Top Tent Camping near Russellville, MO

Looking for an adventure where you can explore Russellville and then fall asleep in your tent? Find the best tent camping sites near Russellville. You're sure to find the perfect campsite for your Missouri tent camping excursion.

Best Tent Sites Near Russellville, MO (21)

    Camper-submitted photo from Scrivner Road Conservation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Scrivner Road Conservation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Scrivner Road Conservation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Scrivner Road Conservation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Scrivner Road Conservation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Scrivner Road Conservation Area

    1. Scrivner Road Conservation Area

    1 Review
    20 Photos
    38 Saves

    Visit the Missouri Department of Conservation's website for more information.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Tents
    • Equestrian
    • Dispersed
    • Toilets
    Camper-submitted photo from Rock Bridge Memorial State Park - Educational Scout Camps
    Camper-submitted photo from Rock Bridge Memorial State Park - Educational Scout Camps
    Camper-submitted photo from Rock Bridge Memorial State Park - Educational Scout Camps
    Camper-submitted photo from Rock Bridge Memorial State Park - Educational Scout Camps
    Camper-submitted photo from Rock Bridge Memorial State Park - Educational Scout Camps
    Camper-submitted photo from Rock Bridge Memorial State Park - Educational Scout Camps

    2. Rock Bridge Memorial State Park - Educational Scout Camps

    5 Reviews
    6 Photos
    40 Saves

    Just minutes from Columbia, Rock Bridge Memorial State Park gives visitors the chance to scramble, hike and bicycle through a scenic environment – and lets them peek into Missouri’s underworld. The park contains some of the most popular hiking trails in the state and also offers solitude while hiking in the Gans Creek Wild Area. Visitors can also see a large cave system with its rock bridge, sinkholes, a spring and underground stream at the Devil's Icebox. You can explore Connor's Cave in the light of the opening for a taste of the underground world. Non-profit, educational or Scout groups can take advantage of the special-use area for overnight primitive camping. It features two fire rings, a vault toilet and several picnic tables. There is no water or electricity. The cost is $2 per person, per night. Reservations are required. For more information, call 573-449-7402.

    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Picnic Table
    • Toilets
    Camper-submitted photo from Pikes Camp
    Camper-submitted photo from Pikes Camp
    Camper-submitted photo from Pikes Camp
    Camper-submitted photo from Pikes Camp
    Camper-submitted photo from Pikes Camp
    Camper-submitted photo from Pikes Camp

    3. Pikes Camp

    1 Review
    8 Photos
    50 Saves

    Visit the Missouri Department of Conservation's website for more information.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Dispersed
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      4. Osage-Tavern Access

      1 Review
      8 Saves

      Visit the Missouri Department of Conservation's website for more information.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Tents
      • Toilets
      Camper-submitted photo from Dry Fork Recreation Area
      Camper-submitted photo from Dry Fork Recreation Area
      Camper-submitted photo from Dry Fork Recreation Area
      Camper-submitted photo from Dry Fork Recreation Area
      Camper-submitted photo from Dry Fork Recreation Area
      Camper-submitted photo from Dry Fork Recreation Area

      5. Dry Fork Recreation Area

      3 Reviews
      10 Photos
      84 Saves

      Dry Fork Recreation Area, a campground and picnic area located at the equestrian trailhead of the 36-mile Cedar Creek Trail. This area, located in central Missouri near Fulton serves recreationists with or without horses. This campground is situated in a quiet mostly oak/cedar forest. It is comprised of 8 single primitive campsites that can accommodate RVs up to 30 feet in length, each with table, fire ring, and lantern post. Other amenities include drinking water, vault toilets, and hitching rails. There is a picnic area across the road with picnic tables that can accommodate small groups. There are currently no camping fees, but donations are encouraged. A printable brochure is available.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • ADA Access
      • Tents
      • Trash
      Camper-submitted photo from Fiery Fork Conservation Area
      Camper-submitted photo from Fiery Fork Conservation Area
      Camper-submitted photo from Fiery Fork Conservation Area
      Camper-submitted photo from Fiery Fork Conservation Area
      Camper-submitted photo from Fiery Fork Conservation Area
      Camper-submitted photo from Fiery Fork Conservation Area

