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Best Campgrounds near Rolla, MO

582 Reviews

Established campgrounds surround Rolla, Missouri, with a mix of private RV parks and public recreation areas within a 30-mile radius. Doolittle Acres RV Park and Campground offers full hookup sites just west of town, while Lane Spring Recreation Area in Mark Twain National Forest provides more primitive camping experiences south of Rolla. The landscape features a combination of developed facilities with amenities like electric hookups and shower houses alongside more rustic options scattered throughout the Ozark highlands region. Most areas accommodate both tent and RV camping, with several parks also offering cabin rentals.

Road access to camping areas varies by location, with many sites easily accessible from Interstate 44 or nearby highways. As one visitor noted, "Very small park but easily navigable. We had a great spot for our 42' motorhome and truck. It was a pull through and easy to get into." Campground facilities generally remain open from April through October, though some private RV parks operate year-round. Summer temperatures typically range from 70-90°F with high humidity, while spring and fall offer milder conditions. Cell coverage can be spotty in forested areas and ravines, particularly at Lane Spring and other national forest locations. Most established campgrounds require reservations, especially during peak summer weekends and holiday periods.

Campers seeking quiet natural settings appreciate the smaller, family-owned properties outside town limits. Haven Hollow RV Park receives consistent praise for its peaceful atmosphere on a working farm. According to feedback on The Dyrt, this "small, quaint, quiet 8 site campground located on a hay farm" offers "great trails around pond, meadow/field & creek." Several campgrounds feature proximity to fishing opportunities, particularly near Maramec Spring Park and its trout waters. Highway noise affects sites closest to Interstate 44, while locations further into forested areas provide more seclusion. Campground amenities vary significantly between primitive sites with basic toilets and private parks offering full hookups, shower facilities, and occasional recreation areas for families with children.

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Best Camping Sites Near Rolla, Missouri (118)

    1. Maramec Spring Park

    14 Reviews
    St. James, MO
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 265-7801

    $16 - $36 / night

    "Nestled in Mid Missouri this place is a jam! Popular with locals there are trails, historic iron works and a fish hatchery…very cool place. Close to highway, good overnight spot!"

    "Maramec Spring Park is a great place for camping and fishing in Missouri. The Park contains the fifth largest spring in the state."

    2. Ozark Farms Family Campground

    6 Reviews
    Rolla, MO
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 826-1995

    $40 / night

    "Grounds sit next to a state numbered highway, so access is easy. Don't expect a remote setting. The highway traffic can be distracting if you're used to camping in the woods."

    "There are some extended stay residents, and campground is located adjacent to trailer park, but overall experience was safe, clean, and easy.  We look forward to returning this year!"

    3. Doolittle Acres RV Park and Campground

    6 Reviews
    Newburg, MO
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 762-3000

    $25 - $55 / night

    "Good area only a mile off the highway so it made a great night stopping point. Had great access for our starlink. They have a little dog park, kids park, and it was all clean and well maintained."

    "It’s close to US 44 so a bit of road noise. The owner was very friendly and gave us a map with perfect directions."

    4. Pheasant Acres RV Park

    7 Reviews
    St. James, MO
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (314) 303-5504

    $25 - $43 / night

    "This is a small campground but right next to it there is a lot of land to walk through. Sheri/Sharon the owner is right up there with one of the coolest women I've ever met."

    "If you have the time and are going through or near St. James Missouri its off of I-44, Mile Marker 195 towards St. James. "

    5. Haven Hollow RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Rolla, MO
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 525-3050

    $30 / night

    "Supplies close by in Rolla.

    WiFi wasn't very good and cell was spotty even with the booster.

    No showers or toilets on site so you need to be self-contained."

    "When you make your reservation they will confirm the length of your rig and put you in the appropriate site as there’s a small berm behind the sites that allow you to back further in on some sites than"

    6. Boiling Springs Campground

    11 Reviews
    Newburg, MO
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 759-7294

    $12 - $89 / night

    "Bus picked us up there and dropped us at a location on the gasconade. Float ended right back at camp! We got out of our boat and walked up the bank to our camp site."

    "Located on the Gasconade beauty abounds. Full service hookups. Some shaded spots right on river. Bathroom is very small. No showers. One toilet spot not very nice."

