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Salisbury City Park accommodates pets with accessible camping options that include 17 first-come, first-serve sites near a small lake with walking trails. The grounds offer full hookups for RVs including electric, water, and sewer connections while maintaining designated areas for tent camping. The park remains small and quiet, with well-maintained facilities despite having approximately four full-time residents. Dogs must be leashed at all times when outside vehicles or tents, and owners are required to clean up after their pets throughout the park grounds.
Thomas Hill Reservoir Conservation Area provides free pet-friendly camping with basic amenities, offering a more primitive experience for campers and their dogs. Sites include picnic tables and fire rings by the water, with vault toilets available but no showers or electrical hookups. The grounds are well-kept despite being a no-fee area, and the lakeside setting creates excellent opportunities for dogs to enjoy water access. Campers regularly note the campground has the amenities of a state park without the cost, though visitors should be vigilant about securing their belongings as break-ins have occurred. Pet owners should bring sufficient water for their animals as the conservation area does not offer drinking water facilities.
"City Park that is right outside of town. 17 spots that are first come first serve, roughly 4 people seem to be full time residents, but kept the park clean."
from $20 / night
Check Availability"It’s pet friendly and you are not on top of your neighbors. Definitely going to come back here."
"You can see fireworks 🎆🎇 for Miles all around ."
"I could tell there were a few other paths I could take but the grass was a little overgrown and it was already dark out, so I just car camped in the gravel lot."
"It was already late and dark so I didn’t drive back farther. No one else showed up until early the next morning. One other car camper and a sheriff, but he didn’t bother us."
"Heavily forested with a lake. Trails and camping areas in woods are setup for equestrian with good trails for hikers, bikers and horses. Camping at lake is open gravel or grass."
"Stay at lake for three days, established area with vault toilet and gravel parking. Has boat ramp and fishing docks."
"Very small campground on the edge of town (appx 20ish sites). Full hookups and all most amenities you will find at larger properties: laundry, showers, picnic tables and fire rings."
from $25 - $450 / night
Check Availability"Camping right alongside the Katy Trail is hard to find. This campground is one of two I know of. Full hookups at most sites and nearly all are tree covered."
"Great campground for short visit along Katy Trail. All sites are full hookup & pull-through. Most sites shaded with trees."
"Visited in March 2021, some pot holes in drive way, but manageable. Trees seemed to be trimmed back compared to other reviews. Nice facilities and great staff!"
"The camp sites are very close to each other. But the campers around us were very nice. Only needed one night and it worked prayer for us."
from $45 - $52 / night
Check Availability"Nice spot to camp for the night if you’re driving through Missouri. Not a terrible amount of mosquitos and the roads don’t get bad after an average rain"
"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"
from $35 / night
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ScoutWe are homeless and we got a campsite for two week here and I got a special needs child. And my boy were up at the water and all I did was call then over to me and I get 3 cops at my site. When cross from me the people at that site start there car off and on all night and dog parks from 6 am to 8 am. But I get told if I am loud I get kick out. Thank you for the welcoming feel
TravelerMight not have showers but is a nice free campground. It’s pet friendly and you are not on top of your neighbors. Definitely going to come back here.
ScoutGreat 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.
LegendLong branch SP located in north central Missouri is a fantastic state park. The campground is well situated on the banks of long branch lake. The walk in sites are 50 feet from the lake and are level. The park has a swimming beach along with boat ramps and as we were told great fishing. The majority of the camp sites have lake views and are far enough from the highway that it is quiet at night. There are several hiking trails, from a prairie hike to a forest hike. The facilities are updated and clean. Talking with the park ranger, this park does fill on up quickly and reservation are recommended.
GuideI have two dogs. They are friendly, but get rather rambunctious when they see other dogs. I prefer sites that I can keep them tucked away.
On the electric sites - sites 1-10 are in an area with lots of trees and shade, while sites 11-17 are more open, but still have a few trees for shade.
We stayed in the premium electric spot #15. It felt roomy and was close to the bathrooms. If your like me, and prefer a tucked away spot, go for #17 (no immediate neighbors to your left).
The park itself is delightful. There are hiking, biking and water trails. Hiking trail was really nice with a surprise waterfall! Because the majority of campers were out in their ATV’s, we had the hiking trail all to ourselves. The kayak/canoe loop trail is nifty as there is no need to park a car in another location.
Bathrooms were well kept. Shower house was just ok.
RangerWe camped out here for the weekend.
The campground is one circular lot with I think around 18 spots. Some are basic just for tents and some have water and or electric.
The ones on the inside of the circle have more space and are more open but you don't have any privacy. Most spots on the outside of the circle, especially on the north and west sides have more privacy but not as much space.
The grounds are well kept with grass while maintained.
I hiked on most of the trails in one day. I missed the memorial trail and boardwalk. Home that I walked on will maintained. Some of them are more difficult than others but none of them too strenuous.
Note about the lake - Once you get to the parking lot for the lake you'll see nothing but trees. On the east side of the parking lot (next to the state park signage/billboard) there are two trail heads. Take the one on the left. There's a quarter mile hike down to the lake. The way back is mostly uphill. Not too steep, but steep enough you might feel it if you don't do much hiking/walking.
