Best Tent Camping near Rogersville, MO

Tent camping opportunities around Rogersville, Missouri include several primitive conservation areas that accommodate tent campers seeking solitude. Swan Creek offers free dispersed camping with walk-in tent access and is located approximately 45 minutes from Springfield. Drury-Mincy Conservation Area provides about 12 designated tent sites with fire rings and picnic tables, situated on a hilltop with scenic views.

Most tent sites in the region require self-sufficiency as amenities are limited. Drury-Mincy features vault toilets and trash disposal but no drinking water. Sites generally have grassy pads with gravel access roads. According to one visitor, "This is a dispersed campground with picnic table, fire ring and sitting on the top of the mountain giving a great view." Campers should pack in all necessary water and supplies, as the nearest stores can be 25 minutes or more away. Cell service varies by location, with some areas reporting 2-3 bars of LTE on AT&T networks while others have no service.

Areas farther from Branson tend to offer more seclusion for tent campers. Rippee Conservation Area provides a more remote tent camping experience with only about four sites equipped with fire pits and grills. A recent review noted it's "a beautiful spot on Bryant creek" that remains "nice and peaceful and not well known." Many conservation areas in the region provide access to waterways for fishing and swimming. Swan Creek accommodates equestrian camping alongside traditional tent sites. The terrain throughout the region consists primarily of wooded areas with varying amounts of shade, and most tent campgrounds remain uncrowded, especially during weekdays. Some locations require campers to navigate steep, graveled entrance roads that may challenge low-clearance vehicles.

Best Tent Sites Near Rogersville, Missouri (13)

    1. Busiek

    8 Reviews
    Chestnutridge, MO
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (417) 895-8660

    "Busiek isn't to far of the beaten path. It has several trails and camping sites. There is plenty of wildlife available for viewing."

    "Absolutely beautiful hiking trails and amazing off grid camping for family. Just make sure to bring the bug spray and tikis bc there are tons of bugs."

    2. Swan Creek

    1 Review
    Chadwick, MO
    17 miles
    +1 (417) 459-7376

    3. Drury-Mincy Conservation Area

    8 Reviews
    Kirbyville, MO
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (417) 746-0291

    "Lovely spot in Missouri. Passing through to Tennessee and found this gem of a spot with 2 vault toilets, trash and it’s free! Arrived at sunset in a Wednesday and only 2 other campers."

    "This one had all the necessary items, picnic tables and fire rings along with pit toilets which were not in bad shape.  "

    4. Rippee Conservation Area

    3 Reviews
    Vanzant, MO
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (417) 256-7161

    5. Fall Creek Resort

    1 Review
    Hollister, MO
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (417) 334-6404

    "FCFS 

    Fee:$35.00 plus tax $40.00 with cable box

    Limit: 21 days (limits set by the state)

    This is a great location that is on the fringe of Branson which puts you in the best of positions."

    6. Aufderklamm Farm

    1 Review
    Greeson Lake, AR
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (267) 648-8977

    $25 - $45 / night

    "Beautiful private campground with access to Bull Shoals Lake. The campsite is lake view, and I took my kayak into a private lake cove."

    7. Outdoor Resorts Of The Ozarks

    1 Review
    Blue Eye, AR
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 749-2700

    8. Big Bay

    1 Review
    Shell Knob, MO
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (417) 683-4428

    "It's primitive camping with only port a potty style bathrooms. No showers are available. Its very wooded and private. Most sites back directly up to the lake."

    10. Masters Park

    1 Review
    Stockton Lake, MO
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (417) 276-6847
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  • Abby M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 26, 2020

    Drury-Mincy Conservation Area

    Gem in Missouri

    Lovely spot in Missouri. Passing through to Tennessee and found this gem of a spot with 2 vault toilets, trash and it’s free! Arrived at sunset in a Wednesday and only 2 other campers. There’s about 6 spots to pull in with a camper/ RV then at least 6 tent spots. Most spots have a fire ring and picnic table. 2-3 bars of LTE with AT&T. Little bit of road noise but no issues sleeping in my van. Everyone we came across was kind. No electric or water so come prepared. Closest town for supplies is around 25 minutes. Would definitely stay here again!

