Best Camping near Rolla, MO

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Best Camping Sites Near Rolla, MO (114)

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    1. Onondaga Cave State Park Campground

    39 Reviews
    102 Photos
    215 Saves
    Leasburg, Missouri
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $12 - $52 / night

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    2. Maramec Spring Park

    14 Reviews
    54 Photos
    113 Saves
    St. James, Missouri
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $16 - $36 / night

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    3. Meramec State Park Campground

    54 Reviews
    163 Photos
    263 Saves
    Sullivan, Missouri

    Tree-shaded campgrounds and cabins are what staying at Meramec State Parks is all about. Forty of our most scenic parks offer a wide range of sites, from basic sites to pitch a tent at to full-service sites for your RV. Fourteen favorite state parks offer lodging options ranging from motel rooms and fourplexes to a lake house, yurts and outpost cabins and makes for great camping near Kansas City.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $12 - $48 / night

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    4. Montauk State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    61 Photos
    147 Saves
    Jadwin, Missouri

    Montauk State Park preserves a shady green retreat that offers visitors plenty of opportunities for fun, whether it is fishing, camping, hiking, picnicking or just relaxing with friends and family. Montauk State Park's campground offers basic and electric campsites. For a little extra space, try one of the park's family campsites. The park's store carries a variety of camping supplies.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    5. Boiling Springs Campground

    11 Reviews
    31 Photos
    61 Saves
    Newburg, Missouri

    Rural, family RV and tent camping along the Gasconade river. 

    RV sites with full hook-up, or water and electric.

    Tent camping with water and electric, or just basic.

    Shower and restrooms, camp store with ice, and firewood.

    Play ground, paved boat ramp, volleyball net, and horse shoe pits.

    Offer canoe, kayaks, rafts, and tube float trips.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $12 - $89 / night

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    6. Ozark Outdoors-Riverfront Resort

    21 Reviews
    12 Photos
    32 Saves
    Leasburg, Missouri

    You won’t find another place like this. Ozark Outdoors Resort is tucked into a lush valley amidst rolling Missouri hills, seven miles off of I-44, just beyond the country hamlet of Leasburg. Since 1960, we’ve grown our business by serving families, friends, and groups of people who want to gather so they can relax, relate, refresh, and reconnect.

    Tucked away in a valley among the Missouri hills, Ozark Outdoors attracts online casino players to relax and spend time with friends. Camping and Living along the Missouri River will make you spend a whole day enjoying the adventure, playing Safe Casino Canada https://www.homify.ca/professionals/9015543/play-safe-casino-canada with friends, activities. Also on the territory there is the best restaurant where online casino players like to eat, Paddler’s Grill, where only rustic cuisine. Out our front door you’ll see the most amazing Missouri Rivers sure to tickle your happy-bone. Imagine this… the sun peeks around a magnificent white cloud. A gorgeous blue sky radiates over the tops of tall oaks. Green leaves rustle overhead. The scent of pure, clean air breezes. You kick back in an Ozark Outdoors Resort luxury river tube; tip your toe in the water, and watch drops trickle off your fingers. The current carries you into a dreamy world where hustle and bustle no longer exists. Spend a couple hours or the whole day…it’s your choice. How much do you want to smile? Enjoy a River Rafting, Canoeing, Kayaking or Tubing trip on the Meramec, Huzzah or Courtois River. Get away and enjoy riverside tent camping, full hookup RV sites, our outdoor swimming pool, playgrounds, seasonal events, a fully stocked mercantile store, country cooking at the Paddler’s Grill and much more.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    7. Lake of the Ozarks State Park Campground

    49 Reviews
    182 Photos
    195 Saves
    Kaiser, Missouri

    With Lake of the Ozarks camping, enjoy the solitude of an undeveloped cove hidden along the shorelines of one of Missouri’s largest lakes. Swim, fish, boat or simply take in the view from a shady campsite or picnic area overlooking the Lake of the Ozarks. The park offers the opportunity to enjoy a variety of recreational activities on the lake or on shore. Lake of the Ozarks State Park offers basic and electric campsites and three organized group camps and Pin Oak Facility. For those who need a little extra space, family campsites are available. Stock up on camping supplies at the Camper Store, which is located near the campground entrance. On shore, hikers, backpackers, equestrians and bicyclists can wind through open woodlands, sunny glades, small springs and streams to bluff-top views of the Lake of the Ozarks. Water enthusiasts can make use of the park’s two swimming beaches, boat rentals and paved boat ramps. Park stores sell all of the necessary supplies for a day on the water. Year-round overnight accommodations include campsites, Outpost Cabins and yurts.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $13 - $50 / night