      6. Fiery Fork Conservation Area

      9 Reviews
      23 Photos
      96 Saves

      Visit the Missouri Department of Conservation's website for more information.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Tents
      • Standard (Tent/RV)
      • Dispersed
      • Picnic Table
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        Camper-submitted photo from Little Lost Creek Conservation Area
        Camper-submitted photo from Little Lost Creek Conservation Area
        Camper-submitted photo from Little Lost Creek Conservation Area
        Camper-submitted photo from Little Lost Creek Conservation Area
        Camper-submitted photo from Little Lost Creek Conservation Area
        Camper-submitted photo from Little Lost Creek Conservation Area

        8. Little Lost Creek Conservation Area

        1 Review
        7 Photos
        53 Saves

        Little Lost Creek is a partially spring-fed Ozark stream, characterized by clear water and a rocky stream bed. Campers are limited to 14 consecutive days in a 30-day period. Groups of more than 10 campers need a special-use permit.

        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Phone Service
        • Tents
        • Dispersed
        • Picnic Table
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          9. Ben Branch Lake Conservation Area

          1 Review
          8 Saves

          Visit the Missouri Department of Conservation's website for more information.

          • Pets
          • Fires
          • Tents
          • Dispersed
          • Toilets
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            10. McCubbins Point

            1 Review
            8 Saves
            • Pets
            • Fires
            • Phone Service
            • Tents
            • Standard (Tent/RV)
            • Tent Cabin

            $7 / night

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          Recent Tent Reviews In Russellville

          229 Reviews of 21 Russellville Campgrounds


          • 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.

          • Julia V.
            Camper-submitted photo from Finger Lakes State Park
            Aug. 14, 2024

            Finger Lakes State Park

            Had everything we needed

            Basic tent site, potable water was right near our site. Bathrooms were clean. There were some families staying nearby but overall was a quiet stay.

          • J
            Camper-submitted photo from Roberts Bluff Access
            Aug. 3, 2024

            Roberts Bluff Access

            Great Overnight Spot

            Great stop 5 minutes off of I-70! The site has three camp sites available with car pull ins and fire rings. Lots of mosquitoes due to the site being right on the water. Also two cats hang out around the site. No bathroom we could find.

          • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Cottonwoods RV Park & Campground
            Aug. 1, 2024

            Cottonwoods RV Park & Campground

            Very Nice Campground

            Check-in was quick and easy and we proceeded to pull through site 83 with FHUs. The gravel pad was very long and we had plenty of room for our 40’ rig and F450. The utilities were in the middle of the pad and water pressure was decent at about 40 psi. As we were on the end of a row, we had a lot of front yard space. The sites here are very close together, but long-term guests kept their sites nice and well organized, and overall this CG was very clean. There are mature trees so satellite placement could be challenging. We were able to place our Starlink in the yard area for a good shot to the north sky. We got 4 bars on Verizon and their WiFi worked well for a campground of this size. At the office, they have a nice store and gift shop with one of the best selections of camping shirts etc. that we have seen.

          • 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!

          • Laur H.
            Camper-submitted photo from Lake Ozark RV Park & Campground
            Jul. 28, 2024

            Lake Ozark RV Park & Campground

            Ok

            During our stay at the campground, we found several positive aspects. The pricing was reasonable, the staff was friendly, and the pool was cute. The bathrooms and showers were clean, and the overall environment was pretty quiet and well lit. Additionally, our site was mostly level. However, there were also some drawbacks to our experience. The pond on the property was essentially a large ditch with standing water, which attracted bugs. The distance from our spot to the bath house was quite far, and we were disappointed by the lack of a clear view of the river. While the campground may be enjoyable for longer stays, we found it to be nothing special for a one-night stop during our travels. NOTE- I don’t think the contact info on this listing is correct.