    7. Lane Spring Recreation Area

    3 Reviews
    Edgar Springs, MO
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 438-5427

    "The campground is in the middle of a forest with a large creek running around it. It was springtime and everything was so green, there were wildflowers popping up all over the place."

    "Love it here it is quiet and peaceful but not too far away from the main road"

    8. Onondaga Cave State Park Campground

    39 Reviews
    Leasburg, MO
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 245-6576

    $12 - $52 / night

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

    "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."

    9. Mark Twain National Forest Lane Spring Recreation Area

    1 Review
    Edgar Springs, MO
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (417) 967-4194

    $15 - $50 / night

    "This is a beautiful Forest Service Campground located 13 miles south of Rolla Missouri. There are six 30 amp electric sites and the remainder are dry camps."

    10. Indian Springs Resort and Campground

    4 Reviews
    Steelville, MO
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 775-2266

    "Close to the river. Area isn't very big which is nice."

    "The sites on this end are a bit of a walk to the bathrooms/showers and camp store, but also extremely spacious and private. "

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  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 9, 2025

    Meramec State Park Campground

    Great Campground!

    Stopped for one night, but could have stayed more. Great campground with tons of trees and shade. Each site has a table and fire pit. Big, clean bathrooms and showers. Playgrounds for kids. Caves to explore. I’m

  • J
    Aug. 31, 2025

    Froggys River Resort

    Not as nice as the other options

    This "resort" is just a basic campground.  There's no place to dump your camper's tank, which you'd expect at the prices they charge.  The owner is in some sort of a feud with the residents that live around the campground, so now one of them fires a shotgun off every half hour, and another one blasts revelry early in the morning.  Nothing scary, but I didn't like knowing that we were right next to residents...certainly wouldn't want a campground in my back yard.

    Otherwise, it's mediocre.  Depending on the time of year, the river can be quite low, so be sure to check the forecast before planning a stay.  It was only about 6 inches deep when I was there.  The Gasconade Hills campground is just down the road and was a much better experience.

  • Jonathan D.
    Aug. 30, 2025

    Gasconade Hills Resort

    Bad wifi and even worse owners

    Drove 4 hours and spent 300 dollars on a cabin. We placed a small Bluetooth speaker in front of our cabin and relaxed with a drink. After playing music for 20 mins the owner storms over and screams at me to turn it down. Its 8 pm and the music isn't turned up I tell him he said it's his place and his prerogative if it's too loud. I asked him to show me where it said I can't play music. He said quiet time is 10 pm. I said it's 8. He told me not to argue with him as if im his kid or his employee or something.  He told me he was going to eject me if I continued to argue. I would never recommend this place to anyone. Save your money and go somewhere the owners respect you. Lots of places who appreciate your business to give this place any business.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 27, 2025

    Osage Beach RV Park

    Great place, friendly people and beautiful grounds

    We stayed overnight here because our dog was sick and this was close to the animal hospital we visited. We wish would have stayed here originally (we stayed the. first night at the state park). While the State Park was nice this campground offered so much more and was closer to town so we could walk to restaurants. 

    I would definitely stay here again.

  • Delanie J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 26, 2025

    Froggys River Resort

    Friendly CG on the gasconade - PORT O POTTYS ONLY

    NO PLUMBIN, PORT O JOHNS ONLY

    PRIMITIVE CAMPSITE 10 IS BEST FOLLOWED BY 7

    Froggys has one flaw, see first sentence.  Other than that its perfect.  The crew is so friendly and you can tell they love running the CG and caring for guests.  They had a fire pit in the middle of the river which was so cool and did a pork steak dinner one of the nights.  The sites along the river are great for primitive camping.  And the six mile float on the gasconade was lovely.  The river moves slow, so if you're used to floating 16 miles on the spring fed Jacks Fork or Current, halfing that will be plenty.  Shower house was clean and efficient.

  • Lisa M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 26, 2025

    Meramec State Park Campground

    Huge park right on the River

    We arrived on a Saturday and the park was packed, but were able to have a spot with electric. Campground probably has well over 200 sites with electric, electric and water, and tent camping. Right on the Merrimack river where one could go hang out in the river or float or tube down the river. Cave that is situated in the park that one can pay for a tour Fisher cave. We actually went to the Meramec Caverns tour about 15 miles away. Road into park is fairly narrow and has a pretty good grade going up and down. Park is actually almost 3 miles from the visitor center. Even though the park was very full when we arrived, it emptied out to almost no one on Sunday afternoon. You are nicely spaced apart from other people for the most part. Showers were adequate.