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    9. Pheasant Acres RV Park

    6 Reviews
    18 Photos
    22 Saves
    St. James, Missouri

    Small friendly RV park with full hookups, 50 and 30 amp.  Located just 2 miles from beautiful Maramec Spring Park, one of the four trout parks in the state managed by the Missouri Department of Conservation.  $5 entrance fee and must purchase trout tag for fishing.  PARV is on the Trail of Tears northern route, 4 miles from Route 66, near several wineries, mills and springs.  If you like kayaking or canoeing there are three streams with outfitters nearby on the Huzzah, Courtois and Meramec Rivers.  PARV is family friendly, pet friendly, nestled next 2500+ acres of conservation land.

    Owner lives on property.  Currently in 2021 the shower and restroom building closed due to county health concerns regarding COVID.  RVers must be self contained.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $26 - $35 / night

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    10. Ozark Farms Family Campground

    6 Reviews
    8 Photos
    15 Saves
    Rolla, Missouri
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $40 / night

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571 Reviews of 114 Rolla Campgrounds


  • EZGO B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Meramec Valley Campground & RV Park
    Dec. 19, 2024

    Meramec Valley Campground & RV Park

    Um, not very good.

    lots of disrepair, expensive for what you actually get, fast moving golf carts and side X sides, Kids driving golf carts, rude employees, filthy, gross bath/locker rooms in the Lodge, derelict campers onsite near the entrance, overflowing, smelly garbage dumpsters near the gate (Like 10 of them), terrible gravel roads with huge potholes and uneven RV sites. Our hookups worked but they were in need of updating, poor wifi signal, and just kind of needs to invest in its infrastructure and appearance. The miniature golf was tore up from neglect and although they have a teen center it was not open which left a lot of teenagers just slumming around out of boredom. Camp sites all had firepits that were decent and the fishing lake was beautiful. Could be a really nice park if the investment was made.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Brazil Creek Camping Area
    Nov. 3, 2024

    Brazil Creek Camping Area

    Great Little Rest Stop

    Very nice free camp ground that is suitable for any type of camping.

    The Ranger, who was very nice, had good service with AT&T, I had TMobile at my campsite with a booster.

    Miles and miles of trails for Mountain Biking, horse riding or just hiking, and you can ride your ATV on the roads but you need an orange triangle.

    Well worth the 20 to 30 minute trip off the highway.

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Round Spring Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway
    Sep. 27, 2024

    Round Spring Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway

    Great location for exploring

    Round Springs is a National Park campground. It’s about 12 miles north if Eminence MO on the Current River. There are only 50 sites, some have electricity. Most of the campsites are scattered along the road with lots of trees and privacy. The electric sites are in the center of the campground on the road with no shade. There are few walk in sites near the river. There is a shower and dump station.

  • Justine S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Candy Cane RV Park & Campground
    Sep. 23, 2024

    Candy Cane RV Park & Campground

    Adorable campground

    We found this place after hours and Shirley still answered the phone and had a spot for us. Both Shirley and Kevin were super nice. The campground is unique and adorable. Very cute and clean bathrooms, plenty of toilets and shower space. It seems like they are doing some updating of things so that's why the 4 stars, once they finish their updates I'm positive it will be 5 star worthy.

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from Onondaga Cave State Park Campground
    Sep. 17, 2024

    Onondaga Cave State Park Campground

    Clean and quiet park

    We stayed one night on our way through Missouri. It’s only about ten minutes south of I-44. The campground was only about half full, so it was nice and quiet. All sites have a concrete pad for the RV and for the picnic table. Includes water and electric. Playground, laundry room, and dump station. Hiking trails available from the campground and cave tours on weekends. We stayed at site #65 which is close to the entrance/restrooms and has no campsite on either side.