          • Bobby J.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Roberts Bluff Access
            Jun. 26, 2024

            Roberts Bluff Access

            Wonderful Peaceful Stay

            Only 2 miles off of the highway and is perfect for someone just passing by. I’m on my way from St Louis to Denver and it was perfect for one night. Very quiet but still close enough to hear the hum of the interstate traffic. It looked like there were 3 sites with fire rings and all very nice.

          • 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.

          • Christian D.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Robert's Bluff
            Jun. 8, 2024

            Robert's Bluff

            Quiet and Free

            Don’t mistake this for the RV hookup site at Roberts Bluff. It’s a bit further down the road and called Roberts Bluff Access. You will eventually see signs for a Conservation site.

            There were about 4/5 spots to pull/back into. Its a small space and really close to the river where you can see huge trout and turtles swimming. There is even a boat ramp.

          • Becky M.
            Camper-submitted photo from Turkey Creek RV Park
            May. 27, 2024

            Turkey Creek RV Park

            Awesome location for visiting Branson

            The campground was quiet and low key. No internet available so bring your own or purchase WiFi from their system. Shower house was ok, the smell made me dry heave, smelled like old meat. Small fenced area for dogs to play / go to the bathroom in. No playground for kids. Our site was level, it stormed during our stay but staff was quick to clean up downed trees and regrade the roads. The location was perfect for visiting Branson and its attractions. I got the vibe that it was more of an older generation camping campsite with more long time campers. We’d go back and stay if our focus was the attractions at Branson, not to hangout at the campsite.

          • 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.

          • Roxanna L.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Doolittle Acres RV Park and Campground
            May. 5, 2024

            Doolittle Acres RV Park and Campground

            Rolla, MO

            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. 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. Told us about the amenities and said if we needed anything to just yell. ☺️ We didn’t leave once we rolled in til morning due to pouring down rain. Would recommend!!

          • RThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Roberts Bluff Access
            Apr. 27, 2024

            Roberts Bluff Access

            Quiet overnight stay

            Enjoyed a campfire before a thunderstorm rolled into the area. Ground away from the campsite was a bit muddy and made a mess. No surprises there! Established campfire ring at 2 spots. Another ring farther down in the turnaround beyond the boat launch.

          • Chloe D.
            Camper-submitted photo from Arrow Rock State Historic Site
            Apr. 11, 2024

            Arrow Rock State Historic Site

            Peaceful and clean

            Stayed here overnight and the camphor was very friendly and helped us out. Bathrooms and showers were open, super clean. Peaceful and would definitely stay again to venture into the town

          • Nate R.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Roberts Bluff Access
            Nov. 12, 2023

            Roberts Bluff Access

            Nice place next to a shallow river.

            We liked this place. It was a good place for an overnight camp on our travels. No restroom that we could find. No water or power. Camp is free. It has an old boat ramp so you can get down the the river easier, but water was way too low for a boat when I was there in September of 2023. Down a gravel road a few minutes off the highway in some corn field area. There are only a handful of spaces on the grass. So hopefully you get one or someone is willing to share. We had the place to ourselves.

          • Kelly S.
            Camper-submitted photo from Ruby's Landing
            Oct. 8, 2023

            Ruby's Landing

            Dirty cabins and rude staff!

            The cabin was disgusting 🤢 bugs crawling in the fridge, door was held together with a wire hanger. Rudest staff I've ever encountered.

          • Troy J.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Boiling Springs Campground
            Sep. 22, 2023

            Boiling Springs Campground

            Overall quite and clean

            We called because we were just on the road and I could hear the lady in the background yelling at the camp host I was talking with. She was being very rude. We reserved a site and only gave us 2 options. Web said 20.00 to camp FHU. They also charge 10.00 a person so plan on spending around $50.00 a night. Doubt we will be back. Just not worth that.

          • DThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Robert's Bluff
            Sep. 13, 2023

            Robert's Bluff

            Awesome spot for getting in late

            Great spot on my road trip west! Put in some miles and didn’t get in until about 2am and this was easy to find and great spots away from the highway but also didn’t have to trek far away

          • B
            Camper-submitted photo from Arrow Rock State Historic Site
            Sep. 5, 2023

            Arrow Rock State Historic Site

            Quiet for Labor Day Weekend

            Park was full. We could only book a basic site (no hook-ups) through the website but the camp host easily upgraded us to a vacant electric site. Great park to bring your dogs! The walk or drive to the historic town literally park of the park was a surprise with a couple of hiking paths making each trip different from the first.

          • R
            Camper-submitted photo from Robert's Bluff
            Sep. 4, 2023

            Robert's Bluff

            Good for over night

            Decided to take my time heading from Southern WA to Southern IN and this is the best dispersed camping I’ve seen on this trip. I’ll definitely stop here again if I’m ever heading down I-70, and hopefully I’ll have my RV with me.

          • BThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Harriman Hill Access
            Sep. 4, 2023

            Harriman Hill Access

            Drug Dealer Area

            Not bad camp spots here, but there are a lot of drug deals going on here. Don't feel very safe at all. Sept 2023. Update... so I woke up to find out that the other campers we saw were actually homeless people. They're were people in the bathroom strung out on something also. Don't camp here!

          • Chris J.
            Camper-submitted photo from Helds Island Access
            Sep. 4, 2023

            Helds Island Access

            Nice spot bring boat

            There’s a boat launch here. Saw a decent amount of traffic for this. Grass sites. Road is well maintained. Quiet the one night I spent there. No tables.

          • Pamela B.
            Camper-submitted photo from Rollins Ferry Access
            Aug. 21, 2023

            Rollins Ferry Access

            Busy, noisy and miserable

            Unless you enjoy loud noise, drunks, busy traffic, guns being shot off at all hours of the night and a massive cloud of bugs, avoid this campsite.

          • Pamela B.
            Camper-submitted photo from Ben Branch Lake Conservation Area
            Aug. 1, 2023

            Ben Branch Lake Conservation Area

            Primitive Free Camping

            Vault toilets available. Quiet. No water, hook ups or picnic tables, but fire rings. Wish people would understand pack in pack out and not leave trash! Otherwise very peaceful experience. Had service of at least 2-3 bars entire time. Town of Linn a 20 minute drive to get supplies.



          Guide to Russellville

          Camping near Russellville, Missouri, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

          What to do:

          What campers like:

          • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A visitor at Lazy Day Campground noted, "Bathhouse was clean and well kept."
          • Friendly Staff: Many campers mention the helpfulness of the staff. One camper at Graham Cave State Park Campground said, "The hosts were great and did cleaning daily."
          • Quiet Atmosphere: Campers enjoy the peaceful environment. A review from Raccoon Ridge — Harry S Truman State Park stated, "Plenty of dead kindling and wood around to burn."

          What you should know:

          • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Danville Conservation Area, have basic facilities. A camper mentioned, "Only had one other camper. Shaded, wooded."
          • Ticks and Bugs: Be prepared for ticks, especially in wooded areas. One camper warned, "Woke up covered in ticks! Lots of ticks here."
          • Reservation Policies: Check the reservation policies before you go. A visitor at Cottonwoods RV Park & Campground expressed frustration with their cancellation policy.

          Tips for camping with families:

          Tips from RVers:

          Camping around Russellville, MO, has something for everyone. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

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          • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Russellville, MO?

            According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Russellville, MO is Scrivner Road Conservation Area with a 5-star rating from 1 review.

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