Playground It had a nice playground for small kids including a little play area and some swing sets.
Restrooms There were two bathrooms present. One was a traditional drop toilet. It had a solar fan so surprisingly it did not have any smell. The other bathroom has a shower and the women's had two toilets and the men's had one toilet and a urinal. Everything was clean.
Dog-friendliness We did not take any dogs but we saw plenty of people who had dogs.
ScoutA beautiful campground located right next to the Missouri River. Live music, amazing Thai food, general store with snacks, beer, ice cream and merchandise. A bathroom (in addition to portapotties) as well as indoor shower. Very kind people all around
RangerNice big rig friendly campground. One row of full timers while the majority of the park is for shorter stays. Large level gravel spots that can accommodate any size. Visited in March 2021, some pot holes in drive way, but manageable. Trees seemed to be trimmed back compared to other reviews. Nice facilities and great staff! Not a good spot on campground to walk larger dogs, but road next to campground leads to ballpark and fairgrounds, with plenty of walking room. Overall nice quiet stay.
TravelerPark 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.
Camping options near Salisbury, Missouri include a mixture of public parks, conservation areas, and lakeside sites located within the Chariton River watershed. This north-central Missouri region has an elevation ranging from 700-800 feet and receives approximately 42 inches of rainfall annually. Summer temperatures typically range from 65°F to 85°F with higher humidity levels near water sources.
Fishing opportunities: Rudolf Bennitt Conservation Area offers a fishing lake with dedicated docks and a boat ramp. A visitor notes, "Nice fishing lake with docks, boat ramp and vault toilet and the only one provided" at this free campground located about 35 miles southwest of Salisbury.
Hiking trails: Arrow Rock State Historic Site provides multiple walking paths through diverse terrain. One camper shared, "Nice ~2 mile walking trail through the woods was shady and cool despite the heat," making this historic area suitable for day hikes even during summer months.
Water recreation: Long Branch State Park features extensive lake access for swimmers and boaters. A visitor mentioned, "They have a great lake, and quite campground. The lake has a nice beach next to the marina. Marina store has icecream and other small items if you need something."
Quiet atmosphere: Van Meter State Park maintains a peaceful environment with well-spaced sites. A reviewer described it as "Clean, well cared for campground. The even numbered sites are really big and back up to big open grassy area with shade trees." This state park provides campers with personal space uncommon at busier facilities.
Cost value: Mussel Fork Conservation Area provides free camping with basic facilities. A camper noted, "Free MO camping near creek. Each site at this CA features a small gravel lot with a fire ring. The areas that have grass were mowed." This conservation area allows budget-friendly overnight stays.
Waterfront views: Stump Island Park offers camping with river views. Though facilities can be inconsistent, one visitor mentioned, "Perfect spot to come except there's no shade but there's plenty to make up for that and everything is close enough you don't have to go far if you need something."
Reservation limitations: Several campgrounds operate on first-come, first-served basis. At Finger Lakes State Park, a visitor advised, "The host was nice, and quick to reposition us to a better spot," showing staff can help with site selection at this state park where some sites may be "a bit wacky" in terms of levelness.
Security concerns: While many conservation areas offer free camping, visitors should exercise caution. One reviewer at Thomas Hill Reservoir shared, "Free camping but i left my rv there for two nights and it was broken into and ransacked. They stole numerous items."
Limited facilities: Primitive camping areas often lack water sources. At Rudolf Bennitt, a camper noted there was only one "vault toilet provided" in the entire conservation area, requiring campers to prepare accordingly.
Beach access: Long Branch State Park provides family-friendly swimming options. A camper mentioned, "Great lake. Wonderful swim beach with sand. Campsites are at slants so be prepared to level. Nice hiking trail. Clean shower house." This park offers water recreation within walking distance of camping areas.
Space considerations: When choosing dog friendly campgrounds near Salisbury, look for sites with adequate room. At Van Meter State Park, a visitor suggested, "The even numbered sites are really big and back up to big open grassy area with shade trees. The odd numbered sites are smaller and may hold water after a rain, but more private."
Insect preparation: Many dog-accommodating campgrounds near Salisbury are located near marshes or water. One reviewer warned, "Bring plenty of bug spray. The campground is right by a marsh and it is REALLY buggy."
Hookup availability: Lodder Up & Camp offers full-service sites for RVs in the Salisbury region. A camper reported, "This is a great park in a small town. The park seems newly built or remodeled. It was very clean. Some sites have concrete pads and others are rock. Sites seemed level despite there being a lot of elevation change within the park." This private campground provides modern amenities in a rural setting.
Off-season considerations: State parks may have reduced amenities outside summer months. A visitor to Arrow Rock noted, "No bath house until April 1 and no cell coverage (T-Mobile) but wonderful walking, hiking and biking areas, quaint MO town nearby."
Site leveling: Many RV sites in the region require adjustment. At Long Branch State Park, a camper advised, "Campsites are at slants so be prepared to level," which is important information for larger recreational vehicles visiting dog-accommodating campgrounds near Salisbury.
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