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Timbuktu Campground — Echo Bluff State Park
    Sep. 14, 2024

    Timbuktu Campground — Echo Bluff State Park

    Everything I hate in a campground

    I’ve been coming to the Current River area for over 60 years, before the National Scenic Riverways, when Round Springs, Alley Springs, Big Springs, and Montauk were all state parks. They were great places for camping, swimming in the Current River, and canoeing. This new State Park at Echo Bluff is everything I would eliminate from a campground. Sites are packed close together, everything is concrete. No privacy, no shade , no natural beauty. A big modern lodge, cabins and townhouses. I made reservations for two weeks expecting a state park experience. Sorely disappointed! We left early. The staff mostly didn’t bother us. But we watched the cop that sat along the road partway down a steep hill almost every day and gave out tickets for exceeding the 20 mph limit. Showers/bathrooms were new, but not centrally located. Probably would not go back.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Montauk State Park Campground
    Sep. 13, 2024

    Montauk State Park Campground

    Not just for fishing

    Well kept state park and trout hatchery. Recently upgraded electric in campground 4, which was nice. Each campground has its own host, which is great when you need it. I hung out with friends in a basic group site, too, and there was plenty of room and a nice setting (site 116). Food at the lodge was better than anticipated and friends in the cabins had no major complaints either.

  • Aaron R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake of the Ozarks Recreation Area
    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.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Onondaga Cave State Park Campground
    Aug. 24, 2024

    Onondaga Cave State Park Campground

    Great campground. Great cave. Fun river. Avoid campsite 65

    We stayed one night in campsite 65. Onondaga Cave is amazing with the new lighting; it just reopened July 4, 2024. The river is still fantastic fun, especially for our grandkids ages 9 and 12.

    Avoid campsite 65 when it rains. We had over an inch of standing water on the concrete pad when we arrived. 18 hours after it stopped raining, we still had some water on the concrete pad.

    Other than the water, Onondaga Cave SP has been one of my favorite places to camp in Missouri for more than 20 years.

  • Bj M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Berryman Trail & Campgrounds - Mark Twain National Forest
    Aug. 10, 2024

    Berryman Trail & Campgrounds - Mark Twain National Forest

    My second stay at Berryman

    I like that quite surroundings. But as a July 1 2024 they started cutting the timber. An they are going to a paid camping area. They have fire rings, tables and blacktop parking spots.
    It's a shame it's going to cost to be here.

  • Joseph A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Huzzah Valley Resort
    Aug. 7, 2024

    Huzzah Valley Resort

    Camping at the zoo

    If it's your birthday or a bachelor/Bachelorette party, this is your place. They have a family side and a party side (the zoo). Don't expect to get much rest in the zoo. There are plenty of campsites to enjoy. Reserve yours early they fill up fast in the summer. Huzzah Valley is the know party camp ground if you live in the Saint Louis metropolitan area

  • Allie A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Huzzah Valley Resort
    Jul. 29, 2024

    Huzzah Valley Resort

    Weekend away

    We took a couples float during the week to get away from our busy lives and relax. The huzzah resort is always top notch. Very clean(except the port-potties), great amenities and if you forget something you can always get it at the shop! The river was perfect and we practically had the place to ourselves with only one other tent in view! Not to bad for a Week day camp trip!

  • Allie A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Boiling Springs Campground
    Jul. 29, 2024

    Boiling Springs Campground

    Pretty weekend

    This camp ground is a little hidden gem and so pretty! It has running water bathroom and showers! They are so kind and aware. They make shuttling your personal watercraft SO easy! This camp are is very clean and family friendly! The river was pretty!

  • Taryn S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Springs Resort and Campground
    Jul. 25, 2024

    Indian Springs Resort and Campground

    Family-oriented, ideal for Meramec float trips

    We typically prefer more dispersed-style camping, but this has actually become one of our favorite established sites in the Ozarks. It's VERY family-oriented (probably not for you if you want to party), with tons of games like volleyball and horseshoes, plus onsite programs and activities including scavenger hunts, movie nights, pancake breakfasts, etc. 