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 30, 2021

    Cobb Ridge

    Oasis in the Woods

    Open:  year round

    Reservations:  877-444-6777 or recreation.gov

                               Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance

    Fees:  $15.00 single with electric

                $10.00 single no electric

                $45.00 group site

                Passes honored

    Bear Aware.  Beautiful fence around campground with the road and pads all paved.  Nice.  Complete campground is well maintained.  Camp host on duty, no gate house.  Sites are very large and spaced out well.  Some pull thrus.  Picnic table, fire ring, toilets, showers, water, trash.  There are nearly 80 miles of inter connected loops that go from easy to hard terrian, winding in and out of forested hollers and along ridge tops.  ATV must be 50 inches wide or less.

    LNT

    BTYFI

    Travel safe

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 15, 2021

    Drury-Mincy Conservation Area

    Great Deal, Needs some Tender Loving Care

    FREE

    FCFS 

    Sites: 13 

    This is a dispersed campground with picnic table, fire ring and sitting on the top of the mountain giving a great view. NO WATER but there are two pit toilets. When it comes to the toilets I guess you could say

    "any port in the storm" but they could use some TLC. There is also a trash dumpster but trash."  Come on people there is a trash dumpster USE IT. Pads are grass and the road is gravel. The site is situated along side the highway. 

    LNT  

    BTYFI 

    Travel safe

  • Crystal C.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 26, 2020

    Indian Point

    Crowded On Holiday Weekends But Great Campground!!

    CLICK HERE for Info on Branson

    For those looking for a campground near Branson which offers access to top attractions as well as Table Rock Lake, Indian Point is worth a consideration. The park itself is only a short distance from the 76 Strip and has quick access to Silver Dollar City, even sharing a tram system with the park. 

    The campground is well spaced and offers shaded sites for a variety of sizing options from tent camping to larger pull through sites. Each site boasting the standard amenities for travel of a fire ring and picnic table. Many also have connections available and include both water and electrical offerings. 

    The site offers a dump station for those RVers needing the service and day use areas for those wanting to visit for fun day at the lake without the commitment of an overnight stay. Picnic Shelters are available and can also be rented for special events and larger groups. 

    Restrooms here vary and have both standard restrooms and shower houses. The set up itself is very nice and looks to be much more improved than some parks in the area offering a bit more privacy from the typical sites which have only curtain doors. The facilities instead look very well maintained and have private restroom and shower units for those using them. Although they are still recommending as much distancing as possible and use of your own isolated restrooms when applicable. 

    When I visited I noticed the sites are not all created equally in way of parking, some were very lengthy and could easily allow for more than one vehicle while others were lucky to have a small parking area for a car and tent. My advice is to defiantly look and book online before coming to the park before any trip to ensure your spacing. For those not doing so, additional parking is located throughout the park in small pull out areas near restrooms and closer to the boat ramp areas. 

    With recent closures of many outdoor areas, this location has opened its doors to tourists once again for the season and with that it has quickly become a popular destination. For this reason you will want to book ahead of time and be prepared to face larger than usual crowds when using the public spaces. 

    Rains also can dictate your usage of certain portions of the park as the level of the lake can climb and engulf the swimming beach and outlets to the marina. Upon my visit I noticed the swimming beach was completely under water and thus the facilities near it were not able to be used. The marina was very busy despite many of the walkways being underwater slightly or a brief walk through water to get to. 

    The overall feel of this campground is very homey as the people visiting all seem to be very family friendly. The limitation of alcohol keeps man of the party goes away from this park and it allows for quieter evenings and more family based fun inside the park itself with the vast open spaces. 

    In addition to the lake and campground themselves, there is a small general store located just across from the camp to make those last minute pick ups a bit easier to find versus running back into town. This is extremely helpful for those who need something small but don’t want to have to drive far to get it. A small restaurant is also located in this area. 

