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Watkins Mill State Park Campground offers quality glamping options with various accommodation styles nestled in a peaceful wooded setting. Visitors can stay in fully-furnished glamping units while enjoying modern conveniences like electric hookups, drinking water, and shower facilities. The park maintains clean restrooms and provides essential amenities including picnic tables, fire rings, and trash service. Other glamping locations near Rushville include Camp Branch Campground, Smiths Fork Recreation Area, and Sharp RV Park, all featuring premium outdoor accommodations with comfortable amenities. One guest shared, "Weston Bend was everything I could hope for. The camp site were small and compact but it was nice."
Several hiking trails wind through the forested areas surrounding these glamping sites, with Watkins Mill State Park offering boat access, multiple hiking trails, and convenient proximity to Kansas City. Visitors appreciate the balance of natural surroundings and modern comforts, with many sites positioned to maximize privacy between neighboring accommodations. The region experiences all four seasons, with most glamping locations open year-round for visitors seeking different seasonal experiences. According to a camper, "This is a beautiful place close to town and wonder hiking trails." Premium glamping pods and upscale cabins can be reserved online, with many locations offering pet-friendly policies and alcoholic beverage permissions to enhance the glamping experience.
"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."
from $15 - $52 / night
Check Availability"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."
"The owners were very welcoming and helpful. The property and restrooms/showers were very, very clean and well maintained. Our dog enjoyed the fenced in dog park with is on the property."
"Free laundry, (only 1 washer & dryer per bath area) showers, and right on the lake. Has tent camping up to 14 days, and its pretty laid back and clean."
"We stayed in Loop C and there’s bathrooms scattered all around the loop, pets welcome, no visitors past 10pm and no fires past midnight."
"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)"
"Bathroom and shower are in a separate trailer, along with laundry. ($1.50 wash, $2.00 dry.) Horses and cows across the fence to the west! (The wind was blowing from the east.)"
"Campground clean and staff was super nice. Great for just an overnight stay."
"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!"
"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."
from $15 - $46 / night
Check Availability"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."
"Small park.sites are right next to each other. Picnic tables and fire pits are on site gravel. All roads are narrow one way with the dumpstation at the back end of park with trash dumpsters there."
"We arrived around 8 pm and even though the office was getting ready to close, the woman behind the counter was very kind and helpful. She helped us with finding our spot and with getting firewood."
from $15 - $90 / night
Check Availability"Super easy to pull in and set up. Plenty of spots.Only a few signs with a map so i took a picture on my phone and used that. Water on each site which is a luxury.
Stayed for 2 nights. Easy breezin"
"Only complaint, cold shower in facility near marina. I would recommend a spot closer to marina if you're not In an RV. We were a rooftop tent and could heat distant trains all night."
ScoutFree laundry, (only 1 washer & dryer per bath area) showers, and right on the lake. Has tent camping up to 14 days, and its pretty laid back and clean. Huge facilities, no electric for tent spots but they have it in bathrooms. Fire pits and picnic table. Buy 3- get 4 nights for seniors 62+.
ScoutI went with my daughter. We had a wonderful time! It was a nice clean campsite well cared for. Just what you want for camping.
TravelerOur camp site was great! We stayed in Loop C and there’s bathrooms scattered all around the loop, pets welcome, no visitors past 10pm and no fires past midnight. Nice and peaceful and everyone around was courteous and friendly. 10/10 recommend staying here. Lots of acorns, if you stay under any trees so be aware! Also, there was sites that are one camper can fit in and other sites that have two right next to each other for family camping together!
GuideWater, sewer and electricity worked fine. Very basic store
TravelerGreat campground with lots of activities, roller skating, mini golf fishing pond & streams, splash pad & slide also has sports courts, basketball, tennis, pickle ball & a petting zoo our favorite campground to go to
ScoutWe loved our stay here, will definitely stay again. There were many shady sites and camp hosts were great. Hiking nearby too
GuidePaved roads with some paved campsites and some gravel campsites. Clean bathrooms with separate, private showers. Coin operated laundry. 3.8 mile paved lake trail with easy rating.
TravelerWe stopped at this campground for 1 night as we traveled thru. The park was immaculately mowed and the sites were spacious and we'll maintained. It looked like a perfect place to have a picnic as well. Plenty of parking. The lake is narrow and long, so plenty of space to boat. I didn't see a designated swimming areas, so can't say if they're was one or not. I would definitely stay here again.
GuideWe stopped here for one night on our trip from Texas to Iowa - very nice campground! It’s well kept, clean, and nice facilities. The site wasn’t very level, but other than that, it was great.
Camping near Rushville, Missouri centers around Smithville Lake, a 7,200-acre reservoir with 175 miles of shoreline. The area sits at approximately 860 feet elevation with seasonal temperatures ranging from winter lows near 20°F to summer highs in the 90s. Most campgrounds maintain operations from April through October, with limited winter camping available at select locations.
**Fishing opportunities: Smithville Lake attracts anglers year-round with multiple access points. Big Lake State Park Campground offers direct lake access for fishing from shore. "Nice lake, campground was good, there are basic sites up against the lake and the rest are electric. Basic sites are large and some of the electric are also," notes a camper at Big Lake State Park Campground.
**Hiking trails: Weston Bend State Park features multiple trail systems ranging from paved accessible routes to more challenging terrain. A visitor notes, "Weston Bend State Park has an amazing hiking trail system within the park! Even one paved trail! We greatly enjoyed our visit and can't wait to go again!" The park maintains 5 distinct trails ranging from 0.75 to 3 miles in length.
**Water recreation: Most area campgrounds provide boat ramps and water access. At Camp Branch Campground, visitors appreciate proximity to water activities. "We had a short walk to the lake for fishing, and the loop had a restroom. We were able to enter the swim beach without having to pay extra," reports one camper. The campground maintains a dedicated swimming beach open May through September.
**Privacy between sites: Several campgrounds offer spacious sites with natural buffers. At Weston Bend State Park Campground, a camper reports, "Lots of space between sites. Majority of sites had shade. Most sites are back in, there are 2 pull through sites and 2 family sites." Site 26 receives particular praise for seclusion.
**Clean facilities: Campground cleanliness ranks high among visitor priorities. According to one guest at AOK Campground & RV Park, "Very, very clean bathrooms and laundry. Hosts present and helpful. Would stay again without hesitation." Another visitor noted the "updated facilities" that contribute to the overall camping experience.
**Family-friendly amenities: Many locations cater specifically to families. A visitor at Kansas City West-Lawrence KOA reports, "It's a great family campground with beautiful views. We travel with two adorable rescues and appreciated the awesome dog park where they could run a bit." The KOA includes dedicated playgrounds, dog parks, and seasonal programming for children.
**Seasonal closures: Water systems typically shut down during colder months. A camper at Crow's Creek Campground shares, "We stayed in October and due to unseasonably cold weather they shut off water with no notice and halfway through our stay. Ended up leaving early since we had no water and also no sewer at site." Most campgrounds maintain updated closure information online.
**Train noise: Several campgrounds experience railroad noise. A visitor at Kansas City West-Lawrence KOA warns, "There was a light from a nearby cabin lighting the whole tenting area, and the trains were one right behind the other… ALL NIGHT LONG! Every thirty minutes or so, a train passed by. It wouldn't be so bad, but it was LOUD!"
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