    A little of everything when it comes to sites - there are pull-thru sites, full hookups, basic tent sites, you name it. We tent camped in sites 61-64 (now one huge site, but at one time they were three individual), which directly overlooks the river and sits on a very private corner. The sites on this end are a bit of a walk to the bathrooms/showers and camp store, but also extremely spacious and private. 

    Great camp store and a large sandy beach with natural swimming holes, plus a seasonal pool. There's even so-so wifi at the store.

    Float trips are a big deal here, and Indian Springs offers both boat rentals and shuttle services. We used their shuttling one day, then the second day, I drove my husband up to the put-in (less than 10 mins) and he floated back and took out here. The owners are really friendly and accommodating. Our top choice for float/camp trips, especially when we have our kiddos.

  • Nick W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Maramec Spring Park
    Jul. 22, 2024

    Maramec Spring Park

    Great state like park

    Fun trails and fishing from a fresh spring. Great and clean shower house. Well taken care of.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hazel Creek Campground
    Jul. 8, 2024

    Hazel Creek Campground

    Spacious and Beautiful

    We spent a one night get-away at Hazel Creek with our 30 foot travel trailer. The gravel road into the campground was no problem for a pickup with a trailer. It would be fine for a passenger car, too.

    The campsites are large. Several back up to the creek, which is shallow and pretty. The rest are scattered through the wooded campground. Come for the scenery and the hiking. You won't be disappointed.

    There are no amenities other than fire rings, picnic tables, and food posts. There is no cell phone coverage. Follow the USFS directions, not Google Maps. That will put you on good paved roads.

  • Christopher W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Osage Campground Retreat
    Jun. 25, 2024

    Osage Campground Retreat

    Cute Little Camping Spot

    Good: It was clean and tidy, had ice and firewood for sale, was close to the boat ramp for the Osage River, and the bathrooms looked to be newly remodeled. Good shaded and flat spot for our tent.

    Bad: No one on-site, no TP, no paper towels, no internet (Other campers said it had been working until the power went out during a storm a few days before; when the power was restored, the internet didn't come back)

    Conclusion: For $44.29/night, I would keep going next time.

  • Kelsey S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Maramec Spring Park
    Jun. 14, 2024

    Maramec Spring Park

    Wonderful spot!

    We stayed for 1 night, great trails to walk around, don’t forget bug spray! Good lookouts you can walk to as well. We didn’t do any fishing but saw plenty of people out enjoying the day!

  • Allie A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Huzzah Valley Resort
    May. 28, 2024

    Huzzah Valley Resort

    Memorial Day -Camping Trip

    Such a pretty camping sesh. Love this campground and its aminities it’s always cleaner and organized.

  • Gwenn W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Red Bluff Campground
    May. 26, 2024

    Red Bluff Campground

    Not What it Was

    If you’ve been coming to this campground for decades as my family has, prepare yourself. They’ve taken this hidden gem abounding with rustic, quiet character and turned it into a busy RV park. Most spots are not ideal for tent camping. The beaches are too small to accommodate the number of people now coming in. It’s just heartbreaking. It’s our ancestral home and we just don’t know if we can handle going back. The whole vibe is drastically different. It’s looks like every other RV park out there. It used to be a short walk to get to the water. Not anymore. They also got rid of the picnic area close to the water. It was extremely inconvenient getting my elderly mother down to the water (and then finding a beach spot on our side of the creek was impossible).

  • Lea B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Round Spring Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway
    May. 19, 2024

    Round Spring Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway

    Choose Tent Site Carefully

    Positives: Tranquil little campground with beautiful spring and cave. Quiet, shady, has two points of river access, group sites, and steaming hot showers.  Close to Echo Bluff State Park, Current River State Park, and Eminence, MO.  

    Negatives:  Test sites are hit or miss. Sites 1-18 are fairly small and not very level. Sites 19-29 have larger, more level areas. 30-39 are kind of mixed.  Many sites have steps up of down to the site from the road.  There is no cell service available, so make sure you have made reservations before you get here. Closest cell service is up the road at Echo Bluff State Park. 

    Other info: You may get lucky and see otters on your way to the spring, or some of the wild horses in the area. Go in the early morning to the spring trail to watch the mist roll off the water and enjoy the wildlife - so otherworldly. 