    Tips: 

    • If you are staying here book online and really look at the map when doing so to ensure your sizing needs are met in way of parking. 
    • Venture into Branson for live shows and music, activities and more!! 
    • Take a hike on one of the many hiking trails in the areas and explore this region of Missouri!! 
    • Check the weather before securing a waterfront site. Lake levels are displayed on the Table Rock website and you will want to make sure you are not visiting when lakes are overflowing to the point of cutting down your adventure. CLICK HERE FOR LAKE LEVEL
  • Rick G.
    Oct. 10, 2021

    Indian Point

    Nice Stay Close to Branson

    Needed a site near Springfield to allow one of us to fly out for a family event. Picked this ACOE campground due to its proximity to Springfield and Branson. Verizon signal was strong enough to stream Hulu, etc. We were in site #35, 30amp, no water. I think our site was the best in the loop for privacy outside with placement of picnic table and fire ring.

  • Natalie C.
    May. 29, 2019

    Indian Point

    Good swimming area

    This is a favorite campground and swimming hole! It is close to Silver Dollar City and other Branson activities. We most recently camped in the far loop which is not waterfront but has nice sites. We could hike down to the waterfront but there really arent designated trails from this area. It was rough terrain. There is plenty of shade and places for the kids to hang their hammocks. We like the bathrooms with the private toilet and shower. No issues with crowding or waiting for one to open up.

    The swim beach is nice and has picnic tables for use. We kayaked around the cove while others swam. No alcohol or pets allowed in the beach area which I appreciated. Family friendly!

  • Napunani
    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

  • Joe J.
    Sep. 9, 2021

    Fishermans Paradise

    Off the beaten path

    For starters the RV park is about 1/4 down a 1 lane gravel road so if you’re pulling a big rig you better hope you don’t meet another vehicle. All the 50 amp full hookup sites seem to be in use by permanent residents. The 30 amp sites are not on level ground. No water or sewer connections for the 30 amp sites. The road also gets a little steep and winding to the 30 amp sites. Nice small lakes make for a nice view once you get into the valley.

  • Crystal C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 1, 2020

    Beaver Creek (MO)

    Great Shaded Soft Tent Sites!!

    When it comes to this location I liked the overall spacing of sites and the shaded tent area.  This was so appealing when I pulled in.  At first I had eyed just a site by the water but when I saw these they were a bit further away but seemed to be just what I was looking for in the midst of the heat.

    Many people come to this area to put a kayak in the water and enjoy, and while I wanted to do that it seemed a bit crowded for my liking as a novice.   You wouldn't expect that from the water but I get turned around easily and I didn't want to be out there in the way.   Instead I enjoyed the other activities and just being at camp itself.

    A bit more about the options for water recreation.   They do have rentals and a shuttle service to accommodate you returning following a paddle, that seemed very reasonably priced.

    Camp was very nice with lush green grass, access to fire rings and picnic tables.    It wasn't to loud although you could hear the sounds of campers around you pretty easily.    

    They also had cabin options here, I didn't explore them this time around but they looked nice and the placement wasn't to close to one another.  The RV area was well spaced and had great areas for leveling out with ease, shade coverings for the exposed sites and similar amenities to the tent camping.


Guide to Rogersville

Tent camping near Rogersville, Missouri offers a blend of natural beauty and outdoor adventure, making it an ideal getaway for nature enthusiasts.

Tips for tent camping near Rogersville

  • For a peaceful experience, consider staying at Swan Creek, where you can enjoy free dispersed camping and access to a nearby creek.
  • If you’re looking for basic amenities, Drury-Mincy Conservation Area provides picnic tables, fire pits, and toilets, all set among beautiful trees.
  • Be prepared for a more rustic experience at Rippee Conservation Area, which offers a quiet atmosphere and great fishing opportunities.

Local activities for tent campers

  • Explore the scenic trails and wildlife at Drury-Mincy Conservation Area, perfect for hiking and nature walks.
  • Enjoy fishing and kayaking at Rippee Conservation Area, where the serene Bryant Creek provides a beautiful backdrop.
  • Experience the charm of Branson while camping at Fall Creek Resort, which is conveniently located near local attractions and outdoor activities.

Features that enhance your camping experience

  • At Swan Creek, you can enjoy the freedom of alcohol and campfires, making it a great spot for a relaxed camping trip.
  • Drury-Mincy Conservation Area is big rig friendly and offers essential facilities like toilets and trash disposal, ensuring a comfortable stay.
  • For those who appreciate a more secluded setting, Rippee Conservation Area features limited campsites, providing a tranquil environment away from the crowds.

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