  • Julie F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 17, 2025

    Meramec State Park Campground

    Lots of spots, close to highway

    Great park close to hwy 44 (5ish minutes + drive to campground) Lots of spots to choose from even though it was a Saturday in August. All are pretty flat and open with not much privacy. Showed up at 5pm and chose an open spot but had to call to reserve because I had no cell service (phone worked, internet didn’t). Phone reservation was super easy and efficient. Our spot (#86) had a lot of broken glass under the picnic table and the fire out was filthy. Convenient potable water and dump station areas. We just stopped for the night while driving through the area so didn’t use the park which seems to have tons to do.

  • Trevor S.
    Aug. 15, 2025

    Montauk State Park Campground

    Relaxing

    Very nice campground, tons of shade! My site (206) was very level and was surrounded in trees like basically ever other site which made it comfortable to sit outside all day. We’ve been down here a couple times now and would highly recommend it.

  • Linda C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 13, 2025

    Brazil Creek Camping Area

    Small and picturesque

    Stayed one night. Beautiful country drive from 1-44. Abundant shade. No Verizon service. Aggressive horseflies and mosquitoes. Lots of sewer flies in the vault toilet. Water source is creek.

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

Where are the best campgrounds in Rolla, Missouri?

The Rolla area boasts several exceptional campgrounds for outdoor enthusiasts. Mark Twain National Forest Lane Spring Recreation Area, located 13 miles south of Rolla, offers a beautiful forest setting with both electric and dry camping options in a serene environment. Maramec Spring Park is another gem near Rolla, popular with locals for its historic iron works, fish hatchery, and trails—making it an excellent overnight spot with convenient highway access. For those willing to venture slightly further, Timbuktu Campground — Echo Bluff State Park is considered one of Missouri's premier state parks, with perfectly level concrete pads and full hookups. The area's natural beauty, including springs, caves, and rivers, makes these campgrounds particularly appealing to nature enthusiasts.

What amenities are available at camping sites near Rolla, MO?

Camping sites near Rolla offer various amenities to enhance your outdoor experience. Lane Spring Recreation Area features some 30-amp electric sites, pit toilets, and water spigots throughout the grounds. The area is nestled in a forest with a scenic creek running through it, perfect for nature lovers. At Onondaga Cave State Park Campground, you'll find concrete pads for both RVs and picnic tables, water and electric hookups, a playground, laundry facilities, and a dump station. Many campgrounds in the area also offer fire rings, picnic tables, and access to hiking trails. Some sites are seasonal, typically operating from spring through fall, so checking availability before your trip is recommended.

Are there any RV parks or RV-friendly campgrounds near Rolla, Missouri?

Rolla and its surroundings offer several excellent options for RV campers. Doolittle Acres RV Park and Campground is conveniently located near Rolla and is big-rig friendly with water and toilet facilities. For those seeking a state park experience, Lake of the Ozarks State Park Campground offers RV-friendly sites about 1.5 hours from Rolla. The park serves as a central location, positioned approximately 3 hours from both St. Louis and Kansas City. For RVers wanting premium amenities, Round Spring Campground provides shady sites with access to steaming hot showers and river access points. Most RV parks in the region offer water and electric hookups, with some providing full hookups including sewer connections. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially during peak camping season.

How much does it cost to camp in Rolla, MO?

Camping costs around Rolla vary by campground type and amenities. At Meramec Caverns Natural Campground, expect to pay moderate fees for sites with electrical hookups, water access, and fire pits. Haven Hollow RV Park offers full hookup sites at competitive rates, with additional amenities like ice for $3 and farm-fresh eggs for $2. Public campgrounds in Mark Twain National Forest typically have lower fees, with primitive sites being the most affordable option. Most campgrounds in the region range from $15-25 per night for basic sites to $30-45 for those with full hookups. Many public campgrounds offer discounts for seniors and access pass holders. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak camping season from late spring through early fall.

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