    Cave tours are available June - Oct., but even if you visit is outside of this window, the walk to the cave is kind of magical.  

    If you walk to the spring overlook, you'll also encounter a portion of the Ozark Trail. About a half a mile down the Ozark Trail you can cross the Current River on a pedestrian bridge which is a pretty cool experience.  

    Bathrooms available on the upper camping loop, but the showers are located on the bottom loop (three family style showers).  Fantastic water pressure. 

    Host was friendly even when he had to tell us we couldn't hang hammocks in National Park campgrounds. 

    While you're there drive down to Alley Spring for a nice hike, another beautiful spring and historic mill, and at the camp store you can get a National Parks Passport stamp (located in the screened in porch) for the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. 

    We stayed in site 13 which is located directly behind the bathrooms. Good if you have to go all the time, bad if you don't like to hear loud toilet flushes.  Very shady site.

  • Trenton D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Boiling Springs Campground
    May. 15, 2024

    Boiling Springs Campground

    Nice area

    My family used to stay here every year. Owners are just not very friendly. You get told 2 different prices over the phone compared to when you get there. Overall is a nice camp ground pretty quiet. Pretty river.


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Guide to Rolla

Camping near Rolla, Missouri, offers a great mix of outdoor fun and relaxation. With several campgrounds in the area, you can find the perfect spot to enjoy nature, whether you're in a tent, RV, or cabin.

What to do

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the campgrounds. A visitor at Meramec State Park Campground said, "This was such a clean campground. From the restrooms to the campsite and the river, everything was amazing."
  • Friendly Staff: Many reviews highlight the helpfulness of the staff. At Onondaga Cave State Park Campground, one camper mentioned, "The staff was super friendly."
  • Secluded Spots: Campers enjoy the privacy offered at places like Taum Sauk Mountain State Park Campground. A reviewer shared, "Very nice secluded camping. Only a handful of other campers at the site."

What you should know

  • Limited Cell Service: Many campgrounds have poor cell reception. A visitor at Alley Spring Campground warned, "There is NO cell signal, so I highly recommend you take a weather radio."
  • Reservations Recommended: Popular spots can fill up quickly, especially on weekends. A camper at Bennett Spring State Park Campground advised, "Reservations recommended, especially on weekends."
  • No Showers at Some Sites: Not all campgrounds have shower facilities. A camper at Taum Sauk Mountain State Park Campground noted, "Pit toilets are located at the entrance to the campground."

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with amenities for kids. One parent at Echo Bluff State Park said, "The park offers a range of options... the cozy cabins offer a rustic yet comfortable escape."
  • Plan Activities: Make sure to have a list of activities to keep everyone entertained. A family at Montauk State Park Campground enjoyed hiking and fishing, saying, "The river is ice cold."
  • Pack Snacks and Games: Keep the kids happy with snacks and games for downtime. A camper at Washington State Park Campground mentioned, "There is even a swimming pool if the river isn’t your thing."

Tips from RVers

  • Check Hookups: Make sure your chosen campground has the right hookups for your RV. A visitor at Lake of the Ozarks State Park Campground noted, "Only a few miles from Ha Ha Tonka."
  • Arrive Early: Get to the campground early to secure a good spot. A camper at Meramec State Park Campground said, "Campsites are on top of each other though, so that stunk."
  • Bring Extra Supplies: Stock up on essentials before heading out. A camper at Bennett Spring State Park Campground mentioned, "The hatchery was really neat to see, and the spring was stunning!"

Camping around Rolla, Missouri, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Whether you're looking for a quiet retreat or an action-packed weekend, you'll find it here.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What camping is available near Rolla, MO?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Rolla, MO offers a wide range of camping options, with 114 campgrounds and RV parks near Rolla, MO and 8 free dispersed camping spots.

  • Which is the most popular campground near Rolla, MO?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Rolla, MO is Onondaga Cave State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 39 reviews.

  • Where can I find free dispersed camping near Rolla, MO?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 8 free dispersed camping spots near Rolla, MO.

  • What parks are near Rolla, MO?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 14 parks near Rolla, MO that allow camping, notably Wappapello Lake and Ozark National Scenic Riverways.