, a nice fire pit, and plenty of room to set up a tarp for the rain."

"The tent campsites are just a small patch of turf, but they do have tables and a nice fire pit."
8. Kansas City West-Lawrence KOA
15 Reviews
Lawrence, KS
34 miles
Website
+1 (785) 842-3877
"Camp ground was very clean and the staff is very helpful! Drive you right to the campsite so no need to have to look for it. Pizza delivery a d wood was a nice touch."

"I’m in my 30s traveling solo and this stop was a great place to regroup and take advantage of their amenities like shower, laundry, etc. The bathrooms were clean and the staff was very friendly."

9. Trailside RV Park
3 Reviews
Grain Valley, MO
25 miles
Website
+1 (816) 229-2267
"Close to Kansas City but also really close to I-70. Lots highway noise. Staff very helpful & campground is being remodeled"
10. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Kansas City
6 Reviews
Lawrence, KS
34 miles
Website
+1 (785) 842-3877
"My kids love camping here, we came in an RV and we're barely ever inside it until we were ready to sleep."

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227 Reviews of 17 Riverside Campgrounds

Cindy K.
Traveler
Sep. 17, 2022
Camp Branch Campground
Beautiful lake views
Stayed on the A loop and had a beautiful view of the lake! Nice to be close to bathrooms and have a gorgeous view. Friendly staff, great price, and campsites have a fire pit with a grill, and a picnic table. We’ll be back!
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Lance F.
Traveler
Sep. 20, 2020
Watkins Mill State Park Campground
Great Camping
Stayed here for three nights. All spots have plenty of shade when we walked around. Shower house and bathrooms were clean and nice. Lots of things to do such as boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing and swimming. Fire pits were even nice with an attached grill grate.
Kris M.
Traveler
Mar. 9, 2021
Trailside RV Park
Decent
Good: New management seems friendly and helpful. Laundry facilities acceptable. ($1.25 to wash)
Propane fill on site. Pool and restrooms closed during my stay, appear nice enough.

Bad: Noise. Mostly from the highway, but also trains and air traffic. Situated between two neighborhoods, the highway, and an RV dealership. Did I mention noise? WiFi is laughable.

Phone/internet service is low average.

Overall, adequate. Nothing too bad (except the noise), and nothing to rave about.
Nicole D.
Traveler
Jun. 3, 2020
Kansas City East-Oak Grove KOA
Great Overnight Campsite
Stayed here for one night after driving down from Nebraska. Great place to set up for the night, clean bathrooms, a nice fire pit, and plenty of room to set up a tarp for the rain. Not too much privacy as there’s not very many trees around and the sites are close together but otherwise a great campground!
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lindsey M.
Scout
Oct. 17, 2021
Kansas City West-Lawrence KOA
Great get away
Camp ground was very clean and the staff is very helpful! Drive you right to the campsite so no need to have to look for it. Pizza delivery a d wood was a nice touch. Laundry room was nice and easy to use. Everything is very close in the campground. Close to downtown
Meaghan S.
Guide
Aug. 30, 2020
Watkins Mill State Park Campground
Nicely shaded spots.
We stayed for two days in spot #92. Many of the spots have a good amount of room, but there are some that looked tricky to level. 92 was fine for leveling. The only downside is that the spots, while larger, are fairly open (in the area around 92). I prefer a spot that has a tucked away fire pit and table, but this worked OK for us. Bathhouses were clean and there is a great 3.75 mile paved loop around the lake if you have dogs that enjoy long walks.
Fawn W.
Scout
Sep. 23, 2017
Lake Jacomo - Fleming Park
Quick Questival Camp
We are camping here while doing the Cotopaxi Questival Adventure Race. It's a very nice setting in a Grove of trees atop a hill. Both electric and primitive sites are available. The bathrooms are the nicest campground bathrooms I've ever used - large, clean, and not communal, so you get a sink, toilet, and shower all to yourself. This campground is in close proximity to the lake, trails, and many other outdoorsy diversions!
Chris W.
Guide
Aug. 25, 2018
Lake Jacomo - Fleming Park
Relaxing
We really enjoyed this campground. The staff were very friendly from start to finish. Our site was perfect for our 32 foot travel trailer. Our site was shaded. as were many others on the campground. There are a handful that do not have any shade. Though we did not have one, there are also a few sites with a Lakeview. Nice playground for the kids, and plenty of grass to take the dogs out. Site was large enough for our trailer and two vehicles and still room for fire pit and awning to come out. A little hwy noise, but nowhere near enough to interrupt our trip.
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Brenda L.
Ranger
Jul. 10, 2025
AOK Campground & RV Park
Lovely overnight stop!
We were traveling and was looking for an overnight stop. This was very easy off the interstate but once there you felt like you were miles out in the country. Yes.. if you were listening for it you could hear some road noise. But it really wasn’t invasive at all. The sites appear mostly all level and gravel. We had a pull through and it was perfect for overnight. Full hook up and shade. We travel with a dog and so much lush green grass to explore and walk was a plus for us. There is a dog park but I didn’t look for it so can’t comment on it. Didn’t use the bath house either. Owners were great and met us even after hours when we arrived to make sure we were in the spot correctly. Would definitely recommend. They have a few tent sites that looked very nice. Site A was really tucked into the back and had lots of vegetation and privacy. The pool was small but was clean and fenced.